22MPKP - Polymers in cosmetic products

Course specification
Course title		Polymers in cosmetic products
Acronym		22MPKP
Study programme
Module
Lecturer (for classes)		prof. dr Melina Kalagasidis Krušić
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
ESPB		4.0	Status
Condition		No prerequisit	Облик условљености
The goal		To provide an understanding of the basic concepts and phenomena of polymers concerning their application in cosmetic products. Biodegradable polymers which are used for encapsulation of cosmetic active substances are also covered, as well as encapsulation techniques.
The outcome		After the students fulfilled all the requirements and passed the exam, they acquired knowledge on polymers in cosmetics; they are capable to choose a proper polymer to formulate and stabilize cosmetic products; capable to choose a proper polymer, as well as encapsulation technique for encapsulation of cosmetic active substances.
Contents
Contents of lectures		1. Basic properties, role, and significance of polymers in cosmetics. 2. Polymeric surfactants, the interaction between polymers and traditional surfactants. 3. Role of polymers in emulsion formulations and stabilization, foams, micro-, and nanoemulsions. 4. Natural and synthetic polymers in cosmetic products. 5. Application of polymers in different cosmetic products: skincare products, hair care products, nail care, make-up products, toiletries. 6. Biodegradable polymers for encapsulation of cosmetic active substances. 7. Examples from practice.
Contents of exercises		1. HLB calculation, selection of an emulsifying agent for W/O and O/W emulsions, stabilization, and destabilization of emulsions. 2. Formulation of foams, micro-, and nano-emulsions.
Literature
M. Kalagasidis Krušić, 'Polymers in cosmetics', Internal material, Beograd 2018. E.D. Goddard, J.V. Gruber, 'Principles of Polymer Science and Technology in Cosmetics and Personal Care', Allured 2004. C. Bastioli, 'Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers', RAPRA 2005. A.O. Barel, M. Paye, H.I. Maibach, ' Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology', Marcel Dekker, 2005 P.A. Williams, Handbook of Industrial Watersoluble Polymers', Blackwell, 2007.
Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
Lectures	Exercises	OTC	Study and Research	Other classes
1		2
Methods of teaching		Lectures, laboratory work, seminars, disscusions.
Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
Pre obligations		Points	Final exam	Points
Activites during lectures			Test paper
Practical lessons		25	Oral examination	55
Projects
Colloquia
Seminars		20