OVSCC Q2 Longevity Tech Talk at Fretboard Brewing - Featuring Melissa Bergman
Join the Ohio Valley Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists for our second meeting of the year!
The OVSCC is excited to host our second quarterly meeting of 2026 at Fretboard Brewing. We welcome all members to join us for a night of dinner, drinks, and a tech talk!
Date:
Tuesday, June 16th
Time:
5 pm - 9 pm
Venue Information:
Fretboard Brewing
5800 Creek Rd Cincinnati, OH
Register here: OVSCC at Fretboard Brewing
Presentation Details:
Title: Cellular Wellness & Longevity: Protecting the Mitochondrial Network using Biotechnology
Presenter: Melissa Bergman
Company: Solabia USA
Skin aging and its visible signs, such as wrinkles, dark spots, and dull complexion, result from disruptions in key biological processes. As the conversation in beauty shifts from reversing visible signs of aging toward promoting skin longevity, there is increasing emphasis on supporting these biological functions and protecting the cells against environmental stressors.
The hallmarks of aging provide an array of possible targets for protecting and supporting cellular functioning, including the mitochondrial network. The mitochondrial network of the cell is the system responsible for energy production as well as a key player in regulating stress responses and maintaining homeostasis. While mitochondrial health is not a brand new target for cosmetic active ingredients, updated understandings of mitochondrial dynamics and cellular functioning provide new perspectives into how an active ingredient can support the well-being of the cell and ultimately, its longevity.
To demonstrate the connection between mitochondrial protection and cosmetic benefit, inspiration can be drawn from nature. A subcritical water co-extraction process was used to obtain a novel extract from raspberry leaves rich in ellagitannins. In nature, ellagitannins contribute to plants' longevity and overall homeostasis as a potent antioxidant, safeguarding them from harmful free radicals and thus maintaining plant cell integrity protected from internal and environmental damage. By extending this mechanism from plants to skin, the extract mimics these protective effects targeting hallmarks of aging, such as mitochondrial dysfunction, to preserve bioenergetic efficiency and reduce cellular dysfunction leading to visibly aged skin.
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