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IFSCC 2026 CONGRESS PREVIEW
IFSCC 2026: Solving the sustainable beauty equation
Samy Hamada - IFSCC 2026 Chair of Science
Innovation rarely happens under fluorescent lab lights while staring at the same bench. Research shows that changing your physical environment and gaining psychological distance are powerful catalysts for breakthrough thinking. So… honestly, what could be more disruptive
to conventional thinking than crossing the globe to the southern hemisphere and be in Perth for the annual International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Congress on 28 September to 1 October at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre? You will be as far from your usual lab routine
as physically possible, surrounded by a unique eco-system and a culture stretching back tens of thousands of years. If you want to hatch the next big breakthrough, stepping out of your comfort zone is not just a perk, it is scientific strategy. A transformative setting is only the beginning.
To capture this unique global momentum, with the scientific committee we have curated an exceptional programme. There is absolutely no doubt that the 2026 Congress will draw a line in the sand for the future! The theme is a call to move from aspiration
to clear solution ‘Solving the Sustainable Beauty Equation’, we cannot be in the passenger sit anymore. The word ‘solving’ emphasizes that the time
for ‘contemplation’ is over; it is time to implement concrete actions. ‘Equation’ acknowledges the multifaceted nature of the challenge, encompassing not just
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a single problem but a complex interplay of environmental, social, and economic factors. Finally, ‘beauty’ represents the ultimate goal,
a future where diverse expressions of beauty are celebrated and supported through sustainable practices, like a mosaic of skin tones, hair types, and individual aspirations but also ingredients.
The key elements of attending the IFSCC Congress When you go to a conference you are looking for three key elements. The first is science and we will serve our
attendees who are primarily driven by the hunger for breakthrough science. They want to discover unpublished research, advanced formulation technologies, and novel raw materials before anyone else. For R&D professionals, the ultimate
value is returning to the lab with inspiration, and actionable insights that can shape future product pipelines. From a record 1,200+ abstract received we
have selected a short list with a top programme with 76 podium presentations, four keynotes and more than 750 posters. The topics are extremely broad but this year
the top ones are longevity, photoprotection, bio- sourcing but also formulation and skin studies. More information can be found online at www.
ifscc2026.com.
Keynote speeches The opening keynote, on 29 September, is ‘Stronger together - Delivering innovative Australian botanical products by leveraging Western and Indigenous science’ by Dr. Katherine Locock.
A WORD FROM THE IFSCC 2026 CONGRESS PRESIDENT
Marianne Coeur
IFSCC 2026 Congress President
It is with great excitement that the entire Organising Committee looks forward to welcoming all delegates, speakers and exhibitors to Perth, Australia for the 36th IFSCC Congress. With more than 1,200 abstracts received, over 90 exhibition booths booked, and several Congress firsts, including post- Congress workshops, this year’s Congress promises to set new records while introducing exciting new milestones.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our premium sponsors: Mageline, Lubrizol, L’Oréal, Cosmax, Hallstar, UBLS, Bloomage, DSM- Firmenich, Evonik, NYSCC Suppliers’ Day and Uviva, whose support will help make this Congress possible. We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful city of Perth were, together, we will solve the sustainable beauty equation.
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