PARIS—The organizers of the 20th in-cosmetics event announced the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Alain Khaiat. The award honors an outstanding individual whose professional accomplishments have made a significant and lasting impact on the field of cosmetic science. More than 1,800 industry members voted in the initial poll, which resulted in four finalists: Khaiat, Dr. Karl Lintner, Dr. Daniel Maes and Dr. Johann Weichers.
Dr. Khaiat has been involved in the field of science for more than 40 years and even post-retirement continues to contribute significantly to the cosmetic industry. He has worked for several large companies throughout his career, including Revlon, where he coordinated all technical activities outside of the USA; Yves Rocher Cosmetics, where he was responsible for a range of key product developments; and Johnson & Johnson. Dr. Khaiat has always dedicated his time to educating and emphasizing the importance of safety within the cosmetics industry and was the founding member of several ASEAN associations. Indeed, he has been credited for bringing together the Asian, American and European cosmetic markets and is considered to be a key educator in the field.
Richard Hesk, group exhibition director, Reed Exhibitions, commented: “While all of the finalists are extremely deserving of their nominations, we’d like to say a huge congratulations to Dr. Khaiat. He has long been a leading figure within the cosmetics industry and we’re pleased to be able to recognize this and pass on the commendation he deserves. We were overwhelmed with the response we had to the awards and the number of votes cast. It goes to show just how valued each finalist is within their field and how their hard work and dedication has inspired others within the industry."