Study Guide

Objective

• 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

Content

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

Location and time

1.9-10.11.2025 i Campus Alere

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Lektioner, diskussioner och praktiska övningar. Workshops, test och inlämningsövningar.

Exam schedules

Mera information i Moodle

Student workload

Studerande arbetar 27 timmar/sp
I klass: 60 h
Själv studier: 102 h
Total: 162 h

Further information

kursen innehåller:
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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites