3-Day Online Course


Independent beauty companies are the lifeblood of the global beauty industry and the Independent Beauty Association is the go-to source for regulations, product development and legal issues of importance to beauty entrepreneurs.
 
Join us March 23-25 2021 for a three-day course that will deliver the indie beauty basics that you and your company need to thrive in this highly competitive business. This three-day course will help attendees create and maintain a functioning and viable company. Each two-hour session will be recorded and available for download on-demand following the conclusion of the series.

Agenda



Business & Legal
Instructor - Kerry Tassopoulos, Esq - The Tassopoulos Law Firm

March 23, 2021 2-4 PM ET



Regulatory
Instructor - Karen Yarussi-King - President, Global Regulatory Associates
March 24, 2021 2-4 PM ET

Product Development
Instructor - Mindy S. Goldstein, PhD - President, Mindy S. Goldstein PhD, Consulting




Instructors

Kerry Tassopoulos, Esq

Kerry Tassopoulos is an attorney and public/government affairs professional with 35 years of experience. Kerry founded The Tassopoulos Law Firm to provide established businesses and start-ups with sound advice and excellent client service. His goal is to help businesses succeed as he provides them with the benefit of his substantial experience.

Karen Yarussi-King


Karen Yarussi-King is a regulatory professional with more than 25 years of experience managing regulatory affairs for some of the industry’s major brands. Ms. Yarussi-King, as president of GRA, has worked with several of the industry’s up-and-coming brands and IBA members and has provided a wide variety of regulatory support and helped to take these brands into international markets.


Mindy S. Goldstein, PhD



Dr. Goldstein has been in the cosmetic industry since 1987 and is currently a consultant within the personal care, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries with extensive experience in R&D and formulation. Dr. Goldstein is an active member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists and was the president of the National Society for 2020. She is credited with 11 publications in scientific journals and books and has been awarded patents in the area of raw materials, encapsulation and controlled release. 


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This webinar will go through  Kalichem biotech actives inspired by “clinical beauty” and “self care” philosophies:

KALIBIOME TECHNOLOGY 
Patented and IFSCC awarded postbiotics for microbiome care

DOUBLE HELIX DNA
For instant skin lifting, anti-wrinkle and aged/damaged skin regeneration 

PEPTILIFT
Endorphin peptide for powerful anti-wrinkle action (-55% volume reduction)  linked to “brain-skin” interactions



Kalichem is a biotech company committed to the research, development and production of innovative high tech specialties. Our activity is supported by deep expertise in the biotech manufacturing process, knowledge of skin and exogenous/biomimetic substances interactions, and the partnership with the most prestigious universities and institutes of cosmetics chemistry research.

Speaker

Dr. Guglielmo Bifulco

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As awareness and interest in sustainability continue to soar, how can personal care companies elevate their sustainability story? This webinar will provide data-driven insights from leading sustainability experts on:

Consumer perspectives on sustainability during the COVID-19 pandemic
Reinforcing sustainability claims using substantiated ingredients
Strategies for navigating sustainable label claims


Key Takeaways

Sustainability Demand Stays the Course

Genomatica’s comprehensive consumer survey on sustainability uncovers continued demand for sustainable products despite the pandemic.

Substantiating Sustainability

Learn how to create a sustainability story backed by verifiable data. 



Sustainable Ingredient Claims



Learn how to communicate your company’s sustainability efforts.


Speakers

Sasha Calder
, Head of Sustainabiity - Genomatica

Sasha Calder is the Head of Sustainability at Genomatica. She previously served as Director of Sustainability at clean beauty brand Beautycounter, where she led responsible sourcing, sustainable packaging, and climate justice. She holds a M.A. in Responsible Management and Sustainable Economic Development from the United Nations Mandated University for Peace and a B.A. in Anthropology with a concentration in Finance from the University of California, Santa Cruz. In 2016, Sasha was awarded GreenBiz’s 30 Under 30 distinction.


Jen Novakovich, Science Communicator & Cosmetic Formulator - The EcoWell

Jen is a science communicator and formulation chemist who launched The Eco Well in 2016. Since then, she’s interviewed hundreds of scientists from diverse fields for her podcast and has launched several larger scale scicomm conferences, including The Eco Well’s Green Beauty Night series which seeks to bring more science into the conversation of sustainability in personal care.


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Sourcing ingredients that meet “clean” criteria is more important than ever to build consumer trust and loyalty these days. In this webcast our presenters and panel of experts will be focusing on a new innovation in clean ingredients, ethanol, and its impact in two main personal care categories within beauty: fragrance and hand sanitizer.

