The Impact of Cosmetics and Its Possibilities to Influence – Emphasis on Skin (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

Student is able to:
- Analyse the potential uses of cosmetic raw materials in skincare based on literature.
- Elucidate the mechanisms of certain biochemical reactions in the skin, such as changes in skin pigmentation, and the potential effects of cosmetics on these processes.
- Evaluate the differences between the claimed effects of cosmetics and the definition of cosmetics as stated in the Cosmetics Regulation.

Location and time

The schedule for assignment submissions is available in the Canvas workspace, and the schedule and Zoom-link for contact sessions is visible to students in Pakki.


01.09.2025 13.00 - 16.00 Ulkopuolinen tila : Zoom
07.10.2025 13.00 - 16.00 Ulkopuolinen tila : Zoom
24.11.2025 13.00 - 16.00 Ulkopuolinen tila : Zoom

Materials

In the Canvas workspace for the course, you will find materials and links.

The knowledge required for assignments should be deepened through scientific literature. This material is available via Laurea's LibGuides pages:
https://libguides.laurea.fi/kauneudenhoitoala

Teaching methods

Interactive online implementation:

The study unit is conducted online and does not require attendance on campus. The study unit includes scheduled teaching or guidance online, which is not recorded. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. The study unit requires active participation and commitment to interactive studying. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher, and working life or peer feedback may also be utilised.

Exam schedules

The schedule for assignment submissions is available in the Canvas workspace, and the schedule for contact sessions is visible to students in Pakki.

Based on the degree regulations (2024), the student accepted for the implementation is required to confirm his/her participation by showing activity at the start of the study in the following way:

In order to demonstrate activity, the student must be present at the first contact lesson or notify the teacher in charge of his/her absence to confirm his/her participation in the study. Registration will be rejected if the student does not report his/her absence at the start of the study or the reason for the absence cannot be considered justified. Another student can be taken in his place. The first contact lesson is [insert date].

Completion alternatives

According to the degree regulations (2024), "Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. ... At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence." Further information in the student intranet.

You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.

Student workload

Workload of the study is measured in a way that to acquire the goal competence of the study, one credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of work done by the student. The actual time needed varies e.g. according to prior competence.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Master's level education.

The prerequisite for participation is always that the possible competence prerequisites according to the curriculum (previous study or similar competence) are fulfilled. The student is responsible for taking into account the prerequisite conditions. [If there are any skills that are not mentioned in the study information, describe them here.]