The anti-ageing expert: How can skin care improve quality of life?

Published: 17-Mar-2025
Ingredients Skin Care

In the first of her new series of columns for Cosmetics Business, Dr Katerina Steventon asks cosmetic scientist Dan Whitby about the technologies shaping the future of skin care

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The Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference has been a leading forum for advancing science and innovation in this industry category since 2008. 

As we look ahead to the next event in 2026, a new column will continue the dialogue, helping to shape the future by exploring the intersection of science, technology and consumer trends with insights from invited speakers. 

Focused on state-of-the-art research and future vision, we welcome industry professionals seeking to stay at the forefront of this dynamic and sometimes controversial space – encompassing the evolving concepts of anti-ageing, well-ageing, pro-ageing and appearance longevity. 

Dr Katerina Steventon is the Scientific Programme Director of the Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference.

Her first interview is with Dan Whitby, the Chief Scientist at Smink, and current Vice President of the Society of Cosmetics Scientists UK.  

The 10th Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference takes place in June 2026 at the Royal College of Physicians in London, UK.

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