Study Guide

Objective

• The students are familiar with the basics of product development
• The students have deepened knowledge about the content of cosmetic products
• The students understand the composition, function and effect of cosmetic products
• The students are able to manufacture and develop 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

Basics of Product Development
Content of Cosmetic Products
Composition, Function and Effect of Cosmetic Products
Manufacture and Develop Cosmetic Products

Location and time

Autumn 2025 and Spring 2026
1.12-19.12.2025
January and February 2026

Materials

Material on Moodle
Relevant research articles, as well as different web pages (cosmetic companies and regulatory authorities)

Additional literature:
Marie Lodén: Ren, mjuk och vacker; Kemi och funktion hos kosmetika (2013 or older vesion)

Teaching methods

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

Employer connections

Study visit

Exam schedules

Examination consists of submitted assignments and manufacturing of cosmetic products.

Course assignment, deadline: spring 2026

Completion alternatives

Assignments and proof of ability to produce cosmetics
Group or individual feedback is given after finished course.

Student workload

Autumn 2025 2cr:
The students work 27 hours / cr.
In class: 12hrs
Self study: 42hrs
Total: 54hrs

Spring 2026 3cr:
The students work 27 hours / cr.
In class: 24hrs
Self study: 57hrs
Total: 81hrs

Further information

More information on the Moodle page for the course. More 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). The average of the grades for assignments 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.
The diary of product development and manufacturing is is inadequate or missing.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has very poor knowledge of the content in cosmetics and the function of different components in cosmetics.
The diary of product development and manufacturing is good.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has good knowledge of the content in cosmetics and the function of different components in cosmetics.
The diary of product development and manufacturing is very good.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has excellent knowledge of the content in cosmetics and the function of different components in cosmetics.
The diary of product development and manufacturing is excellent.

Qualifications

Cells and Molecules
Cosmetic Content