About VIST
Faculty of Applied Sciences (VIST) is higher education and research organisation which implements 1st and 2nd cycle programmes Cosmetics and Photography - only ones of a kind in Slovenia.
We are active in the field of dermocosmetic research, where our main focus is on influence of products, nutrition and procedures on skin.
Study programs
- Cosmetics, 1st cycle (Bachelor Degree): 3 years, 6 semesters, 180 ECTS credits
Modular studies (parts of 1st cycle programe): Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Wellness, Make-up, Entrepreneurship in cosmetics, Pedicure and Manicure - See details
- Podology, 1st cycle (Bachelor Degree): 3 years, 6 semesters, 180 ECTS credits; separate program within the Cosmetics, 1st cycle study
First and only study from this field in Slovenia gives knowledge for holistic treatment of feet as well as nails in a systematic way, at the higher education level.
- Cosmetics, 2nd cycle (Masters Degree): 2 years, 4 semesters, 120 ECTS credits
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- Photography, 1st cycle (Bachelor Degree): 3 years, 6 semesters, 180 ECTS
Modular studies (parts of 1st cycle programe): Advertising and Fashion Photography, Photography Techniques, Fine Art Photography, Multimedia Photography, Journalism Photography - See details
Cosmetics 1st and 2nd cycle programs are modern, knowledge based, practice-oriented study programs, unique to Slovenia and there are only few comparable programs throughout Europe. Programs are beauty therapy & wellness oriented. They cover variety of cosmetic and wellness fields and also make-up design.
Masters program is more specialized, covers special topics of beauty therapy as pre- and post-surgical beauty therapy, beauty therapy for special conditions of skin.
Photography 1st cycle program is modern practice-oriented study program, comparable to similar programs around the world. It covers a broad range of photography topics at the level of an undergraduate study course, featuring a wide range of subjects and specializations,
Research: Efficacy trials for cosmetic products and procedures
In the Institute for Cosmetics we are active in the field of dermocosmetic research.
We conduct efficacy trials* and provide the tests and reports to substantiate variety of cosmetic claims for both, products and procedures.
*efficacy trials: a set of procedures conducted to test the product's intended purpose in order to substantiate claims about what product/procedure does
We provide:
- Moisturisation testing
- Anti-wrinkle assessments
- Skin tone & Colour /Lightening assessments
- Skin Elasticity / Skin Firmness assessments
- Spot-Prone Skin Assessments
- Imaging of the dermis and subcutis /Dermis regeneration assessments
- Collagen and Elastin assessments...& much more