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Episode 2: The legal state of hemp and the science behind formulations



A follow up to episode 1 of “CBD? What’s the deal with hemp?” webinar series by NeXtraction. NeXtraction is the leading all natural producer of pure, raw cannabinoid ingredients, derived from hemp, for manufacturers of novel consumer products and bio-pharmaceutical research applications. This episode will focus on the legal definitions of cannabis and its use in topical formulations as well as the science behind cannabinoids. 



Speakers:

Sheila Hyland
Principal, FosterHyland & Associates
(Moderator)


Shane Leek
CEO NeXtraction, Inc.

Nicole Foss MBA, MSN, RN
Senior Vice President
 NeXtraction, Inc.

Daniel Shortt
Corporate and Regulatory Attorney
Green Light Law Group


Alyson LeBaron
VP Innovation, Meiyume


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Building Brands in Competitive Spaces

Indie brands have been having more than a moment—they are thriving and driving growth and change across the beauty and personal care industry. But it isn’t easy. There are challenges on all fronts and it can be a daily struggle to launch a new brand and survive—especially in 2020!In this webinar, we will hear from two founders who have built brands in competitive spaces: skincare/cosmetics and sun care. They will share stories of trials and triumphs and how they approach their businesses, and how they are facing challenges and overcoming obstacles.

Speakers:

Brian Guadagno, Founder, Raw Elements USA



Alice Kim, Founder, Elizabeth Mott & Hanalei

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How Companies Can Launch a CBD Line in 60 Days or Less

Four areas companies must understand when launching a CBD product. 

Covering:

• Material selection guidelines
• Formulation considerations for executives
• Indications, science and claims
• Legally compliant products and gold standards



Speakers:

Nicole Foss MBA, MSN, RN, Senior Vice President, Nextraction

Patrick Hyland, President, Nextraction
Sheila Hyland, Principal, Forster Hyland & Associates


Alyson LeBaron, VP Innovation, Meiyume


Stacey Sude, Product Development Consultant

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The good times are indeed coming back, albeit gradually! People are venturing out, with precautions of course, and trying to settle into a new routine. With this, we see fresh makeup trends evolving. In fact, the latest fad in the color cosmetics industry is how to balance wearing a mask and looking one’s best and beautiful! Through its extensive research, Koel Innovation Center, an initiative by Koel Colours India, brings fresh perspectives in facial make up and color cosmetics, enabling unique formulation ideas that cater to existing trends. This webinar will provide formulators with a snapshot of unique specialty pigments that can be used develop new, on-trend make up and color cosmetics. Topics To Be Discussed:

• Snapshot of pigments used in face makeup and other color cosmetics that are suitable for a post-pandemic look.
• Pigment standards and quality control.
• Specialty pigment chemistry.
• Dispersing pigments and the use of surface treatments.
• Flow properties and textures through pre-dispersed gels and specialty ingredients

Speakers:

Rishabh Dhirubhai Desai, Director, Global Sales & Marketing
Koel Colours

Jai Sanjeev Mehta, Manager, International Sales & Marketing
Koel Colours



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Once considered a taboo topic, women’s intimate health and beauty has moved into the spotlight. A range of products—from intimate care cleansers and lubricants to bikini care and more—has launched into the marketplace and more are rolling out every day thanks to brands that are liberating the conversation and offering elevated, elegant (and sometimes even frank) products that speak to needs and desires of modern female consumers. Legacy brands are getting makeovers, too.

This Happi webinar will provide insight into the current marketplace and explore potential opportunities for brands that want to tap into the zeitgeist.

Speaker:
Dana Kreutzer, Senion Analyst, Consumer Products, Kline & Company, Inc.

Kline has explored this dynamic market of beauty products formulated for women’s intimate care and wellness in its new Intimate Beauty Care: U.S. Market Assessment and Opportunities report. Focusing on intimate moisturizers, intimate cleansers such as washes and wipes, and bikini care, Kline will share key trends and takeaways for this market and provide an update on the market’s performance during COVID times.

Speaker:
Wendy Strgar, CEO, Founder, Good Clean Love

In addition, you will hear from the founder of Good Clean Love, a female-owned, Certified B Corp that is at the forefront of organic products and sustainable practices in this special personal care category.

