Information Package / Course Catalogue
Cosmetic Science I
Course Code: KZM101
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Definition and classification of cosmetics, Raw material analysis, Analysis applied to the intermediate product

Course Content

General cosmetic concepts. Structure of skin and cosmetics applied to skin. Structure of hair and cosmetics applied to hair.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend some applications in cosmetic sector
2.Learn the structure of the skin
3.Learn the structure of the hair
4.To learn general cosmetic concepts
5.To learn the history of cosmetic science
Recommended or Required Reading
1.U .Avcıata "Kozmetik Kimyası" Ders notları, YTÜ Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Kimya Bölümü
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and classification of cosmetics
Week 2 - Theoretical
Knowledge of color and its importance. Quality properties in cosmetics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Analysis applied to cosmetic products: Raw material analysis, Analysis applied to the intermediate product
Week 4 - Theoretical
Analyzes applied to finished product. Analysis of packaging materials
Week 5 - Theoretical
Skin structure, Skin types (oily skin, dry skin, mixed skin ...)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Skin problems, Acne formation and causes,
Week 7 - Theoretical
Wrinkle formation and causes
Week 8 - Theoretical
Minerals, vitamins and their use in cosmetics (Midterm exam evaluation)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Skin care basic products and ingredients
Week 10 - Theoretical
Dermatological creams. Emulsion selection in creams
Week 11 - Theoretical
General properties and contents of makeup products (blush, foundation, tonic, lip dyes)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Hair structure and problems, dandruff, hair loss and causes
Week 13 - Theoretical
Hair products and their contents
Week 14 - Theoretical
Physical and chemical properties of shampoo. Hair conditioners and hair dyes. Classification of hair dyes
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Assignment1235
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)79
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
4
4
4
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026