Events Diary

Fueled by the NYSCC’s expertise and leadership, Suppliers’ Day has become the must-attend event for all those seeking business development, education and innovation in cosmetic chemistry. The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists is the leading association representing thousands of buyers and sellers servicing this region – and leads the National Society of Cosmetic Chemists in creating forums for unmatched information exchange. The time is come – the time is now. 

Smithers Rapra is delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural Sustainability & Naturals in Cosmetics conference taking place in Barcelona, Spain on 31 May - 1 June 2018, which will offer invaluable advice for all levels of the supply chain, from cosmetics manufacturers, ingredient/chemical suppliers and distributors, retailers, packaging manufacturers and more.

Smithers Group's world-leading conferences have a proven history of 30+ years providing invaluable forums for learning, discussion and networking. Some of the key events we have run include the Pigment Colour Science Forum, Sustainability in Packaging and the European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology and the Bioeconomy. Our team also provides expertise through testing, reporting and consultancy in chemicals, packaging, sustainability, bio-based materials and much more.

Whether you're a raw material supplier, cosmetic manufacturer, brand or retailer working towards sustainability in cosmetics and bio-based ingredient developments, this is a must-attend event for you! The conference promises to deliver key insights into new  trends in natural and organic cosmetics, green labelling, certification and marketing through to managing sustainable supply chains, international regulatory frameworks, eco-friendly packaging and much more.

Skin Health and Skin Ageing

The 2-day international meeting is established as a high-level forum for in-depth presentations and discussions on the scientific, regulatory and marketing issues affecting this highly relevant and rapidly developing anti-ageing skin care sector.

The general theme of the conference focusses on defining and maintaining healthy skin and safe-guarding against premature skin ageing. The effects of environment al insults, genetics and the benefits of active skin care products and nutrition will be discussed.

Professor Christopher Griffiths, Foundation Professor of Dermatology, University of Manchester gave the inaugural lecture (‘Fountain of Youth -Fact and Fiction?’) at our first conference in 2008. He will open the 2018 conference with his keynote lecture ‘10 years on but can we prevent skin ageing?’

Other speakers include Dr Frédéric Flament, Research and Innovation, L’Oréal Paris, France (Mapping skin ageing): Dr Bianca McCarthy, University of Sydney, Australia (Vitamin D for healthy skin) and Prof Paul Matts, Proctor and Gamble, UK (Healthy skin and Ageing skin)

There will be 18 invited speakers, expert in their field, who will present and discuss the topics mention above and new formulation technologies, innovative product testing for functional activity and claims support.

The meeting will give new insights into skin health, beauty, skin age prevention and treatment with active discussions with the Industry’s top scientists and technologists. 

2018 conference session titles:

1) The science of skin health and skin ageing

2) Performance testing for innovative claims

3) Creating effective skin care for healthy younger looking skin

4) Functional skin care and physiological effects: the regulatory challenges and interfaces 
 

Delegates to this biennial conference are professionals working and interested in the skin care product sector, in particular skin care formulation chemists and development scientists, product evaluators, clinical trial co-ordinators, regulatory professionals, senior managers in skin care development, marketing and sales and other professionals (dermatologists, beauticians, beauty editors, etc.) interested in the current status of the scientific aspects of anti-ageing skin care technology.

The exhibition brings together over 200 exhibitors of ingredients, fragrances, lab equipment, testing and regulatory solutions, as well as over 7,000 cosmetic manufacturers from Korea and overseas.

in-cosmetics Korea promotes innovation in ingredients and technologies, providing 100% free quality education and consumer insights for formulators, R&D and regulatory professionals. 

Showcasing both local and global industry trends, in-cosmetics Korea offers the most cost-effective business and networking opportunities to the entire personal care ingredients community operating within the dynamic Korean market.

In personal care, science continues to ‘sell’ products. Creative difference is a key factor in success. This 2-day biennial conference will bring together the latest thinking and expertise from leading practitioners and suppliers in recognition of ‘Science in a Bottle’.

The 2018 Science in a Bottle conference will focus on personal care that really makes a difference. 

