Make your cosmetic 0600-OG-ZSK

During laboratory classes, students will be introduced to basic issues related to different groups of cosmetic products: raw materials, methods of production, requirements for specific types of cosmetic products. As part of practical tasks, students will prepare selected cleansing, care, and color cosmetics and test the effects of household chemical preparations.

Total student workload

Hours with teachers (hours): - participation in laboratories – 20 (5 x 4h) - consultations - 5 Time devoted to individual student work (hours): - preparation for classes - 25 Total: 50 hours (2 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

K1: Knows the basic issues in the field of cosmetics and household chemicals. K_W09 K2: Knows the basic groups of substances used in cosmetic preparations, their role and action. K_W15 K3: Knows the principles of their skin and hair care. K_W09 K4: Has basic knowledge in the field of color cosmetics chemistry – K_W08

Learning outcomes - skills

S1: Can explain the role and importance of individual ingredients in a cosmetic - K_U05. S2: Uses the terminology used in cosmetic chemistry, - K_U01. S3: Can independently search for and critically evaluate information in scientific journals, popular science journals and generally available sources regarding cosmetic products; K_U05

Learning outcomes - social competencies

Sc1: Knows the limitations of one's own knowledge and understands the need for further lifelong learning; is able to independently take action to expand and deepen knowledge; K_K01 Sc2: Is aware of the advantages and potential risks associated with the use of cosmetic and economic products; is able to identify and resolve related dilemmas - K_K03 Sc3: Understands the role and operation of a given raw material in the production of a cosmetic - K_K02. Sc4: Is able to critically evaluate publicly available information - K_K07

Teaching methods

Laboratory work according to the instructions and guidelines of the instructor. Problem-solving discussion.

Exploratory teaching methods

- laboratory

Type of course

elective course

Prerequisites

no requirements

Course coordinators

Joanna Skopińska-Wiśniewska

Assessment criteria

Assessment based on worksheets and activities.

Practical placement

not applicable

Bibliography

1. Chemia kosmetyczna. Wybrane zagadnienia, red. A. Sionkowska, Wydawnictwo UMK, Toruń 2019
2. Z. Sarbak i in., Chemia w kosmetyce i kosmetologii, MedPharm, Wrocław 2013
3. R. Glinka, Receptura kosmetyczna, Oficyna Wydawnicza MA, Łódź 2003
4. A. Marzec, Chemia nowoczesnych kosmetyków, Substancje aktywne w preparatach i zabiegach kosmetycznych, Dom Organizatora TNOiK, Toruń 2010
5. R. G. Kuehni.: Color, John Wiley & Sons 2012
6. A. Zausznica: Nauka o barwie, PWN, Warszawa 2012
7. Rozporządzenia Parlamentu Europejskiego i Rady (WE) nr 1223/2009 z dnia 30 listopada 2009 r dotyczącego produktów kosmetycznych
8. www.kosmopedia.org

Additional information

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