- Docente: Guendalina Zuccari
- Credits: 6
- SSD: CHIM/09
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Rimini
- Corso: Long cycle 2nd degree programme in Pharmacy (cod. 0040)
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.
Principles and physico-chemical bases of cosmetic formulation.
Formulation basics.
Cosmetic systems. Monophasic systems. Biphasic systems. Non conventional systems.
Powders, Lipsticks, Lipogels, Oleolites, Hydrogels, Lotions, Shampoos, Foam Baths, O/W and W/A creams, Cleansing milks, Bath Olis, Toothpaste, Liposomes, Microspheres and Microcapsules.
Quality control and assurance.
Regulation concerning cosmetics in Italy and Europe.
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
G. Proserpio, Prontuario del Cosmetologo, Tecniche nuove ed. 2000.
F. Bettiol, Manuale delle preparazioni galeniche, Tecniche Nuove.
Mauro Prevedello, Cosmetologia Guida visuale, Tecniche Nuove.
G. Proserpio, M. Passerini, Le altre cosmesi. Cosmeceutica, fitocosmesi, zoocosmesi, cosmesi minerale e termale, Tecniche Nuove.
Teaching methods
Theorical lessons and laboratory practise.
Assessment methods
Practical and oral examination.
Teaching tools
Slides and laboratory for practical exercises.
Office hours
See the website of Guendalina Zuccari