For the 5th year, the Université Catholique de l'Ouest Bretagne Nord (UCO BN) and Technopole Anticipa are organising the U'Cosmetics event. Both a symposium and a student competition dedicated to cosmetics, this 2014 edition, to be held on March 20 in Guingamp, will focus on the theme of water, from the main constituent of the skin to the active cosmetic ingredient.
Valorization of floral or marine waters, formulation of anhydrous products, new rituals of care: the cosmetic industry moves and innovates around the uses of water. From water in the skin to water in the formulas, to water as an image carrier, the March 20 conference will also address the recovery of raw materials, communication on a finished product, the improvement of cleaning processes, always thanks to water. This day, the organizers promise, will provide answers to innovate and anticipate the major market trends.
Another highlight of the day was the student competition for formulation and innovation in cosmetics. Always full of freshness and promises of innovation, it is open to any team of 2 to 5 students, from bachelor to master. This year, 30 teams from 11 French universities participated in the pre-selections. On March 20, the 10 nominated teams will have 4 minutes to defend their project before the jury and will exhibit the products formulated for the occasion. The prizes will be awarded on the same day.
Beautiful names and big cosmetic companies will have to decide between the competitors, including Jean-Claude Le Joliff (INN2C), Lionel de Benetti, Anne-Sophie SAVALLE (Yves Rocher), Céline DINANT (Soliance), Élodie FESSY (Greentech), …
