Ada Mota
Founder and President of ADCOS, Dr. Ada Mota was a pioneer in bringing the concept of dermocosmetics to Brazil. A pharmacist and biochemist by training, she invested all her knowledge and experience in cosmetology, acquired during her master's degree in Paris at Université Paris-V, in founding ADCOS. Her dedication and commitment to excellence in everything she delivers make her a reference in the market. For over 30 years, she has devoted herself to dermocosmetics, combining science, innovation and skin care. Passionate about efficacy and creating products that meet the specific needs of Brazilian skin, Dr. Ada is a visionary entrepreneur committed to promoting health, wellness and beauty.
Made of Time: The Beauty and Magic of Maturity
There are women who do not age against time, but with it. They are made of time: each decade has added repertoire, technique and freedom to what they do. This panel brings together two of them, who have built works over years and remain at the frontier of their fields, for a conversation about the beauty and magic of maturity. Science, experience design and culture meet to discuss how we build memory, identity and well-being throughout life. And why longevity is, above all, a human experience. What remains when everything accelerates? What knowledge can only time produce? How do skin, senses and memory tell the story of a life, and what does science already know about aging with vitality? The conversation treats maturity not as a final stage, but as a territory of full authorship: the moment when repertoire, technique and freedom meet.