Course: Cosmetics and Cosmetology

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Course title Cosmetics and Cosmetology
Course code TUTTTK/TE9KK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Egner Pavlína, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Urbánková Lucie, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Skin as an object of cosmetic care. Epidermis, dermis, subcutis. 2. Barrier function of the skin. 3. Skin immunity. 4. Transdermal penetration. 5. Skin aging. 6. Forms of cosmetic products. 7. Cosmetic products. 8. Functional substances in cosmetics - humectants. 9. Functional substances in cosmetics - emollients. 10. Functional substances in cosmetics - cosmeceuticals. 11. Effect of UV radiation on the organism, photoprotection. 12. Skin microbiome. 13. Preservation strategy for cosmetic products. 14. Fragrant substances in cosmetics and perfumery of cosmetic products.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Simple experiments
  • Participation in classes - 50 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 40 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 30 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Knowledge of fat chemistry and chemistry and technology of surfactants at the level of courses from these disciplines taught at FT TBU, or other chemical faculties.
Knowledge of fat chemistry and chemistry and technology of surfactants at the level of courses from these disciplines taught at FT TBU, or other chemical faculties.
Knowledge of the technology of production of cosmetics and cosmetic ingredients and products.
Knowledge of the technology of production of cosmetics and cosmetic ingredients and products.
learning outcomes
Describe the function and structure of the skin and its layers.
Describe the function and structure of the skin and its layers.
Explain the connections between the skin structure and its barrier function.
Explain the connections between the skin structure and its barrier function.
Describe and evaluate the interactions of the active ingredients of cosmetics with the skin.
Describe and evaluate the interactions of the active ingredients of cosmetics with the skin.
Determine the possibilities of the composition of cosmetic products and methods of preservation and perfumery of cosmetic products.
Determine the possibilities of the composition of cosmetic products and methods of preservation and perfumery of cosmetic products.
Analyze the effect of UV radiation on the skin, the use of photoprotection, and the composition and function of the skin microbiome.
Analyze the effect of UV radiation on the skin, the use of photoprotection, and the composition and function of the skin microbiome.
Skills
Assess the indications and contraindications for the use of phototherapy in cosmetics.
Assess the indications and contraindications for the use of phototherapy in cosmetics.
Use non-invasive laser and LED therapy to treat the skin.
Use non-invasive laser and LED therapy to treat the skin.
Analyze indications and contraindications for radiofrequency in cosmetics.
Analyze indications and contraindications for radiofrequency in cosmetics.
Apply radiofrequency for skin treatment and for non-invasive liposuction.
Apply radiofrequency for skin treatment and for non-invasive liposuction.
Use microdermabrasion correctly to treat the skin.
Use microdermabrasion correctly to treat the skin.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Lecturing
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Skills
Simple experiments
Simple experiments
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Demonstration
Demonstration
assessment methods
Knowledge
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of the student's performance
Grade (Using a grade system)
Oral examination
Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products)
Oral examination
Grade (Using a grade system)
Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products)
Systematic observation of the student
Systematic observation of the student
Written examination
Written examination
Recommended literature
  • DE NAVARRE, M.G., SCHLOSSMAN, M.L. The Chemistry and Manufacture of Cosmetics. 4th Ed.. Carol Stream, IL: Allured Books, 2009. ISBN 9781932633481.
  • Förster, T. Cosmetic Lipids and the Skin Barrier. M. Dekker, Inc., 2002.
  • Krejčí, J. Kosmetika a kosmetologie. Učební text.. Zlín: UTB ve Zlíně, 2012.
  • Langmaier, Ferdinand. Základy kosmetických výrob. 1. vyd. Zlín : Univerzita Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně, 2001. ISBN 8073180162.
  • PAYE, M., BAREL, A.O., MAIBACH, H.I. Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology. 2nd Ed.. New York: Taylor & Francis, 2006. ISBN 1574448242.
  • SCHLOSSMAN, M.L. The Chemistry and Manufacture of Cosmetics. Allured Publ. Corp., New York, 2008.


Study plans that include the course
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