Foundations of Cosmetic Formulations
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
The unit will introduce the student to the basic concepts of cosmetic chemistry. Particular emphasis will be placed on increasing student knowledge of cosmetic formulations in preparation for later dermal clinical skills units. Students will learn about the various components of cosmetic formulations and the role of each in these products. By becoming familiar with types of ingredients, their properties and mechanisms of action, students will be better able to make decisions about the products they use and recommend in clinical settings.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Investigate the basic principles of organic chemistry relevant to dermal science;
- Utilise knowledge of chemistry to conceptualise the form and function of cosmetic formulations;
- Analyse and critique the properties of cosmetic formulations in order to devise skin care strategies in dermal practice;
- Determine factors involved in skin penetration and assess methods of influencing this in dermal practice; and
- Locate issues of chemical safety and assess strategies for the safe management of chemicals used in dermal practice.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 20%
Three Online Tests (30 minutes duration per test)
Assessment type: Report | Grade: 40%
Written poster (900 words)
Assessment type: Report | Grade: 40%
Written case study conducted in class (900 words)
Required reading
Cosmetic dermatology products and procedures
Draelos, Z. (Ed.). (2022) | Hoboken, NJ: Wiley and Sons
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):