The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
CHEM 1002 Introduction to Chemistry of Cosmetics
Course Outline – Summer 2016
1. Course Instructor:
Name: Dr. CHAN, Ho-Wai Dennis
Office: Room 4548 (Lift 25/26)
Teaching assistant(s):
Name: Miss CHEUNG, T. H. Vivian
Office: Room 4523 (Lift 25/26)
Name: Miss LEUNG, K. Y. Vicki
Office: Room 4522 (Lift 25/26)
(e-mail: [email protected] )
Phone ext. 2099 (Academic Building)
(email: [email protected] )
Phone ext. 2080 (Academic building)
(email: [email protected] )
Phone ext. 8450 (Academic building)
2. Meeting Time and Venue:
Date/Time: every Mon, Wed & Fri, 2:00 pm – 4:50 pm
Venue: Room 2302 (lift 17/18) (or refer to Canvas announcements for exam venue)
3. Course Description:
Credit points: 3.0
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Exclusion: NIL
Brief information:
This course concentrates on the basic scientific principles in cosmetic science. Various
topics with emphasis on molecular approach related to cosmetic products' formulation and
proper uses of cosmetic products will be covered. Major topics include definition of cosmetics,
make-up cosmetics, skin-care cosmetics, hair-care cosmetics, vehicles of cosmetic products,
surfactants, colorants, alpha hydroxyl acids & beta hydroxyl acids, anti-oxidants and sunscreens,
skin-whitening agents, hydrating substances / moisturizers, antiperspirants & deodorants and
botanical ingredients.
4. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
The intended learning outcomes are mainly categorized as chemistry-related knowledge
and understanding. Students are expected to achieve the following outcomes after taking the
course:
(i) Describe fundamentals of chemistry and the scientific basis for cosmetic formulation and
the function of the active ingredients;
(ii) Comprehend the efforts of scientists in cosmetic product design and developments; &
(iii) Explain/interpret how cosmetics suit for a specific intended function, e.g. how sunscreen
works for its intended function.
5. Assessment scheme:
Type of Assessment
Weighting
1. Assignment 1 (before mid-term exam)
10%
2. Mid-term test (Based on topics covered in topics 1 to 7)
35%
3. Experiential Project / Assignment 2
10%
4. Final examination (Focus will be put on topics covered in topics 8 to 13)
45%
About Academic Integrity:
Dishonesty or cheating will not be tolerated. Any student violating the HKUST
Academic Honor Code (http://tl.ust.hk/integrity/index.html ) will be subject to disciplinary
procedure.
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6. Student learning Resources:
Course Notes:
Course handouts of CHEM 1002 can be accessed from the CANVAS web site
(http://canvas.ust.hk ), by using your own ITSC username and password.
General Reference Books:
(a) Hilda Butler (editor), Poucher's Perfumes, Cosmetics, and Soaps 10th edition, Dordrecht:
Kluwer Academic Publishers © 2010. [call nr.: TP983.P723 2010]
(b) Zoe D. Draelos; Lauren A. Thaman (editors), Cosmetic Formulation of Skin Care
Products, New York: Taylor & Francis © 2006. [call nr.: TP983.3.C67 2006] §§
(c) Nava Dayan (editor), Skin Aging Handbook: An Integrated Approach to Biochemistry
and Product Development, New York: William Andrew Inc. © 2008. [call nr.: QP88.5.S553
2008]§§
(d) Linda D. Williams, Chemistry Demystified, New York: McGraw-Hill © 2003. [call nr.:
QD33.2.W54 2003] §§
(e) Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr.; Thomas G. O'Lenick, Organic chemistry for cosmetic chemists,
Allured Publishing, © 2008 [Call nr.: TP983.O445 2008]
(§§: denotes an electronic version (e-book) is available in HKUST library. For others, you can borrow
them from library‘s Course Reserves Collection. )
7. Teaching and Learning Activities:
Type of Activities
1. Lectures – participation and attention in lectures on fundamentals of
chemistry and the scientific basis
2. Video clips – demonstration of basic concepts in chemistry.
3. Live demonstration – demonstration of some basic scientific principles
related to cosmetic functions/properties.
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Cosmetics & Chemist’s Perspective
Classification & Production of Cosmetics
Vehicles in Cosmetics
Surfactants in Cosmetics
Hair-Care Cosmetics: Shampoo, Hair-Conditioning and Treatment
Hair-Care Cosmetics: Hair Styling Aids & Hair Waving
Hair Colors & Color Cosmetics; Essence of Makeup
Skin-care: Cleansing, AHAs and BHAs
Photoaging and Anti-oxidants
Skin-whitening Agents
Sunscreens
Antiperspirants & Deodorants
Botanicals for Cosmetics and their Extraction Methods
9. Experiential Project
A hands-on project related to course content of CHEM1002.
[Details to be announced.]
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ILOs
(i), (ii) & (iii)
(i)
(i) & (iii)