NYSCC Skin Care 2026

The Skin Barrier as a Living Interface: Biology, Disruption, and Repair The Skin Barrier as a Living Interface: Biology, Disruption, and Repair Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Location: The Legacy Castle, Pompton Plains, NJ Join NYSCC for a full day exploring the skin barrier as a living, dynamic interface, with sessions covering barrier biology, disruption, and repair from leading researchers across academia and industry. This symposium brings together scientists, formulators, and students for a deep dive into one of cosmetic science’s most essential topics. Poster Abstracts NYSCC is still accepting abstracts for the symposium’s poster session. Please submit poster abstracts to Bret Clark at [email protected] by August 27, 2026. Featured Topics and Speakers – Evaluation of Natural Moisturizing Factors in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis from Diverse Racial/Ethnic Populations Following a Prebiotic Skincare Regimen – Hawasatu Dumbuya, Ph.D. (L’Oréal USA) – Stratum Corneum Organization and Barrier Function in Healthy and Compromised Skin – David J. Moore, Ph.D. (University of Edinburgh) – Effects of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Petrolatum on Skin Barrier Function and Microtopography – Raquel Sanabria-de la Torre, Ph.D. (University of Granada) – The Skin Microbiome and its Role in Barrier Maintenance and Repair – Elizabeth Grice, Ph.D. (University of Pennsylvania) – Is There a Correlation Between Self-Perceived Sensitive Skin and Skin Barrier Strength? – Nava Dayan, PharmD, Ph.D. (Dr. Nava Dayan, Ltd.) – Understanding the Skin Barrier as a Living Interface: Predictive Surrogate Approaches to Dermal Bioavailability and Bioequivalence – Seepra Rath, Ph.D. (Rutgers University) – Modern Strategies for Skin Barrier Strengthening, Repair, and Protection – Stephen Lynch, Ph.D. (L’Oréal USA) – Dissolving Microneedles: A Next-Generation Platform for Enhanced Skin Delivery – Sesha Talluri (Rutgers University) – The Role of the Pilosebaceous Unit in Skin Barrier Function – Roger L. McMullen, Ph.D. (Ashland, Inc.) – Nutritional Modulation of Epidermal Physiology: Mechanistic Pathways to Barrier Integrity, Innate Immunity, and Visible Skin Rejuvenation – Michael Anthonavage (Vitaquest) – Advanced Molecular Photoprotection Platform – Steven Rosenfeld (The F.C. Sturtevant Company) Sponsorships for this event are now available! This is the perfect opportunity to showcase your brand or product to an audience of industry leaders and decision-makers. Email [email protected] or call 212.786.7468 for more information about custom sponsorship packages. REFUND POLICY NYSCC strongly encourages all eligible meeting participants to be vaccinated prior to traveling to in-person programs or meetings. Any public space where other people are present holds an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. By attending this event, I agree to voluntarily assume all risk related to exposure and agree to not hold NYSCC or any of their affiliates including partners and sponsors, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, volunteers, or sponsored venues liable for illness. I will take necessary precautions while at the event including, but not limited to, following all state and local regulations and following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). I agree to not attend any NYSCC program or meeting if I feel ill, had recent exposure to a COVID-19 case or have tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 14 days. * By registering for this event, you acknowledge that photography and video recording will take place for promotional, educational, and documentary purposes. Images may be used on NYSCC social media, website, marketing materials, and publications.