- Docente: Barbara Luppi
- Credits: 3
- SSD: CHIM/09
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Long cycle 2nd degree programme in Pharmacy (cod. 0039)
Learning outcomes
The course aims to provide knowledge on raw materials, formulation and functionality of cosmetic products and on aspects of the Italian and Community legislation.
Course contents
Regulation concerning cosmetics in Italy and Europe.
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.
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.
Readings/Bibliography
G. PROSERPIO, Chimica e tecnica cosmetica 2000, Ed. Sinergia, Milano, 1999.
R. CAPUTO, M. MONTI, Manuale di dermocosmetologia medica, Ed. Raffello Cortina, Milano, 1995.
K. F. DE POLO, A Short Textbook of Cosmetology, Verlag für chemisce Industrie, H. Ziolkowsky GmbH, Augsburg/Germany, 1998.
Teaching methods
Lectures.
Assessment methods
Oral examination.
Teaching tools
Personal computer and video-projector.
Office hours
See the website of Barbara Luppi