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SUMMARY:2026 SWSCC Educational Meeting - February
DESCRIPTION:&nbsp\;
 February - SWSCC Educational Event - 02/26/26
 Where
 : Victoria Restaurant - 13435 Bee Street Farmers Branch\, TX 75234
 Topic
  - Reviews the historical development of sun protection with a focus on th
 e evolving role of zinc oxide in sunscreen formulations
 Who: Chris Boone
  @ Evercare
 
 Bio:
 Chris Boone is a personal care innovation and form
 ulation professional with experience developing and supporting hair&nbsp\;
 care\, skin care\, and cosmetic products across both brand and ingredient 
 organizations. His background spans hands-on formulation\, product develop
 ment\, and innovation roles within R&amp\;D and technical marketing teams\
 , where he has helped bring new concepts from lab bench to market. Today\,
  he works as a technical sales manager for a zinc oxide manufacturer\, par
 tnering with brands and formulators to translate technical performance\, r
 egulatory realities\, and consumer expectations into commercially successf
 ul products.
 Abstract:
 This presentation reviews the historical develo
 pment of sun protection with a focus on the evolving role of zinc oxide in
  sunscreen formulations. Beginning with early human adaptation to ultravio
 let (UV) exposure and ancient cosmetic practices\, the discussion follows 
 key scientific milestones including the discovery of UV radiation\, its li
 nk to skin damage\, and the emergence of regulated sunscreen actives in th
 e 20th century. Zinc oxide\, recognized in the 19th century as a skin prot
 ectant\, became a critical sunscreen ingredient due to its broad-spectrum 
 UVA and UVB protection and favorable safety profile.
 Advances in particl
 e engineering\, including micronization\, enabled improved aesthetics and 
 expanded consumer acceptance\, leading to renewed interest in mineral suns
 creens. Current trends driving zinc oxide use—such as clean beauty\, sus
 tainability\, reef-safe claims\, inclusivity across skin tones\, and hybri
 d organic/mineral systems—are reviewed. The presentation concludes with 
 a forward-looking perspective on formulation innovation and the future rol
 e of zinc oxide in global sun care markets.
 
 
 
 
 EVENING SCHEDULE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 5:00pm Registration &amp\; Happy Hour
 6:00pm 
 Dinner
 6:30pm Education Presentation
 7:30pm Q&amp\;A
 7:45pm Networki
 ng &amp\; Social Time
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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LOCATION:13435 Bee St
DTSTART:20260226T230000Z
DTEND:20260227T020000Z
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ORGANIZER;CN=Southwest Society of Cosmetic Chemists:MAILTO:events@swscc.org
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