Events
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| Event Date | January 01, 2026 |
| Event End Date | December 31, 2026 |
| Cut off date | December 31, 2026 |
November- SWSCC Educational Event - 11/18/26
Where: TBD
Topic - Biomimicry for Elevated Beauty
Who: Alexis Skidmore is a Technical Support Coordinator at Gattefossé
Biomimicry for Elevated Beauty
Abstract
Biomimicry offers a transformative framework for advancing sustainable beauty innovation. By studying the strategies that living organisms have optimized over billions of years, cosmetic scientists can rethink ingredient sourcing, extraction methods, and approaches to understanding skin biology. Nature-inspired design principles such as regeneration, circularity, and functional intelligence enable the development of smarter raw materials, greener processes, and more biologically relevant skin models. This presentation explores how applying mimicry to cosmetic science can open new pathways for high-performance, responsible, and future-focused beauty solutions.
Speaker Bio
Alexis Skidmore is a Technical Support Coordinator at Gattefossé, where she provides formulation guidance, technical expertise, and support on product performance, quality, and certifications. She began her career in the medical spa industry, specializing 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 marketing Gattefossé, followed by formulation experience on Hawaiian Tropic’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 customer support within the personal care industry.
| Event Date | November 18, 2026 |
| Event End Date | November 18, 2026 |
| Registration Start Date | November 01, 2026 |
| Cut off date | November 18, 2026 |
| Capacity | 100 |
| Available place | 100 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2026 |
| Event End Date | December 11, 2026 |
| Cut off date | November 01, 2026 |
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| Event Date | December 11, 2026 |
| Event End Date | December 11, 2026 |
| Cut off date | December 04, 2026 |
| Capacity | 580 |
| Available place | 556 |
| Individual Price | $175.00 |
Ticket Purchase - For details click the "details" button below.
| Event Date | December 11, 2026 |
| Event End Date | December 11, 2026 |
| Cut off date | December 04, 2026 |
| Capacity | 580 |
| Available place | 430 |
| Individual Price | $175.00 |
Prospective Newsletter Sponsors:
Advertising in the SWSCC Newsletter is a great way to demonstrate your company’s capabilities, while also benefiting the members who support your business! For 2027, we will issue a minimum of 5 newsletters - January, April, July, October, December.
The cost to sponsor is:
2” x 2”$260.00/yr
If you have any quesiton contact the SWSCC Secretary.
***Artwork needs to be JPEG (high resolution), and electronic ads can be JPEG or PDF.
| Event Date | January 01, 2027 |
| Event End Date | December 31, 2027 |
| Cut off date | December 31, 2026 |