Learning objectives
<p align="justify">The course proposes to the student the fundamental knowledge about raw materials employed for cosmetics production, about the main categories of products, about the evaluation of the safety and the effectiveness of cosmetics and on the normative aspects related to their production and marketing.</p>
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
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<div align="justify"><strong><em>The skin and its appendages <br />
</em></strong>Structure of the skin. Skin appendages. Skin secretions. Microbiology of the skin. Skin permeability. </div>
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<div align="justify"><strong><em>Cosmetic raw materials <br />
</em></strong>Lipids. Surfactants. Emulsifier. Solubilizing agents. Preservatives and skin antimicrobials. Sequestering agents. Antioxidants. Moisturizing agents. Dyes. Hair conditioners. Film forming and fixing agents. Texturizers. Solvents. Propellents. Silicones. </div>
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<div align="justify"><strong><em>Cosmetic formulations</em></strong> <br />
Solutions. Emulsions. Gel. Hydrogels. Sticks. Liposomes. Nanoparticles. Liquid crystals. Powders. Patches. Spray. </div>
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<div align="justify"><strong><em>Functional cosmetics</em></strong> <br />
Detergetns. Skin care products. Body care products. Hair care products. Sunscreens. Depilatories. Deodorants and antiperspirants. Toothpastes. </div>
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<div align="justify"><strong><em>Make-up products </em></strong></div>
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<div align="justify"><strong><em>Evaluation and stability of cosmetics </em></strong></div>
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<div align="justify"><strong><em>European regulatory guidelines for cosmetics <br />
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Full programme
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Bibliography
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<li>A.V., Manuale del cosmetologo, Ed. TECNICHE NUOVE (Milano) </li>
<li>T. MITSUI, New cosmetic science, Ed. ELSEVIER (Amsterdam) </li>
<li>A.V., Sostanze vegetali in cosmetica, Ed. ABOCA (Sansepolcro, AR) <br />
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Teaching methods
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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