BP809ET. COSMETIC SCIENCE Books
The study of the formulation, development, and evaluation of personal care products, including:
– Skin and hair biology
– Ingredient interactions and formulation
– Product testing and safety assessment
– Regulatory compliance and labeling”
Course Content
Unit Title
Content
UNIT-I
- 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.
UNIT-II
- 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.
UNIT-III
- 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.
UNIT-IV
- 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 benfits.
UNIT-V
- Oily and dry skin, causes leading to dry skin, skin moisturisation. 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
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamental principles of drug formulation and delivery.
- Gain knowledge about the various types of dosage forms and their preparation.
- Learn about the role of excipients and quality control in pharmaceutics.
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