Cosmetic Science

                                                                                         Syllabus

                                               Cosmetic Science

                                                                   (Course Code: BP802T)

Module 01                                                                                        10 Hours

• Classification of cosmetic and cosmeceutical products

·  Definition of cosmetics as per Indian and EU regulations, Evolution of cosmeceuticals from cosmetics, cosmetics as quasi and OTC drugs

Cosmetic Excipients

• Surfactants, rheology modifiers, humectants, emollients, preservatives.

• Classification and application.

Skin

• Basic structure and function of skin.

Hair

• Basic structure of hair.

• Hair growth cycle.

Oral Cavity

• Common problem associated with teeth and gums.

Module 02                                                                                        10 Hours

Principles of Formulation and Building Blocks of Skin Care Products

·  Face wash, Moisturizing cream, Cold Cream, Vanishing cream and their advantages and disadvantages.

• Application of these products in formulation of cosmecuticals.

Antiperspants & deodorants

• Actives & mechanism of action.

Principles of formulation and building blocks of Hair care products

• Conditioning shampoo, Hair conditioner, Anti-Dandruff Shampoo.

• Hair oils.

• Chemistry and Formulation of Para-Phylene Diamine based hair dye.

Principles of Formulation and Building Blocks of Oral Care Products

• Toothpaste for Bleeding gums, sensitive teeth.

• Teeth whitening, Mouthwash.

Module 03                                                                                        10 Hours

Sun Protection

• Classification of Sunscreens and SPF.

Role of Herbs in Cosmetics

Skin Care

• Aloe and Turmeric

Hair Care

• Henna and Amla.

Oral Care

• Neem and Clove

Analytical Cosmetics

·  BIS specification and analytical methods for shampoo, skin- cream and toothpaste.

Module 04                                                                                        08 Hours

Principles of Cosmetic Evaluation

• Principles of Sebumeter, Corneometer.

• Measurement of TEWL

• Skin Color

• Hair Tensile Strength

• Hair Combing Properties

• Soaps, and Syndet bars.

• Evolution and Skin Benefits.

Module 05                                                                                        07 Hours

• Oily and dry Skin, Causes leading to dry skin, Skin Moisturiation.

• Basic understanding of the terms Comedogenic, Dermatitis.

Cosmetic Problems Associated With Hair and Scalp

• Dandruff, Hair fall causes ,

Cosmetic Problems Associated With Skin

• Blemishes, Wrinkles, acne, Prickly heat and body odor.

Antiperspirants and Deodorants

• Actives and Mechanism of action.