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‘Record Mobilization’ of L’Oréal Research and Innovation at IFSCC 2024

Beauty giant sends large team to Brazil, and takes home honors in basic and applied research areas.

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By: Christine Esposito

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Photo: IFSCC

A team of approximately 20 L’Oréal researchers from around the world participated at IFSCC 2024, showcasing the beauty giant’s commitment to cosmetic research and knowledge sharing. Their presentations covered photoprotection, pigmentation, microbiome, hair, makeup, cognitive sciences and sustainable innovation.  

All told, L’Oréal’s team presented two keynotes, hosted a workshop, made six oral presentations and showcased 31 posters at the Congress in Brazil.

Two oral presentations from L’Oréal’s R&D team earned honors in the basic research category at IFSCC 2024 Congress.  The presentations covered L’Oréal’s new formula with Melasyl to address pigmentary disorders in all skin tones and its commitment to sustainability through its work on a field cultivation index.

Ultramarine Blue Research

In addition, Fumiyoshi Ikkai’s presentation, “Red-Light Reflection of Ultramarine Blue: Impact on Skin-Enhancing Effect When Used in Cosmetics,” won the prize for best oral presentation in applied research.

Ikkai presented groundbreaking work on the use of ultramarine blue in cosmetics. His study revealed that this pigment, derived from abundant minerals, thanks to its unique ability to reflect red light, has enhancing properties for the skin. Integrated into foundations, ultramarine blue makes it possible to obtain a more uniform and luminous complexion, comparable, or even superior, to that obtained with the black iron oxides traditionally used, according to L’Oréal.

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