Study Guide

Objective

• The students are able to identify the raw material and active substances in cosmetic products
• The students are familiar with the composition of substances in cosmetic products
• The students are familiar with the function and effect that the substances have in cosmetic products
• The students are able to manufacture basic cosmetic products
• The students understand the importance of and follow a good industrial hygiene
• The students can apply, analyze and develop an approach that promotes sustainable development

Content

Raw Material and Active Substances in Cosmetic Products
Composition of Substances in Cosmetic Products
Function and Effect of Substances in Cosmetic Products
Manufacture Basic Cosmetic Products

Location and time

Autumn 2025
8.9-28.11.2025

Materials

Study material on Moodle and according to the teacher's instructions.
Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS.Material on Moodle

Additional litterature:
Marie Lodén (2013) Ren, mjuk och vacker- Kemi och funktion hos kosmetika

Teaching methods

Lectures, tasks and group assignments, production of cosmetics (presence mandatory).

Employer connections

Study visit, I'm Nordic Eco, online meeting 9.10.2025 (mandatory)

Exam schedules

Examination consists of submitted assignments, written exam and manufacturing of cosmetic products.

Course assignment, deadline: autumn 2025
Written exam;
1: 5.11.2025
Re-exam:
2:
3:

Completion alternatives

Approved course assignments and written exam. Proof of ability to produce cosmetics.
Group or individual feedback is given after finished course.

Student workload

The students work 27 hours / cr.
In class: 33hrs
Self study: 102 hrs
Total: 135 hrs

Further information

More information on the Moodle page for the course. Information will be given at course introduction.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated based on grades (0-5) for assignments (individual and / or team) and written exam. The average of the grades for assignments and written exam form the final grade in the course. The manufacturing of products is assessed as pass/fail.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has very poor knowledge of the content in cosmetics and the function of different components in cosmetics.
Group or individual assignments are inadequate or missing

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has weak knowledge of the content in cosmetics and the function of different components in cosmetics.
The content of the group or individual assignments are satisfactory

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has good knowledge of the content in cosmetics and the function of different components in cosmetics.
The content of the group or individual assignments are good

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has excellent knowledge of the content in cosmetics and the function of different components in cosmetics.
The content of the group or individual assignments are excellent

Qualifications

Cells and Molecules