Shelf Life of CosmeticsLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- justify the significance of microbiology in the manufacture, preservation and use of cosmetics and identify the risks of deficient hygiene in beauty care sector operating environments
- recognise key ingredients that have an effect on the microbiological or chemical self life of a cosmetics product in the list of ingredients: preservatives and antioxidants
- describe the operating principles of ingredients that have an effect on shelf life