Chemistry and Biochemistry (10cr)
Study unit code
General information
- Credits
- 10 cr
Objective
The student is able to
- link the physical and chemical properties of substances used in cosmetics to their chemical structure
- identify the purposes of various chemical compounds in cosmetics products at a general level
- identify the chemical reactions that play a key role in the working mechanisms of hair and skin care products
- recognize the structures of biomolecules occurring in cells, understand their significance at the cell level for the organisation and wellbeing of tissues.
- The students will be introduced to biomolecules used as key ingredients in cosmetics and their manufacturing.