CAROLINA CHAPTER

Naturally Kiawah Symposium October 3-5, 2018

iawah Island Golf Resort Kiawah Island, South Carolina K

Carolina Officers

Chair Chair Elect Treasurer Secretary

Shari Clemente Angie Paez Michelle Linscott Leslie Webb http://www.carolinascc.org/naturally-kiawah-symposium.html Sponsorship Information: Since we are a non-profit organization, our goal is not to make money but instead to give back to our members by providing new opportunities. Sponsorships are critical to our chapters success, as it allows us to focus on our primary goals, which ultimately benefit our industry. If you would like more information on becoming a sponsor, please email us at [email protected] Diamond: $2,500 Contribution Includes: • Sponsorship of a keynote speaker • Recognition of sponsorship at our cocktail hour each night (Wed and Thurs) • Premium Golf Hole Signage • Banner for tabletop display • Appearance and recognition on all event flyers, programs and special event newsletters Platinum: $1,500 Contribution Includes: • Recognition of sponsorship at our cocktail hour each night (Wed and Thurs) • Premium Golf Hole Signage • Banner for tabletop display • Appearance and recognition on all event flyers, programs and special event newsletters Gold: $1,000 Contribution Includes: • Recognition of sponsorship at breakfast or lunch • Premium Golf Hole Signage • Banner for tabletop display • Appearance and recognition on all event flyers, programs and special event newsletters Silver: $600 Contribution Includes: • Banner for tabletop display • Appearance and recognition on all event flyers, programs and special event newsletters Bronze: $300 Contribution Includes: • Appearance and recognition on all event flyers, programs and special event newsletters Program Events: October 3rd CEP Course Formulators: Product Development Cycle of Natural Products Broken Down by Industry Leaders • Breaking Down Your Benchmark from Marketing – Esther Tristani- Burt’s Bees • Selecting the Right Preservative – Suzanne LeRoux – One Love Organics • Natural Fragrance Overview and All Natural Fragrance Training & Workshop –Jack Corley - Custom Essence Lunch • Safety & Claims Product Testing - Craig Weiss - Consumer Products Testing • Process Challenges - Mark Chandler – ACT Corp • Natural ISO Certification Overview - Shannon Hess – Burt’s Bees Cocktail reception 5:00-6:30pm October 4th Full Conference

Marketing/Product Development Track: Regulations Track: • Need Natural Not Deliver • Natural and OrganicPersonal Care Regulatory and Labeling Challenges • Urban and Environmental Pollution- What, Where, and How toProtect • ISO 16128: International Guidelines for Natural and Organic Cosmetics • The Fascinating Power of Nature • Legal and Regulatory Trends for Natural and Organic Cosmetic Claims The Structure and Function of Plant-Based Lipids and their Derivatives: • • Natural and Organic Certification- Can COSMOS Become the Innovative Applications Meeting Trends for Personal Care and Cosmetics Industry Standard? • What's Hot & New Regarding Cosmetic Claims • New Non-Animal Test Approaches for Developing Safe and • An Emerging Market with Natural Opportunities: Cosmetic Face Masks and Sustainable Cosmetic Ingredients Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Hawaii- Use of Sunscreens Lunch Hair/Skin Care Track: Niche Category Track: • Natural Microparticle Delivery System for Topical Actives • Categorization of Natural Antimicrobial Bacteriocins • Blueberry Skin Concentrate Derived from Blueberry Procession By-Product (Press Cake) Completely Inhibits Blue Light Induced Physiological Changes in • Antimicrobial Agent Naturally Broadens Preservative Possibilities in Human Skin Cosmetic Formulations • Preventing Hair Damage Before It Occurs: Natural Bivalent Cationic Peptides • A Cosmetic Chemists Guide to Beauty Supplements • Sustainability Revisited- Creating Bio-based Formulations with 100% Renewable Ethoxylates • Sustainable Extraction and Use of Functional Mineral Clays • Amphoteric Sulfonates: The Renewable Next-gen replacements for Olefin Sulfonates • Trends in Feminine Hygiene • Betaine: Nature's Own Moisturizer and Protectant • Pure Skin with the Power of Nature • Probiotic Extract Stimulation of the Physical and Immunological Barrier and Skin Flora Homeostasis • The Red Seaweed Promise

