Sun Protection 2025
About This Webcast
The multibillion-dollar sunscreen category is always awash in new product activity, new science and new controversy. Leading brands such as Neutrogena, Banana Boat, Sun Bum and Coppertone recently rolled out their offerings for Summer 2025. The NPD comes at a time when suncare product sales increased less than 3% last year, according to Circana. That represents the slowest increase in years. And yet, UV protection has never been more critical. The incidence of skin cancer continues to rise. US formulators seek new filters that are already available in Europe and other parts of the world. At the same time, industry groups such as the Personal Care Products Council work with the US Food and Drug Administration to get new filters to market. Join us April 15 at 1pm when we present Sun Protection 2025. Hear from three experts with three distinct areas of expertise: dermatology, formulation and regulation. Speakers & Topics Dr. Jane Yoo MD. Sun Protection: The Dermatologist Point of View Dr. Ardeshir Bayat, MD, PhD: Sun Protection: The Formulator Point of View Dr. Alexandra Kowcz, PhD, Personal Care Products Council: The Regulatory Point of View
Speakers
Dr. Jane Yoo
Board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon
Dr. Jane Yoo is a dual board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon practicing in NYC. She graduated with a BS in Biology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and also has a master's degree in public policy from Harvard University, with a specialization in Health Policy. She attended the Medical College of Virginia for her medical studies and completed her preliminary internship at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital in NYC. Her dermatology residency was at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and was followed by a Mohs Micrographic Surgery fellowship at Yale School of Medicine.
Ardeshir Bayat, MD, PhD
Professor and Director of Research , (MRC)
Professor Ardeshir Bayat, MD, PhD, has over 20 years of experience spanning clinical practice, academic research, and the beauty industry. An internationally recognized figure in skin health, anti-aging and skin healing innovation, he has delivered more than 600 presentations and authored over 520 publications. His robust H-index of 80 highlights his significant influence and thought leadership in dermatological science as well as contribution to cosmetic advancements.
Alexandra Kowcz
Chief Scientist , Personal Care Products Council
Alexandra Kowcz is chief scientist for the Personal Care Products Council. She joined PCPC in 2018 after serving as vice president of US research & development at Beiersdorf, Inc. Kowcz managed US product development, medical and scientific affairs, clinical testing, product safety testing, analytical testing, microbiology, regulatory, claims substantiation, chemical processing and new technology research. She has held a number of R&D positions at Procter & Gamble, Bristol Myers International, Richardson-Vicks, Clairol, Inc., Centerchem, Rhone-Poulenc Rorer and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Tom Branna
VP/Editorial Director , Happi
Tom Branna is VP/Editorial Director for Rodman Media. He has been with Rodman for more than 30 years, serving in a variety of capacities including editor of Happi. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Montclair State University.