New trends in cosmetic industry 0600-OG-NTBK

The lecture will discuss the structure of skin and hair in the context of their care. The operation of cosmetics and their individual ingredients, such as cleansing substances, auxiliary substances (e.g. consistency-forming agents, dyes, preservatives, fragrances), and active substances (e.g. moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, conditioning, brightening, anti-acne substances) will be explained. The basics of knowledge about makeup cosmetics, pigments, dyes, the color wheel, and the basics of makeup will be presented.
Based on the acquired knowledge, the student will be encouraged to critically evaluate information and expose myths about cosmetics. Does SLES accumulate in the body? Do parabens cause cancer? Do silicones "clog" skin pores? During the lecture, we will find answers to these other questions together.
We will look at new trends on the market - technologically advanced cosmetics, nanotechnologies in cosmetics, eco-cosmetics, anti-smog cosmetics, vegan cosmetics, etc. A real need or just a fashion?
Issues related to household chemicals will also be discussed - washing and cleaning agents. Do the preparations on store shelves poison us? Is chemical-free cleaning possible? We will look at new trends and "eco" solutions in washing and cleaning products.

Total student workload

Hours carried out with teachers' participation (hours): - participation in lectures - 30 Time devoted to individual student work (hours): - preparation for the lecture - 45 Total: 75 hours (3 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

W1: Knows basic issues in the field of cosmetics and household chemicals. K_W09 W2: Knows the basic groups of substances used in cosmetic preparations, their structure, role and action. K_W15 W3: Knows how the skin, hair and nails are structured, knows the rules of their care. K_W09 W4: Has knowledge of the chemistry of color cosmetics - K_W08

Learning outcomes - skills

U1: Is able to explain the role and importance of individual ingredients in cosmetics - K_U05. U2: Uses terminology used in cosmetic chemistry, - K_U01. U3: Is able to independently search for and critically evaluate information in scientific and popular science magazines and chemical databases in Polish and English regarding cosmetic and cleaning products; K_U05

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: Knows the limitations of one's own knowledge and understands the need for further lifelong learning; is able to independently take actions to expand and deepen chemical knowledge; K_K01 K2: Is aware of the advantages and potential threats related to the use of cosmetic products and household chemicals; is able to identify and resolve related dilemmas - K_K03 K3: Understands the role and operation of a given raw material in the production of cosmetics - K_K02. K4: Is able to critically evaluate publicly available information - K_K07.

Teaching methods

Lecture: Conventional lecture using audiovisual means and didactic games. Problem discussion.

Expository teaching methods

- participatory lecture
- discussion

Online teaching methods

- methods developing reflexive thinking
- exchange and discussion methods
- cooperation-based methods
- content-presentation-oriented methods

Prerequisites

No entry requirements

Course coordinators

Beata Kaczmarek-Szczepańska

Assessment criteria

Assessment with the use of applications and web tools - live quiz.

Practical placement

not applicable

Bibliography

1. Cosmetic chemistry. Selected issues, ed. A. Sionkowska, Wydawnictwo UMK, Toruń 2019
2. Z. Sarbak et al., Chemistry in cosmetics and cosmetology, MedPharm, Wrocław 2013
3. R. Glinka, Cosmetic recipe, Oficyna Wydawnicza MA, Łódź 2003
4. A. Marzec, Chemistry of modern cosmetics, Active substances in cosmetic preparations and treatments, TNOiK Organizer's House, Toruń 2010
5. R. G. Kuehni.: Color, John Wiley & Sons 2012
6. A. Zausznica: Science of color, PWN, Warsaw 2012
7. Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products
8. www.kosmopedia.org

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