rise of disruptive, natural technologies
date December 5, 2024
time 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
location Bridgewater, NJ
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8:00 – 8:30 am |
registration/breakfast |
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8:30 – 8:40 am |
event introductions |
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8:40 – 8:45am |
safety overview |
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8:45 – 9:30 am |
Ashland state of innovation |
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9:30 – 10:15 am |
A history of natural ingredients in cosmetics |
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10:15 – 11:00 am |
Emerging pollutants in urban environments: microbes to the rescue – Max Hägblom, Ph.D |
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11:00 – 11:15 am |
coffee break/posters |
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11:15 – 12:00 pm |
What are the main challenges of replacing ingredients by sustainable alternatives? – Dr. Joana Marto |
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12:00 – 12:45 pm |
From cradle to grave or forever living? Monitoring transformation of water-soluble chemicals of different molecular weight used in personal care- Dr. Thomas P. Knepper |
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12:45 – 1:30pm |
Lunch |
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1:30 – 2:00pm |
sensory bar |
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2:00 – 2:45 pm |
Mintel- beauty and personal care trends 2025 |
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2:45 – 3:30pm |
Understanding nature’s potential: penetration of sebum constituents for hair care innovation - Dr. Ernesta Malinauskyte |
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3:30 - 4:00 pm |
closing remarks |
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The Avant Institute Symposium is back! Ashland is excited to host a day of learning focused on the rise of disruptive, natural technologies and their impact on the personal care industry.
As the personal care industry shifts towards more sustainable products, natural and nature-derived ingredients are increasingly in demand. Come join Ashland for a day filled with thought-provoking presentations from university and industry experts discussing how advancements in natural technologies are changing the landscape of personal care.
From Cradle to Grave or Forever Living? Monitoring Transformation of Water-Soluble Chemicals of Different Molecular Weight Used in Personal Care Products – Thomas P. Knepper, Ph.D. (Hochschule Fresenius, University of Applied Sciences, Idstein, Germany)
Understanding Nature's Potential: Penetration Profiles of Sebum Constituents for Hair Care Innovation – Ernesta Malinauskyte, Ph.D. (Textile Research Institute, Princeton, NJ, USA)
A History of Natural Ingredients in Cosmetics – Roger L. McMullen, Ph.D. (Ashland, Inc., Bridgewater, NJ, USA)
What are the Main Challenges of Replacing Ingredients by Sustainable Alternatives in Cosmetics
– Joana Marto, Ph.D. (University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal)
Emerging Pollutants in Urban Environments: Microbes to the Rescue
– Max Hägblom, Ph.D
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