Internal and external influences on skin health and skin ageing

There will be up to 18 internationally renowned dermatologists, scientists, and technologists presenting and discussing the latest thinking and advances in skin care and skin health. We will discuss the good and the bad of sun exposure and achieving the balance for good health including the need for Vitamin D production in healthy skin. Environmental challenges from pollution, UV and other radiation can cause premature ageing of the skin and protection and avoidance strategies are important. Performance effectiveness, assessment of protective and functional skin care products and importance of the maintenance of the skin microbiome will be discussed along with the latest technologies in maintaining and treating healthy and damaged skin.

2018 conference session titles:

1) Healthy and ageing skin

2) Importance of skin microbiome, environment and protection to skin health

3) Formulating functional skin care for healthy younger looking skin

4) Performance testing, product claims, consumer expectations and regulatory challenges 

This annual event is structured in a format that allows Raw Material and Service providers of the Asian Cosmetic Industry, to showcase their technologies. This makes the event attractive for those in the Management, Marketing and Procurement divisions as it provides the opportunity to meet with suppliers and to learn about their ingredients. It gathers just as much interest for those in Research & Development and QC/QA as new technologies are shared and explored

The exhibition brings together international exhibitors of ingredients, fragrances, lab equipment, testing and regulatory solutions with over 4.000 Latin American cosmetic manufacturers.

in-cosmetics Latin America promotes innovation in ingredients and technologies, providing education and consumer insights for formulators, R&D and regulatory professionals. 

Showcasing industry trends in this fast growing region, in-cosmetics Latin America offers the most cost-effective business and networking opportunitiesfor the Latin American personal care ingredients community.

Join us at the 30th IFSCC Congress in Munich ...

... where we will explore what modern society wants in terms of beauty and lifestyle.

The location will provide the perfect setting for gaining new insights in the field of cosmetics as well as networking with other potential business partners from within the industry. After the 4-day congress, why not stay on and visit the world-famous “Oktoberfest”, where you can enjoy Bavarian food and hospitality.

Spain is a European centre of excellence in the design, manufacture and supply of cosmetics and personal care products. In a market that is competitive and dynamic the SEQC saw a real need for a forum to meet the needs of everyone involved in creativity, design, development, marketing and production. Cosmetorium was created to satisfy this need.

The annual SEPAWA Congress is the groundbreaking event for the detergents/cleansers, cosmetics and perfumery industry in Europe. With over 130 lectures and presentations and 300 exhibitors, the SEPAWA Congress offers a wealth of information to more than 2,500 participants. The Congress is therefore the European communication platform for experts in the above-mentioned fields.

Innovations are key to growth and competitiveness. Within the framework of the congress, SEPAWA will award three prizes for exceptional innovations in companies which participate in the congress either as exhibitors or as lecturers.

SEPAWA specifically promotes young scientists. At the congress, up to eight excellent bachelor, master and PhD students will receive awards. Also, a sponsorship prize will be given by the Expert Division Detergent Chemistry of the German Chemists Society.

The exhibition brings together a wide range of exhibitors of ingredients, fragrances, lab equipment, testing and regulatory solutions with cosmetic manufacturers from the U.S, Canada and Mexico. 

in-cosmetics North America is the regional  launch pad for innovative ingredients & technologies, providing formulators, R&D, marketing, product development & regulatory professionals with opportunities to source and explore at the show. 

in-cosmetics North America focuses on providing a successful and interactive event for the personal care ingredients community in the region.

The exhibition brings over 400 international exhibitors of ingredients, fragrances, lab equipment, testing and regulatory solutions with over 10,300 Asia Pacific personal care creators. 

in-cosmetics Asia is the Asia Pacific launch place for innovation in ingredients and technologies, providing 100% free education and consumer insights for formulators, R&D and regulatory professionals. 

Showcasing industry trends throughout Asia-Pacific, in-cosmetics Asia offers the most cost-effective business and networking opportunities for the personal care ingredients community in the region.

SCS Formulate is the UK's largest event of its kind, focusing on raw materials, ingredients and formulation services for personal care and cosmetic products.

In the exhibition you will be able to find every conceivable ingredient, raw material and other vital tool of your trade.

Over the 2 days you will find the new, the innovative, the proven, the everyday and the obscure - everything you need to create, make and market cosmetics for today and tomorrow.