Plant to phytocosmetics

a theoretical practical experience with students of public schools

Abstract

The “Plant to phytocosmetics” workshop is part of the extension project of the Pharmacy Faculty, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), entitled “Establishment of a constructive multidisciplinary relationship with public schools: a contribution of the Pharmacy Faculty of UFRJ”. This workshop was developed with students from a primary and secondary school, both located in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Its main objective was to promote the contact of students and teachers of public schools with the University by generating and disseminating technical-scientific and humanistic knowledge about the importance of hygiene habits for health and information about plants used as phytocosmetics. For that, theoretical and practical workshops were offered in the schools, in order to promote the dialogical interaction between the students and the teachers of public schools with the University. In this context, it was possible to approach them with activities, materials and concepts on self-care, well-being, hygiene habits, cosmetics and phytocosmetics. The teachers who accompanied the students in the school felt encouraged to maintain creativity in the classroom. For the academics, the project enabled personal and technical growth, and they were instigated to develop skills beyond the classroom.