International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists

As we head towards the 2024 IFSCC Congress in Brazil (14-17 October), in our next webinar on 18 September, Natura's Head of Advanced Research, Rômulo Zamberlan will discuss the company's impressive record on combining science and traditional knowledge for the development of sustainable products and practices. He will also underline the urgency of Amazon conservation.
Register at https://event.webinarjam.com/register/142/plrq0s5k

Register now at www.ifscc2024.com

The IFSCC Archives replaced KOSMET earlier this year but still contains all the data from KOSMET. We are also continuing to add abstracts and full papers and posters from IFSCC Congresses, IFSCC Magazine articles and articles from IFSCC-Affiliated Society Journals (if submitted in English) so it’s a huge and valuable resource. Members can enter the archives through the members zone on ifscc.org

Winner of the 2021 IFSCC Lester Conrad Educational Prize, Asociación Centroamericana de Ciencias Cosméticas (ACACC), has held its latest Lester Conrad supported event. The theme was ‘Conscious leadership – Building value through values’, with Strategy Coach for Growing Businesses Herbert Sapper sharing his experience in this online event, which was free to ACACC members. The IFSCC Lester Conrad Prize assists a Member Society in their Cosmetic Science education programme.

Welcome to our new Gold Benefactor – Zhanqiu (shanghai) Cosmetic Co Ltd
– and thank you for your support. Our Benefactor Programme is extremely important to the IFSCC’s financial sustainability and we are enormously grateful for the support from our Benefactors, which allows us to continue our high-quality cosmetic science education efforts around the world and to recognise scientists making noteworthy contributions to cosmetic science.

ifscc.org/benefactors

Welcome to our new Gold Benefactor – Boben – and thank you for your support. Our Benefactor Programme is extremely important to the IFSCC’s financial sustainability and we are enormously grateful for the support from our Benefactors, which allows us to continue our high-quality cosmetic science education efforts around the world and to recognise scientists making noteworthy contributions to cosmetic science.

ifscc.org/benefactors

Welcome to our new Gold Benefactor – Hangzhou Nevie Biotechnology Co Ltd – and thank you for your support. Our Benefactor Programme is extremely important to the IFSCC’s financial sustainability and we are enormously grateful for the support from our Benefactors, which allows us to continue our high-quality cosmetic science education efforts around the world and to recognise scientists making noteworthy contributions to cosmetic science.

ifscc.org/benefactors

Want to know how L’Oréal is minimizing environmental impact across every stage of a product's lifecycle? In our next webinar, Alice Xavier, L'Oréal's R&I Sustainability & Green Transformation Manager for Latin America will explore the company’s ambitious 'L'Oréal for the Future' program. Definitely worth signing up for this one on 4/5 September.
Register at event.webinarjam.com/register/140/w806nslr

In a change to tomorrow’s advertised webinar we now have a special ‘Ask the Formulator’ session. As you probably know by now this is a wonderful and popular opportunity to ask formulation experts for help in solving your formulation problems. In the hot seat this time are Mark Broussard, Colin Sanders and of course Perry Romanowski. They will answer as many questions as they can in one hour, from cosmetic ingredients and regulations to natural formulating and formula troubleshooting. If you have already signed up for this week’s event your registration will automatically be transferred to the new event. If you haven’t yet signed up but would like to attend the ‘Ask the Formulator’ event, you still have a little time.
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Our webinar on African Cosmetic Regulation will be rescheduled.

We have teamed up with the in-cosmetics Asia (Bangkok, Thailand, 5-7 November 2024) to put together a brand-new, free to attend Cosmetic Conference on the first two days of the event. This conference will feature a line-up of speakers from APAC and the USA, including our Chair of Education, Perry Romanowski, who will examine the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cosmetic chemistry and formulation. Entry to the Conference is free of charge but pre-registration is required to secure your show badge and to book Conference sessions.
www.in-cosmetics.com/asia/en-gb/whats-on/cosmetic-conference.html #/sessions

The Scandinavian Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCANCOS) took advantage of the IFSCC international Speaker Programme (ISP) and we were able to organise for Dr Theresa Callaghan to attend their last annual scientific conference in Helsinki. Her presentation was The Borderline Dilemma.

