From September 28 to October 1 (local time), the 36th IFSCC Congress, organized by the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC), was held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre in Australia. Proya Cosmetics participated in the congress as a 2026 Technical Gold Level Benefactor, presenting 20 research achievements. Among them, Proya Cosmetics' study on mitochondrial DNA stood out from thousands of research papers submitted worldwide and received the highest award of the congress—the 2026 IFSCC Podium Fundamental Research Award. The award represents one of the highest distinctions in the field of international cosmetic science. This recognition marks a significant milestone, demonstrating that a Chinese beauty company has reached the highest level of academic recognition in global cosmetics research. It also represents a historic breakthrough for China's beauty industry in the field of international fundamental research.
Meanwhile, another research achievement in the field of mitochondrial brightening received the 2026 IFSCC Top 10 Podium Fundamental Research Award, making Proya Cosmetics the only Chinese cosmetics company to have received this award for two consecutive years. At this year's congress, four of Proya Cosmetics' research achievements were selected for Podium Presentations, while 16 were selected for Poster Presentations. Both the total number of research achievements selected and the number of Podium Presentations set new records for the company at an IFSCC Congress. The number of Podium Presentations also set a new record for a Chinese beauty company at a single IFSCC Congress.
The research that received the 2026 IFSCC Podium Fundamental Research Award establishes a link between mitochondrial DNA homeostasis, chronic inflammation, and senescence-related changes in fibroblasts. It offers new perspectives and efficacy evaluation tools for investigating anti-inflammatory and anti-aging mechanisms at the upstream cellular level. The findings have already been applied to the R&D and efficacy evaluation of products in PROYA's Inaugurating Series. They will also provide a scientific basis for the subsequent screening of anti-aging active ingredients and the development of related product technologies.
The research that received the 2026 IFSCC Top 10 Podium Fundamental Research Award addressed consumers' concerns about stubborn and recurrent dark spots that are difficult to eliminate even after the use of brightening products. Moving beyond the conventional focus on the epidermis, the research examined the mechanisms underlying melanin deposition and metabolism in the dermis, identifying the deeper causes of persistent dark spots. By blocking the pathways involved in their regeneration at the dermal level, the research achieved a scientific breakthrough and opened up new avenues for subsequent target research and product technology development.
Looking ahead, Proya Cosmetics will continue to pursue its strategic vision of ranking among the top ten global cosmetics companies within the next ten years, striving to bring more original Chinese beauty technological achievements to the global stage and showcase the research capabilities and innovative value of China's beauty industry to the world.
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