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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Dr.  Vince Gruber is the Director of New Product Development at Vantage Specialties developing new ideas and technologies for the personal care, cosmetic and therapeutic industries. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Cincinnati’s School of Pharmacy working with students in the cosmetics master’s degree program. Prior to joining Vantage Specialties, Dr. Gruber held positions at Jeen, Botaneco, Sensient, Arch/(Lonza) and Amerchol among others, leading technical teams developing active and functional ingredients. He is the author of 42 refereed articles including 24 referenced in PubMed and holds 13 granted US Patents and additional published World Patent applications. He has authored numerous edited articles and book chapters and is an author and co-editor of the book Principals of Polymer Science and Technology in Cosmetics and Personal Care. Dr. Gruber has been a member of the Scientific Committee of the Center for Dermal Research at Rutgers University for many years. He has been an active member of the NY Society of Cosmetic Chemists, a member the American Chemical Society and the Society of Investigative Dermatology.

Come join us for a fun night of Dinner, Education and Networking. The event starts off with a dinner and presentation from Dr. Vince Gruber. The  presneation will be focused on an overarching concept on the factors that lead to human aging. The paper addressed thoughts growing on aspects of aging related to ideas such as free radicals and telomers and senescence among others. These ideas formed the basis of a philosophy of aging now referred to as the ‘Hallmarks of Aging’, although as early as 1990, the New York Times spoke of a “new cream” that would address wrinkles, as a “hallmark of aging”. More recently, a major multinational cosmetic company launched a new product that suggests the potential to ‘reverse aging’. This is a potent claim and one that starts to delve deeply into the cellular mechanisms of skin aging. This talk will address the aspects of the Hallmarks of Aging with a focus on cellular mechanisms, strategies, and ingredients that can potentially address various elements of skin aging.

After the Talk we will walk down to Pins Mechanical Company for networking, bowling and socializing!!!