Committees

Christine Lafforgue

Chair Steering Committee

Associate Professor in Dermo pharmacology & Cosmetology – University of Paris Saclay

Internationally recognized for her expertise in the field of interaction skin/product, Dr Christine Lafforgue began her career at the faculty of pharmacy in Lyon with Professor Jean Cotte before integrating the University of Paris Saclay with Professor Jean-Paul Marty. She is also Associate Professor in fundamental sciences at the University of Quebec in Chicoutimi in Canada.She has been an expert advisor for many French and European agencies due to her significant knowledge in percutaneous absorption.

As a member of GERDA (Groupe d’Etudes et de Recherche en Dermato Allergologie) which studies cases of allergies related to cosmetics, Christine assures the link between dermatologists and the cosmetic industry. Author of more than fifty publications and patents, Christine devotes her career to teaching the science of cosmetology to French and Canadian students. 

She also participates in the worldwide learning program of the IFSCC.

Her commitment to the industry is clearly demonstrated by her tireless implication in the Société Française de Cosmétologie of which she was President from 2018 to 2021. 

As Honorary President of the SFC, she was elected by the Board to be the President of the 2025 Congress in Cannes.

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