This year sees an extremely high level of interest and innovation – abstracts are available in the SCS Conference Programme, which can be previewed ahead of the event.

• Exploring the Potential of 3D Printing in Cosmetics: Dual-Material 3D Printing for Innovative Skin Patches
o Yimeng Jiao, London College of Fashion

• Solid Ethylcellulose Oleogels as a Potential Waterless Alternative in Skincare
o Raheema Mulla-Bala, London College of Fashion, UK

• The Effects of Lupine Peptide on the Tensile Strength and Appearance of Bleached Hair
o Hana Chi, University of Sunderland, UK

• Evaluation of Topical Formulation Based on Ceramides and Study of its Effect on the Skin Barrier Properties
o Filipa de Castro, University of Beira Interior, Portugal

• Harnessing the Power of Fireweed: A Comparison of Three Raw Materials Containing Epilobium Angustifolium
o Jaana Ailus, Liverpool John Moores University, UK

• Identification of Age-Related Changes to the Transcriptional and Proteomic Profiles of Cultured Dermal Papilla and Dermal Sheath Cells
o Richard Baker, University of Bradford, UK

• Green Extraction Methods Utilizing Polyols and Dermatological Benefits of Vitex trifolia L. Extracts
o Chalisa Supjaroenporn, University of Sunderland, UK

• Chitosan Based Films Incorporating Glycerol, Vitamin C and Retinol – Preparation, Physical and Chemical Properties
o Zainab Patel, De Montford University, UK

• Oleocanthal: A Promising Polyphenol from Olive Oil for Dermatological Applications and Cosmetic Formulations
o Shu Min Leticia Song, University of Sunderland, UK

• From Antioxidation to Wound Healing: The Comprehensive Benefits of Safflower Seed Oil in Dermatological Applications
o Shu Min Leticia Song, University of Sunderland, UK

• Investigating the Effects of External Stressors on Aging Biomarkers in Different Skin Types
Ferdos Ali, Univerisity of Newcastle, UK

• Evaluation of Two Raw Indian and Turkish Propolis Samples as Pre-Formulation Study for Cosmetic Preparations
o Ghaida Mustafa, University of Bradford, UK

• Formulation and Comparative Analysis of Shampoos Containing Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate on Hair Strength and Elasticity
o Thi Quynh Tien Pham, University of Sunderland, UK

The Skin Science sessions explore the links between skin health and emotional wellbeing, the development of technologies for exploring skin microbiome, the role of the microbiome in skin health, and the effects of menopause on the skin microbiome and the skin. Lots of stimulating topics to send you on your way home with your minds buzzing with ideas!

The formulation of high quality and innovative cosmetic products is a complex business, and relies on a deep understanding of raw materials, product science and product evaluation. This session covers everything from the sourcing of more green and sustainable ingredients, to formulating better skin care products, to making effective nutricosmetic products.

Hair care products are the second largest sector in the cosmetics industry. In this session we will go from the fascinating discoveries being made in the areas of hair conditioning and hair growth, to the high-tech world of advanced heat styling appliances.

Skin care is the largest sector in the personal care and beauty market. This session focusses on the different ways scientific groups are trying to create break-through innovation for the skin care category and offer wider benefits to society through improved skin health.

The UK and Ireland are home to high-quality cosmetic science.
This session starts by celebrating the break-through science happening in Unilever hair research, and then asks questions from Innovate UK, Cosmetics Cluster UK and the British Beauty Council on how we can use our strong capabilities in cosmetic science to further drive business growth and innovation.

All conference delegates are free to join the Future Education Workshop, please inform us that you would like to join when you register for the conference.

Breakfast and drinks will be supplied by CCUK.

Please come along and share your views.
Goal of the future education workshop:
To gather the views, opinions and issues of stakeholders in the education and skills pathways into careers in the cosmetics industry, especially in cosmetic science.
Format:
Stakeholders from across the sector have been invited to give a short presentation on their views on the question.
“What should the future of cosmetic science education look like?”

There will be 5 x 5 min talks.

• What the workforce needs will be in the coming years
• Ana Filippa Calado – Arthur Edward Associates

• What is being designed into educations provision in Universities
• Gabriela Daniels – LCF

• What are the expectations of the education students are receiving
• Rayanne Golding – Future Soc

• Cosmetic science education for in work study
• Bernice Ridley – SCS

• New developments in science and relevance to the cosmetics industry
• Majella Lane – UCL/Editor IJCS

Talks will be followed by a Panel discussion and audience Q&A.

Paul Cornwell, our SCS Chair of the Conference Organising Committee comments: “The Future Education Forum is about bringing together all the people with a stake in cosmetic science training and education, and putting all the issues we have on the table.

These might include misalignments between the needs of employers and what educational courses provide, or the lack training opportunities for all the different learning pathways people have, or the varied quality of educational courses on offer, or the lack of investment in basic cosmetic science research.

The aim of the forum is collect and prioritise these issues and then, at a more in-depth event in the future, to start shaping potential solutions.

Thanks to Cosmetic Cluster UK for organising this important event, and for providing the breakfasts! This event is free to attend, sign-up to attend when you register for the conference”.