Amorepacific Sponsors Symposium at the Korean Society for Skin Research Academic Conference

by Jo Youjin

Published 02 Nov.2020 10:24(KST)

[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Cho] Amorepacific Technical Research Center participated in a symposium hosted by the Korean Society for Investigative Dermatology (KSID) and sponsored a symposium focused on the microbiome.

The microbiome, referring to the microorganisms residing in the human body and their genetic information, has established itself as an important trend not only in the beauty field but also in the personal care industry. In particular, microbiome research related to the skin is a relatively unexplored area, and Amorepacific is conducting in-depth research to develop biomarkers or parameters that can help understand the skin.

At the symposium held on the 31st, Amorepacific invited experts in the domestic microbiome research field to share the latest research trends and engage in active discussions. ▲Professor Sangseon Yoon of Yonsei University presented on "Interactions with Symbiotic Pathogens in Host Tissues," and ▲Professor Soyeon Lee of Ulsan University spoke about "The Association Between Gut Microbiota and Allergic Diseases."

▲Dr. Susan Ahn from Amorepacific Technical Research Center’s Quality and Safety Research Institute presented on "Skin Microbiota in the Application of Cosmetics and the Future of Customized Cosmetics." She introduced research on microbiome characteristics according to scalp condition, age, and environment, as well as changes in the microbiome following product use, confirming the potential for new future customized cosmetic themes.

Amorepacific also participated in the 'Hair' and 'Inflammaging' sessions to share research outcomes and discuss new values. ▲Dr. Paulo Marino from Amorepacific Technical Research Center’s Foundation Innovation Research Institute presented in the ‘Hair’ session on "Development of a New Artificial Hair Follicle Model for Hair Research." Through this, he demonstrated that animal testing and experiments using human tissues can be replaced in hair research by developing an artificial hair follicle model and verifying the efficacy of ginseng-derived hair loss prevention materials using this model.

▲Dr. Juwon Kim from Amorepacific Technical Research Center’s Foundation Innovation Research Institute presented in the 'Inflammaging' session on "The Role of Longevity Genes in Skin Aging: Application of Natural Plant Functional Ingredients." This study elucidated the effects of longevity genes on skin anti-aging and age-related pigmentation, revealing the efficacy of functional ingredients contained in brown pine needles used in Amorepacific Sulwhasoo Jinseol line.

Dr. Youngho Park, Director of Amorepacific Technical Research Center, stated, “Amorepacific continues to present leading research achievements in advanced technologies such as microbiomes, longevity genes, and artificial skin in the beauty and skin research fields,” adding, “We will continue to develop products that protect the skin health of customers worldwide based on advanced research in skin and bio fields.”