Gain insight into skin ageing mechanisms driving nutraceutical innovation

Published: 26-Feb-2026
Ingredients Regulatory Research & Development

Exploring the science of skin ageing through a nutraceutical lens at the Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference

The leading scientific forum dedicated to mechanisms of ageing and intervention strategies: the Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference returns on 23–24 June 2026 at the Royal College of Physicians, London. As the field pivots from traditional anti-ageing narratives toward systems biology, longevity and measurable biological outcomes, this year’s agenda highlights opportunities that resonate strongly with the nutraceutical and functional ingredient community.

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The two-day conference will cover topics such as healthy ageing, consumer and technology trends, the science of biomarkers and much more. 

Gain insight into skin ageing mechanisms driving nutraceutical innovation

With a host of expert doctors and academics lined up to speak, take a look at some featured speakers below:

  • Dr Katerina Steventon, Scientific Programme Director, UK
  • Prof Rachael Watson, Executive Director, A*STAR Skin Research Labs and the Skin Institute of Singapore, Singapore | Topic: The skin: A window of opportunity for healthy ageing?
  • Dr Nukhet Cavusoglu, L’Oreal R&I, Head of High-Throughput Biology and Diagnostic Platform, France | Topic: The science of biomarkers, when longevity becomes the new beauty quest and biological age the new metrics
  • Michael Hoptroff, R&D Manager, Unilever, UK | Topic: The Microbiome of Skin Ageing
  • Andrew McDougall, Director of Insights, Beauty & Personal Care, Mintel | Topic: Consumer and technology trends shaping the next era of longevity skincare
  • Dr Claudia Aguirre, Founder and Principal, doctorclaudia | Topic: NICE Skin: The Brain–Gut–Skin System
  • Dr Katja Bartsch, Postdoctoral researcher at the Technical University of Munich | Topic: Beyond the Skin: Fascia as Emerging Target Tissue in Longevity and Well-Being
  • Dr Ardeshir Bayat, Physician-Scientist (MD, PhD), South African Medical Research Council | Topic: Skin Is Not Ageing. Regulation Is! Decoding Biodesynchronosis in Skin Ageing
  • Professor Paul Matts, Retired R&D Vice President, Procter & Gamble

Bringing together academics, industry scientists and thought leaders from major global R&D organisations, the conference emphasises integrative biology, biomarker science, microbiome dynamics, molecular networks and regulatory frameworks; all of which are crucial for nutraceutical developers focused on efficacy, substantiation and claims in human health.

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