The course aims to provide knowledge on the composition of cosmetic products and how to prepare finished formulas. The main objectives of the course are: -enable the student to critically read the label of a finished product, -be able to theoretically prepare simple and medium complexity formulas The course must allow student to acquire the skills for choosing the necessary substances and the most suitable concentration range to use in relation to the type of formulation to be prepared.
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledges of pharmaceutical technology and organic chemistry are required
Teaching Methods
The course will take place with both lectures and small group exercises
Assessment Methods
To monitor learning, group exercises will take place during the course. To pass the module, a final written test will be carried out in which the critical reading of a label and/or the completion of a worksheet will be required
Texts
Useful slides and links for personal study will be provided
Contents
The course program is divided as follows: -Classification of cosmetic products with description of liquid, semi-solid and solid forms; distinction between cleansing, decorative and skincare products for face and/or body skin, hair and/or skin appendages; -Key points of European cosmetic legislation in particular the chain of responsibilities, the management of safety, quality and efficacy requirements and regulated substances -Description of the development phases of a cosmetic product from the marketing idea to the product on the market; -Theoretical setup of a cosmetic product. This part of the program includes the description of the chemical classes of substances necessary for the preparation of the finished product with particular attention to the substances fundamental for the stability and quality of the product (lipids, emulsifiers, rheological modifiers, preservatives and antioxidants) and the drafting of the sheet formula with the division into the different process phases; -Critical analysis of commercial product labels
