From April 14 to 16, 2026, BioToSkin had the pleasure of participating in in-cosmetics Global, the leading international event for cosmetic science and innovation.
Each year, the exhibition brings together manufacturers, formulators, laboratories, ingredient suppliers and scientific experts from around the world to discover the technologies and trends shaping the future of cosmetic product development.
Skin Longevity: A New Era of Cosmetic Innovation
One of the most prominent themes throughout the exhibition was Skin Longevity.
Today, brands are moving beyond the simple reduction of visible signs of ageing. Their focus is increasingly shifting towards preserving the skin’s biological functions and supporting long-term skin health and resilience.
This evolution is driving growing demand for advanced experimental models capable of evaluating biomarkers associated with skin longevity, cellular senescence, tissue repair and extracellular matrix remodelling.
Increasingly Complex Skincare Routines
Another major trend observed during the event was the growing complexity of skincare routines.
Consumers are using multiple products within the same routine, including serums, active ingredients, moisturizers and overnight treatments. As a result, the order of application and interactions between products have become critical factors influencing overall product performance.
Manufacturers are therefore seeking innovative scientific tools capable of evaluating not only individual products but also their combined effects within complete skincare routines.
At BioToSkin, this challenge is at the core of our research on cosmetic routine modelling and application sequence optimization.
Scientific Evidence to Support Product Claims
As regulatory requirements continue to evolve and consumer expectations increase, the demand for robust scientific evidence has never been greater.
Throughout the exhibition, discussions highlighted the growing importance of:
- lHuman-relevant in vitro models;
- Fresh human skin explants;
- Advanced biological biomarkers;
- Mechanistic approaches that provide deeper insights into product activity.
These technologies not only demonstrate product safety and efficacy but also strengthen the scientific credibility of marketing claims and product positioning.
BioToSkin Continues to Drive Innovations
The trends identified during in-cosmetics Global 2026 reinforce the relevance of BioToSkin’s ongoing research and development activities, particularly in the areas of:
- Cosmetic routine optimization;
- Skin longevity assessment;
- Advanced transcutaneous penetration studies;
- High-relevance ex vivo and in vitro human skin models.
Our mission remains unchanged: to provide manufacturers with reliable scientific data that accelerates product development while supporting robust, evidence-based product claims.
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