Studieguide

Lärandemål

• The students have knowledge about skin anatomy, the structure and function of the skin and command the basics within skincare
• The students have knowledge about different skin types, skin conditions, skin changes and skin problems
• The students know the impact of the diet on the skin
• The students command knowledge about products, ingredients, active ingredients and labeling on cosmetic products
• The students know and can carry out a skin analysis
• The students are able to do treatments within skincare and beauty care
• The students are able to do manicure and paraffin-bath for the hands
• The students command the coloring of eyelashes and eyebrows
• The students are familiar with the aseptic methods in skin care and follow a good industrial hygiene
• The students are aware of the profession of a cosmetologist and the practical work in the field
• The students can apply, analyze and develop an approach that promotes economic, ecological and social sustainability and consumption for product use and services

Innehåll

Anatomical Structure and Function of Skin
Skincare and Facial Treatment
Skin Types, Skin Changes and Skin Problems
Product Knowledge, Ingredients and Active Substances of Skincare
Aseptic Techniques in Skincare
Manicure and Paraffin-bath
Coloring Eyelashes and Eyebrows

Tid och plats

1st September to 10th November 2025 at Campus Alere

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Radlanski, R. J., & Wesker, K. (2015). The face: Pictorial atlas of clinical anatomy (Second (revised) edition.). KVM - Der Medizinverlag.

Hirons, C. (2021). Skincare: The new edit (Fully revised and updated.). HQ, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublisher Ltd.

Bouslimani, A., da Silva, R., Kosciolek, T. et al. The impact of skin care products on skin chemistry and microbiome dynamics. BMC Biol 17, 47 (2019).

Del Rosso JQ. The role of skin care as an integral component in the management of acne vulgaris: part 1: the importance of cleanser and moisturizer ingredients, design, and product selection. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2013 Dec;6(12):19-27. PMID: 24765221; PMCID: PMC3997205.

Mincer products and Theory
Theory and products from Lycon
Manicure theory and products from CND

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, discussions and practical exercises
Workshops, test, practical assignments, assignments

Theory part:
1. Anatomical structure and function
2. Skincare and facial treatments
3. Aseptic techniques in skincare
4. Product knowledge, ingredients and active substances of skin care
5. Coloring eyelashes and eyebrows

Assignments and tests:
1. Group essay
2. Individual work essay with treatments
3. Individual presentation
4. Theoretical test
5. Skin care practice
6. Practical work
7. Practical test in skincare

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

More information in Moodle

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

The students work 27 hours/cr.
In class: 60 hrs
Self study: 102 hrs
Total: 162 hrs

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

The corse contains:
Anatomical Structure and Function of Skin
Skincare and Facial Treatment
Skin Types, Skin Changes and Skin Problems
Product Knowledge, Ingredients and Active Substances of Skincare
Aseptic Techniques in Skincare
Manicure and Paraffin-bath
Coloring Eyelashes and Eyebrows

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from own point of view

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from own point of view

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites