Class Natural Biactives in Cosmetics

This UC aims to constitute an area of ¿¿integrated development of knowledge that supports the contribution of bioactives of natural origin in Cosmetic Products. Having a clearly multidisciplinary character, it also aims to address the various concepts that constitute the basis of Cosmetology, integrating skin knowledge and the development of formulations.

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Unit 1- General outline Historic perspective and legal frame Unit 2- Functional characterization The human skin Minor ailments of the skin Unit 3- Cosmetologically active compounds from natural origin 3.1 Organic acids and aromatic acid esters 3.2 Oligomeric tannins and procyanidins 3.3 Carbohydrates 3.4 Heterosides 3.5 Essential oils 3.6 Fatty oils 3.7 Mineral salts 3.8 Constituents of a protein nature and amino acids 3.9 Vegetable epidermal coating compounds 3.10 Vitamins Unit 4- Formulation strategies 4.1 Types of extracts 4.2 Galenic forms used in cosmetic products Unit 5- Efficacy and safety assessment of cosmetic products

Flipped classrooms, where traditional lectures are replaced with interactive online content and in-person discussions, promoting active learning and deeper understanding. In theoretical-practical and laboratory classes, project-based learning will be applied, which allows students to apply theoretical knowledge to the challenges of the professional world, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.The support material will be made available on the Moodle online platform.

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