COSM0441-1 : Systemic toxic risks linked to cosmetics

Study Programmes 2015-2016

COSM0441-1

Systemic toxic risks linked to cosmetics

Duration :

15h Th

Number of credits :

Master in biomedicine (120 ECTS)		2
Master in biomedicine (120 ECTS)		2
Certificat d'université en cosmétologie		2

Lecturer :

Corinne Charlier

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Course contents :

Approach of systemic toxicity of active principles and excipients commonly used in dermatological mixtures.

Learning outcomes of the course :

To improve knowledge in potential toxicity of active principles and/or excipients, that are common compounds of cosmetic products.

Substances penetrate through the skin. This is discussed by paying attention to physical and chemical characteristics of these compounds.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Interactive lecture. Topics have to be prepared at home. This can be done alone or in a pair of students.