Registration is now open for SCC79!

 

Where the world connects for the best cosmetic science education!

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

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

 

Sam-Keen

Session A: Frontiers of Science Keynote Lecture

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Sam Kean

Sam Kean is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including Dinner with King Tut. His podcast, The Disappearing Spoon, debuted at #1 on the iTunes charts for science podcasts.

 


 

Jane-Yoo

Session F: Henry Maso Keynote Award Lecture

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | 8:50 AM - 9:45 AM

Jane Yoo, MD., MPP,

Presenting Pixels to Formulations: How AI is shifting dermatologic skin care solutionsDr. Jane Yoo is an internationally recognized dual board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon. 

 

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Session I: Luncheon Keynote

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Wednesday, Decemeber 17, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Angela Torresi (Alliance of Professional Tattooists), Mikayla Hyland MA , CPCP (Alliance of Professional Tattooists), & Sean Brown (Alliance of Professional Tattooists)


Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Session B: Hair & Scalp Health

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Moderator: Martha Tate, Ph.D.

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Jack Cebulski

Cambrium GmbH

Harnessing AI and Biotechnology for Designing Novel Peptides for Disulfide Bond Repair in Hair

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Philip Ludwig

BASF Corporation

Glypicans in Hair Follicle Dynamics: Role as Therapeutic Targets in Alopecia

 


 

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Dr. Suveen Sahib

K18

Molecular precision meets Human impact - how biomimetic chemistry is being applied at K18 to shape the future of hair & beauty

Session C: Skin Deep-Chinese Biotechnological Approaches to Skin Care Sponsored by Chinese American Cosmetic Professionals Association

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Moderator: Qihong Zhang, Ph.D.

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Zhang Yu

Wuhan Originem Biotech Company Limited

Expression screening and functional verification of recombinant hirudin from novel chassis cell Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

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Fei Liu, Ph.D.

Shandong Freda Biotech Co., Ltd.

Transcending Skin Barriers: Innovative Delivery Strategies for High-Molecular-Weight Recombinant Human Collagen Ⅲ 

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Dr. Hang Ma

University of Rhode Island

Transcending Skin Barriers: Innovative Delivery Strategies for High-Molecular-Weight Recombinant Human Collagen Ⅲ 

 

 

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Dr. Tao Yong

Nanjing Ascend MegaBio Technology Co., Ltd

Applications of Terpenoids in Cosmetics and Their Biosynthesis


 
 
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Jianhua Zhang

N.O.D. topia (GuangZhou) Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

Oxyresveratrol: A Sensitive Skin-Friendly Depigmenting Agent via Dual Melanin Pathway Inhibition


 
 
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Meiyan Zhu

UNISKIN Inertia Shanghai Biotechnology

Mitigating Photoaging via Lapagyl: A Botanical Strategy Targeting Inflammation and Immune Dysregulation

Session D: Inclusive Beauty

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Moderator: Paul Marotta

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Michelle Yip

Hallstar

Ubiquitination - A novel target for a universal anti-aging strategy highlighted by ubiquitomics approach

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Christophe Toumit

Greentech

A new approach of dark spots: holistic evaluation of melanocytes and surrounding cells to decrease both lipofuscin and melanin hyperpigmentation

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Raihaanah Safee

University of Toledo

Application of Color Theory to Improve Foundation Aesthetics Across Skin Tones


 
 

Session E: Emerging Technologies

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Moderator: Perry Romanowski

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Alba Cico, Ph.D

Sederma

From gut to skin: a postbiotic approach to improve skin condition and holistic well-being

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Dr. Ratan K Chaudhuri

Sytheon (now part of Hallstar)

Zinc Dibutyroyllysinate Promotes Epigenetic Reprogramming and Longevity Pathways via Dual HDAC and Metabolic Modulation, Unlike Rapamycin

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Session G: Claims Substantiation Sponsored by IBA

10:45 AM - 12:15 AM | Moderator: Carissa Dowdy

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Dr. Silvia Benito

Provital

A New Reconstructed Pigmented Epidermis Model to Explore the Pigmentary Changes in Atopic Dermatitis and Pityriasis Alba


 
 

Session H: Advancing Photoprotection

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Moderator: Carl D'Ruiz, MPH

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Yung Chan

Applechem, Inc.

Beyond Ingredients: Unlocking SPF Performance Through Processing and Spreadability

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Allen Donaldson

Macro Oceans, Inc.

Beyond Synthetic Polymers: Revolutionary Seaweed Cellulose Technology Transforms Clean-Label Formulations

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James Price

Zinco Verde, Inc.

Accessible Web Application and Protocol for In-Vitro Sun-Protective Factor (SPF) Analysis via Hybrid-Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (HDRS)

Session J: Skin Wellness Sponsored by LipoTrue S.L.

2:45 PM - 4:45 PM | Moderator: Gabriella Baki, Ph.D.

Session K: Biotechnology 

2:45 PM - 4:45 PM | Moderator: Kseniya Popova

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Linh Dieu Do, Ph.D.

Sasol Germany

Sophorolipids for 2-in-1 conditioning shampoos: Surfactant-polycation interactions, complex formation, and deposition on hair

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Mathias Gempeler Ph.D.

DSM Firmenich

The Potential of plant-derived extracellular vesicles for skin care —A Comparison study between an exosome formulation and a traditional plant extract 

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Melissa Bergman

Solabia

A novel bio-inspired glycolipid from plant holobiont: A biotechnological approach for targeting atopic-prone skin disorders


 
 
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Joan Attia Ph.D.

Lucas Meyer

A next-generation of synthetic peptide: green AI-Engineered Tetrapeptide for neurocosmetic innovation