Cocktail Reception 5:30 - 7:00 pm Download the Event App Today! https://my.yapp.us/KIAWAH2018 October 5th Annual Golf Outing at Cougar Point &

Treatment at the Sanctuary

Golf: Cougar Point Golf Course is newly renovated and already rated "Golf Course of the Year". If you are interested in a fun and relaxing day of golf with a scenic view, you won't be disappointed.

- Golf Club rental is $75 plus tax. Contact club directly 2 -3 days in advance to reserve clubs.

Spa Treatment: The Kiawah Island Sanctuary Spa has been awarded the Forbes Five Star Hotel and Resort Spa Award. If you are looking to escape to an ultimate retreat, look no further. Enjoy a day of relaxation and rejuvenation.

-See spa treatment request form. Kiawah Island Golf Resort Lodging and Transportation Information

Lodging: Contact the Kiawah Island Resort direct at 1-800-654-2924 or fax in your hotel reservation form and mention booking number 14847 to reserve lodging. The hotel registration form can be found on our website or link below. Hotel reservations must be made before September 2, 2018 for the guaranteed rate. Mention the Society of Cosmetic Chemist to take advantage of our reduced rates. Rates: 1 Bedroom Villa: $189/night 2 Bedroom Villa: $225/night 3 Bedroom Villa: $245/night

Traveling from Charleston International Airport (CHS) Directions Continued • Start driving West on International Boulevard toward Air Cargo Lane.* • Follow signs for Interstate 526 West (Savannah). • Continue to the right side of page for further directions. • Follow Interstate 526 for 6 miles to end of the Interstate. At the end, turn right and follow the road towards Savannah Hwy/US 17 South. Traveling Eastbound from Atlanta/Columbia • Continue on Savannah Highway/US 17 South for five miles, at the 5th traffic light, turn • Follow Interstate 20 Eastbound to Columbia, where you will merge onto left on Main Road. (Land mark - Burger King/BP Gas Station on the left). Interstate 26 East.* • Continue on Main road for 15 miles. Main road will change names three times: Main to • Continue to the right side of the page for further directions. Bohicket Road, Bohicket Roat turns into Betsy Kerrison Parkway. You will arrive at a Traveling Southbound from Virginia/Charlotte roundabout. Stay in the left lane as you enter the roundabout and proceed 3/4 ways around • then take the right on Kiawah Island Parkway. Follow Interstate 77 Southbound to Columbia, where you will merge onto • Interstate 26 east. * Once on the island, you will pass through the security gate (left lane). • Continue to the right side of the page for further directions.. • Villa Registration will be 2 miles past the front gate. Take the first right after Night Heron Park (Sea Forest Drive). You will turn right on East Beach conference Center. Traveling Northbound from Florida • The Sanctuary will be 2 miles past the front gate. Take the second right after Night Heron • Follow interstate 95 north into South Carolina; follow to exit 33 US Hwy 17 Park (Sea Forest Drive). North (Charleston/Beaufort) ( DO NOT take exit 22 (Ridgeland); even though the sign reads US Hwy 17. Continue on Interstate 95 North to exit 33. Off-Island Transportation • Follow US 17 North for 43 miles: US 17 North becomes Savannah Highway • (This Scenic, but rural two lane road configuration can be dangerous, watch Kiawah Island Resort Lodging is pleased to offer Off-Island Transportation assistance for guests. • your speed-as the posted speed limit on most stretches of the road is 50 mph. For the Villa's and Prive Home Concierge Please call (843) 768-2790 • Once you cross over the Edisto River, a four-lane, divided highway will begin). For all group transportaion, please contact Todd Began, the Group Transportation Specialist at (843) • Continue to the right side of the page for further directions. 768-6039

