Beverley Skincare Doctor Invited To Address Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference

A respected Beverley skincare doctor has been invited to talk at a prestigious global Anti-Ageing conference next month (12-13 June).

A published author of several scientific skincare papers, Dr. Katerina Steventon will address delegates at the ‘Nature and Nurture’ themed conference at the Royal College of Physicians on ‘Consumers’ Perception of the Ultimate Benefits of Anti-Ageing Skincare Products’.

Czech Republic born Dr. Steventon will be sharing the podium with representatives from industry giants including Procter & Gamble, Unilever and L’Oreal at the two day conference that is aimed at formulators, product development scientists and technical marketers wishing to explore the genetics, structure and ethnic differences of skin ageing and gain an understanding of skin penetration of active ingredients and consumer perception of product benefits and effects.

Speaking about the opportunity, Dr. Steventon said;

“I’m proud and very honoured to be the only UK based independent clinician who has been invited to present a paper at this ground breaking conference where understanding the science of how our genes and environment impact on ageing crosses the threshold of a new era in skincare.”

Dr. Steventon was invited to talk after conference organisers were impressed by papers about premenstrual acne, hormonal changes in skin in menopause and new insights into skincare routines that she had written for professional publications including International Journal of Cosmetic Science, Cosmetics and Toiletries and Soap and Perfumery and Cosmetics over the last two years.

Dr. Steventon continued; “My work is quite unique as I use my research to inform my clinical practice FaceWorkshops and in turn my practical experience in the salon shapes my scientific work.”

My conference presentation will explore an understanding of consumers’ perception of skincare benefits from the British frontline. Discussing and treating skin concerns like acne, ageing and sensitive skin plus perceptions and skincare preferences in the salon gives me an unequivocal advantage and deep insight into clients’ needs, values and behaviours.”

Dr. Steventon has recently been seconded to a special project as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Faculty of Health and Social Care at the University of Hull and is working on research related to the psychological impact of skin conditions. The University alliance affords Katerina the opportunity to link with academics, enterprise and medical practitioners to help communicate vital skin health messages about anti-ageing, acne, sun damage and sensitive skin to the general public.

Before establishing independent skincare consultancy FaceWorkshops in 2009, Dr. Steventon’s experience spanned several years and continents – from prestigious skincare brand, La Prairie in her native Czech Republic to Shiseido in Japan and Smith and Nephew wound healing in Hull.

Dr. Steventon uses her PhD in skin science combined with her professional facial therapy training to provide clients with a bespoke package of scientifically validated products combined with facial therapies in the tranquil Garden Retreat at the Barn House in Walkington.