SCS Annual Conference 2026 -
Formulation, Performance Testing & Claims

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Trends in Formulation Science

New Frontiers of Formulation & Chemical Product Design: Novel Materials, Biotechnology and AI/ML
Accelerating Materials Research at the Materials Innovation Factory
Bridging Ingredient Functionality and Formulation Performance with Physics-Informed AI

Skin Science & Technologies

Skin Barrier Function: The Role of Stratum Corneum Lipid Composition and Organization in Healthy and Compromised Skin
Investigating Physicochemical Characteristics of Artificial Sebum for Sustainable Cleansing
A New Approach to Dark Spots: Holistic Evaluation of Melanocytes and Surrounding Cells to Decrease Both Lipofuscin and Melanin Hyperpigmentation

Hair Products & Appliances

Hair Care Under the Microscope: Understanding Damage Levels and Prevention Strategies
Precision by Design: Functional Pre-Screening of Proteins & Peptides for Optimized Hair Binding

Best Paper Award International Journal of Cosmetic Science

Best Paper Award – A New In Vitro Approach for Determining the Water Resistance of Sunscreen Products, Validated by a Blinded Ring Test

Sensory Benefits & Testing

From Fibre to Feeling: Interdisciplinary Hair Research for Innovation
Development of a Novel Integrated Imaging System for Quantifying Product-Induced Appearance Changes on Human Substrates In Vitro
Beyond UV Filters: The Role of Chassis Design in Optimising Sunscreen Performance
Hair Shine Reimagined – A New Visual Method for Shine Evaluation

Breakthrough Claims Testing Methods

Decoding Psychological Wellbeing in Cosmetics: Feelings, Physiology and Behaviour
ISO 23675 In Vitro SPF (“Double Plate Method”): Sharing Learnings From an Industrial Research Perspective
A Randomized, Controlled, Clinical Evaluation of the Effects of Water Temperature on Skin Barrier Parameters
In-vitro Standardized Whiteness Methodology Assessment by Extrinsic Stain Removal for Oral Care