OVERVIEW

Cosmetic Products is divided into two parts, one purely chemical, technological and formulative, the second is concerning all regulatory aspects, with particular attention to the European Cosmetic Regulation 1223/09. This second part is treated in collaboration with a professional figure with extensive expertise, to give a more practical vision of the cosmetic supply chain, and of related problems. The final aim is to bring the students as close as possible to the cosmetic world  to measure their skills.

The course is carried out through frontal teaching. Students are provided with the slides presented and explained, to be integrated with their notes. Textbooks are recommended but not required.

At the end of the program there will be a session of exam simulations and team work with case studies

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The aim is to provide specific skills related to the cosmetic products with particular attention to the study of  ingredients,  formulative problems, cosmetic bioactivity, skin-cosmetic interactions, human and environmental safety. The Regulatory aspects are related to the production and commerce of the cosmetic products according to European COsmetic Regulation 1223/09

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Through the knowledge of all the classes of ingredients and through the study of the different cosmetic forms, it is intended to lead the student to move in the cosmetic field in an autonomous, professional and critical way thanks to the tools useful to distinguish and evaluate the different products on the market, taking informations by the correct approach to the label. The course also intends to provide the necessary skills to access to any subsequent further studies and advanced training courses. The concepts of regulation, industrial ecology, GMP and safety assessment are an added value of great importance in a sector where regulatory aspects are essential.

TEACHING METHODS

frontal lessons
Additional texts presented in class
Periodic tests without official evaluation using learning platforms (kahoot)

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Texts that can be consulted:

Manuale del Cosmetologo III edizione

New Cosmetic Science, Mitsui Editor

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

CARLA VILLA (President)

GIANCARLO GROSSI

VINCENZO RIALDI (Substitute)

ELEONORA RUSSO (Substitute)

LESSONS

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral test

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The exam consists of an oral test, divided into a legislative part and a formative part, during which the comprehension and knowledge of the topics covered during the lessons will be assessed.  Questions may consider the entire program.

The student is required to:

demonstrate to have learned the concepts of the program and dealt with during the lectures;
present notions with a critical spirit;
employ appropriate scientific language and use of relevant terminology;
show the ability to connect matter with related subjects.

Exam schedule