- Docente: Teresa Cerchiara
- Credits: 6
- SSD: CHIM/09
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Teresa Cerchiara (Modulo 1) Teresa Cerchiara (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences (cod. 8518)
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from Mar 02, 2023 to May 02, 2023
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from Apr 26, 2023 to Apr 28, 2023
Course contents
Skin. Structure and functions of skin. Biological functions of skin. Color of skin. Percutaneous absorption.
Hair. Generation of hair. Form and composition of hair shaft. Chemical composition of hair. Physical characteristics of hair. Hair damage.
Purpose and meaning of cosmetics.
Raw materials of cosmetics. International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients. Oily materials, surface active agents, humectants, thickening agents, antioxidants, sequestring agents, antimicrobial agents, color materials, fragrances.
Cosmetic systems. Monophasic systems. Biphasic systems. Non conventional systems: patches, micro/nanoparticles, liposomes, phytosomes.
Functional cosmetics. Skin care cosmetics and body care cosmetics: moisturizers and humectants, emollients, deodorants and antiperspirants, suncare cosmetics, cleasing ingredients, antiaging, vasoactives. Hair care cosmetics: anti-dandruff cosmetics, hair cleasing cosmetics, hair grooming cosmetics, hair colorant and hair bleach.
Phytocosmetic products. Properties and uses of plants and herbal extracts in cosmetic preparations.
Cosmetic Regulation in the European Union.
The course includes laboratory activities.
Readings/Bibliography
Slides from lessons (http://campus.unibo.it/ ).
G. D'AGOSTINIS, E. MIGNINI, Manuale del cosmetologo, Ed. Tecniche Nuove, Milano, 2022.
U. BORELLINI, Manuale di cosmetologia, Ed. Edra, Milano, 2019.
G. PROSERPIO, B. AMBRECK, M. CEOLONI, Prontuario del cosmetologo, Ed. Tecniche Nuove, Milano, 2001.
G. PENAZZI. Come sono fatti i cosmetici. Guida pratica alla lettura dell'INCI. EDRA LSWR, Milano, 2015.
Slides presented in class are not a substitute for the reference texts
Teaching methods
Theorical lessons and laboratory practice.
As concerns the teaching methods of this course unit, all students must attend Module 1, 2 [https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/health-and-assistance/health-and-safety/online-course-on-health-and-safety-in-study-and-internship-areas] online, while Module 3 on health and safety is to be attended in class. Information about Module 3 attendance schedule is available on the website of your degree programme
Assessment methods
Oral examination.
Teaching tools
The theoretical lessons will be held by using slides. The pratical activities will be carried out in laboratories equipped with galenic instrumentation.
Office hours
See the website of Teresa Cerchiara