Diploma in Pharmacy / Бакалавр (Diploma) в Области Фармацевтического Дела

Course Details

Course Information Package

Course Unit TitleCHEMISTRY & TECHNOLOGY OF COSMETICS
Course Unit CodePHA501
Course Unit Details
Number of ECTS credits allocated6
Learning Outcomes of the course unitBy the end of the course, the students should be able to:
  1. Identify the anatomical construction of skin and related structures (hair, nails).
  2. Recognise the chemistry of various ingredients of the cosmetic preparations, like solvents, vaseline, lanoline, waxes, oils, essential oils and other aromatic substances.
  3. Recognise the technology of cosmetic products, e.g. emulsions, solutions, creams, etc.
  4. Recognise the preparations for hair, face, mouth, head, body, nails.
  5. Recognise the chemistry, technology and properties of sunscreens.
  6. Identify the types of preservatives used in cosmetology, their chemistry, technology and contribution.
  7. Distinguish the difference between drugs and cosmetics.
  8. Employ the Cyprus and EU lows governing cosmetic production and market.
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
PrerequisitesPHA402Co-requisitesNONE
Recommended optional program componentsNONE
Course Contents·  Anatomical construction of skin, skin-associated structures (nails, hair) and their function.
·  Chemistry of the ingredients of cosmetic preparations, organic solvents, vaseline, lanolin, waxes, oils.
·  Essential oils and other aromatic substances.
·  Technology of cosmetic products, emulsions, solutions, creams, ointments, powders, hair dyes.
·  Preparations for the hair, face, mouth, head, body, nails. Sun screens.
·  Preservatives, e.g. antioxidants, used in cosmetics, “active” ingredients of cosmetics.
·  Contribution of cosmetology to health, beauty, psychosocial life.
·  Similarities and differences between drugs and cosmetics.
·  Cosmetics and the national and European lows governing preparation - manufacturing, promotion and market.
·  Safety in the use of cosmetics.
·  Laboratory: Preparation of a cold cream, Preparation of a hand lotion, Preparation of Eau de Cologne;Preparation of a medicinal soap, Protection of an oily cosmetic preparation from oxidation, by antioxidants and selection of the correct agent, Detection of mercury used in a cosmetic preparation for the skin.
Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks
  • F. Barrett-Hill and R. Hill, Cosmetic Chemistry, Virtual Beauty Corporation, 2009.
References
  • M. Schlossman, Chemistry and Manufacture of Cosmetics,, Allured Pub Corp, 4th ed., 2008.
Planned learning activities and teaching methodsThe taught part of course is delivered to the students by means of lectures, conducted with the help of computer presentations. Lecture notes and presentations are available through the web for students to use in combination with the textbooks.
Lectures are supplemented with laboratory work carried out in a Pharmaceutical Technology laboratory.
Assessment methods and criteria
Tests20%
Laboratory work20%
Final Exam60%
Language of instructionGreek
Work placement(s)NO

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