The sustainability theme from pre-congress workshops rolled over into Day 1 of the main IFSCC Congress, held Oct. 14-17, 2024, in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil.

The opening keynote, presented by Gustavo Dieamant, of Grupo Boticário, focused on strategic innovation incorporating sustainability, as well as diversity and inclusion, as a tool for R&D.

Additional keynotes, also sustainability-driven, included Heather Benson, Ph.D., of Curtin University, who examined sustainable cosmetic development from concept to consumer.

And Cara Eaton, of Croda, on lifecycle assessment and technologies designed to deliver sustainable solutions.

Throughout the day’s sessions, talks ranged from:

• lasting plumping and hydrating effects;
• improving hyaluronic acid efficacy;
• reducing sunscreen penetration…

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