03915 - Chemistry of Cosmetic Products

Academic Year 2007/2008

  • Docente: Guendalina Zuccari
  • Credits: 6
  • SSD: CHIM/09
  • Language: Italian
  • Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
  • Campus: Rimini
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Quality Control of Health Products (cod. 0263)

Learning outcomes

The course provides the knowledge on functional and decorative cosmetics, the raw materials and formulation of traditional and innovative products.

Course contents

Fundamental of skin anatomy and physiology. Structure and function of skin. Keratinization. Sebaceous glands and sebum. Sweat gland and perspiration. Ultraviolet light and skin. Ageing of skin.
Functional products. Cleansers, Moisturizers, Anti-ageing, Anti-acne, Antiperspirants, Deodorants, Sunscreens, Hair conditioners, Hair permanent waving, Hair dyes.
Decorative products.
Fundamental of skin permeation.

Readings/Bibliography

G. Proserpio, Chimica e Tecnica Cosmetica 2000 Vol I e II, Sinerga ed. Tecnico Scientifiche.
M. Giuliani, Manuale di Scienze e Tecnologie Cosmetologiche, Aracne ed. 2005

Teaching methods

Lessons

Assessment methods

Oral examination

Teaching tools

Slides

Office hours

See the website of Guendalina Zuccari