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Study Program of the Division of Aesthetics & Cosmetic Science

General academic characteristics of the course and the study program

The fields of Dermato-aesthetics are briefly the following:

  1. Skin problems such as acne, aging- photoaging, obesity, hirsutism are treated by Aestheticians according to their professional rights.
  2. Non-injectable mesotherapy, photorejuvenation and advanced facial electrotherapy are new areas of Dermatoaesthetics
  3. The progress of thalassotherapy and the development of spa therapy centers as well as spa tourism have significantly expanded the field of knowledge supported by our division.
  4. Modern hair removal methods such as biochemical methods, electrical methods, and laser, are also a subject of Dermatoaesthetics that certify professional rights to our graduates.
  5. Permanent Make Up (P.M.U.) is also a new field of Dermatoaesthetics and Dermatocosmetic science.
  6. The assistance of teams consisted of health care scientists such as Doctors, Oncologists, Radiotherapists, Plastic surgeons, Nurses, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Aestheticians and Cosmetologists for the treatment of side effects on the skin from chemotherapy and radiotherapy in oncology patients is another new field of knowledge of our division.
  7. The evolution of Aesthetic Dermatology often brings Aestheticians face to face with people who have undergone medical aesthetic interventions to improve their appearance or treat aesthetic problems. A good knowledge of Dermatology is necessary for Aestheticians and Cosmetologists so that they can safely and effectively perform aesthetic operations to people who have undergone medical aesthetic interventions in accordance with their professional rights.

The fields of Dermato-cosmetology are briefly the following:

  1. Research and Development of new cosmetic products.
  2. Study of the mechanisms of action of bioactive substances incorporated in cosmetics.
  3. Manufacturing of cosmetic products in industrial scale, according to Good Manufacturing Practices and ISO 22721: 2008
  4. Quality control (physicochemical methods, instrumental analysis methods, microbiological control, stability tests, compatibility tests), of raw materials, packaging materials, bulk products, finished products and packaging materials.
  5. Quality assurance of research, development and manufacturing of new cosmetic products.
  6. Efficacy studies and substantiation of claims of developed cosmetic products.
  7. The safety assessment of cosmetic products for consumers, taking into consideration the toxicological profile of ingredients by measuring the NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) and Safety Report of finished product.
  8. Τhe study and incorporation of natural ingredients in cosmetic products is a new strong trend of modern Cosmetic Science. Research and development of certified Natural and Organic products need special formulation guidelines according, to International Certified bodies such as: ICEA, ECOCERT, BDIH, SOIL, NATRUE etc.
  9. Green Cosmetics: The Sustainable Beauty. Modern consumers have a growing global consciousness, and they care about social and environmental responsibility. Eco-friendly products consist of recycled, upcycled materials, biodegradable  ingredients, green chemistry,  clean fragrances, solid formats, waste reduction, water and energy 
  10. The development of Cosmeceuticals. Cosmetics that combine classical cosmetic properties with a dermatological action are referred to “Dermocosmetics” or “Cosmeceuticals”. They act locally on the skin as an ancillary agent to a medication treatment and contain active substances, which used in combination with the treatment and may modify the biochemical processes of the skin with the main purpose of improving or maintaining clinical signs of a condition, which can be considered as “disease-non-disease”. Atopic skin, Acne problems, periodontal diseases etc., need cosmeceutical products, especially during the maintenance period after pharmaceutical treatment.

The cosmeceutical products are ususally registered as medical devices skin products, after approval of both technical file and manufacturing process by the National Authorities according to Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/746. This is  a  new developing  field of Cosmetic Science.