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Roll No................
MPH-204T
M.Pharmacy (PCI), II Semester
Examination, June 2025
Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals
Time : Three Hours
Maximum Marks : 70
Note: i) Attempt any five questions.
ii) All questions carry equal marks.
1.
a)
Explain the structure of hair with the help of a diagram.
b)
Name various layers of the skin. Explain the key changes that happen in the skin structure during wrinkle formation.
2.
Give a note on herbal ingredients used in hair care.
3.
a)
Why is it important to regulate cosmetic products?
b)
What do you understand by the term 'loan license'?
c)
Give in detail the general requirements for factory manufacture of cosmetics and specific requirements of plant and equipments for manufacturing creams.
4.
a)
Explain the common problems associated with oral cavity.
b)
Discuss the regulatory requirements for labelling of cosmetics.
5.
a)
Distinguish between antiperspirant and deodorant.
b)
What are sunscreens? Enlist various types of sunscreens. Explain in detail the design of a sunscreen cream.
6.
a)
Define Cosmetics, Misbranded cosmetics, Spurious cosmetics.
b)
Write a note on offences and penalties with regard to manufacture and sale of cosmetics.
7.
a)
What are the building blocks for formulation of a tooth paste?
b)
Write a note on antimicrobials as preservatives, their merits and demerits, and explain the factors affecting microbial preservative efficacy.
8.
a)
What are the building blocks for formulation of a moisturizing cream.
b)
Describe cosmeceutical products for acne & sun protection.
c)
Discuss about the guidelines for herbal cosmetics by COSMOS.