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Agenda

Scientific Sessions

The outstanding keynote lineup and concurrent technical education sessions offer top-notch scientific information on the latest topics and trends. This year we are excited to feature the following topics: 

Hair & Scalp Health | Skin Deep-Chinese Biotechnological Apporaches to Skin Care | Inclusive Beauty | Emerging Technologies | Claims Substantiation | Advancing Photoprotection | Skin Wellness | Biotechnology 

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025


7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Continental Breakfast 

 

7:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Showcase Exhibit Hours

 

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Session A: Frontiers of Science Keynote Address

 

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM | Beverage Break in Showcase Sponsored by Shin-Etsu Silicones of America

 

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Session B: Hair & Scalp Health

  • Harnessing AI and Biotechnology for Designing Novel Peptides for Disulfide Bond Repair in Hair | Presented by Dr. Lucile Bonnin (Cambrium GmbH)
  • Inside-Out Protection: Dual-Mode Biotech Silk Polypeptides for Hair Surface and Cortex Reinforcement | Presented by David Breslauer, Ph.D. (Bolt)
  • Confocal Raman Spectroscopy to support Bond repair claims substantiation | Presented by Samuel Gourion-Arsiquaud (TRI Princeton)
  • Glypicans in Hair Follicle Dynamics: Role as Therapeutic Targets in Alopecia | Presented by Philip Ludwig (BASF Beauty Care Solutions)
  • Invited Speaker | Presented by TBA

 

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Session C: Skin Deep-Chinese Biotechnogical Approaches to Skin Care 

  • A new biotechnology in the cosmetics industry: a biological fermentation platform based on Chlamydomonas rheinalis and the screening and application of its fermentation product: recombinant Hirudin  | Presented by Changfeng Hu  (Wuhan Yuanqi Hesheng Technology Co., LTD)
  • Transcending Skin Barriers: Innovative Delivery Strategies for High-Molecular-Weight Recombinant Human Collagen Ⅲ  | Presented by Fei Liu, Ph.D. (Shandong Freda Biotech Co., Ltd.)
  • Applications of Terpenoids in Cosmetics and Their Biosynthesis | Presented by Dr. Shasha Zhang  (Nanjing Ascend MegaBio Technology Co., Ltd)
  • Oxyresveratrol: A Sensitive Skin-Friendly Depigmenting Agent via Dual Melanin Pathway Inhibition | Presented by Jianhua Zhang (N.O.D. topia (GuangZhou) Biotechnology Co., Ltd.)
  • Mitigating Photoaging via Lapagyl: A Botanical Strategy Targeting Inflammation and Immune Dysregulation| Presented by Fan Hu  (UNISKIN Inertia Shanghai Biotechnology)

 

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Dedicated Showcase Exhibition

 

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | President's Luncheon & Annual Membership Meeting

Awards presented:  Maison G. deNavarre Medal Award, Florence Wall Women in Cosmetic Chemistry Award, SCC Merit Award, Robert A. Kramer Lifetime Service Award, and SCC Education Award

 

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Beverage Break in Showcase Exhibition

 

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Session D: Inclusive Beauty

  • Ubiquitination - A novel target for a universal anti-aging strategy highlighted by ubiquitomics approach | Presented by Michelle Yip (Hallstar)
  • A new approach of dark spots: holistic evaluation of melanocytes and surrounding cells to decrease both lipofuscin and melanin hyperpigmentation | Presented by Christophe Toumit (Greentech)
  • Strategies for Formulating Inclusive Suncare Products | Presented by Jamie Eldrige (Presperse Corp.)
  • Application of Color Theory to Improve Foundation Aesthetics Across Skin Tones | Presented by Raihaanah Safee (University of Toledo)
  • Invited Speaker | Presented by TBA 

 

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Session E: Emerging Technologies

  • From gut to skin: a postbiotic approach to improve skin condition and holistic well-being | Presented by Alba Cico, Ph.D. (Sederma)
  • Single-Cell Transcriptomics Unveil Cellular States of Reconstructed Human Skin Models Mimicking Human Explants | Presented by Silvia Benito, Ph.D. (Provital)
  • Zinc Dibutyroyllysinate Promotes Epigenetic Reprogramming and Longevity Pathways via Dual HDAC and Metabolic Modulation, Unlike Rapamycin | Presented by Dr. Ratan K Chaudhuri (Sytheon Ltd)
  • Breaking the Conventional Code with New Developments in Small RNA-Based Actives | Presented by Paul Lawrence, Ph.D. (Biocogent, LLC)
  • Future of Color Cosmetics -  from the lens of Biotechnology | Presented by Dr. Scott Fulbright (The Living Ink Technologies)

