Myregyna: CEO cuts through the noise on "menopause-washing"

Myregyna founder and CEO Dr. Iona Weir calls out the rise of “menopause-washing” as brands rush into the menopause space with misleading marketing and, at times, harsh chemicals. She explains how this leaves women vulnerable, and...

CTIBiotech: Lab-grown human skin for cosmetics testing

Nico Forraz, CEO of CTIBiotech, discusses the company’s computer-connected, lab-grown, human bioprinted skin technology. He says it is the “first of its kind” and features a functional sensory nervous system resembling human...

Clue: Board-certified OBGYN reveals systemic roots of menstrual misinformation

Dr. Charis Chambers, board-certified OBGYN and chief medical officer at Clue, breaks down the historic and systemic reasons behind the knowledge gap in women’s menstrual health. She explores how a lack of education, geographic...

SEPAWA Congress 2025: BASF’s #texturewipes tap Gen Z beauty trends

At the SEPAWA Congress 2025 in Berlin, Germany, Maren Sievert, business director for Personal Care for Central and Northern Europe at BASF, told us about its #texturewipes. Created for younger consumers, the concept offers a...

SEPAWA Congress 2025: Kao Chemicals’ perfumery and home care units’ efforts for sustainability

At the SEPAWA Congress 2025 in Berlin, Germany, we spoke with Myriam Zamora, perfumery manager, and Berta Cots, business field manager at Kao Chemicals. Zamora told us about the perfumery division’s fourth generation of fragrance...

How Tucuma, Cacay & Jojoba meet consumer expectations for traceability, sensoriality, and proven performance

Today’s beauty consumers seek more than results. They demand transparency, ethical sourcing, and sensorial delight. This presentation reveals how Tucuma, Cacay, and Jojoba embody these values through traceable sourcing, community...