Safety and efficiency of cosmetics 0600-S1-ChK-BiSK

Lecture:
During the lectures, legal regulations concerning the production of cosmetics, as well as the principles of evaluating the safety of cosmetic raw materials and finished products, will be discussed. The lectures will cover the theoretical foundations of toxicology and the rules for cosmetic labeling. Prohibited substances in cosmetics will be presented, along with raw materials with potential allergenic or sensitizing effects, the use of which is restricted. Students will become familiar with the responsibilities of individuals accountable for placing cosmetics on the market and ensuring their safety. Various methods for testing final products before their market release will also be covered.

Laboratorium:
Students will evaluate the effects of various cosmetics on biophysical skin parameters, including stratum corneum hydration, skin surface pH, and casual sebum level.

Total student workload

1. 15 hrs lecture,15hrs laboratory, 10 hrs consultations, together 40 hrs with a teacher 2. 10 hrs individual work and time required for preparation to the assessment, 3. total time work by student 50 hrs

Learning outcomes - knowledge

W1: Student knows the instrumental methods used in cosmetics research - K_W09. W2: Student knows the methods for assessment of the safety and efficacy of cosmetic products - K_W18. W3: Student knows the basis of microbiology - K_W19.

Learning outcomes - skills

U1: Student is able to evaluate the safety and efficacy of cosmetics - K_U11. U2: Student is able to assesss critically any news about cosmetic chemistry in mass media - K_U12.

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: Student is capable of analytical thinking: K_K01. K2: Student is able to conclude base on selfe-designed analysis - K_K01. K3: Student is able to use several sources of information to make his/her knowledge wider - K_K07.

Teaching methods

Lecture: Lecture with PowerPoint presentations. Laboratory: Individual work in the lab.

Type of course

compulsory course

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge about general chemistry, skin structure and instrumental analysis of cosmetics.

Course coordinators

Justyna Kozłowska

Assessment criteria

Lecture – written examination W1-W3, U1, U2.
Laboratory – W1-W3, U1-U5, K1- K3.

Topics for exam:
1. The EU Cosmetics Regulation.
2. Basics of toxicology.
3. Exposure assessment to cosmetic products
4. Guidelines on safety risk assessment of cosmetic products.
5. Microbiological tests of raw materials and cosmetics.
6. Allergens in cosmetic products.
7. Prohibited or restricted cosmetic chemicals..
8. Dermatology studies for cosmetics.
9. Cosmetic Product Safety Report.
10.Methods for the assessment of the efficacy of products.

Lecture: test, min. threshold – 50%;

Laboratory: assessment the experimental work and reports. Treshold – 50%;
50-60% - 3,
61-65% - 3+,
66-75% - 4,
76-80% - 4+,
81-100% - 5

Bibliography

Literature:
1. Chemia kosmetyczna Wybrane zagadnienia, A. Sionkowska (red.), Wydawnictwo Naukowe UMK, 2019, Toruń
2. A. M. Bugaj, Jakość i bezpieczeństwo kosmetyków, Ankrom AMF Wydawnictwo, Warszawa, 2013.
3. E. Starzyk, P. Zachwieja, Ustawodawstwo kosmetyczne w Polsce i Unii Europejskiej, Wydawnictwa Wyższej Szkoły Zawodowej Kosmetyki i Pielęgnacji Zdrowia, Warszawa, 2010.
4. Rozporządzenie Parlamentu Europejskiego i Rady (WE) nr 1223/2009 z dnia 30 listopada 2009 r. dotyczące produktów kosmetycznych (Tekst mający znaczenie dla EOG) z 22.12.2009, s. 59-209.

One can read more in:
1. J.K. Piotrowski, Podstawy toksykologii: kompendium dla studentów szkół wyższych: praca zbiorowa, Wydawnictwa Naukowo-Techniczne, Warszawa 2008.

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