The International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) has awarded the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (Malaysia) its 2026 Society Education Prize in honour of Lester Conrad.

The prize, which will presented next month at the IFSCC 2026 Congress in Perth, Australia, is awarded for the best submission of a proposed programme by an eligible member society.

The Malaysian’s society’s application was selected as the one that most strongly embodied the spirit and guidelines of the award, recognising its commitment to advancing education within the cosmetic science community.

“This achievement is a wonderful example of how IFSCC member societies contribute to education, knowledge sharing, and the growth of our global cosmetic science community,” said the IFSCC.

The amount of the prize is 8,000 Swiss Francs paid over three years.

The prize funds educational programmes, training sessions, and seminars organized by developing member societies.

The award will be officially presented during the opening ceremony of the IFSCC 2026 Congress on Monday 28 September.

Lester Conrad was a pioneer in the cosmetic science industry — a chemist, research scientist, self-taught engineer, and visionary business leader.

He founded American Cholesterol Products, later known as Amerchol Corporation, and became a trailblazer in the derivatization of lanolin and glucose for emollient and surface active products, authoring over 20 publications and patents.

Lester was a cornerstone of the IFSCC, serving as its President in 1967 and working to expand its membership across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

In his memory, the Lester Conrad Award was established in 1980, recognizing member societies that demonstrate outstanding commitment to developing scientific activities in cosmetic science.

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