Link to Lodging Reservation Form Early Registration Packages *Prices increase by $100 after 9/3/2018 Company Packages: • Natural Symposium (Includes breakfast & lunch) • Display Booth (table top displays only) Single: • Golf &/or Spa $975 • Golf Hole Signage • Cocktail Reception both Wednesday and Thursday

• Natural Symposium (Includes breakfast & lunch) • Display Booth (table top displays only) For Two: • Golf &/or Spa $1,450 • Golf Hole Signage • Cocktail Reception both Wednesday and Thursday

Discounts for Multi-Attendees from one company are available, please contact For Three or More: Shari Clemente or Michelle Linscott for rates Individual Packages: • Natural Symposium (includes breakfast & lunch) • SCC Member: Golf &/or Spa $550 • Cocktail Reception both Wednesday and Thursday

• Natural Symposium (Includes breakfast and lunch) Non-Member: • Golf &/or Spa $625 • Cocktail Reception both Wednesday and Thursday

A La Carte • Full Day CEP Course on 10/3 - SCC Members (Includes lunch voucher) $100 • Full Day CEP Course on 10/3 - Non SCC Members (Includes lunch voucher) $225 • SCC Member - Natural Symposium (Includes breakfast & lunch) $225 • Non- Member - Natural Symposium (Includes breakfast & lunch) $300 • Display Booth (table top displays only) $600 • Golf Only $275 • Golf only (team of four) $1,000 • Spa only $275 • Golf Hole Signage (Remaining holes) $150 • Cocktail Reception both Wednesday and Thursday $150

Link to Register for the 2018 Kiawah Symposium FAQ Closest Airport/Transportation: • The closest Airport to Kiawah Island Golf Resort is the Charleston International Airport (CHS). The resort is 32 miles away and about 45 minutes from CHS. • The resort offers custom transportation to and from the airport at a very competitive rate, call 843-768-5566 to contact the resort’s transportation services. • Taxis are also available at the airport; it is recommended to reserve ahead of time (843-767-7009) Check-In: • East Beach Conference Center Villa (5490 Sea Forest Dr, Kiawah Island, SC 29455) Where to Ship Packages: • Kiawah Island Golf Resort Attention : Barbara Steele Hold for “Your company name” and Society of Cosmetic Chemists- Naturally Carolina Symposium One One Sanctuary Beach Dr. Kiawah Island, SC 29455 Table Top Dimensions: • The table tops are 6 ft long with black spandex covering. The resort will provide: A skirt for the table, 2 chairs, a waste basket and a power cord (Additional fee for power cord). Table Top Setup: • Table tops can be setup between 12-4pm on Wednesday 10/3 at the East Beach Village Conference Center- in Vanderhorst 1-4 and in the lobby. The table tops will be assigned with your company name. Table Top Schedule: • Table tops will be open during both cocktail hours 10/3 from 5:00-6:30pm and 10/4 from 5:30-7:00pm. Table tops will also be open during the meeting breaks and lunch breaks on 10/4. Table Top Breakdown: • Exhibitors should have forms already printed with their account numbers on them, if not the Kiawah Conference Concierge can provide the forms, sleeves, tape, and any other items needed. Packages will need to be left at your exhibit tables and the Kiawah Set Up staff will pick them up at the conclusion and take them to the Shipping Department to send out the next business day. Golf Outing: • Shotgun will start at 9 am. Please arrive at Cougar Point Golf course around 8 am for possible putting contest. Club Rentals: • Golf club rental are available for $75 plus tax per set- 18 holes. Please contact the Cougar Point Golf Course at 843-266-4020 by 10/2 to reserve rentals. Restaurant Options: • Link to nearby restaurants Marketing and Product Development Track Need Natural Not Deliver Mark Chandler ACT Solutions

