Spotlight on Skin-Whitening Conference

This Conference covered the whole range of topics key to a better understanding of skin-whitening. Attendees included formulators, bench chemists, R&D specialists and application chemists responsible for regulatory and efficacy processes. 

Wednesday 14 Oct 2009
11:00 - 11:30		Keynote: An Overview of the Dermatological Knowledge of Dark Spots Dr. Shinji Inomata, Senior Manager, Functional Cosmetic Ingredient Development Group, Shiseido
11:35 - 12:05		Regulation on Skin Whitening Products Dr. Alain Khaiat, Director, Seers Consulting
12:10 - 12:40		Efficacy Testing of Skin Whitening Products John Staton, Consultant, Dermatest Pty Ltd
12:45 - 13:15		Managing Hyperpigmentary Disorders Dr. Cheong Wai Kwong, Consultant Dermatologist, Specialist Skin Clinic
13:15 - 14:15		Lunch break
14:15 - 14:45		Desirable Qualities for a New Brightening Agent Dr. Jose Maria Garcia Anton, Chairman, Lipotec
14:50 - 15:20		GM-CSF: A New Target for Cosmetic Activity in Skin Brightening Hong Soh Bee, Technical Marketing Manager, Sederma
15:25 - 15:55		Unique Technology for Safe and Effective Skin Whitening Dr Alain Khaiat, Consultant, Rakuto Bio Technologies
15:55 - 16:10		Tea break
16:10 - 16:40		Combination of Vitamin Actives for Superior Results on Skin Christine Saecker, Global Marketing Manager - Personal Care Actives, DSM
16:45 - 17:15		UV Protection - A Key to Healthier Skin Jonathan Stott, Technical Sales Representative, Croda
17:20 - 17:50		Beyond Skin Whitening: Formulating for a Consumer-Perceivable Difference Isabelle Van Reeth, Associate Scientist, Dow Corning