Latest Insights in Cosmetic Science
IFSCC webinar series
The IFSCC offers a range of webinars designed to keep professionals updated on the latest advancements in cosmetic science. These sessions feature expert speakers who share valuable insights and knowledge on various topics, providing opportunities for learning and discussion. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, our webinars are a great way to expand your expertise and connect with the global cosmetic community.
Upcoming Webinar
Beyond the Hero Molecule: The Entourage Effect in Botanical Cellular Extracts
Gain a deeper understanding of botanical synergy and how embracing cellular extract complexity can lead to more robust, evidence-informed cosmetic formulations.
- Dr Joseph Nastasi, Lead Research Scientist – Biomaterials and Phytochemistry, NATIVE EXTRACTS
- Lisa Carroll, CEO, NATIVE EXTRACTS


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Beyond the Hero Molecule: The Entourage Effect in Botanical Cellular Extracts – Dr Joseph Nastasi / Lisa Carroll
Gain a deeper understanding of botanical synergy and how embracing cellular extract complexity can lead to more robust, evidence-informed cosmetic formulations.
If Malassezia wasn’t the only determining factor in dandruff: the role of scalp bacterial profile and ethnicity – Dr Jolanta Idkowiak-Baldys
Dr Jolanta Idkowiak-Baldys’ presentation explores groundbreaking research into the scalp microbiome, expanding the traditional Malassezia-centric view of dandruff.
Stress-Induced Hair Greying Modeled Using Human Hair-Bearing Organoids: A Step Toward a Sustainable Future – Dr Seoyeon Kyung
Join this webinar to learn how organoid-based approaches enable mechanistic insights as well as providing a sustainable, animal-free alternative for preclinical hair research and cosmetic science.
Immune‑Driven Beauty: From Inflammaging to Skin Repair – Dr Junxiang Li
The immune system is seriously complex. Take the skin… when immune activation here becomes excessive, it drives chronic inflammation and accelerates skin aging, but when properly regulated, the same immune machinery can powerfully promote tissue repair and regeneration!
Brain’s Role in Beauty: The Connection Between Stress, Inflammation, and Emotional Well-Being – Dr Isabel Ramos / Begoña Sanjuán
How does the brain shape the way we experience beauty?
Join our webinar on 26 November with Dr Isabel Ramos and Begoña Sanjuán (Co-Founders of AYUNA · Less is Beauty) will show how a simple, mindful skincare ritual can become a form of biohacking for longevity, transforming beauty into a state of balance, resilience and emotional intelligence.
7 Essentials of Cosmetic Regulations – Karen Mann / Dr Fan Yang
Karen Mann will guide you through the 7 Essentials of Cosmetic Regulations, equipping you with the knowledge to navigate this challenging landscape effectively.
From Formulation to Absorption: Understanding Skin Penetration in Cosmetics – Prof. Dr. Vânia Leite / Dr. Fan Yang
Our 16/17 October webinar is a great opportunity to hear from our Immediate Past President Prof Dr Vânia Leite as she explores cosmetic ingredients on their journey from formulation to skin absorption, sharing insights to help you optimize cosmetic efficacy and safety.
Advances in Cosmetic Science – Dr. Howard Epstein / Perry Romanowski
The presentation highlights how in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo approaches are applied to evaluate the efficacy of a natural plant extract, Centaurea cyanus (cornflower), in addressing inflammation and itching.
Development of a methodology to evaluate internal hair porosity using scanning electron microscopy – Angela Cristina Vargas Calle
AI in the Lab: Friend or Foe to Cosmetic Chemists? – Patrick Weyland-Smith / Perry Romanowski / Marisa Plescia
Moderator: Marisa Plescia
Ask the Formulators – Chris Boone / Mark Broussard / Perry Romanowski
Another session of our hugely popular Ask the Formulator series. This time our panel of expert formulators are Chris Boone and Mark Broussard, moderated by fellow expert formulator Perry Romanowski.
Boosting cellular longevity: The dual action of Scutellaria baicalensis in skin aging – Dr. Emmanuel Coste
Dr Emmanuel Coste (Exsymol) introduces a single active ingredient – a standardized extract of Scutellaria baicalensis root – that can both prevent AND treat cellular senescence to slow skin aging.
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