Chemistry and Technology of Cosmetics - M322005
Title: Chemie a technologie kosmetiky
Guaranteed by: Department of Dairy, Fat and Cosmetics (322)
Faculty: Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology
Actual: from 2025 to 2026
Semester: winter
Points: winter s.:4
E-Credits: winter s.:4
Examination process: winter s.:
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:2/1, C+Ex [HT]
Capacity: unlimited / unlimited (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
Qualifications:  
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 : N322019
Examination dates   
This subject contains the following additional online materials
Annotation -
The course focuses on the treatment of cosmetic products on the skin, raw materials for cosmetics production, composition, chemistry and manufacturing technology of cosmetic products and evaluation methods for cosmetic products.
Last update: Hrádková Iveta (23.01.2026)
Literature -

Obligatory:

  • Šmidrkal, Jan. Tenzidy. : , , https://vufind.techlib.cz/Record/001873339 s. ISBN 978-80-7592-056-0.

Optional:

  • 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.

  • Romanowski, Perry, Schueller, Randy. Beginning cosmetic chemistry, practical knowledge for the cosmetic industry. Carol Stream: Allured books, 2009, https://vufind.techlib.cz/Record/000942024 s. ISBN 978-1-932633-53-5.

  • Baki, Gabriella. Introduction to cosmetic formulation and technology. : , , https://vufind.techlib.cz/Record/001879002 s. ISBN 978-1-119-70977-0.

Last update: prepocet_literatura.php (19.12.2024)
Syllabus -

1. Human skin, hairs, nails; physiology and properties.

2. Surfactants for cosmetic washing products.

3. Emulsifiers for cosmetic products (HLB value, etc.)

4. Emolients and humectants.

5. Materials for modifications of viscosity (consistency agents)P

6. Preserving agents for cosmetic products (preservatives).

7. Flavour substances for cosmetic products.

8. Biologically active materials for cosmetic products.

9. Manufacturing machines for manufacturing of cosmetic products.

10. Cosmetic washing products (including baby cosmetic products).

11. Emulsions and microemulsions.

12. Cosmetic emulsions, lotions, milks and creams)

13. Sun care products, emulsions and oils, decorative cosmetics, tooth pastes.

14. Legislation. Correct production practice.

Last update: Hrádková Iveta (23.01.2026)
Learning resources -

Study materials are available on E-learning.

Last update: Hrádková Iveta (23.01.2026)
Learning outcomes -

Students will be able:

  • to have basis theoretical knowledge about composition, properties and manufacturing technology of cosmetic products.
  • to propose the composition and manufacturing technology of cosmetic products.

Last update: Hrádková Iveta (23.01.2026)
Registration requirements -

Surfactants in Cosmetics and Other Fields

Last update: Hrádková Iveta (23.01.2026)