Barcelona, October 21, 2026:  The IngreDiZymes (IDZ) team attended COSMETORIUM 2026, one of the leading events for the cosmetics and personal care industry in Spain, bringing together researchers, scientists, manufacturers, and industry professionals to explore the latest advances in cosmetic science, innovative ingredients, and emerging technologies. The event provided an excellent opportunity to expand our scientific knowledge, discover new industry trends, and explore how advances in biotechnology and molecular biology are shaping the future of cosmetic innovation.

Exploring the science behind skin health, ageing, and longevity

One of the most interesting aspects of COSMETORIUM 2026 was its scientific conference programme, which addressed key biological mechanisms involved in skin health, ageing, and longevity. Among the topics explored were:

  • Telomeres and cellular ageing: the role of telomeres in cellular senescence, biological ageing, and longevity, and their relevance to understanding skin ageing processes.
  • Circadian rhythms and longevity: how biological clocks regulate physiological processes, influence cellular functions, and contribute to maintaining skin health.
  • Skin immunology and atopic dermatitis: the involvement of the immune system in skin barrier function, inflammatory responses, and dermatological conditions.
  • Skin longevity and healthy ageing: emerging scientific approaches focused on understanding the biological mechanisms of ageing and maintaining long-term skin health.

These topics highlight the growing connection between molecular biology, biotechnology, and cosmetic science, opening new perspectives for developing scientifically supported cosmetic ingredients and solutions.

Innovation, bioactive ingredients, and sustainability

In addition to the scientific conferences, the TechFocus sessions offered insights into emerging technologies, innovative cosmetic ingredients, advanced delivery systems, and new approaches to skin and hair care. Sustainability and the circular economy were also important areas of discussion, reflecting the industry’s increasing interest in developing environmentally responsible ingredients and formulations. For IngreDiZymes, these developments are particularly relevant to our work in enzymatic biotechnology and the development of functional and bioactive ingredients. Enzymatic processes offer promising opportunities for transforming natural raw materials, obtaining compounds with valuable biological properties, and exploring more sustainable approaches to ingredient development.

Connecting biotechnology with the future of cosmetics

Participation in #COSMETORIUM2026 also provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge with industry professionals, discover innovative solutions, and identify potential applications of biotechnology within the cosmetics and nutricosmetics sectors. At IngreDiZymes, we believe that combining scientific research, biotechnology, and sustainable innovation is essential for developing the next generation of functional ingredients.

Events such as COSMETORIUM allow us to stay connected with emerging scientific discoveries, strengthen our knowledge, and explore new opportunities to translate research into innovative applications.

We would like to thank the COSMETORIUM organizers, speakers, and participating companies for sharing their expertise and contributing to an inspiring event dedicated to the future of cosmetic science.