ISBS World Congress 2026

We will be exhibiting at the International Society for Biophysics and Imaging of the Skin (ISBS) World Congress, taking place in Lyon, France, from June 10-12, 2026.

The biennial ISBS World Congress brings together leading global experts in skin biophysics and imaging to explore the physical properties of mammalian skin and adnexa. The event provides a unique platform to advance understanding of skin structure and function in relation to health and disease. It also fosters critical research into how topical products, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care formulations, affect skin's physical properties and performance. ISBS members represent a broad, multidisciplinary community, including dermatologists, occupational physicians, physiologists, biochemists, pharmacologists, toxicologists and cosmetic scientists. This year's theme, 'Surface and Beneath Skin's Secrets: Quantitative Imaging and Sensing', highlights cutting-edge innovations in non-invasive measurement and analytical technologies.

SGS at ISBS

Visit us at the SGS booth to explore our fully customizable skincare testing solutions, designed to support product development from concept through to market. Our expertise spans key areas such as moisturization, barrier protection and repair, aging, longevity, and pigmentation. Backed by validated methodologies, state-of-the-art instrumentation and deep scientific expertise, our end-to-end solutions generate robust, defensible data that strengthens product claims, enhances brand credibility and supports global market access. Talk to our experts to get tailored insights and validated data that elevate your product development and claims strategy.

During the ISBS World Congress, our experts will deliver two insightful, science-led presentations on advanced skin analysis techniques:

• Georgios Stamatas, PhD: 'Locally-Resolved Visualization of Skin Barrier Function', showcasing a new method for visually demonstrating product effects on the skin barrier (patent pending)
• Natascha Hennighausen: 'In Vivo Confocal Raman Spectroscopy as a Sensitive Tool to Evaluate Skin Barrier Integrity and Topical Product Performance Using Caffeine Penetration', demonstrating an innovative approach to assessing skin barrier defense against external aggressors

In addition, Georgios Stamatas will chair a dedicated session on skin imaging on June 11, 2026, further highlighting our leadership in this field.

Attend these sessions to gain deeper, practical insights into cutting-edge methodologies for assessing skin barrier function, product efficacy and performance.

Discover our comprehensive skincare solutions.

For further information, please contact:

Jennifer Buckley
Senior Global Marketing Manager
Food, Cosmetics & Personal Care
t: +1 973 461 1498