Introduction to cosmetics 0600-S1-ChK-PWoK

Contents of the course
Lecture:
- characterization of personal care and decorative cosmetics, introduction to cosmetic formulations,
- raw materials for cosmetic preparatoions,
- skin care and hair care products, conditionning of skin and hair,
- regulation about cosmetic products,
- INCI name for cosmetic ingredients,
- history of personal care products and decorative cosmetics,
- national and EU reguilation about cosmetic products.
- introduction to color cosmetics and fragrances.

Term 2021/22Z:

None

Term 2022/23Z:

Lecture:
1. Historical overview of cosmetics
2. Nomenclature IUPAC and INCI
3. National and EU regulation about cosmetic products
4. Basic cosmetic ingredients
5. Groups of raw materials for cosmetic preparations
6. Basic cosmetic forms
7. Basic information about skin and hair structure
8. Interactions between cosmetic ingredient and skin/hair
9. Introduction to colour cosmetics, personal care cosmetics and fragrances
10. Basic information about cosmetic packages
11. How to use the literature in cosmetic chemistry
15. Introduction to formulating of cosmetics.

Term 2023/24Z:

Term 2024/25Z:

Total student workload

Hours with teachers: lecture - 15 hrs consultations- 10 hrs individual work -work for preparation to the lecture - 10 hrs. - work for preparation for the exam -15 hrs total student's work - 50 hrs.

Learning outcomes - knowledge

W1: Student knows basic groups of cosmetic raw materials and how they obtain – K_W05. W2: Student knows cosmetic forms and their preparation – K_W13.Z W3: Student knows the history of cosmetics and the basic rules of cosmetic formulation – K_W14.

Learning outcomes - skills

U1: Student is able to use terms important in cosmetic chemistry - K_U01. U2: Student can characterise basic raw materials used in cosmetics - K_U04. U3: Student is able to connect the structure of chemical compound with its cosmetic action - K_U05. U4: Student is able to assess critically any news in mass-media regarding cosmetic chemistry - K_U12.

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: Student is able to work with information about cosmetics - K_K01. K2: Student can show knowledge about cosmetic to others in clear manner on an appropriate way regarding the needs of listeners - K_K04. K3: Stident understands the need of learning more by following the progress of cosmetic chemistry and use of the knowledge in the practice - K_K05. K4: Student is able to use the sources dedicated for teaching process - K_K07.

Teaching methods

Lecture with PowerPoint presentations. Discussion.

Expository teaching methods

- informative (conventional) lecture

Type of course

compulsory course

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of biology and chemistry (high school level)

Course coordinators

Alina Sionkowska

Learning outcomes

Students know:
- the groups of cosmetics on the market,
- the groups of raw cosmetic materials and formulations,
- how cosmetic acts after topical application on the skin,
- how to use other sources to get more information about cosmetic products,

Assessment criteria

Exam/test
K_W05.– K_W13.– K_W14.
Requirements for mark: (3)- 50-60%, (3+) – 61-65%, (4) -66-75%, (4+)- 76-81%, (5) – 82-100%.

Practical placement

not aplicable

Bibliography

1. W. Malinka, Zarys chemii kosmetycznej, Wolumed, Wrocław 1999.
2. M. Molski, Chemia piękna, PWN, Warszawa 2009.
3. E. Fink, Kosmetyka. Przewodnik po substancjach czynnych i pomocniczych. Wydanie polskie pod redakcją W. Malinki, MadPharm Polska 2007.
4. J. Arct, K. Pytkowska, Leksykon surowców kosmetycznych, Wydawnictwa Wyższej Szkoły Zawodowej Kosmetyki i Pielęgnacji Zdrowia, Warszawa 2010.
5. Chemia kosmetyczna wybrane zagadnienia, pod red. A. Sionkowskiej, Wyd. UMK, Toruń 2019

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Notes

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Additional information

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