Marc Pissavini is a renowned scientist with extensive experience in the field of photoprotection and method development. He obtained his PhD in chemistry and joined the solar research department of Coty group, for the brand Lancaster Monaco, in 1998.
In 2024, he became a visiting professor at the Department of Chemistry Education at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Montpellier. As the head of Coty Sun Research laboratory, he is responsible for leading photoprotection research and developing advanced methods to evaluate the effectiveness of sunscreen products.
One of his major contributions to the field has been the development of ISO methods for determining UVA protection and in vitro SPF. His work in this area has helped improve the accuracy of sun protection factor testing and has greatly contributed to the development of new protocols. His research areas also include the effects of cream distribution on the skin and its impact on protection factors.
He is an associate editor of the International Journal of Cosmetic Science. He has served as Chairman of the working group on sunscreen methodology for Cosmetics Europe since 2012. Since 2018, he is also the Chairman of the working group 7 of ISO TC217 - Sunscreen Testing Methods, where he leads the development of new standards and protocols to assess the effectiveness of sunscreen products.