Course: Cosmetic Tools and Ingredients

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Course title Cosmetic Tools and Ingredients
Course code TUTTTK/TP5PP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Rudolf Ondřej, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Egner Pavlína, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Additive, cosmetic product. Prohibited, restricted and permitted ingredients. Basic EU regulations. 2. Surfactants for cosmetic applications, taking into account cleaning systems. 3. Lipoid substances (fats, oils, butters and waxes) in cosmetics. 4. Substances increasing or maintaining the amount of water in the skin - humectants, emollients and occlusives. 5. Antimicrobial and antioxidant protection of cosmetic products. Sequestration. 6. Perfumes, fragrances of natural and synthetic origin. Fragrant compositions. 7. Basics of polymer chemistry, characteristics of polymers, synthetic polymers and biopolymers for cosmetics. 8. Dyes and pigments for coloring and decorative products. The chemistry of hair dyes. 9. Additives with UV protective properties. 10. Essential oils and reconstituted essential oils. 11. Biocosmetic ingredients and formulations. 12. Life cycle of a cosmetic product (LCA). Relationship and influence of problematic additives to the environment. Sustainable ingredients by origin and geography. 13. Basic forms of cosmetic products: solutions, gels, suspensions, emulsions, powders, sticks, aerosols, etc. 14. Specific products according to properties or use: deodorants, antiperspirants, powders, lipsticks, nail polishes, nail polish removers.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Observation, Simple experiments
  • Preparation for examination - 90 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 90 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Knowledge of organic chemistry at the level of basic courses at faculties of chemistry.
Knowledge of organic chemistry at the level of basic courses at faculties of chemistry.
learning outcomes
clarifies the selection of ingredients for basic cosmetics
clarifies the selection of ingredients for basic cosmetics
selects basic surfactants for cosmetics
selects basic surfactants for cosmetics
recognizes the basic types of cosmetic products according to their composition
recognizes the basic types of cosmetic products according to their composition
predicts the choice of dyes and pigments for decorative and other cosmetics
predicts the choice of dyes and pigments for decorative and other cosmetics
estimates the use of preservatives, dyes, antioxidants, fragrances in cosmetic products
estimates the use of preservatives, dyes, antioxidants, fragrances in cosmetic products
Skills
Perform thin layer chromatography on selected cosmetic products
Perform thin layer chromatography on selected cosmetic products
Determine the hard water resistance of selected tensides and eliminate calcium soaps
Determine the hard water resistance of selected tensides and eliminate calcium soaps
Determine the effectiveness of a complexing agent to eliminate negative effects in the properties and performance of cosmetic products
Determine the effectiveness of a complexing agent to eliminate negative effects in the properties and performance of cosmetic products
Determine the foamability of rinse-off cosmetic formulations by the Ross-Milles method and subsequently their wettability
Determine the foamability of rinse-off cosmetic formulations by the Ross-Milles method and subsequently their wettability
Determine the oil absorption of pigments suitable for decorative cosmetics
Determine the oil absorption of pigments suitable for decorative cosmetics
Determine the foaming power of rinse-off cosmetics using the Henkel method
Determine the foaming power of rinse-off cosmetics using the Henkel method
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Lecturing
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Skills
Simple experiments
Simple experiments
Observation
Observation
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral examination
Oral examination
Written examination
Written examination
Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products)
Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • BAREL, A. O., PAYE, M., MAIBACH, H.I. Handbook of cosmetic science and technology, 4. vyd.. CRC Press, 2014. ISBN 978-184-2145-647.
  • FLICK, E.W. Cosmetic and toiletry formulations, 2 vol.. Noyes Publications, 2001.
  • FLICK, E.W. Cosmetic and toiletry formulations. Noyes Publications, 2001. ISBN 0-8155-1218-x.
  • Hojerová, J., Boskovičová, E. Kozmetika, zdravie, krása : ako si vybrať kozmetiku. Bratislava, 2015. ISBN 9788089642199.
  • IWATA, H., SHIMADA, K. Formulas, ingredients and production of cosmetics: technology of skin- and hair-care products in Japan. New York: Springer, 2013. ISBN 978-4431540601.
  • KREJČÍ, J. Kosmetické přípravky a prostředky. Skriptum, Projekt r. č. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/28.0132. Zlín: UTB Zlín, 2015.
  • KREJČÍ, J. Kosmetika a kosmetologie. Skriptum. Projekt r. č. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/28.0132. Zlín: UTB Zlín, 2015.
  • Langmaier, F. Základy kosmetických výrob. 1. vyd.. Zlín: UTB ve Zlíně, 2001. ISBN 80-7318-016-2.
  • SIVAMANI, R.K. et al. Cosmeceuticals and active cosmetics. CRC Press, 2015. ISBN 978-148-2214-161.


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