The 2025 edition of in-cosmetics Asia in Bangkok, Thailand this November will include well-ageing conference track in association with the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC).
Taking place on 5 November, the programme will welcome R&D experts and cosmetic scientists from L’Oréal, Amorepacific, Mageline, Rationale, and Winnox Cosmeceutics, who will share high-level insights into the science and innovation driving well-ageing in personal care.
In the keynote session ‘Skin Longevity - Harnessing Systems Biology for Lifelong Skin Health,’ Grace Gao, PhD, Head of R&D Asia at L’Oréal, will share how L’Oréal is leveraging systems biology and data-driven research to develop personalised skin care innovations.
Gao comes with extensive experience leading pioneering work in microbiome science, longevity, and green transformation.
In the session, ‘Enhancing Skin Longevity Through Solar Protective and Repair Skincare,’ Amaryllis Aganahi, Head of Research at Rationale, will explore how advanced formulations can help counteract these effects using immune modulators, antioxidants, solar filters, and DNA repair compounds. Aganahi brings 15 years’ expertise in skin biology, genomics and formulation.
Also, Yang Fan, CTO of Mageline and IFSCC Social Media Coordinator, will speak on: ‘Rice ferment filtrate uncovered: Transforming ancient beauty rituals into modern skin care solutions,’ exploring how RFF merges traditional wisdom with microbiome-targeted, high-performance skin care backed by science.
Additionally, with modern science revealing ginseng's age-reversing properties, the session, ‘The ginseng beauty science of Sulwhasoo,’ will be led by Jean Choi, Director of Amorepacific’s APAC R&I Centre, who offers 15 years’ experience in skin care innovation, luxury formulations and plant-based science.
Elsewhere, Toh Mong Sah, R&D Director at Winnox Cosmeceutics, will present, ‘A new anti-ageing breakthrough: Clinical and biological insights in Asian skin.’ Mong Sah leads over 100 scientists across Asia and spearheads innovative cosmetic science, integrating advanced research with commercial strategy.
Closing the day’s conference, a panel discussion, ‘Innovating Anti-Ageing Skincare for Asia: From R&D to Market,’ will explore how research tackles region-specific concerns like pigmentation, dehydration, and elasticity loss.
The session, chaired by Robert McPherson, Vice President of the IFSCC, will demonstrate how science, consumer trends, and regulatory alignment drive tailored innovations from lab to market.
Sarah Gibson, event director at in-cosmetics Asia, said: “It is known that well-ageing is gaining traction as a beauty trend; not just due to ageing populations across APAC, but also due to consumers becoming increasingly more mindful and skin health-focussed.
“This year’s conference will provide new, in-depth insights into well-ageing, including the cosmetic science, technology, and traditional natural ingredients shaping it. It is an opportunity for the industry to hear and learn about these important elements straight from some of the world’s leading experts themselves.”
The Well-Ageing Conference, in association with the IFSCC and sponsored by DSM-Firmenich, will take place from 11:00 to 17:00 on 5 November at in-cosmetics Asia at the BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand.
Tickets to the conference are priced at $110 per visitor.
For more information and to register to attend, visit https://www.in-cosmetics.com/asia/en-gb/conference-sessions.html?tracks=Well-Ageing%20Conference#/sessions/day/1.
