ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTION OF COSMETIC PRODUCTS

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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Single discipline educational activity

Course Sheet

Course code:

AFPC010

Academic Year of enrolment:

2019

Year of supply:

2023/2024

Degree:

Course of Single Cycle Degree 5 years in PHARMACY

Language:

Italian

Moduls:

Cosmetics activity - 1 credits
Cosmetics function - 1 credits

Location:

CHIETI

Credits:

Programme Year:

Cycle:

Second semester

Obligatory attendance:

Yes

Hours of classroom activity:

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of Pharmacology.

Objectives

Providing to students a knowledge about the main cosmetic formulations enabling a framing and optimization of these formulations in professional practice.

Contents

COSMETICS ACTIVITY: Introduction to cosmetic legislation.
The main topical formulations.
Detergents.
Functional cosmetics.
Adverse effects induced by cosmetic products.
COSMETICS FUNCTION:
Skin.
Skin and sun.
Use of cosmetics on the most common skin diseases.

Extended Syllabus

COSMETICS ACTIVITY:
Introduction to cosmetic legislation.
The main topical formulations.
Detergents: classes, active ingredients and mechanisms of action.
Functional cosmetics: moisturizing, nourishing, lightening, exfoliating.
Adverse effects induced by cosmetic products.
COSMETICS FUNCTION:
Anatomy and phisiology of skin.
Skin and sun: phototypes, photoprotection, active ingredients and mechanisms of action.
Use of cosmetics on the most common skin diseases.

Recommended Bibliography

Feliciani-Amerio-Fabrizi-Offidani-Patrizi. Guida pratica di dermatologia e venereologia. Piccin.

Methods of Provision

Conventional

Teaching Methods

The Course is made up of 24 hours of frontal teaching, divided into 2 hour lessons, according to the academic calendar. Frontal teaching consists of theoretical lessons, mainly with the use of PowerPoint slides.
A constant participation to the lessons is required.

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

The knowledge verification will take place through an oral exam. The topics under examination will reflect those covered during the lessons and present in the program.
A clear exposition of the topics, as well as the use of an adequate terminology are necessary to pass the exam. There is no final vote, but only eligibility.

Contacts/More Information

PowerPoint slides projected in the classroom during the lessons will be made available to the students at the end of each lesson.

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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