Reader in Cosmetic Science

Research Interests

• Science & technology: cosmetic formulation, nanotechnology, performance evaluation of cosmetics, rheology, texture analysis, biotechnology
• Multidisciplinary research: skin science, psychology of perception and cultural/historical studies, applied to the study of ageing skin

Current Research

Dr Slobodanka (Danka) Tamburic is a Reader in Cosmetic Science and Programme Director Science at London College of Fashion. She has a background in Pharmacy, with an MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Dr Tamburic has developed the first graduate course in the UK solely devoted to the cosmetic industry, BSc Cosmetic Science, in 2000. The course has now evolved into the first integrated masters’ course in this specific area - MSc Cosmetic Science, which is due to start in October 2012.

 Her current research encompasses the following strands:

• Exploring the efficacy of cosmetic products using skin bio-engineering methods (non-invasive in vivo testing)
• Evaluating the internal structure of semisolid systems for cosmetic and pharmaceutical application and its effect on product efficacy
• Exploring the use of novel technology (e.g. nanotechnology, biotechnology) in cosmetics
• Using a multidisciplinary approach to the study of ageing

Danka is also a member of the Centre for Sustainable Fashion here at London College of Fashion.

Recent Research

On-going Projects

• The Beauty of Age: exploring the effects of 'non-medical' vs. 'medical' approaches to the management of skin ageing in women over sixty, LCF Research Fund, 2011, project leader
• Development of micro-and nano-systems as carriers for drugs with anti-inflammatory effect and methods for their characterization, Ministry of Science, Republic of Serbia, 2010-2015, external collaborator
• Exploring the effects of micro-needling on skin properties, Industry-sponsored project, 2011, project leader

Recently Completed Projects

• Evaluating photoprotective and skin enhancing potential of a new cosmetic active material - Cocoa polyphenol extract, LCF Research Fund/Industry, 2009, project leader
• Effects of two types of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers on skin properties, Industry-sponsored project, 2008, project collaborator
• Effects of high-flavanol chocolate on the skin anti-oxidant capacity, Industry-sponsored project, 2008 , project collaborator

Pedagogic Research

Assessing current industry practices and educational needs in order to facilitate students' transition to work and increase employability, University of the Arts London, CLIP CETL fellowship, 2006

Book Chapters

• 2009 - Tamburic, S., The ageing of polymer-stabilized creams: a rheological viewpoint, In Schueller, R. & Romanowski, P. (eds) BEGINNING COSMETIC CHEMISTRY, 3^rd edition, Allured Publishing Corporation, Carol Stream pp. 241-250
• 2008 - Tamburic, S., In vivo skin performance of a cationic emulsion base in comparison with an anionic system, In Tadros, T. (ed) COLLOIDS IN COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, Germany
• 2008 - Savic, S., Tamburic, S., Jancic, B., Milic, J., Vuleta G., The impact of urea on colloidal structure of alkylpolyglucoside-based emulsions: physico-chemical and in vitro/in vivo characterization, In Tadros, T. (ed) COLLOIDS IN COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, Germany

