Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
This module will address the key aspects of the cosmetic industry, including human anatomy and how cosmetic products interact with it, both in a positive sense and also how we understand and deal with issues of possible toxicity. The chemical sciences will focus on how to apply this to cosmetic formulation design and manufacture, including aspects of bioformulation and compatibility within formulations. This will be considered in the legal and regulatory framework (including advertising) in significant major territories, along with the quality systems required to ensure product quality and safety. Finally, students will be introduced to concepts of marketing and how it sits with the key areas of science in the cosmetic and related sectors.
Aims
This module aims to introduce students to the multi-disciplinary and complex area of cosmetic sciences. The module will begin with the legal and regulatory framework that defines, in a range of key territories, what we mean by a "cosmetic", how cosmetics and associated home and personal care products are designed from the marketing perspective to product formulation and production. Within this framework the key aspects of formulation science, anatomy, pharmacology and toxicology will be introduced in the context of consumer need.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/pha-10038/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
explain the key aspects of anatomy and physiology as they relate to the design, application and use of cosmetic products;: 1,2explain the key concepts in physical chemistry that underpin successful cosmetic formulation design;: 1,2describe the key aspects of pharmacology and how they relate to the administration and uptake of cosmetic product ingredients;: 1,2understand the current regulations and rules governing the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products in key territories;: 1,2appreciate and describe the role of analytical sciences in assuring the quality of cosmetic products;: 1,2appreciate the key concepts in consumer marketing and how they influence product manufacture and sales of cosmetic product, and how different cultures and territories differ in their approach to approving cosmetic products.: 1,2
Lectures, workshops and seminars 44 hours:- anatomy, physiology and pharmacology in the context of product application and safety / toxicity (6 hours)- the key chemical aspects of cosmetic formulation design and manufacture, including bioformulation and compatibility considerations (to include routes of delivery (2 hours), types of products and their formulation (16 hours))- the current regulatory and legal requirements in major territories (6 hours)- the quality systems used to ensure product quality and safety (8 hours)- marketing and claims for cosmetic products (6 hours)Seminars and feedback sessions to support assessments (6 hours)
Description of Module Assessment
1: Case Study weighted 30%Case studies in cosmetic product developmentStudents will complete a case study on a key aspect of cosmetic product development (marketing, regulatory status, formulation, safety evaluation or advertising). This will be introduced in a seminar (1 hour) and supported by feedback sessions (2 hours). The assignment will be assessed by an individual presentation of 10 minutes.
2: Essay weighted 30%Claim substantiation for cosmetic productsStudents will be given a cosmetic product and asked to review the claims made and how those claims are substantiated scientifically or in clinical / consumer studies. This assessment will be introduced in a seminar (1 hour) and supported by feedback sessions (2 hours). The essay will be 1,000 words in length.
3: Open Book Examination weighted 40%End of module examinationEnd of module examination comprising of short-answer questions (SAQs). The examination will be one hour in duration and will be held online in an "open book" format.
This assessment will also include low-stakes assessments which will comprise not more than 10% of the component mark. These will focus on explaining examples of specific aspects of the claims process, and as such will vary significantly in their content.