The Secrets of Caledonia will introduce their new product, Brown Energy, that is an innovative extract made from three sustainably hand-harvested organic seaweeds, grown in harsh but clean conditions in North-Eastern Scotland. They are channeled wrack, egg wrack, and sea spaghetti, chosen as each of these have grown at different zones of the beach- and… Read more »
Archives: Seminars.
Trends here to stay: A new perspective on aging, pro/well-aging and sustainable biotech empowering clean beauty! Smart solutions with ceramides and vegan collagen
The concept of pro-aging has gained momentum as a counter-movement to the anti-aging narrative. Pro-aging advocates embracing aging gracefully and promoting products and lifestyles that support healthy aging – being the best version of oneself! At the same time, greener production processes such as fermentation have gained significant attention owing to their sustainability as well… Read more »
A Microbiome Testing Pioneer: how to access clinical studies, microbiome formulations, and claims substantiation.
What happens when we encapsulate a probiotic in an anti-microbial sanitizer? What are the microbial signatures and dermotypes in Atopic Dermatitis? How does the skin microbiome change during ageing over 300 subjects from Europe and Asia? How are CSTs related to intimate area microbiome product development? Since launching the world’s first at home skin Microbiome… Read more »
A game changer for the cosmetics industry? A revolutionary in vivo method to assess topical impact of ingredients and formulations on key pathways in skin
This talk will outline a game changer for evaluating actives and formulations. A revolution in non-invasive skin sampling means Cutest can now directly measure the effects of topical actives and formulations on gene expression, proteomics and more, in standard clinical studies on volunteers. Where we previously had to rely on cells in culture or reconstructed… Read more »
“Solidification”- creating water-free bars and powders from conventional liquid shampoo and conditioner formulations
Following previous SCS Formulate presentations about solid and water-free formats, I will be talking about “Solidification”. This new technology allows for the formulation of solid water-free shampoo and conditioner bars using the same raw materials that are used in conventional liquid formulations!
Perfect Skin Glow, Pillar of Total Well Being
Total wellbeing, the right balance between physical-social & mental wellness, is under extensive quest. A perfect skin glow, combining hydration, firmness and brightness, is key to accomplish total wellness. Using performing actives, the Beauty Industry can offer effective skincare to protect against environmental stresses, i.e. the exposome, and combat skin imperfections and skin aging processes…. Read more »
Natural active ingredient, FILL Oléoactif® supports healing ability to address age signs: from stem cells mobilization to dermal remodelling and wrinkle repair for an ultimate filler effect
To internally combat the effects of aging and fill in depleted tissue, the skin must continually regenerate and renew itself. Skin regeneration spontaneously occurs during the healing process, but the associated biological mechanisms are disrupted with age. The objective of this study was to evaluate the ability of a natural extract of myrtle and olive… Read more »
The Benefits of Upcycled Waxes: A Sustainable Approach
Formulating from Plant-Based Sources 101
How the chemistry of natural materials affects the function & feel of your ingredients. Understanding how parameters such as polarity, functional groups, chain length & branching affect performance will help to make choosing the right naturally derived material easy!