Chemistry and Cosmetics

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:8.00

Study Course Accepted:01.08.2024 13:18:55

Study Course Information
Course Code:		FKK_005		LQF level:		Level 7
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Basic Sciences of Medicine, including Pharmacy		Target Audience:		Pharmacy
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Inga Urtāne
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, A-korp. 5.st. 502.kab., farmkkrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061544
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		8	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		16
Classes (count)		8	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		16
Total Contact Hours								32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		4	Lecture Length (academic hours)		4	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		16
Classes (count)		4	Class Length (academic hours)		4	Total Contact Hours of Classes		16
Total Contact Hours								32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Inorganic and Organic Chemistry within the study programme “Pharmacy”.
Objective:
To promote understanding of cosmetic ingredients, their chemical properties and their functional role in cosmetic composition. Understand the basic principles of cosmetic formulation.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction to Chemistry and Cosmetics. Characterization of inorganic substances used in cosmetic products.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Workshop: Characterization of inorganic substances used in cosmetic products.			Classes		1.00	laboratory
3	Minerals in cosmetics. Use of mineral and sea water in cosmetics.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
4	Cosmetic composition analysis. Test: The role of inorganic substances in the formulation of various cosmetics.			Classes		1.00	laboratory
5	Skin aging. Anti-aging substances in cosmetics (antioxidants, UV filters).			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
6	Habits of using cosmetics. Presentation of creative work results.			Classes		1.00	laboratory
7	Fatty acids. Vegetable and animal fats and waxes: acquisition, properties, use.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
8	Skin moisturizers. Test: Functionality and suitability of alcohols, fatty acids and their esters in various cosmetic formulations.			Classes		1.00	laboratory
9	Synthetic oils, waxes, silicones, their structure and structure dependence. Compound lipids. The structure and role of ceramides in strengthening the epidermal barrier of the skin.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
10	Make-up preparations. Test: Cosmetic composition analysis.			Classes		1.00	laboratory
11	Evaluation of phthalates and parabens in children's cosmetics.			Classes		1.00	laboratory
12	Surface active substances, their structure and classification. Hydrophiles – lipophilic balance. AHA acids in cosmetics. Types of skin peeling.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
13	Types of skin peeling. Test work: Analysis of the purpose of application of surfactants in specific cosmetic formulations.			Classes		1.00	laboratory
14	Biologically active substances in cosmetics, their principles of action. Amino acids and peptides. Modification of biologically active substances, types of encapsulation, preservatives.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
15	Test: Analysis of the composition of anti-wrinkle cosmetics.			Classes		1.00	laboratory
16	Natural and synthetic hair dyes. Peculiarities of men's cosmetic product development. Cellulite and cosmetics for reducing its manifestations.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction to Chemistry and Cosmetics. Characterization of inorganic substances used in cosmetic products.			Lectures		0.50	auditorium
2	Workshop: Characterization of inorganic substances used in cosmetic products.			Classes		0.50	laboratory
3	Minerals in cosmetics. Use of mineral and sea water in cosmetics.			Lectures		0.50	auditorium
4	Cosmetic composition analysis. Test: The role of inorganic substances in the formulation of various cosmetics.			Classes		0.50	laboratory
5	Skin aging. Anti-aging substances in cosmetics (antioxidants, UV filters).			Lectures		0.50	auditorium
6	Habits of using cosmetics. Presentation of creative work results.			Classes		0.50	laboratory
7	Fatty acids. Vegetable and animal fats and waxes: acquisition, properties, use.			Lectures		0.50	auditorium
8	Skin moisturizers. Test: Functionality and suitability of alcohols, fatty acids and their esters in various cosmetic formulations.			Classes		0.50	laboratory
9	Synthetic oils, waxes, silicones, their structure and structure dependence. Compound lipids. The structure and role of ceramides in strengthening the epidermal barrier of the skin.			Lectures		0.50	auditorium
10	Make-up preparations. Test: Cosmetic composition analysis.			Classes		0.50	laboratory
11	Evaluation of phthalates and parabens in children's cosmetics.			Classes		0.50	laboratory
12	Surface active substances, their structure and classification. Hydrophiles – lipophilic balance. AHA acids in cosmetics. Types of skin peeling.			Lectures		0.50	auditorium
13	Types of skin peeling. Test work: Analysis of the purpose of application of surfactants in specific cosmetic formulations.			Classes		0.50	laboratory
14	Biologically active substances in cosmetics, their principles of action. Amino acids and peptides. Modification of biologically active substances, types of encapsulation, preservatives.			Lectures		0.50	auditorium
15	Test: Analysis of the composition of anti-wrinkle cosmetics.			Classes		0.50	laboratory
16	Natural and synthetic hair dyes. Peculiarities of men's cosmetic product development. Cellulite and cosmetics for reducing its manifestations.			Lectures		0.50	auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Problem solving, cosmetic ingredients analysis. After completing the course it will be possible to fill out the study course questionnaire, supplementing the course with rational suggestions.
Assessment Criteria:
Assessment consists of: 1. knowledge testing during classes, analysis and evaluation of cosmetic ingredients (25%); 2. theoretical test (25%); 3. presentation of independent work (50%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Upon successful completion of the study course the student will be able to: 1. explain the basic principles of the development of different cosmetics; 2. interpret the functionality, potential interactions and efficacy of cosmetic ingredients.
Skills:		Upon successful completion of the study course the student will be able to: 1. analyze and evaluate the safety and quality of products and ingredients of various cosmetic companies; 2. collect literature data on the topic of cosmetics and present them.
Competencies:		Will be able to recommend and reasonably recommend to the pharmacy customers the choice of cosmetics.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients / edited by Paul J. Sheskey, Bruno C. Hancock, Gary P. Moss, David J. Goldfarb. 9th edition. London: Pharmaceutical Press; Washington, DC: American Pharmaceutical Association, 2020. xxxiv, 1262 lpp.
2	Textbook of cosmetic dermatology / edited by Robert Baran, Howard Maibach. 5th edition. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2017. xii, 594 lpp. Series in cosmetic and laser therapy.
3	McMurry, John Chemistry / John McMurry, Robert C. Fay, Jordan Fantini. 6th edition. Boston [etc.]: Prentice Hall/Pearson, 2012. xx, 954, [94] lpp. (International ed.) (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1	Fitzpatrick's dermatology in general medicine. 8th edition. / [edited by] Lowell A. Goldsmith ... [et al.]. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical, 2012. 2 sēj. (xxx, 3076, [156]. lpp.)