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Course, academic year 2026/2027
  
   
Basics cosmetics - B322004
Title: Základy kosmetiky
Guaranteed by: Department of Dairy, Fat and Cosmetics (322)
Faculty: Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology
Actual: from 2026
Semester: summer
Points: summer s.:3
E-Credits: summer s.:3
Examination process: summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: summer s.:1/1, C+Ex [HT]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (unknown)Schedule is not published yet, this information might be misleading.
Min. number of students: unlimited
State of the course: taught
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
Guarantor: Hrádková Iveta doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Interchangeability : N322024
Examination dates   Schedule   
This subject contains the following additional online materials
Annotation -
The course focuses on the introduction of basic cosmetic raw materials, mainly surfactants, their physical chemical behavior and possibilities of analysis; of different forms of cosmetic products; of manufacture of liquid and emulsion cosmetic products; of legislative requirements in the manufacture of cosmetics and of effects of cosmetic products on the skin.
Last update: Hrádková Iveta (01.04.2025)
Course completion requirements -

Attendance at lectures and tutorials is recommended, not supervised.

Last update: Hrádková Iveta (25.04.2025)
Literature -

Optional:

  • Šmidrkal, Jan. Tenzidy. : , , https://vufind.techlib.cz/Record/001882789 s. ISBN 978-80-7592-221-2.
  • Dreher, Frank, Jungman, Elsa J., Sakamoto, Kazutami, Maibach, Howard I.. Handbook of cosmetic science and technology. : , , https://vufind.techlib.cz/Record/001878540 s. ISBN 978-0-367-46997-9.
  • Sakamoto, Kazutami, Lochhead, Robert Y., Maibach, Howard I., Yamashita, Yuji. Cosmetic science and technology, theoretical principles and applications. : , , https://vufind.techlib.cz/Record/001876259 s. ISBN 978-0-12-802005-0.

Last update: Hrádková Iveta (01.04.2025)
Teaching methods -

Lectures and tutorials with practical demonstrations.

Last update: Hrádková Iveta (25.04.2025)
Requirements to the exam -

The course ends with an exam consisting of a written test (10 questions, minimum 6 correct answers) and an oral exam. The student will receive credit after the preparation of an individual project - elaboration of a protocol for a given cosmetic product - 1 - 2 pages in length.

Last update: Hrádková Iveta (25.04.2025)
Syllabus -

1. Skin. Introduction of cosmetics. History

2. Categorization of cosmetic products

3. Surfactants and emulsifiers - properties

4. Surfactants and emulsifiers - samples

5. Emolients

6. Technology of manufacture of cosmetic products

7. Microbiology in cosmetics. Preservatives

8. Soaps, shampoos, liquid soaps, shower gels

9. Cosmetic emulsions

10. Decorative cosmetics

11. Deodorants, antiperspirants. Eau de Toilette, perfumes

12. Sun cosmetics products

13. Legislation

14. Analytical, rheological methods for evaluation of cosmetic products, skin parameters

Last update: Hrádková Iveta (01.04.2025)
Learning resources -

Course materials will be available to enrolled students in E-learning.

Last update: Hrádková Iveta (01.04.2025)
Learning outcomes -

Students will be able to:

Orientate themselves in the composition of cosmetics.

Have basic theoretical knowledge of surfactants, emulsifiers, emollients, humectants and other substances which are used in cosmetics industry.

Last update: Hrádková Iveta (01.04.2025)
Entry requirements -

No.

Last update: Hrádková Iveta (25.04.2025)
Registration requirements -

no

Last update: Hrádková Iveta (01.04.2025)
Teaching methods
Activity Credits Hours
Účast na přednáškách 1 28
Práce na individuálním projektu 0.5 15
Příprava na zkoušku a její absolvování 1.5 41
3 / 3 84 / 84
Coursework assessment
Form Significance
Examination test 50
Oral examination 50

 
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