12:45 – 13:30 hrs
Innovations and spotlight driving change across the home care, personal care – cosmetic ecosystem
13:30 – 14:30 hrs
Inventing the future of Beauty through alternative methods to animal testing & respect to plenatary boundaries
14:30 – 15:10 hrs
Navigating Growth: Trends and Outlook in the Asian Personal Care Ingredients Market
15:10 – 15:40 hrs
The Role of Biotech in Indian Skincare: Potion's High Performance, Nature-Driven Formulations
15:40 – 16:10 hrs
Skin Brightening Trends to Watch for in 2025
16:10 – 16:40 hrs
Sustainability drives Future Business @ Clariant – Discover VITA Range
16:40 – 17:00 hrs
Increasing Trend of Premiumisation in Cosmetics Industry
Director R & D Global Consultants Pvt Ltd.
Dr Renuka Thergaonkar has been providing consultancy services to Industries and Research organizations globally in the field of cosmetics & perfumes for last 30 years.
She has BTech, MTech and PhD in Cosmetic Technology along with Management degree.
Teaching experience of 25 years being the Head of Cosmetic department. Has 8 published Indian Patents and 2 filed International , 10 filed national Patents along with several publications and presentations at multiple national & international platforms.
Has more then 6000 products to her credit. She received Best Innovative Formulation Award in Beauty World 2012 in France for the Kaliome range of products.
Consultant to several government and non governmental organisations.
Past President of INdian society of cosmetic chemists.
Works on social mission of training and providing respectable positions in society to the visually Challenged students. She has also written a book for Visually Challenged in Braille on “Introduction to Perfumery”.
Research and Innovation L'Oreal
Akanksha is a postgraduate from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay with over a decade of experience in the field of analytical chemistry.
She began her journey in research during her B.Tech in Biotechnology from VIT University and then pursued her M.Tech from IIT Bombay in Biomedical Engineering in 2013. During her post-graduation, she worked in the field of nanomedicine for targeted cancer drug delivery and patented the nanobubble drug delivery system created by her. Akanksha then behan her professional journey as an Application Support Specialist at Sciex, where she developed impactful LCMS workflows that significantly improved the analysis of metabolomics, lipidomics, and proteomics data on high-resolution mass spectrometry systems, leading to several publications.
Currently, Akanksha contributes her deep analytical skills to L'Oréal's Research & Innovation within the Analytical Chemistry department. Her work focuses on developing and applying analytical methodologies for cosmetic applications, and currently she is leading the analysis for development of sustainable/green raw materials. She is spearheading the global technical development of in-chemico assays for skin sensitization assessment and contributing to the creation of safer and more sustainable beauty products. Akanksha's work has led to several publications and patents in this area.
Project Lead Kline & Company
Ekata is a Project Lead in Kline & Company’s Market Research business in the Chemicals and Materials practice. She has over ten years of experience in market research, with focus on market opportunity analysis, including market sizing, supply and demand assessments, and competitive assessment within the specialty chemicals domain. Ekata has a Masters degree in Chemical Sciences from Punjab University, Chandigarh, and a Bachelor degree in Science.
Founder Potion Inc
Sanjana Balani is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of POTION INC, leading the company's vision of creating a hybrid skincare segment within the industry. She is a passionate entrepreneur, alchemist, and thought leader dedicated to revolutionizing the potency of nature.
Her skincare line, Potion, combines biotechnology with natural bioactive compounds, producing the most gentle, efficacy-based products. With Potion, Sanjana aims to redefine the goal of skincare, prioritizing skin health above all. "I ardently believe that contemporary consumers require skincare that transcends convention. They crave versatility, performance, and products that adapt seamlessly to their lifestyles," says Sanjana.
Today, Sanjana's forward-thinking approach has taken her across diverse landscapes and geographies, relentlessly seeking solutions that bridge all skin types and concerns. Having kicked off her professional career in the Middle East over a decade ago, Sanjana's global perspective recognizes the need for skincare meticulously crafted to deliver the best of both worlds, unlocking the skin's true potential.
Sanjana envisions a future where skincare transcends age, gender, and traditional formulas, embracing a fusion of skincare, biotechnology, and purpose.
Sanjana holds a Master's Degree, top graduate, from Regent’s University London and an undergraduate degree in Finance & International Management from Boston University. Driven by research data and skin tech innovation, Sanjana works passionately with chemists toward a vision that is plant-powered.
Beauty, Personal Care Analyst MINTEL
Twinkle is a beauty and personal care analyst based in Mumbai, who is always keen on learning new innovations and category trends. Prior to Mintel, she was working as a senior research associate in the consumer goods domain, and contributed in writing customized client projects and syndicate titles.
Head R & D and Tech Applications Clariant IGL Specialty Chemicals Private Limited
Chief Editor Journal of Home & Personal Care (JHPC)