Dominique Bouvier, President of the CED
Premium Beauty News - What does this 26th edition of the European Dermocosmetology Days look like?
Dominique Bouvier - Actually it looks really exiting! We again expect about 200 visitors, who we hope, will this year once again enjoy the friendliness and the high quality of communications that characterize this event and made its reputation over the past five decades. These days, which are held every two years, coincide in fact this year with the fiftieth anniversary of the European Centre dermocosmetology (Centre européen de dermocosmétologie - CED).
Our partners are loyal, such as the Grand Lyon, the ADERLY, the CCI of Lyon, the University Lyon 1, and manufacturers like Gattefossé, Alpol, Sicobel, Greentech, Miyoshi, Strand Cosmetics Europe, Seppic, Expanscience, IEC, Dermscan, Vitroscreen .I hope I did not forgotten anyone.
Premium Beauty News - This year’s theme is "the contribution of dermocosmetology to healing." What was the reason for this choice?
Dominique Bouvier - This year, as in previous years, the subject was chosen by our Scientific Advisory Board. We wanted to deal with the repair, restoration of the skin barrier. We hesitated for some time concerning the title before finally opting for the word "healing". It is a broader term but more adapted to what makes the DNA of our association, namely an equal exchange between academic research, clinical laboratories, galenic formulators and manufacturers. In other words, the term "healing" is one that best establishes the link between clinical dermatology and cosmetology.
Recent changes in temporary rejuvenation practices, be they with the use of medical lasers, subcutaneous injections and, in general, "light cosmetic surgery" have led to the development of a whole series of post-intervention treatments that also include new make-up techniques. These are all the topics that will be discussed during these two days.
Premium Beauty News - Precisely what will be the highlights of these two days?
Dominique Bouvier - The first day will be dedicated to academic research. We will review the latest progress in the mechanisms that come into play in the healing process. The second day is dedicated to in vitro and in vivo assessment tests, skin renovator actives, with a focus on socio-aesthetic practices, particularly on interventions of beauticians in hospitals and on the compared regulation between cosmetics and medical devices.
In addition to this scientific program some special events will take place that should delight participants.
On February 6, the exhibition "Le teint entre scène" (complexion comes into play) will open its doors at the Gadagne Museums. It will be a unique opportunity for those interested, to discover the art of skin care and make-up from the 18th century to the present days. Indeed, after the exhibition "Lèvres de Luxe" (Luxury Lips) dedicated to lipstick in 2011, Anne Camilli and Jean-Marie Martin Hattenberg had wished to return to Lyon for a second act in a venue for which Lyon inhabitants are particularly fond of thanks to its famous Guignol Theatre in the heart of the "Vieux Lyon". Hence the adventure continues in 2013, with Maria-Anne Privat-Savigny, Chief Cultural Heritage Officer of the Gadagne Museums.
On February 7, a gala dinner will bring together all the participants at the Palais de la Bourse, the headquarters of the Lyon CCI. On this occasion, the company "Guichets Fermés" will present a series of sketches - created for the occasion by the writer Jean Louis Rapini - on the relationship between the industry, academic research and public authorities.
Premium Beauty News - What main projects does the CED have underway?
Dominique Bouvier - Our main focus remains scientific training. Our partnership with FC3Bio, the training company of Jean-François Prost, will give birth to four sessions dedicated to cell biology: "hypersensitivity to cosmetics", "skin and Immunity", "collagens" and "reconstructed skin models ".
In addition, the CED will also take part in April to In-Cosmetics in Paris. In June we will participate to the day dedicated to innovation organized by Allizé-Plasturgie, the Interregional union of plastics industry that covers the entire eastern part of France, from north to south. On this occasion we will review the work of the joint working group with the plastics industry on the content/container interactions. This theme launched by the CED in early 2010 is of particular concern to us. The overall safety of our products, including container and content, is a key issue, not only because of regulatory constraints that are looming on the horizon, but also because of the thorny issues that this raises and which only collaborative work can solve.
To note finally that our website www.ced-lyon.com has been completely redesigned with the aim to foster a close relationship with our members and to increase our notoriety in France and abroad.
