APGI skincare symposium targets formulators
The Skin and Formulation Symposium will take place March 9 – 10 and will cover a number of key topics, including the most recent research into advances in biophysical techniques, skin composition, active ingredients delivery and encapsulation systems.
This is the third symposium of its kind, which to date, has taken place every three years, and the organisers are expecting a record total of 300 people this year
Incorporation Skin Forum
The event will also incorporate the 10th annual Skin Forum, which is designed as a networking opportunity as well as a forum for information exchange for skin care researchers.
“The Skin Forum today represents ~100 chemists, pharmaceutical scientists, physicists and biologists who share a common interest in the physicochemical and biological properties of human skin,” said Dr Majella Lane, University of London, and co-chair of the event.
The two day symposium will revolve around 23 plenary lectures, given by invited speakers from a variety of backgrounds, which will also include a number of scientists involved in skin care research and development.
Encapsulation and delivery
One of the key presentations for the Skin and Formulation Symposium will be given by Dr. Leon Marteaux senior development specialist from Dow Corning, who will be discussing the company’s latest developments in the area of encapsulation and delivery systems.
Dr. Marteaux will explain how Dow Corning has developed a new process for building a silicate mineral shell that can improve the overall efficacy of a range of topical products used for personal care applications.
Other presentations will includes the latest on in silico, in vitro and in vivo evaluations, raw materials for personal care formulations, as well as dermatological perspectives.
In total 23 podium presentations will be given, while a number of suppliers will also be giving presentations showcasing their latest innovations.
Other confirmed presentations include Prof. Paul Matts, P&G Beauty, UK, who will give a talk on "imaging techniques as measures of topical delivery and efficacy – new advances and insights" and Prof. Jürgen Lademann, from Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany who will discuss the safety of nanoparticles in cosmetics.
