MUMBAI, India: According to Indian Cosmetic Sector Analysis (2009-2012), the Indian cosmetics industry is expected to witness fast growth rate in the coming years on the back of an increase in the consumption of beauty products. Owing to growing disposable income of the middle class households and changing lifestyle, it is expected that the cosmetics industry will grow at a CAGR of around 17% during 2010-2014.

Despite of the above fact, this industry faces  many challenges including social, demographic as well as cultural ones, changes in education, tastes and preferences, urbanisation, women empowerment, attitude of people, increased media influence etc. Changes in demographic environment with worldwide population growth, geographical shifts in population, sex composition, various  innovation taking place in R&D and market scenario of cosmetics are a must study area  to increase the  potential  of expansion of cosmetic product portfolio and to search better areas or untapped markets.

Based on our research with the 50 senior experts working in the personal care industry, we have developed 2-day strategic conference Cosmetics and Science 2013 to throw light on the above critical areas.

Cosmetics and Science 2013 is divided into separate streams, to provide a better clarity on R&D, regulatory guidelines, market opportunities and consumer behaviour insights for the Indian Cosmetic Industry. The main objective of this conference is to provide solutions to all the challenges ranging from developing to launching a cosmetic product in the market. There is also a post -conference workshop focusing on Cosmetic clinical trials led by Mr Brijesh Regal, CEO, Apothecaries.

Expert leaders:

ASivakumar, Regulatory Affairs Director South Asia, Hindustan Unilever

Vinay Kumar Singh, General Manager Technical, Mikasacosmetics

Steve Bidinger, President ,MK Life

Andrew Gan, President, Toshiki International

Avani Mainkar, Head Product Development (Personal & Nature Care), Marico

Prajakta Paranjapye, CEO, Butic

Ashutosh Bharadwaj, CEO Personal Care, VLCC

Dr. Colin D'Silva, Associate Director, Communications, Prestige Division, Procter & Gamble

Sheela Iyer, Director, IWIN Cosmetics and Editor-in-chief and Publisher, Fourthwave Media Group

Kiran Lohia, Founder and Dermatologist, COSMEDIC Skin Solutions

P Rashmi Upadhya, Associate Director, Strategy, PriceWaterhouseCoopers

Some of the highlights of the conference are:

• Regulatory guidelines to simplify rules and fast-track development of cosmetic products

• Latest advancement in colour cosmetic technologies

• International trends and case studies for cosmetics

• Insights on science behind latest natural ingredients used to manufacture personal care products

• In-depth guidance on R&D of personal care products and Cosmeceuticals: The new way forward

• Exploring marketing opportunities in cosmetics market in India to widen reach of the Indian cosmetic industry

• Consumer insights and innovations to explore untapped market for cosmetics and personal care products

This unique 2-day strategic conference will bring together 80+ Vice Presidents, Directors, Heads of Regulatory, R&D, Marketing, Production Innovation and Production Development department professionals from Cosmetics industry all under one roof.

for more information visit http://www.cosmeticsandscience.com/pr  

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