About the SCS Annual Conference

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Student Poster Competition

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... Read more »

Skin Science

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... Read more »

Product Science & Product Evaluation

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. Seminars09:00 - 09:30KEYNOTE –... Read more »

Hair Care Products & Heat Styling Devices

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. Seminars15:30 - 16:00KEYNOTE – Virtual Screening of the Tribology of Hair Care FormulationsShampoos... Read more »

Skin Health

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. Seminars13:30 - 14:00KEYNOTE: Non-invasive and Minimally Invasive Skin Technologies are Setting the... Read more »

Celebrating Cosmetic Science

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... Read more »

Future Education Workshop

Future Education Workshop 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... Read more »

A Step Change for the SCS

SCS Annual Conference - A Step Change for the SCS This year will see a major step-change in the quality of science presented at the SCS Annual Conference.  Featuring 19 scientific presentations, from leading research groups in industry and academia, this conference is not to be missed! Sessions will focus on Celebrating and Driving Innovation... Read more »

CPD Accredited Event

SCS Annual Conference - CPD Accredited Event BREAKING NEWS!! We have had confirmation from the Continuing Professional Development Certification Service that our Annual Conference counts towards CPD accreditation. Due to the scientific nature and content of the speakers, the further learning value and structure conforms to CPD guidelines. Please contact Head Office to find out more... Read more »