Mark Chandler is President of ACT Solutions Corp (Adaptive Cosmetic Technology Solutions), a formulation design consultancy founded in 2012, serving the cosmetic and topical pharmaceutical industries, focusing on Adaptive Aesthetic DesignTM, Advanced Emulsion SolutionsTM, and Formulating for EfficacyTM, with formulation laboratories in Delaware and Ohio. Mark has been in the industry for over 30 years, most recently serving as skin care applications manager for Croda Inc. He has roles in Sales, Marketing, Strategic Planning and Acquisitions, and Research and Development. Mark has taught courses for the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) on Cosmetic Formulation, Cosmetic Raw Materials, Liquid Foundation Emulsions, Practical Basics and Theory in Emulsion Technology, and Low Energy Emulsification for over 15 years. Mark also is a Research Instructor in the Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design program at the University of Toledo – College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. He was awarded Fellow status by the SCC in 2014. Mark has presented technology throughout the United States and in over a dozen other countries on five continents, published numerous articles, book chapters, and has been granted 3 patents.

Marketing and Product Development Track Urban and Environmental Pollution- What, Where, and How To Protect Paolo Marchesi Deveraux Paolo Marchesi has a Degree in Chemistry from the University of Milan and a Master in Surface Science from the Imperial College of London. Paolo gradually moved from R&D to Management in the first years of his professional career, working with big multinational companies like Arkema, Elementis, Chromavis and Soliance (now Givaudan). In August 2017 Paolo joined Deveraux Specialties as Chief Strategic Officer to manage the teams through the incredible growth of the last few years. Also, he is charge of the Sales on the East Coast and works with most of the vendors in Europe and in the World. In his 20 years of experience in Personal Care, Paolo worked with commodities, specialty chemicals, active ingredients from natural, synthetic and biotech sources.

Marketing and Product Development Track The Fascinating Power of Nature Dr. Howard Epstein EMD Dr. Howard Epstein is Director, Technical Services for EMD Performance Materials Corporation, an affiliate of Merck, KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. He was a scholar in residence at the University of Cincinnati department of dermatology and received his Ph.D. in Pharmacognasy from the Union Institute & University in Cincinnati, Ohio during that time. Howard has authored chapters in various cosmetic technology textbooks and a chapter in the Manual of Gender Dermatology. He was editor of the Journal of Cosmetic Science and authored and edited various chapters in Harry’s Cosmeticology, ninth edition recently published. Marketing and Product Development Track The Structure and Function of Plant-Based Lipids and their Derivatives: Innovative Applications Meeting Trends for Personal Care Cosmetics Benjamin Schwartz AAK

Graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Benjamin Schwartz began his career in Personal Care as a lab technician for The Estee Lauder Companies. After a move to the west coast, he spent 12 years as an R&D Chemist, and then Manager, for contract manufacturer Columbia Cosmetics. Through this experience he has gained an intimate knowledge of personal care chemistry and formulations. Now having joined AAK, a global vegetable oil manufacturer, he brings this knowledge and insight to the world of plant- based lipids and their applications for personal care and cosmetics.

Marketing and Product Development Track What's Hot & New Regarding Cosmetic Claims Craig Weiss Consumer Products Testing Company

Craig Weiss received a B.S. in biology for Monmouth College, prior to arriving at Consumer Product Testing Co. Craig held technical positions at Del Laboratories, Norwich Eaton Pharmaceuticals (Proctor and Gamble) and Roxane Laboratories. Craig began his career with Consumer Product Testing Co., Inc. as the Vice President of the Analytical Services Division. In 1993 Craig became a corporate Vice President and in 1999 he became the President of Consumer Product Testing Co., Inc. Craig is active in many trade organizations and is a member of ICMAD’s board of directors, serving as treasurer and is the chairman of its technical, regulatory committee. Craig is also a member of the SCC and PCPC serving on its Scientific Advisory Committee.

