J. Cosmet. Sci.! 55, 207-231 (March/April 2004) Papers Presented at the 2003 Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase (Friday's Program) December 4-5, 2003 New York Hilton New York, NY 207

208 JOURNAL OF COSMETIC SCIENCE Keynote Award Lecture Sponsored by Ruger Chemical Corporation ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF ETHNIC SKIN Victoria Holloway, MD, MPH The L'Oreal Institute for Ethnic Hair and Skin Research Chicago, IL The United States is becoming increasingly ethnically diverse, and more reflective of the world's population. As an industry, we must be responsive to the skincare needs and desires of this varied group. In order to do so, we must be aware not only of the cultural aspects of skincare, but also of the fundamental differences in structure and function noted in comparing the skin of people from different racial backgrounds. These differences will be reviewed. Though some of these findings are of unclear significance, others result in conditions and diseases that affect ethnic populations uniquely or disproportionately. These conditions will be discussed. It is important for the cosmetic chemist to be familiar with the specific properties of ethnic skin and the particular needs and concerns of diverse populations so that appropriate products can be formulated.