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Study programmes 2007-2008Last update : 7/05/2008
COSM0432-1  Functions and physico-chemical properties of raw materials in cosmetology
Duration :  15h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Master en sciences biomédicales, à finalité spécialisée, 2nd yearToute l'année2
Holder(s) :  Géraldine Piel
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  The cosmetic products cover a very wide field: they are intended either to maintain, protect or clean cutaneous surfaces, or to make up or remove the face. Their composition is consequently extremely varied, which returns the interpretation of the complex formula. The nature of these components conditions the properties and the quality of these products.
Course objective :  The objective of this course is the study of the various components most usually met in cosmetics. The first part of the course is dedicated to general notions concerning synthetic products (moisturizing agents, surfactive agents, preservative agents) and the products of natural origines (wax , lipidic substances, chitosane...). The second part of the course is devoted to the specifical excipients of toiletries, products of care, anti-solar products, capillary products and products of oral hygiene.
Written notes :  copy of the slides
Assessment :  written examination
Contacts :  Géraldine PIEL, CCAdj
Tél: 04/3664307
Geraldine.piel@ulg.ac.be


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