Μ6. Cosmetics - Natural products
Purpose/Objectives of the Course
Within the framework of the course, the following thematic modules are developed: Introductory concepts. Structure of skin, hair, nails. Nanotechnology and cosmetology preparations. Project Management of innovation projects in the field of cosmetology. Cellular techniques for proving the safety and effectiveness of ingredients and cosmetic products. Industrial production of essential oils and extracts. Applications of natural products in cosmetics I. Laboratory I (creams, shampoos, sunscreens, powders, face masks). Laboratory II (diffusion experiments with human skin). Biophysical studies of skin. Laboratory V (biophysical studies of the stratum corneum). Laboratory VI (Development of cosmetological preparations by the students).
Coordinator
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Fatouros Dimitrios | Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology | dfatouro@pharm.auth.gr 2310997653 |
Teachers
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Fatouros Dimitrios | Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology | dfatouro@pharm.auth.gr 2310997653 | |
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Gardikis Konstantinos | MSc, PhD | ||
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Giannakou Stergiani | MSc, PhD | ||
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Karioti Anastasia | Associate Professor of Pharmacognosy | akarioti@pharm.auth.gr 2310990356 | |
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Lazari Diamanto | Professor of Pharmacognosy | dlazari@pharm.auth.gr 2310997617 |
Teaching Assistants
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Chachlioutaki Konstantina | MSc, c.PhD | ||
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Chatzitaki Aikaterini-Theodora | MSc, c.PhD | ||
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Monou Paraskevi Kyriaki | MSc, c.PhD |
Course Organization
ECTS: 8
Lectures: 9
Workload
200 – 240 hours
Lectures/Workshops: 70 hours
Personal effort: 130 hours
Course Lectures
Week | Faculty | Teaching method | Description of teaching unit |
1 | Dimitrios Fatouros Prof. of Pharm. Technology, AUTH | Theory | Introductory concepts. Structure of skin, hair, nails. part I |
2 | Dimitrios Fatouros Prof. of Pharm. Technology, AUTH | Theory | Biophysical studies of skin |
3 | Konstantinos Gardikis, Pharmacist, MSc, PhD, Scientific Affairs Director | APIVITA SA | Theory | Nanotechnology and cosmetology preparations. Project Management of innovation projects in the field of cosmetology. Industrial production of essential oils and extracts |
4 | Lazari Diamanto Professor of Pharmacognosy AUTH
| Theory | Applications of Natural products in cosmetics Ι |
5 | Karioti Anastasia Associate Professor of Pharmacognosy AUTH | Theory | Applications of Natural products in cosmetics ΙΙ |
6 | Lazari Diamanto Professor of Pharmacognosy AUTH
Karioti Anastasia Associate Professor of Pharmacognosy AUTH | Theory/ Demonstration | Mass spectrometry of natural products (ESI-MS APCI-MS in flavonoids and their glycosidic derivatives, tannins, procyanidins, iridoids, saponins, alkaloids) -Gas Chromatography Coupled with Mass Spectrometry in the Analysis of Essential Oils, Fatty Acids, and Alkaloids -HPLC demonstration on natural products |
7 | Monou Paraskevi, MSc cPhD, Pharm. Technology, AUTH | Lab | Manufacturing process: creams, shampoos, sunscreens, powders, face masks |
8 | Constantina Hakhlioutaki MSc cPhD, Pharm. Technology, AUTH | Lab | Manufacturing process: Toothpastes, sunscreens, Shampoos, colors, lipsticks, lacquers |
9 | Dimopoulou Catherine MSc cPhD, Pharm. Technology, AUTH | Lab | Ex-vivo diffusion experiments with Franz cells |
10 | Exams/ Theory | ||
Final exam
Course Essays
Related Bibliography
3rd Edition
Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics
Edited by: Raja Sivamani, Jared R. Jagdeo, Peter Elsner, Howard I. Maibach
ISBN: 9781482214161
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