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From L: Leslee Goodman, moderator, looks on as Howard Murad, M.D., receives the Frontiers of Science Award from Akshay Talati, Pharm.D.

Water Loss and Aging, Anal Sexual Health, Cell Surface Glycosylation, Longevity Markers and More: SCC78 Day Two

Beauty and personal care from top to bottom — from hair and scalp care, to intimate care and anal sexual health — led the conference sessions on day two of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists' (SCC's) 78th Annual Scientific Meeting (SCC78).

The Henry Maso Keynote Lecture, moderated by COSA chair and vice chair Caryn Weiss, of Amway (left), and Paul Lawrence, Ph.D., of BioCogent (right), respectively, consisted of a conversation with Avantha Arachchi, of A Frame Brands (center) on the importance of inclusivity in products and internal teams.

DEI, Ethnic Hair, Adaptive Photoprotection, Temperature vs. Sunscreen Penetration, Post-procedural Care and More: SCC78 Day Three

Day three of the SCC78 Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase opened with the SCC Annual Awards Breakfast featuring the Henry Maso Keynote Lecture, which set the tone for one of the event's major themes: inclusivity. Here's a brief recap.

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SCC Annual Meeting Provides Insights for the Future

This year’s Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase, held on Dec. 8–9, 2011, at the New York Hilton and Towers Hotel by the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC), not only highlighted the latest raw materials, it also gave insight on developments for future active makeup, hand hygiene products and polymer architectures.

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New Systems + New Focus = New SCC

In desperate need of a system upgrade to meet consumer expectations, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) found itself held back. It needed a plan to adapt for both the industry and its the members. That’s where we began this discussion with David Smith, executive director of the SCC.

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SCC Reaches 5,000 Member Milestone

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists, which focuses on serving educational and networking needs of cosmetic science professionals in North America, announced that it surpassed 5,000 members for the first time since its founding.

SCCP Assesses Tea Tree Oil

When exposed to air and heat, tea tree oil is prone to oxidation and yields epoxides and other oxidation products that contribute to its skin sensitizing potential.

NY SCC Suppliers’ Day: Show Highlights

Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine presents highlights from day one of the New York Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists Suppliers' Day, including technology launches for hair conditioning, PEG-free thickening, naturals, photostability and low heavy metal content-pigments, among other trends.

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SCCS Concludes DHA is Safe for Hair Dyes

The SCCS released its opinion on dihydroxyacetone (DHA; 1,3-dihydroxy-2-propanone) at a plenary meeting held on March 4, 2020: the ingredient is safe for use as a hair coloring ingredient in leave-on treatments, and in self-tanning lotions and face creams.

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SCCS Gives Cyclopentasiloxane Thumbs Up for Safety, Mostly

The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has determined that cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is safe at the reported concentrations in cosmetics, except for use in hair styling aerosols and sun care spray products.

From left: Randy Wickett, PhD, 2009 vice president-elect of the SCC; Gary Agisim, 2009 president of the SCC; Jim Akerson, Merit Award winner; and Robert Lochhead, PhD, 2009 SCC vice president.

SCC Annual Meeting Focus: The Means to an End

The SCC Annual Meeting and Technology Showcase, held Dec. 10-11, 2009, at the New York Hilton covered traditional product categories but with a particularly heavy focus on the methods or means to an end, especially in relation to testing for efficacy.

Genomics Take the Cake at the SCC December Meeting

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) took innovation down to the genome level in not one but two of the five conference tracks presented Dec. 9–10, 2010, at the Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase.

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SCC Announces the Debut of the Green Star Award

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) recently announced the new award that will be presented to the formulator who has done the most to accomplish green formulations during the past 12-month period.

SCC Requests Scale-up, Nanotechnology, Claims Support Submissions

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has announced a call for podium presentation papers for the Dec. 12-13, 2013, Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase.

SCC Tackles Claims Substantiation and Genetic Testing at Annual Meeting

At the Society of Cosmetic Chemists' (SCC) Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase, which took place on Dec. 12-13, 2013 at the New York Hilton, pertinent subjects were tackled, such as modern claims substantiation, nanomaterials, genetic testing and cosmetic dermatology.

During the Midwest SCC meeting in November, Amanda Rountree, R&D chemist for PLZ Aeroscience Corp., discussed BOV aerosols versus traditional aerosols.

Midwest SCC Meeting Recap: BOVs, Calcium OSA and More

During the Midwest SCC November meeting, virtual presentations were given pertaining to bag on valve aerosols (BOVs); tips on joining the cosmetic industry; and using calcium octenylsuccinate (OSA) to formulate sunscreens. Officer installations for 2021 also were announced, as was the Stanley Allured award recipient.

Inventive Formulating Abounds Yet Questions Remain at SCC’s Scientific Seminar

Innovative raw materials and research abounded at the Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ (SCC) 2010 Annual Scientific Seminar; however, challenges from previous years continued—namely, the line between cosmetics and drugs, how to become more eco-friendly, and how to reinvent the hair care and color cosmetic categories.

SCCP Rules on Hair Dyes and Disagrees with Consumer Patch Test

The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) has deemed five hair-dye ingredients safe at recommended concentrations and labeled one with insufficient data.

New for SCC Annual Meeting: Optics, China Regulations and Hair Growth

The SCC Annual Meeting, held Dec. 6 and 7, 2012, in Manhattan, went off without a hitch after hurricane Sandy blasted the East Coast in late October. While the national office is still operating at less than 100%, many attendees reported feeling lucky they experienced minimal effects from the storm.

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