 

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Cocktail Reception with Exhibitors

Wednesday, December 17, 2025


7:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Showcase Exhibit Hours

 

8:00 AM - 9:45 AM | SCC Annual Awards Breakfast

Awards presented: Henry Maso Keynote Lecture Award; Student Poster Awards, Madam CJ Walker Scholarships; Alan B. & Jeanette Black Award; Shaw Mudge Award; Des Goddard Award; SCC Award

 

8:50am - 9:45am | Session F: Henry Maso Keynote Award Lecture

  • Pixels to Formulations: How AI is shifting dermatologic skin care solutions | Presented by Jane Yoo, MD., MPP (Clinical Research Center of New York)

 

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | Beverage Break in Exhibitor Showcase Sponsored by Skin Science Analytics

 

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Session G: Claims Substantiation

  • Vibrational Spectroscopy during clinical evaluation to investigate skin and scalp physiology and support cosmetic claims | Presented by Marcella Gabarra Almeida Leite, Ph.D. (TRI Princeton)
  • A New Reconstructed Pigmented Epidermis Model to Explore the Pigmentary Changes in Atopic Dermatitis and Pityriasis Alba | Presented by Dr. Silvia Benito, Ph.D. (Provital)
  • Epigenetics Analyses - Shining a Light on how Multifunctional Traditional Active Ingredients Truly Are | Presented by Paul Lawrence, Ph.D. (Biocogent LLC)
  • Texture beyond the INCI - Texture Analysis Comparison of Systems with Several Acrylate Thickeners | Presented by Daphne Benderly, Ph.D. (Presperse Corp)
  • Invited Speaker | Presented by TBA

 

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Session H: Advancing Photoprotection

  • Beyond Ingredients: Unlocking SPF Performance Through Processing and Spreadability | Presented by Yung Chan (Applechem)
  • Beyond Synthetic Polymers: Revolutionary Seaweed Cellulose Technology Transforms Clean-Label Formulations | Presented by Colin Hepburn (Macro Oceans Inc.)
  • In vitro solar tests: advances and perspectives by evaluating the absorption of heterogeneous sunscreen films | Presented by Dr Frederic Nunzi 
  • Accessible Web Application and Protocol for In-Vitro Sun-Protective Factor (SPF) Analysis via Hybrid-Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (HDRS) | Presented by James Price (Zinco Verde, Inc.)
  • Invited Speaker | Presented by TBA

 

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Luncheon Keynote 

 

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Dedicated Showcase Exhibition

 

2:45 PM - 4:45 PM | Session J: Skin Wellness Sponsored by LipoTrue S.L.

  • In vitro solar tests: advances and perspectives by evaluating the absorption of heterogeneous sunscreen films | Presented by Fred Zülli (Mibelle AG)
  • World First mRNA-Based Bio-Genetic Skincare Breakthrough| Presented by Dr. Diana Tang (Bio Genetic Technology LLC)
  • Understanding complex regulation of hyaluronic acid synthesis in skin for cosmetic formulation | Presented by Kaustuv Basu Ph.D. (Pneumatophore Vea)
  • A new in silico-designed peptide targeting mTORC1 that promotes autophagy and protects from senescence | Presented by Blanca Martínez-Teipel (LipoTrue S.L.)
  • TBA | Presented by Kenvue

 

2:45 PM - 4:45 PM | Session K: Biotechnology

  • Sophorolipids for 2-in-1 conditioning shampoos: Surfactant-polycation interactions, complex formation, and deposition on hair | Presented by Linh Dieu Do, Ph.D. (Sasol Germany)
  • The Potential of plant-derived extracellular vesicles for skin care —A Comparison study between an exosome formulation and a traditional plant extract | Presented by Mathias Gempeler Ph.D. (DSM Firmenich)
  • A novel bio-inspired glycolipid from plant holobiont: A biotechnological approach for targeting atopic-prone skin disorders | Presented by Melissa Bergman (Solabia)
  • A next-generation of synthetic peptide: green AI-Engineered Tetrapeptide for neurocosmetic innovation | Presented by Joan Attia (Lucas Meyer) 
  • TBA | Presented by Dr. Prithwiraj Maitra (Skinmedica)