Recent Scientific Papers

• 2011 - Savic, S., Lukic, M., Jaksic, I., Reichl, S., Tamburic, S., Muller-Goyman, C. An alkyl polyglucoside-mixed emulsifier as stabilizer of emulsion systems: The influence of colloidal structure on emulsion skin hydration potential, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Vol. 358, Issue 1 (2011), 182-191
• 2010 - Savic, S., Tamburic, S., Savic, M., From conventional towards novel - natural surfactants in drug delivery systems design: current status and perspectives, Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery, Vol. 7, Issue 3 (2010) 353-369
• 2010 - Moddaresi, M., Brown, M.B., Tamburic, S., Jones, S.A., The role of vehicle-nanoparticle interactions in topical drug delivery, International Journal of Pharmaceutics, Vol. 400, Issue 1-2 (2010)176-82
• 2010 - Moddaresi, M., Brown, M.B., Tamburic, S., Jones, S.A., Tocopheryl acetate disposition in porcine and human skin when administered using lipid nanocarriers, Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Vol. 62, Issue 6 (2010) 762-769
• 2009 - Moddaresi, M., Tamburic, S., Williams, S., Zhao, Y., Jones, S., Brown, M.,The effects of lipid nanocarriers on the performance of topical vehicles in vivo, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Vol 8, Issue 2 (2009)136-143
• 2009 - Williams, S., Tamburic, S., Weber, M., Stensvik, H., Changes in skin physiology and clinical appearance after micropuncture placement of hyaluronic acid in ageing hands, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Vol 8 (2009) 216-225
• 2009 - Williams, S., Tamburic, S., Lally, C., Eating chocolate can significantly protect the skin from UV light, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Vol 8 (2009) 169-173
• 2008 - Savic, S., Tamburic, S., Kovacevic, A., Daniels, R., Müller-Goymann, CC., Natural surfactant-based emulsion systems: the influence of common pharmaceutical excipients on colloidal structure and physical stability, Journal of Dispersion  Science and Technology, Vol 29, 1276-1287
• 2008 - Savic, S. Weber, C., Tamburic, S., Savic, M., Muller-Goymann, C., Topical vehicles based on alkylpolyglucoside/fatty alcohol mixed emulsifier: The influence of two polyols on the colloidal structure and in vitro/in vivo skin performance, Journal of Pharmaceutical Science, Vol 98, Issue 6 (2009) 2073-2090

Recent conference presentations

• 2011 - Tamburic, S., Briddle-Perry, G., Cheang, S., The Beauty of Age project: An inter-disciplinary exploration of women’s perceptions of ageing skin - panel presentation, 7th International Symposium on Cultural Gerontology, Maastricht
• 2010 - Tamburic, S., Knight, J., Williams, S., Reeves, J., Gong, X., In vitro assessment of antioxidant properties of cocoa extract in cosmetic formulations: comparison between analysis by emitted light (ABEL) and ORAC antioxidant capacity methods, 26 th IFSCC Congress, Buenos Aires
• 2010 - Tamburic, S., Williams, S., Godmé, N., Fazal, S., Combining instrumental and sensory evaluation to assess application characteristics of skincare emulsions, 5th World Congress on Emulsions, Lyon
• 2009 - Tamburic, S., Moulton, L., Cottin P., Lepais, M., The effect of thickeners and performance-enhancing powders on the application characteristics of mascara, 25th Conference of the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists, Melbourne
• 2009 - Tamburic, S., The use of novel technologies in cosmetics, with special emphasis on nanotechnology, First Croatian Conference on Cosmetology and Cosmetic Dermatology, Zagreb, invited lecture
• 2008 - Shamanna, M., Lakkireddy, G., Keshavarz, T., Tamburic, S, Development of polysaccharide-based cosmetic ingredient using biofermentation, 24th International Carbohydrate Symposium, Oslo
• 2008 - Shamanna, M., Kesharavz, T., Tamburic, S., Development of natural multifunctional cosmetic ingredient using biotechnological approach, 25th Congress of the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists, Barcelona
• 2008 - Moddaresi, M., Tamburic, S., Jones, S., Brown, M., In vivo assessment of a nanocarrier delivery system with tocopheryl acetate for topical application, 13th COSMODERM, Athens

Supervision Expertise

• The use of novel technologies in making more effective cosmetics
• Exploring relationships between formulation variables and product performance
• Rheological and textural studies

PhD Student Completions

• 2011 - Dr Madhuri Shamanna, Development of natural multifunctional cosmetic ingredients using biotechnological approach
• 2010 - Dr Mojgan Moddaresi, The use of nanotechnology in enhancing the efficacy of cosmetic actives of natural origin

Email

d.tamburic@fashion.arts.ac.uk