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
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
Programme
10:00 - 10:30
Registration and Coffee
10:30 – 10:40
Opening & Framing
Dr. Katerina Steventon – Vision for Psychodermatology in Personal Care
10:40 – 11:10
Icebreaker
“Skin to Brain / Brain to Skin” pathway mapping exercise – Facilitated by Dr. Gill Westgate and Dan Whitby
11:10 – 11:40
Keynote Lecture (Brain-Skin axis): Notes from a Psychodermatologist
Dr Alexandra Mizara
11:40 - 12:00
Enhance Emotional Resilience to Combat Premature Ageing: An Innovative Cosmetic Ingredient Designed to Alleviate Psychological Stress
Dr Bhaven Chavan, Croda
12:00 – 12:20
Assessment of Efficacy - R&D at Scale
Dr. Timo Giesbrecht, Unilever – Psychodermatology in practice: When functionality meets psychological wellbeing
12:20 - 12:40
Practical Session:
The Art and Science of Touch - Dr Katerina Steventon
12:40 – 13:40
Lunch & Networking
13:40 – 14:00
Brand Innovation
Fraser Fergie / This Works – From Essential Oils to EEG
14:00 – 14:20
Claims & Compliance
Olivia Santoni, Bloom Regulatory– What Can We Say? Evidence & Boundaries
14:20 – 14:50
Lexicon Workshop
Chair: Dr. Gill Westgate – Collaborative Creation of a Shared Glossary for Psychodermatology and Emotional Skincare Terms
14:50 - 15:10
Coffee & Networking
15:10 - 15:40
Panel Discussion
Chair: Dr. Geoff Briggs, No7 – with all speakers
Topic: Are We Ready to Claim “Skin Happiness”?
15:40 – 16:00
Next Steps & Close
Dr. Katerina Steventon
Tickets
General Admission
This ticket includes delegate fee, refreshments and lunch.
From £75.00 to £125.00
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