EVENTS
Scientific conference and industry expo close on a high note! The first ever HPCI South Africa expo took place in Johannesburg, in conjunction with the Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ annual scientific conference. On 4 and 5 September, visitors headed Gallagher Convention Centre to attend both the conference and expo, devoted exclusively to showcasing ingredients for home and personal care products.
H
Table 1: Coschem scientific conference presentations
PCI South Africa featured
This year also marks his 20th year
25 exhibitors representing
as chairperson.
87 international companies. It was attended by more than
René Spada of Evonik South Africa and the president of Coschem, comments:
500 buyers from the personal care and
‘Coschem plays a key role in driving
home care markets, who were equally
targeted strategies for innovation in Africa,
satisfied with this premiere event.
in ensuring the needs of consumers
The expo is based on the concept
are understood and met through the
of knowledge exchange, business
use of targeted formulations. It is our
interaction and networking, providing a
responsibility to assist consumers to
platform for suppliers and buyers to come
embrace their individuality, accept what’s
together and discuss new products and
unique to them and be proud of it.’
respective needs. Organised by SOFW Journal and Vincentz Network, HPCI South Africa has set a target to become a leading industry expo on the African continent for personal and home care.
HPCI South Africa expo has set a target to become a leading event
Exhibitors included AMA Laboratories, Ayanda African Oils, Brenntag South
Based on feedback received on the
Africa, Carst & Walker SA, CJP Chemicals,
conference, delegates said the scientific
Croda SA, Cosmetic Ingredients co-
programme was professional, informative
located with Quantum Colours, Dia-Stron,
and included a range of diverse topics
DST Cosmeceutical Platform, Evonik
and professional presenters. The full list of
Industries, Fourchem, Kaza Natural
presentations is included in Table 1.
Oils, Millchem, Mireuxus, Orkila South Africa, Protea Chemicals, Savannah
Safety assessment seminar
Fine Chemicals, Solvay Polymers &
The DGK IKW Safety Assessor Seminar,
Chemicals, Symrise, The Care Co.,
organised with the support of Cosmetic,
Unicare Ingredients and Vantage
Toiletries & Fragrance Association of
Specialty Chemicals.
South Africa (CTFA), took place on the second day of the expo and conference.
Scientific conference
This seminar focused on relevant issues
In addition to the show, the Coschem
pertaining to the safety of cosmetics.
annual scientific conference offered
The German Cosmetic, Toiletry,
an extensive programme of lectures
Perfumery and Detergent Association
focusing on the dissemination of scientific
(IKW) and the German Society for
information. Local and international
Scientific and Applied Cosmetics (DGK)
presenters shared papers outlining
shared their unique training concept
research and development in the
during the seminar, giving prospective
cosmetics industry and new materials
safety assessors and interested individuals
that can be brought to market.
an opportunity to learn about innovations
Based on the theme of ‘innovating the possibility, the conference is central to
and gain hands on experience. The next HPCI South Africa expo will take
the ongoing development of the African
place in Johannesburg, in September
cosmetics industry. Wayne van Wyk of
2020, in conjunction with the Coschem
Vantage and chairperson of the scientific
annual scientific conference.
committee has been organising the
Visit www.hpci-events.com/south-
scientific conference for the past 20 years.
africa/ for more information. •
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| OCTOBER 2019 | P C Review
DAY ONE Recent Developments of Sunscreens: UV or Light Protection by Juergen Lademann, Charite- Universitaetsmedizi Berlin, Germany Intellectual Property, Indigenous Knowledge, and the Biodiversity Act Effect on Cosmetic Product Development by Janusz Luterek, Hahn & Hahn, South Africa An Indigenous South African Plant Targeting Antibiotic Resistance and the Pathogenic Factors associated with Acne Vulgaris by Isa Lambrechts, University of Pretoria, South Africa Stop Motion: Languages of City Life: Architectural Fabric and Facets of Human Existence by Hugh Fraser, Paragon Architects, South Africa A Multi-Lamellar Encapsulated form of Retinol proves Superiority in Formulation Stability, Skin Penetration and Superior Skin Rejuvenating Results by Caroline Cochrane, The Care Co., South Africa The Role of Fermentation and Natural Actives in the Wrinkle Revolution by Bianca Fibrich, University of Pretoria, South Africa Enduring Care and Protection for Damaged Hair by Vinayak Rupnar, Dow Chemical IMEA GmbH, Dubai If Continuous Visualisation of Facial Skin Hydration is the Ideal - How can we Assess in Regular Practice? by Beverley Summers, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa Microorganisms in Cosmetics - Species, Resistances and Vulnerability by Vanessa Lahn, Evonik Nutrition & Care, Germany The African Opportunity by Beverley Gardner, Skyem Consulting, South Africa Clinical Efficacy Assessments to Evaluate Skin Barrier Repair and Protection Claims by Anina van der Walt, Lumen Regulatory Solutions, South Africa Choice is Beautiful – Creating the Texture you like while Reducing the Amount of Ingredients by Petra Kudla, Momentive Performance Materials, Germany Importance of Standards of Essential Oils in South Africa used in the Cosmetic Industry by Karen Swanepoel, SA Essential Oil Producers Association, South Africa Tailored Replenishment for Damaged African Hair by Lumbi Moyo, Croda, South Africa DAY TWO Keynote Address – Innovating with Minimally Disruptive Formulations (MDF) by Tony O’ Lenick, Siltech LLC, USA, IFSCC International Speaker Programme Halymenia Durvillei: Interest of the Alga for Skin Stressed by Exposome by Edith Filaire, Greentech, France A Jar is Born by Sean Kirkham, Teqal, South Africa Processed Probiotics, the new revolution for a healthy beauty: Lactobacillus Plantarum Heal 19 by Ev Suess, Symrise, Germany 3D Innovative Epidermis Models as a New Tool to Assess Tolerance of Cosmetic Ingredients for Specific Applications by Anna Mommeja, Seppic, France Kinetic Study of Scalp Sensitivity Symptoms that occur on the Scalp of African Women during Three Weeks, after a Single Wash using a Neutral Shampoo by Poonam Sewraj, L’Oréal, South Africa
