Archives: Seminars.

KEYNOTE – Green Chemistry & Cosmetics

Green Chemistry and Cosmetics The drive for improved sustainability credentials in cosmetics fuelled both by consumer interest and the potential impact of future legislation around, for example micropollutants, is well-known. Several current topics of research in the field of green chemistry – that is chemistry focussed of the design of products and processes that minimise… Read more »

Future Education Forum – Hosted by CCUK

The UK higher education landscape for those interested in courses targeting careers in the cosmetics industry, currently comprises 15 courses from 8 providers (UCAS) in addition to the courses provided through the SCS. Only two Universities provide an undergraduate degree in cosmetic science, with others leaning into either chemistry or pharmaceutical sciences. More recently, cosmetics… Read more »

Thermal Damage to Hair: Measurement & Perception

Heat-styling of hair is an established and popular consumer habit, exploiting the well-known thermally-induced glass transition in hair fibres to plasticise, re-shape then re-set the hair. Whilst the hair fibre glass transition itself is reversible, the application of heat to hair fibres can also cause irreversible configurational and chemical changes, ultimately leading to degradation of… Read more »

KEYNOTE – Virtual Screening of the Tribology of Hair Care Formulations

Shampoos and conditioners form part of many people’s daily routine. These complex formulated products aim to cleanse and repair the hair surface to maintain a satisfactory look and feel. Huge volumes of these products are sold every year and the global hair care market is valued at close to $100B. There is currently a industry-wide… Read more »

Understanding the Role of the Skin Microbiome in Skin Barrier Function

In recent years,  the cosmetics industry has leveraged the success of the so-called ‘probiotics’ for use in consumer products. The bacteria utilised are generally lactic acid bacteria, or extracts thereof, which are usually found in the gut. It is now becoming clear that skins own microbiome contributes extensively to skin health, particularly, skin barrier function…. Read more »

The Impact of Emulsifiers on Skin Barrier Integrity

Emulsifiers were considered inactive ingredients in the past, and little or no attention was paid to their interaction with the skin barrier. However, in recent years, it has become evident that these ingredients can significantly impact skin physiology. Certain formulations have been found to reduce the thickness of the stratum corneum, which has been attributed… Read more »