2026 IFSCC Congress: 7 Core Scientific Research Achievements of Laibo Cosmeceuticals

Renowned as the Olympics of cosmetics research and science, the 36th IFSCC Congress is held in Perth, Australia in 2026. A total of 7 scientific research achievements from Lebo Cosmeceuticals were successfully selected for this congress through international peer review, covering the entire chain of raw materials, formulation, and efficacy validation, representing the scientific research achievements of Chinese functional skincare CDMO enterprises on the international academic stage. Centering around the theme of "In Search of Sustainable Beauty", the congress focuses on global industry topics such as raw material innovation, formulation technology, efficacy and safety evaluation, and green beauty, bringing together cosmetics scientists, R&D institutions, and leading enterprises from around the world for academic exchanges. Lebo Cosmeceuticals has a total of 7 scientific research achievements selected for this congress through international peer review. The research covers multiple dimensions including bioactive raw material development, plant vesicle technology, active ingredient delivery encapsulation, emulsification formulation system innovation, sunscreen technology, and cleansing efficacy evaluation, fully spanning the entire scientific research chain from the raw material end, formulation end to the efficacy validation end, representing the scientific research accomplishments of Chinese functional skincare CDMO enterprises on the international academic stage.

Analysis of the 7 Selected Technical Achievements

1. Bio-fermentation Modified Plant Oil (No.60)

Addressing the pain points of insufficient oxidative stability and heavy skin feel in natural plant oils, a bio-fermentation modification process was applied to directionally modify the structure of plant oils. Accelerated oxidation comparative tests in the corporate laboratory demonstrated that: for plant oils modified through fermentation, the oxidation induction period increased by 62%, and the rate of peroxide value increase decreased by 57%; sensory blind test evaluations showed that the oil greasiness score decreased by 41%, and the spreading rate increased by 33%. While retaining the inherent repairing and nourishing properties of plant oils, it improves the oxidative stability of oils, optimizes the application skin feel, reduces greasiness, and provides a new solution for the application of sustainable plant-derived oils in skincare products.

2. Proprietary Ganoderma Lucidum Extracellular Vesicles (No.61)

Conducted research on the isolation, screening, and preparation processes of Ganoderma lucidum plant extracellular vesicles, establishing a preparation pathway suitable for large-scale cosmetic applications. Tapped into the skincare active potential of Ganoderma lucidum extracellular vesicles, exploring the dual application value of natural plant vesicles as both novel active ingredients and delivery carriers, providing a new direction for the development of Chinese herbal active raw materials.

3. Retinol Liquid Crystal Encapsulation Technology (No.63)

Aiming at two major industry pain points—retinol's susceptibility to oxidative inactivation and high irritation—liquid crystal emulsification carriers were used to achieve retinol encapsulation. It enhances the light and thermal storage stability of the retinol system while achieving sustained release of the active ingredient, reducing direct irritation, balancing anti-aging efficacy and safety in use, and resolving common technical challenges in commercializing retinol formulations.

4. Innovative Cleansing Evaluation Research (No.64)

Established an in vitro evaluation model for skincare cleansing efficacy that closely reflects real-life human usage scenarios. Moving beyond the limitations of traditional simple glass slide tests, it simulates real-world environments with mixed cosmetic makeup and sebum grime, serving for the quantitative evaluation of rinsing capacity and residue risk of makeup removers and cleansing products, providing a standardized scientific testing methodology for cleansing product R&D.

5. Thermal Spring Water Efficacy Research (No.568)

Conducted skin biology research centered on mineral ion components in thermal spring water, analyzing the mechanisms of action of different mineral components on the skin barrier and skin microenvironment, exploring the application rationale of thermal spring water in soothing and skin-stabilizing skincare products, and providing experimental evidence for the scientific application of mineral-derived skincare raw materials.

6. Sunscreen Formulation System Optimization Research (No.564)

Focused on the common shortcomings of sunscreen formulations, such as white cast, stickiness, uneven film formation, and poor water resistance, to carry out formulation system optimization research. Through powder dispersion and emulsification system regulation, while ensuring UV protection capabilities, it improves the skin feel and film-forming performance of sunscreen products, balancing protective power with user experience.

7. Water-in-Silicone (W/Si) System Innovation (No.565)

Conducted innovative formula improvements on water-in-silicone emulsification systems, solving issues such as limited compatibility, poor low-temperature stability, and high difficulty in compatibility with polar active ingredients in traditional W/Si systems. Expanded the varieties of active ingredients compatible with W/Si systems, balancing a silky skin feel with long-term formulation stability, enriching formulation technology choices for high-end skincare lotions and creams.

Behind the Research Achievements: Lebo Medical-Research Co-Creation R&D System

The 7 achievements selected for the IFSCC this time stem from years of accumulation within Lebo's full-chain "Medical-Research Co-Creation" R&D system. Relying on six core R&D stages: Resource Optimization - Ingredient Enrichment - Precision Screening - Formulation Optimization - Scientific Validation - Intelligent Preparation, collaborative research is conducted with universities and medical institutions. It possesses the Valley Lebo Testing CMA testing platform (responsible for standardized efficacy validation testing), Oriental Beauty Valley Functional Skincare Research Institute (responsible for raw material and formulation R&D), and Shengwei Pharmaceutical Intelligent Pilot and Mass Production Platform (responsible for industrial transformation), realizing a complete transformation chain from laboratory basic research and formulation development to industrial commercialization.

Lebo persists in addressing the genuine skin issues of Chinese consumers, focusing on Chinese botanical resources, delivery formulation technologies, and efficacy evaluation methods as key research directions. Several IFSCC-selected technologies have progressively transitioned into commercialized products, empowering domestic functional skincare brands to develop skincare products backed by more robust scientific evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many achievements from Lebo Cosmeceuticals were selected for the 2026 IFSCC Congress?

A total of 7 scientific research achievements from Lebo Cosmeceuticals were selected for the 2026 IFSCC Congress through international peer review.

What R&D stages do the selected achievements cover?

The 7 achievements cover the entire chain of bioactive raw material development, formulation technology, and efficacy validation, spanning scientific exploration from the raw material end, formulation end to the efficacy validation end.

What platforms are included in Lebo's R&D translation system?

Lebo possesses the Valley Lebo Testing CMA testing platform, Oriental Beauty Valley Functional Skincare Research Institute, and Shengwei Pharmaceutical Intelligent Pilot and Mass Production Platform, supporting the translation from R&D to industrialization.