1. Introduction to cosmetology for pharmacists

o the position of cosmetic products among other products in the health sector,

o definition of cosmetic products (legislation, labeling, claims),

o analysis of the terms conventional and natural cosmetics/organic cosmetics,

o excipients and active substances of cosmetic products.

2. Cosmetic products for dental and oral care

o cosmetological aspects arising from the morphology and (pathophysiology) of the oral cavity,

o technology and classification of kinds of toothpaste, mouthwashes, mouth deodorants, and lip balms,

o proper handling of cosmetic products and the principles of dental hygiene.

3. Skin as a target of application of cosmetic products

o morphology and physiology of the skin,

o epidermis and skin barrier,

o define the use of dermo-cosmetic products,

o skin components affecting the effect of dermocosmetics.

4. Cosmetic products for washing and cleansing the skin

o uncleanliness of the skin and its origin, pollution factors,

o deep cleansing of the skin,

o technology and classification of washing and cleaning products (soaps, lotions/tonics, cleansing/face masks),

o proper handling of cosmetic products for washing/cleansing the skin.

5. Cosmetic products for pathophysiological skin changes

o skin typology and skin classification from a cosmetological point of view,

o professional approach to specific skin types (normal, oily, dry, sensitive skin),

o technology and classification of moisturizing cosmetics, oily/acne-prone and pediatric skin products,

o skin aging and technology and classification of cosmetic products for aging skin.

6. Sunscreen cosmetics

o skin pigment melanin, characterization, and importance of UV radiation on the human body and skin,

o phototype, sunbathing, protection factor,

o technology and classification of cosmetic products limiting exposure to UV radiation,

o proper handling of sunscreen cosmetic products.

7. Cosmetic products in hair, beard and nail care

o cosmetological aspects arising from the morphology and (pathophysiology) of hair,

o technology and classification of cosmetic products in hair/beard/nail care (hair shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and tonics, beard balms, nail polishes),

o depilatories and shaving products,

o proper handling of hair cosmetic products.

8. Cosmetic products against perspiration and body odor

o cosmetological aspects arising from the morphology and (pathophysiology) of sweat glands,

o sweat, sweating and its significance, hyperhidrosis,

o technology and classification of antiperspirants and deodorants, cosmetic preparations in intimate hygiene,

o proper handling of cosmetic products against sweating.

9. Cosmetic products in dermatology

o cosmetological aspects arising from the pathophysiology of selected skin manifestations (burns/frostbite, skin wounds, scars, stretch marks, warts, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, tattoos, cellulite, pigment spots),

o technology and classification of cosmetic products for selected skin manifestations, including their proper handling.