Marketing and Product Development Track An Emerging Market with Natural Opportunities: Cosmetic Face Masks and Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters Tiffany Quinn Floratech Tiffany Quinn has obtained a BS in Molecular Bioscience and Biotechnology from Arizona State University, an MS in Pharmaceutics with an emphasis in Cosmetic Science from the University of Cincinnati, as well as an MSc in Regulatory Science from Johns Hopkins University. She began her career in cosmetics in 2005, holding various positions in research, technical, and quality control. Tiffany has spent a majority of her career in clinical research and product development of cosmetic and personal care products. Tiffany has contributed to numerous technical publications and has been invited to present at multiple events within the industry. Regulations Track Natural and Organic Personal Care Regulatory and Labeling Challenges Jack Corley Custom Essence Jack Corley is Chief Sales Officer of Custom Essence Inc. and serves as President of Custom Essence Inc.'s Natural Fragrances Division. He is also a member of the Custom Essence, Inc. Senior Advisory Committee. Mr. Corley has 37 years’ experience in the Fragrance and Flavor Industry. Prior to joining Custom Essence in July 2014, Mr. Corley was Vice-President and Director of Sales and Marketing for Symrise, managing the PureScent (formerly Trilogy Fragrances) division and brand. Mr. Corley also spent 21 years with International Flavors and Fragrances. Custom Essence is a mid-sized Fragrance creator and manufacturer based in Somerset, NJ and is the Industry leader in the natural fragrance category. Mr. Corley has been retained by some of the largest Fragrance and Flavor Companies in the world, advising them on natural and organic product/market development, natural and organic ingredient sourcing and natural/organic product formulation, labeling and regulatory issues. His career during this time has included Senior Management positions in both Sales and Purchasing, with a background heavily oriented towards Natural Ingredients. He has written numerous articles related to personal care subjects over the years and is a featured speaker at Fragrance and Personal Care events and seminars as well. In addition, he was a founding member of the Natural Product Association Personal Care and Home Care Standards Committees; and remains a Charter Member and Joint Committee member of the NSF-305 task force. He recently joined the Board of Directors for NOHBA (Natural & Organic Health and Beauty Alliance.) Additionally, Mr. Corley is as an Adjunct Professor of Business at Monmouth University, in West Long Branch, NJ for the past 14 years. Mr. Corley holds both a BBA and an MBA from Baruch College, is a former Associate Professor of Business at St. John’s University, New York

Regulations Track Natural & Organic Certification- Can COSMOS Become the Industry Standard? Chris Koestline Ecocert ICO LLC Chris Koestline has over 12 years of experience in the cosmetics industry and is currently the sole Eco-Products Certification Officer for ECOCERT based in the United States. Educated in London (England) with a double major in Biochemistry & Physiology, Chris has become a leading regulatory expert for COSMOS and ECOCERT certification standards. Heading the business development of the cosmetic department within the American subsidiary, Chris enjoys establishing and maintaining relationships with clients in order to grow the natural and organic market. As a qualified inspector for COSMOS, ECOCERT, ISO 22716 and the USDA National Organic Program, Chris has performed more than 350 inspections for food producers, cosmetics manufacturers, and farming operations.

Regulations Track Legal and Regulatory Trends for Natural and Organic Cosmetic Claims & Hawaii- Use of Sunscreens Emily Harp Manoso PCPC Emily Manoso is the Staff Counsel at the Personal Care Products Council where she assists the General Counsel on regulatory and litigation matters. Her primary areas of focus include litigation, advertising and claim substantiation, Over-the-Counter drug regulations, and other related topics. Emily also oversees the Sunscreen Task Force and participates in the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Working Group on sunscreens as part of the U.S. delegation. In this capacity, she is familiar with many of the regulatory policies and challenges facing sunscreen manufacturers and suppliers. Prior to joining the Council in 2016, Emily was an Assistant District Attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina where she prosecuted dozens of cases and conducted several jury trials. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia and the George Mason University School of Law. Regulations Track ISO 16128: International Guidelines for Natural & Organic Cosmetics Shannon Hess Burt's Bees

Shannon Hess joined Burt’s Bees in 2010 to expand the brand’s commitment to responsible sourcing and supply chain transparency. Shannon has nearly 20 years of experience in global natural cosmetics. Prior to joining Burt’s Bees, Shannon spent a decade in R&D at Aveda, focused on formulation, raw material and fragrance ingredient sourcing. She holds biology and chemistry degrees, and her journey in the natural and organic cosmetic industry has taken her around the world, including living in Italy and Egypt.

