aFAKP1_13 Cosmetology for Pharmacists

Faculty of Pharmacy
Spring 2026

The course is not taught in Spring 2026

Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PharmDr. Kateřina Brückner, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. PharmDr. Ruta Masteiková, CSc. (lecturer)
PharmDr. Miroslava Pavelková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PharmDr. Kateřina Kubová, Ph.D.
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology – Departments – Faculty of Pharmacy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
Objectives of the course: To acquaint students with selected types of cosmetics and their composition, effect and use. These are skin care products (skin hydration, care for mature or problematic skin, photoprotection), hair cosmetics, oral hygiene products, products with deodorant and antiperspirant effects.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to: - determine the basic procedures for the care of the skin, hair, oral cavity from a cosmetic point of view - orientate in the composition of cosmetic products - describe the properties of the basic active substances and excipients present in cosmetic products - design simple compositions of cosmetics for selected applications
Key topics
  • Introduction to the subject Cosmetics. Definition, classification, characteristics, requirements. Legislation in the field of cosmetics and quality assurance.
  • Basics of anatomy and physiology of the skin. Skin hydration and preparations - active substances and technological aspects.
  • Skin aging. Skin care in old age - active substances and technological aspects.
  • Problematic skin care. Oily skin. Acne. Reasons and basics of care.
  • Photoprotection of the skin I. Influence of ultraviolet (UV) sunlight on human skin. Basics of protection against the adverse effects of UV radiation.
  • Photoprotection of skin II. Sunscreen products - UV filters (sunscreens) and technological aspects. Self-tanning preparations.
  • Cleansing and exfoliation of the skin. Nature and types of cleansing and exfoliating products. Active ingredients and technological aspects
  • Hair care I. Basics of anatomy and physiology of the hair system. Hair cosmetics - shampoos (composition and basics of technology)
  • Hair care II. Hair cosmetics - conditioners. Anti-dandruff preparations. Preparations against hair loss.
  • Oral hygiene products I. Basics of anatomy and physiology of the dental system. Problems of teeth and oral cavity (dental plaque, tartar, tooth decay, sensitive teeth, bad breath, etc.) and the possibility of influencing of them by cosmetics.
  • Oral hygiene products II. Active substances and excipients in dental preparations. Overview of oral hygiene products and technological aspects.
  • Preparations with deodorizing and antiperspirant effects - active substances and technological aspects.
  • Natural Cosmetics. Current state, legislation. Active substances and excipients.
Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science. info
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. info
  • BAKI, Gabriella. Introduction to cosmetic formulation and technology. Second edition. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2023, xxvi, 796. ISBN 9781119709770. info
  • Cosmetic formulation : principles and practice. Edited by Heather A. E. Benson - Michael S. Roberts - Vânia Rodrigues Leite-Sil. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2021, xvi, 479. ISBN 9781032093079. info
  • Cosmetic science and technology : theoretical principles and applications. Edited by Kazutami Sakamoto - Robert Y. Lochhead - Howard I. Maibach - Yuji Yama. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2017, xvii, 835. ISBN 9780128020050. info
  • André O. Barel, Marc Paye, Howard I. Maibach. Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology. 3rd ed. New York, 2009. ISBN 1-4200-6963-2. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Lectures
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Final evaluation in the form of a written test. At least 51% of points must be achieved to succeed.
Language of instruction
English
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