EMOTIONAL BEAUTY: THE DEEP UNION BETWEEN SKIN AND MIND IN THE HEART OF BEAUTY

EMOTIONAL BEAUTY: THE DEEP UNION BETWEEN SKIN AND MIND IN THE HEART OF BEAUTY
The connection between mind and skin is today the new frontier of cosmetics. But what really drives us to buy: the emotion or the effectiveness experienced? And how can we distinguish between pure storytelling and real benefits? In a context dominated by social media and algorithms, stress management has become a central purchasing motivation.
 
What is humanistic cosmetics? How can skincare transform from a simple technical gesture to a moment of psychological well-being capable of promoting mental health? New research on the mind-body connection suggests that every thought or emotion —whether positive or negative— finds expression through the skin.
 
New trends celebrate the importance of time for itself: beauty becomes a ritual, from perfume-layering gestures to actual domestic wellness ceremonies to be experienced every day.

MODERATOR

Cristina Torlaschi
MODERATOR
Cristina
Torlaschi

Deputy Editor, Elle

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Francesca Varasi
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Francesca
Varasi

Beauty Department Head, Elle

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SPEAKERS

Selene Calloni Williams
SPEAKERS
Selene
Calloni Williams

Writer, counselor, life coach, expert in psychology, anthropology and meditation, documentary filmmaker. Association of Non-Therapy

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Sophie Carbonari
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Sophie
Carbonari

Sophie Carbonari Skincare

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Elena Gentile
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Elena
Gentile

Make Up Artist & Hairstylist Freelance

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