Edinburgh Complex Fluids Partnership: Turning Formulation Science into Industrial Solutions

Dr. Daniel Hodgson, Director of the Edinburgh Complex Fluids Partnership (ECFP) at the University of Edinburgh, explains how the partnership helps cosmetic companies tackle formulation stability, rheology, and sustainable ingredient substitution at industrial pace.

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Why EuroSun 2026 Matters Now – Uli Osterwalder on What to Expect in Basel

Uli Osterwalder, Conference Chair of EuroSun 2026 in Basel (27–28 May 2026), discusses breakthroughs in SPF testing, UV filter regulation, consumer trust, and why networking in Basel could make all the difference for the sun care industry.

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Measuring Emotions: How Psychophysiological Methods Are Reshaping Cosmetic Claims

Prof. Jessica Freiherr of Fraunhofer IVV explains how psychophysiological measurement methods make emotional and sensory cosmetic claims objectively verifiable — and why this is becoming a regulatory and competitive imperative for beauty brands.

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20 Years in Industry-Driven R&D and a Forward-Looking View on Personal Care

John Jiménez, Senior Researcher Expert at Belcorp, reflects on 20 years with the company, shares his perspective on the major trends shaping cosmetic science, and offers his vision for the future of innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity.

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Designing Beauty Packaging for the PPWR Era

Vivien Charrey, Managing Director Beauty at Berlin Packaging EMEA, explains how the PPWR will transform recyclability, recycled content and refill models — and why cross-team alignment from day one is now essential for cosmetic brands.