Regulations Track New Non-Animal Test Approaches for Developing Safe and Sustainable Cosmetic Ingredients Stacie L Abraham UL Prospector

Stacie Abraham, Senior Regulatory Specialist, UL Product Supply Chain Intelligence, has 33 years of combined chemistry and diverse industry regulatory experience. Stacie is an expert in global chemical control regulations including the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), European REACH, and others. Her expertise also includes the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling (GHS), toxicology data analysis, applications of computational toxicology data, and regulatory compliance consulting and program design. Stacie holds a B.S. degree in Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Pittsburgh.

Hair and Skincare Track Natural Microparticle Delivery System for Topical Actives Craig Ford Amcol Craig Ford is the National Sales Manager with Amcol Health & Beauty Solution’s, a Minerals Technologies Company, where he is responsible for leading promotion and sales of specialized ingredients for the personal care market. He is currently on the SCC Board of Directors representing Area I (Northeast) and is a member the New England Chapter. In addition to a three year term as Area Director (’08-’10), Craig has held the following positions within the NE Chapter: Chair (‘06/’12), Chair- Elect (‘05/’11), Newsletter Editor (‘07/’15-’17). Craig worked with Dow Chemical for 15 years in Technical Services, Technical Sales and Distribution Management for Dow Home & Personal Care. Most recently, he managed the Home and Personal Care business for Callahan Chemical, a regional distributor, focusing on new technologies and applications. He has experience with a wide variety of technologies including delivery systems, rheology modifiers, sun care, surfactants, emulsifiers, silicones, etc. Mr. Ford holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Norwich University, Military College of Vermont, and has done MBA coursework at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. After serving as a Naval Flight Officer (Active and Reserve), he retired as a Commander with 23 years total service. Hair and Skincare Track Blueberry Skin Concentrate Derived from Blueberry Procession By-product (Press Cake) Completely Inhibits Blue Light Induced Physiological Changes in Human Skin Giorgio Dell'Acqua Akott Giorgio Dell’Acqua, PhD, is the scientific director for Akott Evolution, an Italian multinational company specialized in developing and selling active ingredients from natural origin. Dr Dell’Acqua graduated from The University of Rome, Italy and worked for 15 years as an investigator in applied medical research in Universities such as Mount Sinai Medical School in New York and Harvard Medical School in Boston, USA. After his academic experience, he has spent the last 17 years as an executive and cosmetic scientist in the personal care industry. He is specialized in skin and hair care ingredients, finished product development and technical marketing. He has covered multiple roles as a manager and director in different companies specialized in active ingredients and product development. He has helped bring more than 200 successful active ingredients and finished products to market and has authored more than 60 publications in medicine and cosmetic science. In the last 10 years he has been writing and lecturing on natural cosmetic ingredients and helped sourcing, developing and bringing to market many natural ingredients. He is a university professor in cosmetic science, an award winning speaker on natural ingredients and a regular columnist on sustainability and the personal care industry. He is also the chair of the Scientific Affair Committee for the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists and its scientific blogger.

Hair and Skincare Track Preventing Hair Damage Before It Occurs: Natural Bivalent Cationic Peptides Sanam Fazilova Active Concepts

Sanam Fazilova, Technical Marketing Associate of Active Concepts, LLC, received a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Queens University of Charlotte. Since 2012, Sanam worked with multiple cosmetic brands as a makeup artist to promote cosmetic and skincare products that meet customers’ needs. She began her career at Active Concepts in 2017. Sanam focuses on conceptualizing and executing strategies for brand development and product development with collaboration from R&D while keeping up with industry trends and materials to forecast consumer product needs and desires. Following her interest in skin and hair chemistry, Sanam focuses on the mechanism of Natural Bivalent Cationic Peptides in hair damage prevention.

