Membership benefits

  • The opportunity to host an International Speakers Programme (once every 4 years)
  • Have your local events publicised through the IFSCC e-newsletter and IFSCC.org
  • For Societies in lesser developed countries, the opportunity to
    • Host a 2-day education seminar featuring globally-recognised experts in cosmetic science (Ecaterina Merica Cosmetic Education Programme)
    • Compete to win a multi-year grant to help fund your Society’s education initiatives (Lester Conrad Education Prize)
  • The opportunity to have a Representative (or Proxy) from your Society participate in the annual IFSCC Council meeting, allowing your Society to have a voice in policy making at the IFSCC
  • Compete to host an IFSCC Congress.
- Updates on the newest technology

Access to cutting-edge advancements in cosmetic science (registration required*)

- KOSMET database

The only online database of scientific articles that deals with cosmetic science. There are currently more than 80,000 abstracts in the KOSMET database, and more are added each month. Access is free to any member of our Member Societies; registration is required.

- Discounted registration fees

Discounted registration fees to our Congress (even years) and Conference (odd years) – the only global events dedicated solely to the science of cosmetics.

- e-newsletters

The International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists e-newsletters produced approx 6 times a year

- Magazine

The International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists magazine: published online 4 times a year

- Access to the virtual library

Papers and presentations delivered at The International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists events.

- Videos

Videos from The International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists events, and webinars aimed at beginning chemists (many with verbatim English transcripts)

- Monographs

The International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists Monographs – deep-dives into specific areas of cosmetic science

- Opportunities

Opportunities to win scientific awards and prizes

- Access to world-renowned scientist

Access to world-renowned scientists at IFSCC-sponsored local society events.

- Make a perfect resume

List the MECSCC on their resume, and to include the MECSCC logo on social media postings.

What is the KOSMET database?