May Technical Meeting - Grand Rapids Area

2nd SCCMI Meeting of the Year

Join us for the May 2026 SCCMI Technical meeting at Third Nature Brewing Company (7733 Childsdale Ave NE, Rockford, MI 49341) on Thursday May 28th, 2026.

Glycation is a hot topic in the field of cosmetics, both with how it contributes to the appearance of aging, and the use of cosmetic ingredients in formulation to prevent it from forming. But what exactly is glycation? What is meant by AGEs or "Advanced Glycation Endproducts"? Our expert speaker, Dr. Michael Rogowski will do a deep dive in this technical meeting on the topic of how AGEs are formed in the skin, what impacts they have on its appearance, and how we can reduce and prevent their formation with both cosmetic and nutraceutical formulations.

Tenative schedule:

Registration/Happy Hour Social 4:00-4:45

Welcome 4:45-5:00

Presentation 5:00 - 6:00

Dinner and Drinks 6:00-7:00

We hope to see you there!

PayPal Registration link here:

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Dedicated to the advancement of cosmetic science, the Society strives to increase and disseminate scientific information through meetings and publications.

By promoting research in cosmetic science and industry, and by setting high ethical, professional and educational standards, we reach our goal of improving the qualifications of cosmetic scientists.

Our mission is to further the interests and recognition of cosmetic scientists while maintaining the confidence of the public in the cosmetic and toiletries industry.

The chapter conducts quarterly meetings around the great state of Michigan, each featuring industry speakers presenting the latest innovations and topics within the cosmetic industry. In addition, the chapter also host a biennial 1-day scientific symposium on the latest topics impacting the global cosmetics industry.