87833 - Bioactive Compounds In Cosmetics

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student should have a sufficient understanding of the molecular mechanisms of action of cosmetic bioactive compounds, and about the different kinds of bonds and steric factors involved in the interactions between the cosmetic bioactive compounds and the different biological targets. He should know the main chemical transformations, which can occur on these kinds of compounds by the metabolic reactions. He should be able to apply their knowledge to understand the chemical and physical properties, mechanisms of action, structure-activity relationships of different cosmetic bioactive compounds, which will be introduced and illustrated during the course.

Course contents

Bioactive compounds, drug metabolism, stereochemistry, oils in cosmetics, flavonoids, skin lightening agents, antioxidants, antinflammatory agents, antiaging compounds.

Readings/Bibliography

Leslie Baumann, Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients, Mc Graw Hill Education, 2015, ISBN: 978-0-07-179398-8

Zoe Diana Draelos, Cosmeceuticals, Elsevier, 2016, ISBN: 978-0-323-29869-8

M. Varinia Michalun, Joseph C. Dinardo, Milady Dictionary, Cengage Learning, 2015, ISBN: 978-1-285-06079-8

Teaching methods

Lessons

Assessment methods

Oral examination

Teaching tools

Powerpoint presentations

Office hours

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