Hair and Skin Care Track Sustainability Revisited: Creating Bio-Based Formulations with 100% Renewable Ethoxylates Marni Dexter Croda Marni Dexter is an Applications Manager and coordinates Beauty Formulation activities within Croda’s R&T department. Marni joined Croda 10 years ago as a Graduate Trainee, where she rotated through various positions in Personal Care, including Applications, PVCS, and Sales. Her current role involves managing all aspects of Personal Care Applications and the team, as well as the activities of the Croda Inc. Salon. Marni holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Rutgers University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus in Marketing from the Rutgers Business School. Hair and Skincare Track Amphoteric Sulfonates: The Renewable Next-gen Replacement for Olefin Sulfonates Jared Hammond Southern Chemical and Technology

Jared Hammond of Southern Chemical & Textiles, Inc. has spent his career in the OTC and personal care industries. During his time as Senior QC Chemist with Southern Chemicals & Textiles Inc., Jared has focused on projects involving process improvement and alternative raw material sources. His experience spans the areas of quality operations, process improvement, and manufacturing support. Jared received his B.S. in chemistry from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Hair and Skin Care Track Betaine: Nature's Own Moisturier and Protectant Mike Davies Essential Ingredients

Mike Davies has been in the personal care industry for more than twenty years working at Chattem, Inc, Amway, Inc. and currently with Essential Ingredients as the Vice President of R&D. He has a BA in Chemistry from Kenyon College, MBA from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and an MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Cincinnati.

Hair and Skin Care Track Probiotic Extract Stimulation of the Physical and Immunological Barrier and Skin Flora Homeostasis Phillip Ludwig BASF

Philip Ludwig is the Technical Account Manager for Personal Care actives in North America. Mr. Ludwig works with BASF R&D and customers to provide new skin care actives. From exciting botanicals to novel microbial ferments to synthetic chemistries, Mr. Ludwig utilizes the strength of BASF’s science to provide efficacious solutions for customers. Mr. Ludwig has written multiple patents and over a dozen research articles relating to new personal care ingredients. He has been a featured speaker at over a dozen industry events and seminars. In his previous role, his last three products have won five international awards at PCHi and In-Cosmetics for being either a best new ingredient or most innovative. Niche Category Track Categorization of Natural Antimicrobial Bacteriocins Tia Alkaza Active Micro Technologies

Tia Alkazaz is the Technical Marketing Manager of Active Micro Technologies. Fueled by her interest in cosmetic microbiology and product development, Tia focuses on the study of innovative peptide technology and other alternative antimicrobial materials that are effective, safe, and stable to both chemists and consumers alike. Tia received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Mount Union and a Master of Science degree in Pharmaceutical Science with a Concentration in Cosmetic Science from the University of Cincinnati.

Niche Category Track Antimicrobial Agent Naturally Broadens Preservative Possibilities in Cosmetic Formulations Christaine Pacheco Chemyunion

Cristiane Pacheco is New Business Vice President of Chemyunion, Inc US. Pacheco joined Chemyunion in1998, and has over 23 years of global personal care experience. She led Research and Development at Chemyunion beginning in 2012 with responsibility for a group of 20 researchers. Cristiane is a Pharmacist with a post-graduate work in Cosmetology and an MBA in Business Management. She has studied Hair Biology through TRI Princeton, and Dermo Cosmetic Sciences through Brussles University. Published to over 20 patents and numerous articles.

