Ateneo - UPO

The teaching provides the basic knowledge of the main raw material of cosmetic interest, the most important cosmetic forms, the different categories of cosmetics and stability controls of the finished products. Any aspects of the labeling and safety of use are examined.

Bovero A., Dermocosmetologia. Dall’inestetismo al trattamento cosmetico, Tecniche Nuove, Milano. - D’Agostini G., Manuale del cosmetologo, Tecniche Nuove, Milano. - D’Agostinis G., Le formule cosmetiche. Skin Care, protezione solare, decorativi, detergenza, estetica professionale, capelli, igiene orale, profumeria, Tecniche Nuove, Milano – Borellini U., Manuale di Cosmetologia, EDRA, Milano

The teaching aims to provide students with basic knowledge and understanding of cosmetics, their function and the main ingredients, basic and functional, with attention to normative and in particular to labeling.

We recommend a good knowledge of previous year courses. Attendance at a pharmaceutical technology course is required

The course is in the first period with lectures lesson; the teachings will be delivered to encourage students to take an active role, helping to stimulate a critical spirit, autonomy and involving them in learning processes, also with exercises in class.

External specialists can supplement lessons with seminars.
It is not allowed to record, video-record and photograph the frontal lessons.
Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-students-physical-or-learning-disabilities. Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects, at least ten days in advance, as stipulated by University regulations..

The final evaluation of teaching will be oral with questions on the whole program, according to the schedule established annually.
During the course some exercises will be carried out that can contribute to the final evaluation.
The level of difficulty of the questions corresponds to the program and the reference texts. During the oral exam the student is asked some questions on the main topics covered during the course with the dual purpose of verifying the level of knowledge and understanding of the course contents and to evaluate the autonomy of judgment, the learning ability and the communication skills. To pass the exam, the student must demonstrate knowledge and understanding at least of the fundamental concepts and the most important results relating to them. A wider knowledge and understanding of the contents of the program, which in particular allows the student to establish the connections between topics covered in different chapters of the program and greater autonomy in identifying errors and their correction, lead to an evaluation above sufficiency; to achieve a high grade, the student must be able to independently use their knowledge and understanding of the teaching contents to face an in-depth discussion on critical aspects relating to the topics covered and to be able to present their conclusions in a clear and logical. The use of appropriate language and rigorous terminology is required.

Cosmetic product definition under current regulations. Regulation (EC) n.1223/2009 ed annex. Cosmetic product functions and the main targets. Basic cosmetic ingredients and functional ingredients. Cosmetic forms: classification, features; controls on the finished product, labeling and safety use. Soaps. Shampoos. Toners. Perfumes. Deodorants. Toothpastes. Lotions. Creams. Makeup products. Sunscreens

In order to achieve the knowledge and skills corresponding to the minimum level of sufficiency, the student is asked to demonstrate knowledge of the topics presented in class. In particular, the student is asked to demonstrate that he is able to apply the knowledge acquired relating to cosmetic forms, understanding the importance of the different ingredients that can modify the characteristics of the different FC and to know how to apply the acquired knowledge, keeping in consideration of the Italian and European legislation.