Course: Introduction to Cosmetology

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Course title Introduction to Cosmetology
Course code TUTTTK/TP2KO
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Pavlačková Jana, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Cosmetics and its current position on the market 2. Skin from a cosmetological point of view 3. Skin types and classification systems 4. Characteristics of product forms 5. Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (definitions, annexes) 6. INCI - nomenclature of cosmetic ingredients 7. Decorative cosmetics 8. Cosmetic care in pregnancy 9. Cosmetics for children 10. UV radiation and sunscreens 11. Lasers and IPL 12. Active substances in cosmetics 13. Hair and hair cosmetics 14. Modern instrumental methods in cosmetology

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
  • Preparation for course credit - 122 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 28 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to define professional terms in the field of cosmetology
to define professional terms in the field of cosmetology
to describe the structure and function of the skin from a cosmetological point of view
to describe the structure and function of the skin from a cosmetological point of view
to classify and characterize skin types
to classify and characterize skin types
to characterize the forms of cosmetic products
to characterize the forms of cosmetic products
to characterize the criteria for selecting ingredients for different physiological conditions of the human skin
to characterize the criteria for selecting ingredients for different physiological conditions of the human skin
Skills
to draw and describe the structure of the skin
to draw and describe the structure of the skin
to search for information about cosmetic ingredients
to search for information about cosmetic ingredients
to suggest the use of cosmetic ingredients according to the information found
to suggest the use of cosmetic ingredients according to the information found
to identify the information declared on the packaging of cosmetic products
to identify the information declared on the packaging of cosmetic products
to decide on the appropriateness of cosmetic care for different physiological skin conditions
to decide on the appropriateness of cosmetic care for different physiological skin conditions
teaching methods
Knowledge
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Skills
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
assessment methods
Knowledge
Written examination
Written examination
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • BAKI, G., ALEXANDER, K.S. Introduction to cosmetic formulation and technology. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2015. ISBN 978-1-118-76378-0.
  • BAUMAN, L. Cosmetic Dermatology Principles and Practice, 2nd ed.. US: The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2009. ISBN 978-0-07-149062-7.
  • DRAELOS, Z.D. Cosmetic Dermatology Products and Procedures. Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
  • FEŘTEKOVÁ, V. a kol. Kosmetika v teorii a praxi. Praha, 2000.
  • HOJEROVÁ, J., BOSKOVIČOVÁ, E. Kozmetika, zdravie, krása: ako si vybrať kozmetiku.. Bratislava: Plat4M Books, 2015. ISBN 978-80-89642-19-9.
  • ZÁHEJSKÝ, J. Zevní dermatologická terapie a kosmetika. Pohledy klinické, fyziologické a biologické.. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2006. ISBN 978-80-247-6328-6.


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