Abstract:
Humans have been using a variety of simple cosmetics from ancient times in order to clean, perfume and enhance the appearance of skin, hair and nails. With the growth of the chemical industry in the 20th century, important groups of materials entered the world of cosmetics and, overtime, gave us a huge range of products tailored to meet the needs and expectations of consumers of all ages, genders and ethnic backgrounds. This talk will review typical cosmetic products such as a face cream, a wash product and a hair styling product, the main classes of chemical compounds used and their contribution to product efficacy. Innovation drivers which impact on the future development of cosmetics will be discussed, too. In particular, the move towards product personalisation as a reflection of the consumers’ demand for products that offer more holistic benefits, such as selfcare and personal expression on one hand, and the advancements in material science and technology on the other.
Bio-sketch:
Gabriela Daniels is Programme Director for the science courses in London College of Fashion (University of the Arts, London) and lectures on the integrated MSc Cosmetic Science course. After obtaining her degree in Chemistry with a specialisation in the technology of cosmetics and fragrance materials in Bulgaria, she moved to the UK and worked for several fragrance and cosmetic companies. She then became involved in setting up the first in the UK degree course in cosmetic science, which has since evolved into the integrated MSc.
https://www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/business-and-management-and-science/postgraduate/msc-cosmetic-science-lcf
Her research interests are focused on cosmetic innovation and technology, as well as the inclusivity of cosmetics, and she has published and given talks on these and other cosmetic related topics
https://www.arts.ac.uk/research/ual-staff-researchers/gabriela-daniels
Humans have been using a variety of simple cosmetics from ancient times in order to clean, perfume and enhance the appearance of skin, hair and nails. With the growth of the chemical industry in the 20th century, important groups of materials entered the world of cosmetics and, overtime, gave us a huge range of products tailored to meet the needs and expectations of consumers of all ages, genders and ethnic backgrounds. This talk will review typical cosmetic products such as a face cream, a wash product and a hair styling product, the main classes of chemical compounds used and their contribution to product efficacy. Innovation drivers which impact on the future development of cosmetics will be discussed, too. In particular, the move towards product personalisation as a reflection of the consumers’ demand for products that offer more holistic benefits, such as selfcare and personal expression on one hand, and the advancements in material science and technology on the other.
Bio-sketch:
Gabriela Daniels is Programme Director for the science courses in London College of Fashion (University of the Arts, London) and lectures on the integrated MSc Cosmetic Science course. After obtaining her degree in Chemistry with a specialisation in the technology of cosmetics and fragrance materials in Bulgaria, she moved to the UK and worked for several fragrance and cosmetic companies. She then became involved in setting up the first in the UK degree course in cosmetic science, which has since evolved into the integrated MSc.
https://www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/business-and-management-and-science/postgraduate/msc-cosmetic-science-lcf
Her research interests are focused on cosmetic innovation and technology, as well as the inclusivity of cosmetics, and she has published and given talks on these and other cosmetic related topics
https://www.arts.ac.uk/research/ual-staff-researchers/gabriela-daniels
