Reduced Syllabus for M.
Pharm - Semester II (2024-25)
M. Pharm. Sem II (Pharmaceutics)
CBCS (R-2019)
MPH 204T Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals
The topics indicated in red font should be taken up for self-study (in the form of assignment) but will
not be considered for examinations.
Unit Recomme Modified
Name of Chapter/Unit Remarks
No. nded Hrs. Hrs.
Cosmetics –Regulatory Definition of
cosmetic products as per Indian
regulation. Indian regulatory requirements
for labeling of cosmetics As this unit can be a repetition from
Regulatory provisions relating to the Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, it is still an
import of cosmetics. Misbranded and important chapter and should be covered
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spurious cosmetics. but in the time proposed in modified hours..
Regulatory provisions relating to the
manufacture of cosmetics – Conditions
for obtaining a license, prohibition of
manufacture and sale of certain cosmetics,
loan license, offences and penalties.
Cosmetics - Biological aspects Structure
of skin relating to problems like dry skin,
Structure of skin relating to problems
acne, pigmentation, prickly heat, wrinkles
like dry skin, acne, pigmentation and
and body odor. Structure of hair and hair
structure of hair, also problems related
growth cycle.Common problems
to oral cavity should be taught. But not
2 associated with oral cavity. 12 10
to be asked in exam
Cleansing and care needs for face, eye Cleansing and care needs for the face,
lids, lips, hands, feet, nail, scalp, neck, hands, scalp, and body should be covered
body and under-arm. in teaching.
Cleansing and care needs for eye lids, lips,
hands, feet, nail, neck, and under-arm as
assignment.
Formulation Building blocks: Building
blocks for different
product formulations of
cosmetics/cosmeceuticals. Surfactants –
Classification and application. Emollients,
rheological additives
Antimicrobial used as preservatives, their
merits and demerits. Factors affecting From Unit 4 addressing dandruff can be
microbial preservative efficacy. taught with shampoos
3 12 10
Building blocks for formulation of a
moisturizing cream, vanishing cream, cold Perfumes to be given as assignment
cream, shampoo and toothpaste. Soaps
and syndet bars.
Perfumes; Classification of perfumes.
Perfume ingredients listed as allergens in
EU regulation.
Controversial ingredients: Parabens,
formaldehyde liberators, dioxane.
Design of cosmeceutical products: Sun From this unit, addressing dry skin and
4 12 8
protection, sunscreens classification, and acne will be taken up in Unit 2.
regulatory aspects. From Unit 2 Common problems associated
Addressing dry skin, acne, with oral cavity will be covered with
Sun protection, pigmentation, prickly addressing dental cavities, bleeding gums,
heat, wrinkles, body odor, dandruff, mouth odor and sensitive teeth from Unit 4
dental cavities, bleeding gums, mouth and toothpaste from Unit 3.
odor and
sensitive teeth through cosmeceutical
formulations.
Herbal ingredients used in skin care
(Questions to be asked on: Aloe vera,
Turmeric, Papaya, Evening Primrose oil,
Neem, Coconut oil, Shea butter and
Liquorice) should be taught.
Cosmos guidelines for herbal cosmetics
with respect to preservatives, emollients,
foaming agents, emulsifiers, and rheology
modifiers should be included.
Herbal Cosmetics: Herbal ingredients For teaching cosmos guidelines-
used in Hair care, skincare, and oral care. Resources from the following links can
Review of guidelines for herbal cosmetics used
by private bodies like the cosmos with https://www.cosmos-
respect to preservatives, emollients, standard.org/en/certification/- covering
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foaming agents, emulsifiers, and rheology Cosmos certification ORGANIC,
modifiers. NATURAL, CERTIFIED, APPROVED
Challenges in formulating herbal and certification bodies.
cosmetics. https://www.cosmos-
standard.org/en/documents/ covering THE
COSMOS STANDARD, TECHNICAL
GUIDE, and LABELLING GUIDE only.
NO questions to be asked on calculations.
Challenges in formulating herbal
cosmetics with emphasis on
standardization and quality of
phytoconstituents should be covered.
Assignments and literature to be given to
cover the self-study topics.
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