Class Cosmetic and Body Care Products

This CU aims to establish an area of integrated development of knowledge within the Cutaneous Biology. With a marked multidisciplinary character, this CU aims to deepen the concepts that are the base of Experimental Dermatology, which is the foundation of the modern Cosmetology. The intimate relationship that is established with some areas of drug delivery make this CU essential to the development of pharmaceutics. Finally, it is essential to address in a preliminary way the regulatory framework for this type of products, as this conditions all lines of action in this area.

Unit 1- General outline

1. Historic perspective of the formulation and use of cosmetic products
2. Legal frame (EU, Japan, Brazil, USA)
3. Borderline products

Unit 2- Functional characterization

1. The human skin
2. Minor ailments of the skin

Unit 3- Forms and systems

3.1 Cosmetologically active compounds

3.2 Formulation strategies

3.3 Nanotechnology applied to Cosmetics

Unit 4- Active formulations and formulations for special groups

4.1 Anti-ageing cosmetics and mosturizers 

4.2 Formulations for certain age groups or ethnic groups

4.3 Sun products

Unit 5- Interaction of the formulations with the skin

Flipped classrooms, where traditional lectures are replaced with interactive online content and in-person discussions, foster active learning and deeper understanding. Project-based learning allows students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

Barata, E.A.F., (2018) Cosméticos- A cosmética, inovações e enquadramento legal, Lisbon, Lidel

Serup, J. et al., (2006). Handbook of non-invasive methods and the skin, Second Edition, Boca Raton, CRC Press

Dreher, F. et al, (2022). Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology, 5th Edition, Boca Raton, CRC Press.