In our next webinar on 21/22 August (depending where you are in the world) Percy Sibanda takes on African Cosmetic Regulation, unravelling a tapestry of legal, scientific and creative African beauty innovation within a global cosmetic regulatory context. Valuable information and free to attend for members. Register at event.webinarjam.com/register/139/kr83pckn

The IFSCC International Speaker Programme (ISP) provides in-person and virtual speakers for educational events at IFSCC Societies. The programme is available to all IFSCC affiliated Societies. The IFSCC Education Committee can suggest speaker(s) on the topics you request and the further ahead of your event you make your request the better. It’s a fantastic way to get international experts to address your Society and Societies that take advantage of the programme find it hugely beneficial. Remember… the programme is available to all member Societies.
More information and application form at. https://ifscc.org/education/on-site-programs/the-international-speakers-programme

The cosmetics industry has been at the forefront of using upcycled ingredients to differentiate itself in a market that craves innovation. On 24 July Daniela Sales Valverde will address the importance of sustainable practices in the cosmetic industry by focusing on the strategic reuse of residues as an eco-friendly source.
Register at https://event.webinarjam.com/register/137/q7p1oi71

Congratulations to New Zealand Society NZSCC, celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. The Society has announced its technical programme for its 44th Annual Conference, which includes an IFSCC ISP speaker. NZSCC says: "Thanks to the support of the IFSCC via the International Speaker Programme, we are very pleased to announce our international keynote speaker – Valerie George of Simply Formulas." This year's theme is Beyond Imagination and as it's a 50th anniversary "we want to welcome everyone to this special year; it will be the best one yet!" The event, which also includes an Innovation Zone, takes place in Wellington from 24-26 July.

Please join us in welcoming Mònica Morales as the new permanent IFSCC Secretary General. This follows a thorough recruitment process that began in January. Mònica brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role and we are confident that her dedication and hard work will help guide the IFSCC towards continued growth and success. She is already familiar with the IFSCC, having served as Secretary General of the 2023 Congress in Barcelona.

"I’m honored to step into this new role of Secretary General for the IFSCC,” said Mònica. “My experience with the IFSCC Barcelona Congress was truly rewarding and I'm enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to the IFSCC’s ongoing development and success."

Keep an eye on your social and email alerts! The second edition of the 2024 IFSCC Magazine will be available very soon and the theme is seriously on trend in cosmetic science – Emotional Beauty.

As part of our International Speaker Programme (ISP), two IFSCC speakers attended a seminar in Plovdiv to address the Bulgarian Association of Cosmetologists (BAC) in May this year. Christine Lafforgue spoke on Peptides & Cosmetics while Francois Viot covered upcoming European Cosmetic Regulation and Evolution. “We have had the chance to attend outstanding scientific lectures by Christine Lafforgue and Francois Viot, and to have a number of pleasant, fruitful discussions with them in Plovdiv,” said BAC president, Krastanka Marinova. “A great seminar by devoted professionals! Thank you!”

Join our webinar on 10 July with Dr Tony Gough, IFSCC Immediate Past President, who will highlight some of the challenges the surfactants industry is facing in making surfactants ever more sustainable. Tony is Director of Innovation for Sustainability at Innospec UK. He has extensive knowledge of surfactants synthesis, the science and formulation of surfactant based systems and formulating a wide range of personal care product types.
Register at https://event.webinarjam.com/register/134/09zn6cy7

You only have until 30 June to secure your best rate for the 34th IFSCC Congress in Iguazu Falls, Brazil from 14-17 October 2024. We can promise you the best in cosmetic science and the best networking opportunities against the stunning backdrop of Iguazu Falls. It will be an experience you’ll never forget
Register at ifscc2024.com or via link in bio.

Please welcome our new IFSCC Magazine Co-Editor for Zone 2 (Asia, including Australia, New Zealand & the Middle East). Shiseido Fellow (highest ranking research position at the company), Dr Tomonobu Ezure, is a multi IFSCC Congress Award winner. He was also Guest Editor for one of our 2023 IFSCC Magazines so is already settled into the role.

Welcome to our new bronze Benefactor – Island Xingqing (brand Mompick) – and thank you for your support. Our Benefactor Programme is extremely important to the IFSCC’s financial sustainability and we are enormously grateful for the support from our Benefactors, which allows us to continue our high-quality cosmetic science education efforts around the world and to recognise scientists making noteworthy contributions to cosmetic science.
ifscc.org/benefactors

Welcome to our new bronze Benefactor – Kangrong Industrial – and thank you for your support. Our Benefactor Programme is extremely important to the IFSCC’s financial sustainability and we are enormously grateful for the support from our Benefactors, which allows us to continue our high-quality cosmetic science education efforts around the world and to recognise scientists making noteworthy contributions to cosmetic science.
ifscc.org/benefactors