K1PK1_13 Introduction to Natural Cosmetics

Faculty of Pharmacy
Autumn 2024

The course is not taught in Autumn 2024

Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. PharmDr. Kateřina Kubová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. PharmDr. Ruta Masteiková, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PharmDr. Kateřina Kubová, Ph.D.
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology – Departments – Faculty of Pharmacy
Prerequisites (in Czech)
K1FF1_12 Principles of Phytochemistry && K1ZS1_13 Basic Composition I && K1ZS2_13 Basic Composition II
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
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce students to natural cosmetics, basic legislation in this area, sources of natural cosmetic raw materials and representatives of active substances and excipients.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- orient themselves in the field of natural cosmetics, describe methodologies for determining the proportion of naturalness;
- describe the sources of natural cosmetic raw materials;
- describe the different groups of natural excipients and basic examples.
Syllabus
  • - The issue of natural cosmetics. Legislation in the field of natural cosmetics, normative documents.
  • - Certification organisations for natural cosmetics in the EU and worldwide, characteristics.
  • - Certification of natural cosmetics in the Czech Republic.
  • - Methods and methodologies for determining the proportion of naturalness in cosmetic raw materials and products.
  • - Technological procedures and chemical methods approved for natural cosmetics.
  • - Sources of natural cosmetic raw materials, characteristics of the basic groups.
  • - Natural excipients: preservatives.
  • - Natural excipients: antioxidants and colouring agents.
  • - Natural excipients: tensides.
  • - Natural excipients: gel-forming and viscosity-enhancing.
  • - Natural oils and waxes as active and auxiliary substances.
  • - Formulations of natural cosmetics and examples of commercial preparations.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Formulating, packaging, and marketing of natural cosmetic products. Ed. by N. Dayan and L. Kromidas. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2011, 427 p.
  • Phytocosmetics and Cosmetic Science. Edited by Nattaya Lourith - Karl Wah-Keung Tsim. First edition. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2021, x, 159. ISBN 9780367619763. info
Teaching methods
Lectures
Assessment methods
Examination
Language of instruction
Czech
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