Information Package

Program of Pharmacy

ECZ521

COSMECEUTIC/DERMOCOSMECEUTIC COMPOUNDS AND PRODUCTS

Course Code
ECZ521
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
2
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS2
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the concept of cosmeceutics/dermocosmetics and their clasification
  2. Acquire knowledge about cosmeceutics/dermocosmetics active substances and products and learn their antiaging effect and hair and hair scalp care.
  3. Learn the formulation development contained cosmeceutics active substances and and quality control tests of them.
  4. Learn the cosmetic delivery systems included cosmeceutics active substances.
  5. Have knowledge about the ability to use the knowledge and skills gained in the advanced stages of education and to use them in professional life.
  6. Acquire knowledge about duties, rights and responsibilities; and act ethically and in compliance with regulations as an individual.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe course covers; cosmeceutics/dermocosmetics concept and their clasification, formulation development containing cosmeceutical active substances and their quality control tests, the examination of the effectiveness of formulations containing cosmeceutic active substances, with non-invasive testing methods; Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) applications in manufacturing of cosmeceutic products and the legal status of these products.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Overwiev to cosmetic, cosmeceutics/dermocosmetics concept
2nd Week Spesification of skin and skin appendix and clasification of cosmeceutic /dermocosmetic substances
3rd Week The role of cosmeceutics on skin aging
4th Week Cosmeceutic substances and products (Natural moisturizing factors-NMF, pepties and proteins, ceramides)
5th Week Cosmeceutic substances and products (Vitamins, hydroxy acids, depigmente agent )
6th Week Cosmeceutic substances and products (Antioxidants, sunscreens, herbal drogs)
7th Week MIDTERM EXAMINATION
8th Week Cosmeceutic substances and products (Biotechnologic products, biofactors, botox)
9th Week The role of cosmeceutics on hair and hair scalp
10th Week The role and importance of cosmeceutics on dermatology
11th Week The formulation development containing cosmeceutical active substances and their quality control tests
12th Week The importance of cosmetic delivery systems from the perspective of cosmeceutic active substances
13th Week The examination of the effectiveness of formulations containing cosmeceutic active substances, with non-invasive testing methods
14th Week Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) applications in manufacturing of cosmeceutic products and the legal status of these products
15th Week
Recommended or Required Reading1. Lecturer notes
2. Kozmetik Bilimi,Yazan,Y.,(Ed.), İstanbul,Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, 2004
3. Dermakozmetik/ Kozmesötik Madde ve Ürünler, Yazan,Y., İstanbul,Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, 2016
4. Cosmeceuticals: Drugs vs. Cosmetics, Elsner,P., Maibach,I.H., CRC Press, 2000
5. New Cosmetic Science, Mitsui,T.,(Ed.),First edition, ElsevierScience B.V. 1997
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 8 8
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 6 6
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 5 5
Total Work Load65
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.16
ECTS Credit of the Course2
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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