Trends shaping anti-ageing skin care in 2026 and beyond

Published: 10-Dec-2025
Skin Care

Dr. Katerina Steventon interviews Mintel’s Andrew McDougall about the trends that are revolutionising skin care

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We are now on the cusp of 2026 and preparations are underway for the 10th Anniversary Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference – a milestone year for the Conference – which will be held on 23-24 June 2026 at the Royal College of Physicians, London. 

This biennial, industry-focused event continues to be a leading forum for science-driven dialogue on skin ageing.

The 2026 edition, themed ‘Systems Biology and Skin Ageing’,  will offer a uniquely integrative perspective on the biological complexity of ageing skin.

To open the conversation for the year ahead, Dr. Katerina Steventon, Scientific Programme Director spoke with Andrew McDougall, Director of Insights, Beauty & Personal Care at Mintel to explore the trends shaping the anti-ageing category – spanning scientific discovery, technological innovation and evolving consumer expectations.

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