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SUMMARY:2026 SWSCC Educational Meeting - November
DESCRIPTION:
 November- SWSCC Educational Event - 11/18/26
 Where: TBD
 
 Topic - Biomimicry for Elevated Beauty
 Who: Alexis Skidmore is a Technic
 al Support Coordinator at Gattefossé
 Biomimicry for Elevated Beauty
 A
 bstract
 Biomimicry offers a transformative framework for advancing susta
 inable beauty innovation. By studying the strategies that living organisms
  have optimized over billions of years\, cosmetic scientists can rethink i
 ngredient sourcing\, extraction methods\, and approaches to understanding 
 skin biology. Nature-inspired design principles such as regeneration\, cir
 cularity\, and functional intelligence enable the development of smarter r
 aw materials\, greener processes\, and more biologically relevant skin mod
 els. This presentation explores how applying mimicry to cosmetic science c
 an open new pathways for high-performance\, responsible\, and future-focus
 ed beauty solutions.
  
 Speaker Bio
 Alexis Skidmore is a Technical S
 upport Coordinator at Gattefossé\, where she provides formulation guidanc
 e\, technical expertise\, and support on product performance\, quality\, a
 nd certifications. She began her career in the medical spa industry\, spec
 ializing in laser hair removal and tattoo removal before managing multiple
  spa locations across Texas and Colorado. Her work with skincare sparked a
  passion for cosmetic ingredients and formulation science\, leading her to
  earn her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and transition into technical m
 arketing Gattefossé\, followed by formulation experience on Hawaiian Trop
 ic’s new product development team at Edgewell Personal Care. Today\, she
  draws on her diverse background\, from esthetic treatments to formulation
  and technical communication to bridge innovation\, education\, and custom
 er support within the personal care industry.
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