Southeast Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists

The Southeast Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists was formed in 1978 and is one of 19 Chapters within the National Society. We regularly conduct chapter meetings throughout the Southeast area featuring industry speakers presenting the latest innovations and topics within the cosmetic industry.

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In this presentation, we will delve into the relationship between UV irradiation and the skin microbiome, offering novel insights into their connection. Through a series of exploratory clinical investigations, we examined the effects of sunscreen application on bacterial diversity, with a particular focus on the role of Lactobacillus crispatus in UV-irradiated skin microbiomes. Our in vitro experiments explored the protective properties of specific UV filters on beneficial skin bacteria and their impact on the proliferation of opportunistic pathogens like Cutibacterium acnes. These findings demonstrated the potential implications of UV protection by UV filters on skin defense mechanisms. Additionally, we will discuss the development of skin-strengthening claims and ongoing efforts to certify select UV filters and sunscreen formulations as "microbiome-friendly," emphasizing our commitment to advancing skin health.

We are seeking sponsors, members and guests who would like to join us for our 2024 Suppliers’ Social event at Eventide Brewing Company, in Atlanta, GA. We will be sharing dinner, and have an opportunity to tour this craft brewery founded by a group of friends who met at Georgia Southern University and bonded on a shared love of good beer. Nathan, Haley, and Geoffrey all met at Georgia Southern, and later on began to experiment with homemade pickles, mustard, cheese, and beer. Nathan and Geoffrey’s first batch of beer was brewed on a “Mr. Beer” kit. Shortly after realizing they needed to upgrade, Nathan fabricated a three kettle brew system, which is still used to create our test brews today. Mathew joined the team a few years later after being introduced to the group through one of Haley’s close friends. The combination of everyone’s background and talents has allowed us to build this company from the ground up, become closer friends, and craft award winning beer. We are very happy to call Atlanta home and to provide this great city with offerings that will really show what “Craft” can be. To us, great doesn’t have to be complicated.

Greetings to all members and friends of the Southeast Chapter! Thank to Thanks to all who helped organize and attended the excellent meeting on March 21st in Chattanooga, TN. We enjoyed dinner and a superb short version of the “CEP Course on Claims Substantiation,” by Martha Tate. Hopefully, educational information will inspire the attendees to investigate this topic further. The after-meeting event at Valkyrie Axe Throwing let us see some of the hidden talents of our members and officers! Special thank you to our Chattanooga Sponsor, Colonial Chemical, for our cocktail and the axe throwing event.

Please join us in Johnson City, Tennessee for our May Meeting on May 16th at The Carnegie Hotel. Thanks to our Treasurer-Elect, Dexter Williams, for organizing this event, and to the sponsor for our cocktail hour, Univar Solutions! Hope you can join us for a presentation by Margeret Dwyer, Technical Lead, dsm-firmenich, Personal Care Application Lab on “Understanding the Influence of UV Irradiation on Skin Microbiome.”

We are also happy to announce our venue for our Suppliers’ Social Event on June 20, 2024, at Eventide Brewing in Atlanta, Georgia! See chapter’s website for information about this event, and the opportunity to support it with your company’s sponsorship! We are sure to have a great time touring this Craft Brewery and enjoying dinner from the various Food Trucks available for this event.

Lastly, We have launched our new and improved Southeast Chapter website! We hope you enjoy the new look! Click the link: https://www.scconline.org/southeastscc

Description

We are a specialty distributor of Personal Care and HI&I ingredients. We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Sales Representative to join our dynamic sales team. As a Sales Representative, you will be responsible for driving sales and achieving revenue targets by identifying and developing new business opportunities. In this role, you will be the face of our company, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.