A Very Successful Skin Course

The Principles of Skin Measurement & Claims course took place on September 11th and 12th, and attracted 85 attendees, 15 of whom attended the event live at TRI, and took part in the live demos of various test methods.  The presentations are still available to stream by attendees on the Attendee Hub for another three months.  Click here to log in to the course site. 

Dr Jessica Cardenas Turner (left) demonstrates skin imaging apparatus to an attendee

Participants in TRI Princeton, and around the globe via Zoom, gained valuable insights into cutting-edge skin measurement techniques, and cosmetic claims validation.  Expert-led sessions featured insightful presentations from industry leaders including Marcella Gabarra A. Leite, Paul Cornwell, Samuel Gourion-Arsiquaud (Ph.D.) (TRI Princeton), and Gary Groves (CyberDERM Inc., USA), Matthieu Jomier (QIMA Monasterium GmbH, France), Elodie Gras Lavigne (Neuron Experts, France), and Lori Cioerta (Biox Systems Ltd, UK). 

On Day 2 attendees witnessed live demos of:

• Moisture testing using the Biox Systems EpsilonTM and AquaFlux AF200TM 

• Clinical skin assessment with various Courage & Khazaka and Cortex instruments demonstrated by CyberDERM Inc., USA

• Spectroscopic measurements using various FTIR instruments available at TRI Princeton

• Skin imaging technologies QIMA Life Sciences instruments available at TRI Princeton

If you're looking to advance your expertise in skin science, claims substantiation, and cosmetic testing methods, follow our LinkedIn page to stay updated on upcoming training courses, webinars, and professional development opportunities at TRI Princeton.

Dr Trefor Evans, Retirement

Dr Trefor Evans, Institute Fellow, will retire this month from his full-time position at TRI. Trefor will continue to be a Fellow of the institute and will still support the institute in various ways, for example in courses and conferences, and in research work. Please contact us if you need to get in touch with Trefor going forwards.

Dr Trefor Evans, Dr David Graham (TRI President), Steve Kubicki (TRI Facilities and Operations Manager). 3rd Multi-Ethnic Hair and Scalp Care Symposium, Red Bank, NJ, June 6th, 2023.

Since joining TRI in 2007 Trefor has held the roles Director of Measurement Services and Director of Research. He has played a key role in building-up TRI’s hair claims testing capabilities, in developing and growing the TRI hair claims course, and in leading the International Conference on Applied Hair Science. His important research into the mechanical properties of hair fibers, and on the effects of water and various treatments on the hair, has led to many publications, and conference presentations. In addition, Trefor’s interest and research into the world of fatigue testing has opened-up whole new areas of research for the hair category, and this is still an area he is interested in investigating going forward.

Trefor is really looking forward to spending more time on his scientific writing, pursuing his passions for wildlife and photography, and spending time with his grandchildren. We all, at TRI, wish him a happy and healthy retirement and thank him for all that he has done for the institute over many, many years.

Find out more about Trefor’s work in the book Practical Modern Hair Science, available to download for free in the TRI Library. Over 40 of Trefor’s presentations and publications can also be found in the TRI Library.

Skin Course 2024: Back Live Again, For the First Time Since 2019

Registrations are still open for the TRI Principles of Skin Measurement Science and Claims course that will take place this year on 11th and 12th September.  This year the course will run as a hybrid event.  Attendees can join either in person at TRI, or fully online.   This is the first live skin course since 2019, i.e. since the COVID pandemic.

Book now if you wish to attend in person, as places are very limited, register here.

Group photo from the last live skin course, pre-COVID, 16-17th October 2019

The Principles of Skin Measurement Science & Claims course at TRI is designed for anyone involved in the development of new skin care products. The intensive two-day programme is designed for anyone who needs to build their knowledge rapidly in the measurement techniques used in the development of new skin products and to support skin claims.

The course will include:

• Session 1 - An Introduction to Skin and Skin Testing

• Session 2 - Skin Testing Methods Available from the Skin & Biosubstrates Team at TRI

• Session 3 - The Latest Developments in Skin Testing Methods

• Laboratory demos (skin moisture testing, FTIR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, facial imaging methods, microscopy of skin sections, and skin mechanical testing)

Registration for attending both days in-person costs $325.00.  In person attendees will be to able attend all the lectures in the TRI Seminar Room, join in an evening social event in the TRI (outdoor barbeque and jazz band), and participate in laboratory demos of skin testing methods.  Places are strictly limited, so please book early to secure your place.

Online registration costs $250.  Those online will be able to watch the lectures (live and on playback), participate in the Q&A after each lecture, and join Kahoot! quizzes to test their new skin testing knowledge.  

TRI Member companies have free places on our courses as part of the membership benefits.  Please take a look at the course registration website to see how to apply for your free places.

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