Dermopharmacy and Cosmetics

Recommended Prerequisites

Drugs and Cosmetics Compounding, Anatomophysiology of the Skin and Skin Appendages, Pharmaceutical Technology (corresponding to topical dosage forms).

Teaching Methods

As aulas teóricas serão lecionadas através do modelo de aulas magistrais sobre o conteúdo programático da unidade curricular recorrendo a “data-show”. A componente prático-laboratorial é ministada em ambiente laboratorial, através da execução experimental e controlo de qualidade de fórmulas cosméticas e dermofarmacêuticas; elaboração do PIF; realização de biometrologia cutânea com recurso a instrumentação específica; resolução de casos práticos de aconselhamento, através do contacto e análise das características de exemplos de produtos cosméticos comercializados.

Learning Outcomes

Preparing students for theoretical and technological/practical knowledge of formulations for application to the skin endowed with therapeutic action – dermopharmaceuticals – and formulations for hygiene, protection and correction of the skin surface and its annexes and mucous membranes – cosmetic products; as well as the Cosmetic Product Information File (PIF) inherent to the latter.

Pharmaceutical advice to the user, and discussion with health professionals and the cosmetics industry about dermopharmacy and cosmetics.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

T:

Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin and Appendages

Skin Functions

Skin Types and States

Legislation applied to Cosmetic Products in Portugal: European and National Regulations

Ingredients of Formulations in Dermopharmacy and Cosmetics

Technology of Formulations in Dermopharmacy and Cosmetics

Skin Cleansing Products

Skin Moisturizing Products

Natural Products, Vegan Products, Sustainability and Innovation

Acne

Atopic Dermatitis

Sensitive/Reactive Skin, Psoriasis and Oncological Skin

Care, Aging and Hair Disorders

Men's Cosmetics

Baby Hygiene and Pregnant Skin

Oral Care

Genital Use Cosmetics

Cosmetovigilance

Solar and After-Sun Products

Skin Anti-Aging Cosmetic Products

 

PL:

Product Information File (PIF)

Preparation of:

-Face cream

-Fatty cream

-Shower gel

-Shampoo

-Hair Conditioner

-Antiseptic Hand Gel

-Oral Elixir

-Biometrology

-Practical Cases-Dermopharmaceutical, Dermocosmetic and Capillary Pharmaceutical Advice

Head Lecturer(s)

Ana Cláudia Paiva Santos

Assessment Methods

Assessment
PIF: 15.0%
Exam: 85.0%

Bibliography

Cosméticos: a cosmética, inovações e enquadramento legal. Eduardo A. F. Barata.  - 2ª ed. - Lisboa : Lidel, 2018. - X, 328 p. : il. ; 24 cm. - ISBN 978-989-752-249-9

Cosmetic Creams: Development, Manufacture and Marketing of Effective Skin Care Products. Wilfried Rähse. 4 November 2019. 2020 Wiley‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA. Print ISBN:9783527343980 |Online ISBN:9783527812219 DOI:10.1002/9783527812219

Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology (4th ed.). Barel, A.O., Paye, M., & Maibach, H.I. (Eds.). (2014). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/b16716

Cosmetic Science and Technology. Theoretical Principles and Applications. 2017. Authors: Kazutami Sakamoto, Robert Y. Lochhead, Howard Maibach, Yuji Yamashita. Hardcover ISBN: 9780128020050. eBook ISBN: 9780128020548. Elsevier.

 Atlas of Student Anatomy. 5th ed. Netter, Frank H. 2011. [Philadelphia, PA.]: Saunders.

Aulton's Pharmaceutics. 5th Edition. The Design and Manufacture of Medicines. Editors: Kevin Taylor Michael Aulton.