B2826 - Formulation and Legislation of Dermocosmetic Products

Course contents

Legislation and safety regulations for cosmetics in the European Union. Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009. Cosmetovigilance and Rapex. 

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:classification, development, preparation methods and stability testing. Monophasic systems. Biphasic systems. Innovative systems: patches, micro/nanoparticles, liposomes, phytosomes, niosomes.

Applied cosmetic: Cleansing, protection, functional dermocosmetics, specific body treatments, trichology, hand and nail treatments, foot treatments, make-up cosmetics, baby products, men's cosmetics.

Advice of the appropriate cosmetic product.

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.

R.ARACRI, F. MANCINI, O.SALERNO. Il diritto nella cosmesi. Guida agli aspetti tecnico-normativi. Ed. Tecniche Nuove, Milano, 2023.

Slides presented in class are not a substitute for the reference texts

Teaching methods

Theorical lessons.

The attendance requirement is considered fulfilled by attending at 60% of lectures. Attendance is recorded using the student attendance application.

Assessment methods

Oral examination.

Students with Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) or temporary/permanent disabilities: It is strongly recommended to contact the relevant University Office in advance (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en). The office will be responsible for proposing any necessary accommodations to the interested students, which must be submitted for the instructor's approval at least 15 days in advance. The instructor will evaluate their suitability in relation to the course's learning objectives.

Teaching tools

The theoretical lessons will be held by using slides

Office hours

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