Wed, Sep 10
|SPINE Liverpool
Bringing Psychodermatology into Personal Care
A unique one day mini-conference with fantastic speakers exploring Neurocosmetics and Wellbeing; Advancing Skin-Brain-Axis Science and Translation into Skin Care. Click event title or Buy Tickets for more information
Time & Location
Sep 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
SPINE Liverpool, 2 Paddington Village, Liverpool L7 3FA, UK
Guests
About the event
Psychodermatology explores the dynamic interplay between mind and skin, offering a powerful framework for advancing personal care innovation. Building on Dr. Katerina Steventon’s NBIC & CCUK events from 2022-2024, this in-person meeting will bring together neuroscientists, skincare innovators, regulators, ingredient suppliers, and brands to:
Translate cutting-edge research into actionable product concepts
Co-create a shared lexicon, defining terminology from neurocosmetics to emotional beauty
Clarify the regulatory landscape—identifying compelling, measurable, and permissible claims
Explore biometric and sensorial tools for impact measurement, through a panel discussion
Programme
10:00 - 10:30: Registration and Coffee
10:30 – 10:40: Dr. Katerina Steventon – Vision for Psychodermatology in Personal Care
10:40 – 11:10: Gill Westgate and Dan Whitby “Skin to Brain / Brain to Skin” guided pathway mapping exercise.
11:10 – 11:40: Dr Alexandra Mizara, London Metropolitan University. When Stress Shows Up on Your Skin: The Science of Psychodermatology
11:40 - 12:00: Dr Bhaven Chavan, Croda: Enhanced emotional resilience to combat premature ageing: An innovative cosmetic ingredient designed to alleviate psychological stress
12:00 – 12:20: Dr. Timo Giesbrecht, Unilever: Psychodermatology in practice: When functionality meets psychological wellbeing
12:20 - 12:40: Dr Katerina Steventon. The Art and Science of Touch - Practical Session.
12:40 – 13:40: Lunch & Networking
13:40 – 14:00: Fraser Fergie, This Works: From Essential Oils to EEG
14:00 – 14:20: Olivia Santoni, Bloom Regulatory: What Can We Say? Evidence & Boundaries
14:20 – 14:40: Dr. Gill Westgate. Collaborative creation of a shared glossary for psychodermatology and emotional skincare terms
14:40 - 15:10: Coffee/Tea & Networking
15:10 - 15:40: Panel Discussion with all speakers chaired by Dr. Geoff Briggs, No7 Beauty. Topic: Are We Ready to Claim “Skin Happiness”?
15:40 – 16:00: Dr. Katerina Steventon. Next Steps & Close
Who Should Attend:
R&D Directors, Formulators, and Product Designers
Cosmetic & Personal Care Brands
Ingredient Suppliers
Regulatory & Claims Professionals
Experts in Sensory Science, Wearables & Consumer Insight
Clinical Psychodermatology Practitioners & Beauty Therapists
Tickets
General Admission
This ticket includes delegate fee, refreshments and lunch.
From £75.00 to £125.00
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