Niche Category Track A Cosmetic Chemist's Guide to Beauty Supplemtnets Chris Caires Perricone MD

Chris earned his B.S. degree in Creative Studies from UC Santa Barbara, his PhD in Organic Chemistry from Stanford University, and his MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Chris began his career at Johnson & Johnson where he led the development of some of the most successful consumer products in the history of the Neutrogena brand, including Rapid Wrinkle Repair and Neutrogena Naturals. Following J&J Chris spent worked at BASF leading many successful collaborative innovation projects with customers across the consumer, industrial, and medical industries. Chris is currently the Chief Innovation Officer at Perricone MD, where he is responsible for developing and executing on the product and innovation strategy. Niche Category Track Trends In Feminine Hygiene Nelson Ayala

Born in NYC, Nelson attended the Bronx High School of Science, and Brooklyn College for a BS degree in chemistry before attending Stony Brook for a MS in inorganic chemistry, and UVA for a Ph.D. in physical chemistry. In 2008, Nelson completed his MBA degree, where he learned about Porter’s 5 force theory that he will present in today’s talk “Trends in Feminine Hygiene”. Nelson has been a research scientist in the personal care industry for 32 years. He worked for 2 years at Unilever, where he analyzed consumer products such as Promise margarine. For 11 years at Westwood Chemical he helped commercialize new antiperspirant and deodorant raw materials. For 2 years he worked on improving Ladies Choice A/P and Nair depilatories, two feminine brands that were owned by Carter Wallace. For the past 17 years, he helped to grow Summer’s Eve, one of the largest feminine hygiene brands. He has 8 patents, 2 patents pending, on topics related to personal care products.

Niche Category Track Pure Skin with the Power of Nature: Anne Howe Evonik

Anna Howe is Applied Technology Manager, North America, for the Personal Care business of Evonik Corporation at the new Business & Innovation Center in Richmond, Virginia. Her responsibilities include global product development as well as leading regional customer projects. Ms. Howe has over 25 years of experience in the cosmetic industry. Prior to joining Evonik, she held positions of increasing responsibility at Inolex Chemical Company, Rhône-Poulenc (Rhodia) and Alcolac Chemical Corporation. A member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, she holds several application patents, and has authored a number of scientific papers in the personal care area. Ms. Howe earned a bachelor’s of science in Chemistry at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University in Blacksburg, Va. CEP Formulating Naturally: Reverse Engineering and Prototyping Esther Tristani Burt's Bees

Esther Tristani is a Sr. Scientist at Burt’s Bees. She is responsible for delivering and maintaining a robust pipeline of innovative personal care and cosmetic products in categories such as Lip & Face Care, Hair & Body. Her latest launches include Conditioning Lip Scrub and Overnight Intensive Lip Treatment. Esther has recently become the Burt’s Bees Fragrance Subject Matter Expert, responsible for the fragrance direction and strategy for all Burt’s Bees categories. Esther has a lot of passion for diversity and inclusion initiatives. Most recently, she spearheaded the launch of a Multicultural Network at Burt’s Bees introducing awareness and drive for multicultural diversity into the business. Previous to her work at Burt’s Bees, Esther worked for Clorox in the Home Care Base Business group where she led projects from development through commercialization on such brands as Pine-Sol, Lestoil, 409 and Clorox Kitchen Cleaner. Esther later transitioned into New Business Product Development, leading the fast-paced concept and development of 21 personal care and cleaning products in the Clorox® Care Concepts™ brand. Esther has a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Duke University and a B.S. in Chemistry from Indiana University. She resides in Chapel Hill, North Carolina with her husband Henry, her baby Natalia and their puppy Chapulin.

CEP Challenges of Preserving Natural Products Suzanne LeRoux One Love Organics

Suzanne LeRoux is founder and president of One Love Organics, a holistic skincare company dedicated to natural and organic beauty and environmental stewardship. Launched in 2010, One Love Organics specializes in skincare essentials packed with antioxidants and vitamins to deliver a healthy, everyday glow. Produced in small batches in our ECOCERT® licensed lab on St. Simons Island, Georgia, each One Love product is made with the highest quality plant-based ingredients and innovative skincare science.