Cosmetic Chemistry

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:2.00

Study Course Accepted:06.02.2020 17:04:37

Study Course Information
Course Code:		FKK_036		LQF level:		All Levels
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Pharmacy; Pharmaceutical Chemistry		Target Audience:		Rehabilitation; Medicine; Nursing Science; Dentistry
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Aneka Kļaviņa
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, Dzirciema Street 16, A-korp. 5.st. 502.kab., farmkkrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061544
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		9	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		18
Classes (count)		7	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		14
Total Contact Hours								32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology.
Objective:
This course covers cosmetic product compounding, formulation chemistry, product development and manufacture, quality and stability. Means about the EU regulatory framework in terms of safety and claim substantiation, and Product Information File (PIF), which needs to be prepared for each cosmetic product placed on the EU market are covered in the course content. During course different learning methods will be used: discussions, practical work and written tasks to promote generalization, systematization and comparison of different concepts and the obtained information.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction. Cosmetic history. Definition of cosmetics.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Skin, nail, hair care (anatomy and physiology of skin and hair, skin types and their daily care).			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
3	EU legislation on cosmetics. Cosmetic standards. General guidelines. Safety issues of cosmetics. Performance testing.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
4	General use of cosmetics. Cosmetic types. Products classified as cosmetics. Products classified as therapeutics. Household products.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
5	Learning excursion – Madara cosmetics.			Classes		1.00	other
6	Practical work on EU legislation, product labelling, safety requirements.			Classes		1.00	laboratory
7	Ingredients. Raw materials of cosmetics. Antibacterial agents and preservatives.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
8	Cosmetic formulations.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
9	General concept of skin irritancy an anti-irritant products.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
10	Skin pH level detection, moisture level determination.			Classes		1.00	laboratory
11	Antioxidants. Alpha Hydroxyl Acids. Colorants. Hydrating substances. Natural extracts. Additives and stabilizers. Silicones. Classifications of surfactants. UV filters.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
12	Cosmetic product formulation workshop – lip balm.			Classes		1.00	laboratory
13	Productions of cosmetics. Emulsions. Anti-cellulite products and treatments. Anti-wrinkle products. Artificial tanning and whitening products.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
14	Cosmetic product formulation workshop – bath salt ball.			Classes		1.00	laboratory
15	Haircare products. Oral-care products. Decorative products. Cosmetics for nails. Antiperspirants. Deodorants. Baby care. Cosmetics for elderly.			Classes		1.00	laboratory
16	Analysis of the formulation of cosmetic products; analysis of facts and myths about cosmetic products and ingredients.			Classes		1.00	laboratory
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Individual work in laboratory, group work in seminars, and presentations about cosmetic products used in everyday hygiene.
Assessment Criteria:
A theoretical test – analysis of formulation of cosmetic products and presentation of literature data about actual topic in the field of cosmetics.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Students will be able to: • list and describe basic principles of cosmetic formulation; • explain the functionality of each ingredient of cosmetic products; • understand cosmetic product safety, legislation and labelling concepts.
Skills:		Students will be able to: • analyse and evaluate formulations of cosmetic products; • compare products from different producers; • analyse the information about cosmetic products.
Competencies:		The students will critically analyse and evaluate the information about cosmetic products and will understand basic manufacturing process.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Textbook of cosmetic dermatology / edited by Robert Baran, Howard Maibach. Fifth edition. Boca Raton : CRC Press, ©[2017]. xii, 594 lpp.
2	Skin aging / Barbara A. Gilchrest, Jean Krutmann (eds.). Berlin :Heidelberg ;New York : Springer, 2006. xvii, 198 lpp.
3	Skin sensitization in chemical risk assessment: International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals (IOMC). Geneva: World Health Organization, 2008. iv, 85 lpp. Harmonization Project d
Additional Reading
1	Baumann, Leslie Косметическая дерматология: принципы и практика / Лесли Бауманн; перевод с английского; под редакцией Н. Н. Потекаева. Третье издание. Москва: МЕДпресс-информ, 2016. 692 lpp.
Other Information Sources
1	EU Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC and amendments