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)

Any Student with documented Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), or with any special needs, shall reach out to the Lecturer(s) and to the dedicated SLD Representative in the Department ( Prof. Luca Raiteri, Luca.Raiteri@unige.it ) before class begins, in order to liaise and arrange the specific learning methods and ensure proper achievement of the learning aims and outcomes. VERY IMPORTANT: any request for compensatory tools and adaptations in the exam MUST be done within 10 working days before the date of the exam according to the instructions that can be found at https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa/comunicazioni

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

COSMETIC CHAIN: REGULATORY, VALUE, RESEARCH, INNOVATION
The cosmetic supply chain and its regulatory system - Actors, Institutions and Regulations

Cosmetics Regulation 1223/09 and related Guidelines: Discussion of articles and attachments (with particular reference to the definition of the cosmetic product, labelling, pif, animal testing ban, safety of the cosmetic product)

Chemistry and Industrial Ecology: approach to basic knowledge in relation to sustainability in the cosmetic supply chain

The Quality Management Systems of interest for the cosmetics sector: General criteria, methodological approach, introduction to the main applicable and reference standards

 The cosmetic market and the cost components of the cosmetic product

Marketing and Cosmetic Neuromarketing - Neurosciences applied to cosmetics

SKIN AND SKIN ANNEXES Basics of skin, hair and glands anatomy

SKIN HYDRATION: role of the lipophilic component in the natural physiology of the skin

RAW MATERIALS
Lipophilic substances
hydrophilic substances
Surfactants
rheological modifiers
Natural and synthetic dyes
Cosmetic conservation and preservatives
Fragrances and aromas in cosmetics
Deodorant products
Elements of make up
FUNCTIONAL SUBSTANCES
COSMETIC FORMULATIONS:
SKIN CARE
Cleaning products: soaps, syndets, fluid products 
Moisturizing and emollient products
Solar, self-tanning and lightening products
HAIR PRODUCTS
Cleaning products
Hair dyes: temporary, semi-permanent, oxidation products

Dental hygiene

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)

ELEONORA RUSSO

GIANCARLO GROSSI (Substitute)

VINCENZO RIALDI (Substitute)

GUENDALINA ZUCCARI (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