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Viscosity modifiers play a major role in the sensory experience of the user when it comes to shampoos as well as hair styling products. However, choosing the right ingredients can be difficult with evolving regulations and the demand from consumers for more bio-based alternatives. Xanthan gum is a naturally occurring, biodegradable polymer with qualities uniquely suited for numerous hair care applications. With xanthan gum, formulators can meet the requirements for natural shampoos without a negative impact on product performance. We will demonstrate the benefits and versatility of xanthan gum by highlighting its effectiveness in both a sulfate-free shampoo and styling product.

 

Discussion Points:

 

Xanthan Gum’s Unique Chemistry and Benefits

• Fermentation-derived, with a unique chemical structure.
• Excellent compatibility with a multitude of ingredients including salts and surfactants.
• Biodegradable and well suited for natural cosmetic formulations.

 

Xanthan Gum in Hair Care Applications

• Sulfate-Free Shampoo—There is a growing need for sugar-based/sulfate-free surfactants in cleansing products and xanthan gum shows very good stability to such surfactants. A unique grade of xanthan gum showing reduced psuedoplastic properties can work well with these sulfate-free surfactants while still providing a similar sensory experience to other traditional thickeners.
• Hair Styling Product – We will demonstrate that it is possible to replace synthetic thickeners and styling polymers in a hair gel.

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Skin care is the leading category in the natural preservatives market. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, preservation has become a discussion topic; namely, natural preservation and its efficacy. In addition, trends like the language shift from “natural” to “sustainable” have affected the way consumers evaluate personal care preservation.

 

While feel and sensory remain important to the consumer when purchasing personal care products, the need/want for effective and safe ingredients is driving consumer behavior. The term “effective” is paving the way for new formulations. As consumers flock to products that are proven to work, backed by science, preservation chemistry will be top of mind. Acme-Hardesty offers a solution to preservation challenges through our partnership with Sharon Laboratories and their green, new ingredients.

 

In this webinar, we will explore the challenges of finding the right preservation system and how to incorporate green preservative technologies into formulation while maintaining efficacy.

 

Ingredient Highlights:
 

• SharoSENSE™ Plus 181 N - Combines the best features of natural ingredients, with the safety, quality, and consistency of the lab.
• Sharomix™ Amplify Line - Offers broad spectrum and superior activity, allowing a significantly lower level of use in a finished product of ~ 0.5%. LESS preservative delivers MORE protection.
• Biosecur® Natural Organic Personal Care - Provides excellent antimicrobial protection, effective in wide pH range, and is a certified organic preservative.

 

Speakers:

 

• Caren Dres-Hajeski – Business Unit Director – Personal Care
• Rishabh Shah – Director of Technical Services – Personal Care
• Naama Eylon – VP Personal Care at Sharon Laboratories

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Proper hand hygiene and surface cleaning have never been more important. This Happi webinar will look at this essential topic from several angles, including the jan/san market; new product development and efficacy testing.

Presenters:

Laura Mahecha
Industry Manager, I&I Cleaning Products, Kline & Company, Inc.
 
Andrea Lisbona
Founder and CEO, Touchland
 
Dr. James Kim
Vice President, Science & Regulatory Affairs, American Cleaning Institute

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In a post-pandemic world, a deliberate shift towards new self-care rituals and routines will influence consumer purchasing behavior for the next 12 to 24 months.  As the coming recession deepens, consumers will likely search for low cost, high value personal care products that can help foster positive feelings of well-being, safety and renewal.  Applechem’s webinar will be focusing on how we can help brands quickly develop and produce minimalist yet multi-functional self-care products to meet this demand.

• Forecasting consumer needs, brand positioning, and specialty ingredient adaptations
• How ingredients like Applechem’s Sensogel technology can increase brand formulation agility and speed to market at mass market price points
• How Sensogel’s “Glycerin Elastomer” technology can gel hand sanitizer bases easily for simple, ultra-quick turnkey manufacturing
• Exciting new prototype formulation bases that showcase how Sensogel can be used to aggressively develop new self-care beauty routines

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Coronavirus is wreaking havoc in the beauty industry. Normally recession-resistant, cracks in the cosmetics foundation are evident, but there are opportunities for astute marketers of skin care, hair care and cosmetics. Join us May 19 when we feature three leading experts on the beauty industry, who will share their perspectives on the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on the consumer, companies and the beauty industry overall. 
 
Speakers:

• Denise Herich, Co-founder and Managing Partner, The Benchmarking Company

• Karen Doskow, Director, Beauty & Personal Care, Kline & Company

• Lisa Powers, Executive Vice president, Public Affairs & Communications, Personal Care Products Council

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