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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.

The Name Game--SCCP Replaces SCCNFP

By order of the European Commission, in 2004 the Scientific Committee on Cosmetics and Non-Food Products (SCCNFP) became officially known as the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP). What does this name change signify, and why was it necessary?

SCC Suppliers’ Day News

Contributing editor Nancy Jeffries provides an overview of her findings at the 2008 event.

After significant research and testing, Shin-etsu found that by utilizing silicone gels, the texture improved and the greasy feel was eliminated while emulsifiers, such as KF-6105, which the company described as the most critical, achieved stability.

Shin-Etsu Silicones Showcases L-Ascorbic Acid Formulating at the SCC76

After significant research and testing, Shin-Etsu found that by utilizing silicone gels, the texture of an anhydrous 10% L-ascorbic acid serum system improved and the greasy feel was eliminated while emulsifiers such as KF-6105 achieved stability.

SCCP Reviews Hair Dyes

In Europe, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) has been busy reviewing the components of hair dyes. On Dec. 13, 2005, the committee issued its opinion on the exposure and reaction products of oxidative hair dye formulations. For chemists interested in the chemistry of oxidative hair dyes, this is an excellent review of the various chemical reactions that result in hair dyeing.

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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.

Cordyceps militaris (pictured) is used as the substrate from which the active essence is fermented to create Bloomage Biotech's Bioyouth-FCM Cordyceps Militaris Ferment Filtrate.

Bloomage Highlights Hair Shield, Scalp Care and Fermented Anti-aging at SCC76

The Hyanutra-RH nourishing hair shield and Bioyouth-FCM anti-aging ingredient are based on ferment filtrates, and the Biobloom Microecobeauty ME-1/ME-2 scalp care ingredient takes a postbiotic approach.

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SCC Call for Scientific Seminar Papers

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists has made a call for papers for its 2008 Annual Scientific Seminar.

SCC Announces 2008 Board of Directors

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists has announced its 2008 Board of Directors.

Greener Chemistry Leads the SCC Charge in Charleston

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) Annual Scientific Seminar, held May 3–June 1, 2012, was led with a charge for sustainability and greener chemistry.

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.

SCC Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase Report

The annual SCC December program offered a variety of subjects in personal care; from multicultural formulating and sustainability, to tissue engineering and a special polymer/surfactant interaction tribute session in memory of Des Goddard.

The SCC meeting continued with a showcase exhibition that lead into discussions of sustainability and the future of skin care. Later in the day, a regulatory session was featured.

Regulatory, Sustainability and the Big Winners: SCC Annual Day 3

The SCC Annual Meeting continued with the awards breakfast, a showcase exhibition and discussions on sustainability and the future of skin care. Following a networking luncheon, regulatory and modern formulating and sunscreen sessions were featured.

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Color Corrections in Light of New Claims at SCC Annual

'Clean' and organic color foundations, long-wear properties and good color dispersion were among the color-focused talks presented at the 2019 SCC Annual Meeting.

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.

Beauty consumers are asking whether CBD actual works in skin care; meanwhile, CBG may be on the rise, offering new cannabis-derived claims.

CBD, Claims, Chaga, Startups & More: 2019 SCC Annual Meeting

CBD, chaga, tips for company start-ups, natural hair care, HFOs, natural texture and shine, claims and more were some of the key highlights at the SCC Annual Meeting.

Regulatory Review: EU Update: Animal Origin Materials and Other SCCP Opinions

This column outlines recent advancements in EU regulation. It discusses regulation of animal origin ingredients in addition to SCCP opinions on coumarin, parabens, toluene, triclosan, HC Red No. 1 and 4-methylbenzylidene camphor.

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