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BP809ET. COSMETIC SCIENCE(Theory)

Categories: 8th Semester
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What Will You Learn?

  • References
  • 1) Harry’s Cosmeticology, Wilkinson, Moore, Seventh Edition, George Godwin.
  • 2) Cosmetics – Formulations, Manufacturing and Quality Control, P.P. Sharma, 4
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  • Edition, Vandana Publications Pvt. Ltd., Delhi.
  • 3) Text book of cosmelicology by Sanju Nanda & Roop K. Khar, Tata Publishers.

Course 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

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