Introducing IFSCC Research Awards

Shiseido has been awarded with the highest number of awards in the world.

The IFSCC is the world‘s largest prestigious research conference for cosmetics technology.
Shiseido has been awarded a total of 32 awards at IFSCC Congresses and Conferences between 1976 and 2024. This overwhelming number of awards is an indication of Shiseido’s unrivalled level of technology.

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The International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) is an international organization of cosmetic engineer associations founded in 1959. With headquarters in New York, 81 countries and regions and more than 16,000 members are part of the IFSCC (as of October 2022). Japan formally joined the IFSCC in 1962. The IFSCC supports activities for the improvement of cosmetic technology and for the development of safe and beneficial cosmetic products. In particular, the IFSCC congresses and conferences are major events where cosmetic engineers gather from all around the world and present the results of their recent research. Presentations include podium and poster presentation, with award given to the top presentations in each category.

Awards History and Details of Research

2024 Iguazu Congress

Conference Award (Podium Presentation, Basic Research Award)
Uncovering and resolving an age-spot specific metabolic change and cellular senescence caused by excessive melanin deposition

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2023 Barcelona Congress

Conference Award (Podium Presentation, Basic Research Award)
New discovery that humans communicate their emotions to others through body odor, which opens up new possibilities for fragrance

Conference Award (Podium Presentation, Applied Research Award)
Development of an innovative sunscreen formulation that provides a high SPF without leaving a white cast

2021 Cancun Conference

Conference Award (Podium Presentation)

Skin beauty with gentle-touch-receptor Merkel cells—Restore your sense with a pleasant scent

2020 Yokohama Congress

Conference Award (Podium Presentation, Basic Research Award)

Unprecedented 4 Consecutive Awards
Discovery of the anti-gravity system "Dynamic Belt" on the skin

2019 Milan Conference

Conference Award (Podium Presentation)
Skin capillaries closely linked with skin elasticity!?

Three-Dimensional Macroscopic Visualization of Vasculature in Skin
and its Physical Relevance in Skin-Aging

2018 Munich Congress

Congress Award (Podium Presentation, Basic Research Award)
The first in history again! Shiseido’s research on sagging skin wins the Congress Award for the third consecutive year.

Many stem cells, which could become skin cells, found in aged skin!

2017 Seoul Conference

Conference Award (Podium Presentation)

Any easy way to protect the skin from pollen and PM2.5?

Developing a technology that keeps off air pollutants with one puff!

2016 29th Congress, Orlando

Congress Award (Poster Award)
The first research in history to win awards in two consecutive Congresses!

A cavitation was found inside sagging skin!?

2014 28th Congress, Paris

Congress Award (Poster Award)
What happens if we thoroughly analyze human facial skin?

Characteristic internal structure of the face contributes significantly to the face aging factor = sagging

2013 Rio de Janeiro Conference

Conference Award (Podium Presentation)
Dryness may sound simple, but differs that much by facial parts!

Development of a camera system that clearly reveals the moisture distribution in the face!

Conference Award (Poster Award)
Finding one ruins your day...

Discovery of a new mechanism for nasty blotches! Another step closer to beautiful skin?

2012 27th Congress, Johannesburg

Congress Award (Podium Presentation, Basic Research Award)
We have heard about it before, but...

UV damage to skin was indeed severe!

2011 Bangkok Conference

Conference Award (Podium Presentation)
Good news for a quick fix to fine dry wrinkles around the eyes!

Eye patch with microneedles of hyaluronic acid that works in sleep!

2010 26th Congress, Buenos Aires

Congress Award (Podium Presentation, Basic Research Award)
Why does skin get rough even with everyday moisture care?

It’s the lack of enzymes essential for moisturizing!

Congress Award (Podium Presentation, Applied Research Award)
Long wait for women is over...

The ideal lipstick is finally here!

Congress Award (Poster Award)
Defy the common belief that oil drips!

Thickening smooth-textured oil for increased usability

2008 25th Congress, Barcelona

Congress Award (Podium Presentation, Applied Research Award)
Your wish has finally come true!

Waterproof sunscreen with dramatically increased usability

2006 24th Congress, Osaka

Congress Award (Podium Presentation, Basic Research Award)
What are the causes that accelerate skin roughness and aging? Finally, an answer to a 50-year-old question!

Prevention of aging is no longer a dream!

Congress Award (Poster Award)
Something needs to be done about open and visible pores!

Women’s second most common skin problem of visible pores can be resolved!