Cosm'Innov - 20 & 21 May 2026
In 2026, cosmetic innovation will be driven by a fundamental shift: creating products that not only perform, but also respect, repair and regenerate.
The challenge is no longer simply to enhance formulas, but to reinvent them: cleaner, ever safer, and rooted in bio-sourced ingredients that protect ecosystems. At the same time, addressing the biological realities of global ageing calls for regenerative approaches that support skin longevity and resilience.
Nature itself becomes a source of inspiration, offering biological intelligence to reimagine how we formulate and develop new ingredients.
And with the rise of AI and omics technologies, vast natural libraries become accessible, accelerating discovery and reshaping our understanding of efficacy.
This changing landscape calls for bold, cross-disciplinary research, where biology, chemistry and biotechnology converge with data science or materials engineering.
For this new edition, Cosm’Innov raises a simple yet urgent question: How can we invent cosmetics that not only serve the skin, but also the planet, the individual, and the future?
Cosm'Innov 2026 will answer this question by addressing the following themes:
