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Red-Light reflection of ultramarine blue: Impact on skin-enhancing effect when used in cosmetics​​​​​​​ – Webinar 12/13 Feb

02/04/2025

 

Our next webinar is an opportunity to hear the 2024 IFSCC Congress Applied Research Award winner, Dr Fumiyoshi Ikkai (L’Oréal R&D), share his winning research exploring the replacement of iron oxide black with ultramarine blue in foundations for North Asian skin.

This webinar will explore the replacement of iron oxide black with ultramarine blue in foundations for North Asian skin. The study achieved equivalent color matching (ΔE00 <1) while enhancing cosmetic benefits. Expert evaluations demonstrated improved skin uniformity, better wrinkle concealment and reduced visible imperfections. Spectroscopic analysis further revealed that ultramarine increases red light reflection, contributing to a more radiant skin appearance. This research introduces a novel approach to color matching and formulation innovation in cosmetics.

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Wednesday 12 February
16h West Coast USA • 18h Mexico City / Chicago  • 19h East Coast USA/ Bogotá • 21h Sao Paolo • 0h London
Thursday 13 February
1h Central Europe/West Africa • 2h S. Africa /Tel Aviv • 5h30 New Delhi • 8h Singapore/HK/China/Taipei 9h Japan/Korea • 11h Melbourne • 13h Wellington

BIOGRAPHY
Dr Fumiyoshi Ikkai studied polymer physics, culminating in a doctorate specializing in the structural analysis of polymer gels. Following his academic career, he joined a cosmetics company where he dedicated 25 years to applied research, primarily in make-up. His projects encompassed diverse areas, including hair structure analysis, the application of natural polymers in cosmetics, novel colorant development, colorant classification and analysis, and the application of colorants in make-up products. In 2024, Dr Ikkai won the IFSCC Applied Research Award for his work on the application of ultramarine blue in cosmetics.