BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:Events Booking BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ae71f020b7a7 SUMMARY:2026 SWSCC Educational Meeting - November DESCRIPTION: November Educational Meeting &\; 2027 Officer Installatio n*Exact times may vary*When:5:00 PM – Registration &\; Social Time6:0 0 PM – Dinner6:30 PM – Chapter Announcements6:45 PM – Technical Pres entation7:30 PM – Q&\;A7:45 PM – 2027 Officer Installation8:00 PM – Networking &\; Social TimeWhere: The Ranch at Las Colinas\, 857 W. John Carpenter Freeway\, Irving\, TX 75039 Topic - Biomimicry for Elevat ed Beauty Who: Alexis Skidmore is a Technical Support Coordinator at Gat tefossé Biomimicry for Elevated Beauty Abstract Biomimicry offers a transformative framework for advancing sustainable beauty innovation. By studying the strategies that living organisms have optimized over billions of years\, cosmetic scientists can rethink ingredient sourcing\, extracti on methods\, and approaches to understanding skin biology. Nature-inspired design principles such as regeneration\, circularity\, and functional int elligence enable the development of smarter raw materials\, greener proces ses\, and more biologically relevant skin models. This presentation explor es how applying mimicry to cosmetic science can open new pathways for high -performance\, responsible\, and future-focused beauty solutions.   S peaker Bio Alexis Skidmore is a Technical Support Coordinator at Gattefo ssé\, where she provides formulation guidance\, technical expertise\, and support on product performance\, quality\, and certifications. She began her career in the medical spa industry\, specializing in laser hair remova l and tattoo removal before managing multiple spa locations across Texas a nd Colorado. Her work with skincare sparked a passion for cosmetic ingredi ents and formulation science\, leading her to earn her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and transition into technical marketing Gattefossé\, follow ed by formulation experience on Hawaiian Tropic’s new product developmen t team at Edgewell Personal Care. Today\, she draws on her diverse backgro und\, from esthetic treatments to formulation and technical communication to bridge innovation\, education\, and customer support within the persona l care industry. DTSTART:20261118T060000Z DTEND:20261118T060000Z DTSTAMP:20250602T192909Z ORGANIZER;CN=Southwest Society of Cosmetic Chemists:MAILTO:events@swscc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR