STC3A - CARATTERISTICHE CHIMICHE DEGLI INGREDIENTI COSMETICI

courses
ID:
STC3A
Duration (hours):
24
CFU:
3
SSD:
FARMACEUTICO TECNOLOGICO APPLICATIVO
Located in:
CHIETI
Url:
COSMETIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY/CORSO GENERICO Year: 1
Year:
2025
Course Catalogue:
https://unich.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/af/2025?co...

Overview

Date/time interval

Primo Semestre (01/10/2025 - 31/01/2026)

Syllabus

Course Objectives


Upon completion of the module, students will be able to:

Describe the chemical and functional properties of cosmetic ingredients
Understand the relationship between structure, function, and safety
Evaluate product stability and effectiveness
Become familiar with formulation strategies and regulatory criteria
Recognize innovative substances and their cosmetic applications

Course Prerequisites


None

Teaching Methods


The course is delivered in blended mode, with 50% in-person and 50% online activities, combining TEL-DE (content delivery) and TEL-DI (interactive learning).
Students will engage in case study analysis, individual and group work, including e-tivities, aimed at applying theoretical knowledge and developing operational and professional skills

Assessment Methods


Student assessment includes:

Final exam: oral examination, to be taken during one of the scheduled exam sessions.

The final grade will be assigned according to the following scale:

18–22/30: basic knowledge with some gaps
23–25/30: fair understanding with clear exposition
26–28/30: good mastery of the content
29–30/30: excellent knowledge with ability to connect and contextualize topics
30 cum laude: all questions answered correctly


Texts


Florence & Attwood: Le basi chimico-fisiche della tecnica farmaceutica, Edises, ultima edizione;
Bettiol & Cecchi: Manuale delle preparazioni cosmetiche e dermatologiche, Ed. Tecniche nuove, ultima edizione.
Scientific paper proposed by professor

Contents




This module explores the chemical characteristics of the main cosmetic ingredients, with a focus on molecular categories, functional roles, and evaluation of safety, efficacy, and stability of formulations. Along with conventional substances, it introduces advanced technologies (e.g., nanomaterials) and modern assessment tools.
Key Topics:
Chemical classification of cosmetic raw materials
Physicochemical properties and cosmetic functionality
Evaluation of ingredient safety and skin compatibility
Product efficacy, stability, and technological requirements
Photoprotection, antioxidants, and anti-aging agents
Innovative cosmetics: self-tanners, brighteners, nanotech
In vitro and in vivo testing
Cosmetic dosage forms and formulation principles​​​​​​​

Course Language


Italian

More information

Student assistance takes place every week by appointment.

Degrees

Degrees

COSMETIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 
Master’s Degree
2 years
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