15-18 september 2025
France - Cannes

Round Table

ROUND TABLE , WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH 5 PM

Shooting for the Stars: Space Research as a catalyst for cosmetic discovery

Summary

The Future is Science...But Could It Be Written in the Stars?

Is the next frontier of cosmetic innovation waiting beyond Earth's atmosphere? Join us for a groundbreaking roundtable exploring the untapped potential of space research for the future of beauty. Discover the exciting ecosystem of space agencies, orbiting laboratories, and unique opportunities for conducting experiments in the extreme environment of microgravity. There are so many shared challenges and synergies between space and cosmetic research, including: Ageing, sustainability, safety, digital innovation, advanced visualization technologies like hyperspectral imaging, and even formulation assistance, where understanding ingredient interactions can lead to entirely new approaches to cosmetic product development.

Uncover how microgravity and other space-based conditions can reveal novel insights and accelerate breakthroughs in cosmetic science. Dare to imagine the unimaginable: What if the future of your research, and the key to truly revolutionary innovations, lies not in the lab, but in space itself? This is not just science; it's the cosmic potential waiting to be harnessed. Join the conversation

Moderator

Dr. Isabelle Castiel
Scientific Director
L’Oréal Research & Innovation, France

Speakers

Audrey Berthier
Executive Director of MEDES
Institute for Space Physiology and Medicine
Dr. Paul Kamoun
Engineer, HDR
SpacePharma
Barbara Belvisi
Founder and CEO
Interstellar Lab
Monica Monici
Scientific Research Manager, ASA Res. Div. and Dept. of Experimental
Clinical Biomedical Sciences, University of Florence
Dr. Sebastien Vincent-Bonnieu
Science Team Lead, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration
ESA (European Space Agency)