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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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Crossing Sensory Boundaries at SCC Annual Meeting

Cross-modal sensory integration took to the main stage at the 2019 SCC Annual Meeting and Technology Showcase, including the keynote on neuroscience-inspired cosmetic design and a talk on acoustic measurements of hair conditioning.

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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AI Meets Metabolic Diagnostics for Precision Skin Care at SCC National

Personalized skin care can reach precision medicine levels when AI and machine lining are combined with imaging to assess several metabolic parameters. During the SCC Annual Meeting, Liyuan Ji will explain how.

Bernard Fink, of the University of Goettingen, discussed sexual selection and the biology of beauty in relation to skin condition.

Alphorns, Cowbells, Magic and Gaming at IFSCC Zurich, part IV

The 23rd IFSCC Congress, held Sept. 21-23, 2015, reported “more facts and less illusions” to some 550+ delegates from across the globe at the forefront of cosmetic product innovation.

Haftek described the stratum corneum (SC) as a 'magic cauldron” brewing to its fullness. 'While the SC is essentially dead, the 'fire beneath the cauldron' keeps it evolving and adapting to maintain barrier function.'

Alphorns, Cowbells, Magic and Gaming at IFSCC Zurich, part II

The 23rd IFSCC Congress, held Sept. 21-23, 2015, reported “more facts and less illusions” to some 550+ delegates from across the globe at the forefront of cosmetic product innovation.

Auderset presented a traditional Swiss cow bell to U.S. SCC president Tony O'Lenick as a symbol of the Secretariat's move to New York.

Alphorns, Cowbells, Magic and Gaming at IFSCC Zurich, part V

The 23rd IFSCC Congress, held Sept. 21-23, 2015, reported “more facts and less illusions” to some 550+ delegates from across the globe at the forefront of cosmetic product innovation.

Martin Baraibar, CEO, OxiProteomics, presented on the need for reliable biomarkers of skin longevity.

Cosmetic Claims Put to the Test at NYSCC Suppliers' Day

A full day of conferences and conversations at NY SCC Suppliers' Day reiterated recent trends in cosmetics R&D, e.g., sustainability, transparency, efficacy, etc., but also underlined the critical need to substantiate such claims with solid science.

IFSCC 2014 Explores Social, Psychological and Sensorial Aspects of Beauty

As one might expect from an event centered around beauty and staged in Paris, the 28th Congress of the International Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) was nothing less than fabulous. However, the glamour and fanfare was deeply rooted in science.

Stem Cells, Wellness and Claims Substantiation Take Center Stage at IFSCC Congress

The 2012 IFSCC Congress opened with a frenzy; the "African Frenzy" dancers, that is, and enlightened attendees over three days with 65+ presentations and more than 150 posters.

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Snail Slime, MMP-2 Trigger and More: Advances in Delivery and Efficacy at IFSCC19

Using the same approach to develop or test a product will not result in a step-change innovation. For this reason, new solutions to deliver, develop and test product efficacy were presented during the 2019 IFSCC Conference.

More than 200 posters were presented on skin biology, hair strength, formulation technologies, epigenetics, skin sagging, anti-acne and more.

Alphorns, Cowbells, Magic and Gaming at IFSCC Zurich, part III

The 23rd IFSCC Congress, held Sept. 21-23, 2015, reported “more facts and less illusions” to some 550+ delegates from across the globe at the forefront of cosmetic product innovation.

The best poster award for, 'A Novel Technology for Cosmetic Transfer Prevention,' went to Tomomi Suga of L’Oréal (Japan).

IFSCC Awards Transfer Resistance, Gentle Touch, Psychological Anti-aging and More

From transfer-resistant cosmetics and scent-activated skin care, to a psychological approach to anti-aging, and a novel solid lipid nanoparticle + talc-based cosmetic excipient, the IFSCC 2021 Congress recognized some of the best and latest work in cosmetics research.

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