Proya Cosmetics Wins IFSCC 2025 Award for AI-Driven Anti-Aging Research

Sep 22, 2025
Proya Cosmetics has been recognized with the IFSCC 2025 Top 10 Papers of Basic Research Award for its AI-driven study on anti-aging bioactives, conducted in collaboration with Zhejiang University.

Proya Cosmetics has been recognized with the "IFSCC 2025 Top 10 Papers of Basic Research Award" at the IFSCC Award Ceremony on September 18, announced in a press release. The award-winning paper, titled "Bioactive Compound Discovery for Mitochondrial Enhancement and Skin Aging Prevention: A Deep Learning-Aided Screening," was presented by Dr. Wei Jihua, Senior Scientist at Proya's Hangzhou Longwu R&D Center.

The study, conducted in collaboration with Zhejiang University, utilized AI-driven deep learning to identify natural compounds that enhance mitochondrial function and prevent skin aging. The research led to the development of Cellergy pro™, a novel formulation launched in August 2025, which is part of Proya's upgraded Energy Series 2.0.

At the 35th IFSCC Congress, Proya Cosmetics showcased 14 significant research projects, including the award-winning paper, covering various product categories such as skincare, scalp care, makeup, and sun care. This recognition highlights Proya's commitment to advancing mitochondrial anti-aging research through innovative AI applications.

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