Written on: November 12, 2020 by SprayTM
Howard Epstein
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has awarded the Maison G. deNavarre Medal Award to Howard A. Epstein, Director of Technical Services at EMD Performance Materials. The medal is SCC’s highest honor, recognizing an individual for accomplishments and activities supporting the best interests of the cosmetics and personal care industry.
“Howard Epstein is recognized and well respected by professionals in the cosmetic and personal care industry for his outstanding technical contributions in functional skin care technologies,” said Erica O’Grady, CAE, Executive Director/CEO of SCC. “He is a renowned researcher and expert in skin product development and a deserved recipient of the Society’s highest award.”
Dr. Epstein has authored chapters in various cosmetic technology textbooks, including Harry’s Cosmeticology, and holds eight patents and two patent applications. Howard has also previously served as editor of the SCC’s Journal of Cosmetic Science and is a member of the International Academy of Dermatology. He is on the editorial board of the dermatological journals, Clinics in Dermatology and SKINmed, representing the cosmetics industry to dermatologists.
Nava Dayan
SCC has also honored Nava Dayan with the Florence Wall Women in Cosmetic Chemistry Award. It recognizes women’s scientific and leadership contributions to the cosmetics and personal care industry. This award is supported through Concept to Commerce by Rodan + Fields.
For the past 30 years, Dayan has offered a wide range of consulting services to the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, personal care, research entities, regulatory agencies and academic institutions through Dr. Nava Dayan LLC. She has worked on inventions that resulted in many patent applications, delivered 100+ oral presentations, has 150 publication credits in numerous industry-respected journals and in five books, and served as educator and advisory board committee member at several professional organizations.
“Much like the namesake of this award, Dr. Dayan has made noteworthy technical contributions to the cosmetic science field,” said Mindy Goldstein, 2020 SCC President. “As a fellow entrepreneur and woman in STEM, I am delighted to acknowledge Nava for fierce dedication to skin care product R&D and her involvement and influence in the cosmetic science industry,” she added.
SCC’s other 2020 award winners include:
Martha Tate
All will be presented their awards virtually at SCC’s 74th Annual Scientific Meeting & Showcase on Dec. 11. For more info, visit: scconline.org