On December 16, 2024, the international conference "2024 Korean Water Science Society International Conference" was held, where experts discussed the expansion of hydrogen applications in medicine and the beauty industry. The event was organized by the Korean Water Science Society (KWS), the Korean Society of Cosmetology (KSIC), and the International Society for Hydrogen Biomedical Research (ISHMB).

The conference featured presentations by leading scientists, specialists, and researchers in medicine, cosmetology, and industrial applications of hydrogen. The main topics of discussion included its antioxidant properties, effects on metabolic processes in the body, and practical applications in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical fields.

 

Presentations at the Conference

Global Trends in Hydrogen Biomedicine – Professor Su-Ki Kim (Yonsei University, Korea) and Hyun-Tag Jin presented an overview of the latest advances in using hydrogen in medical practice, including its effects on inflammatory processes and metabolism.

Gut Microflora and Molecular Hydrogen – Professor Kyu-Jae Lee (Yonsei University, Korea) presented research results showing how hydrogen therapy influences gut microflora balance, reducing harmful bacteria levels and improving digestion.

 

Biological Aging Processes – Dr. Mame Noda (Tokyo Institute of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Japan) discussed the mechanisms by which hydrogen affects cellular aging and its potential role in combating age-related diseases.

Mechanism of Hydrogen’s Effect on Cells and Mitochondria – Hiroshi Ohba (Nihon Medical University, Japan) presented data on hydrogen’s impact on mitochondrial function and its ability to enhance cellular energy metabolism.

Hydrogen’s Impact on Blood Glucose Levels – Dr. Yoon-Yoo Cho (Chungju University, Korea) explained how hydrogen therapy could help regulate blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.

Hydrogen Therapy as a Strategy Against Oxidative Stress – Professor Tyler (South Utah University, USA) emphasized that hydrogen can reduce oxidative stress levels and increase the body's resistance to harmful external factors.

Hydrogen Water and Its Effects on the Body – Research by Dr. Ikuo Osawa (Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Japan) demonstrated that hydrogen water plays a key role in maintaining skin and internal organ health.

Hydrogen in the Beauty Industry

Dr. Im Eun-Jin (Yuwon University) delivered a presentation on the potential use of hydrogen in cosmetology. He provided data on how hydrogen water promotes skin hydration, improves elasticity, combats free radicals, and helps prevent age-related changes.

New Products Presented at the Conference

• Hydrogen Water Filters – Demonstrations of the latest water purification systems enriched with hydrogen.
• Hydrogen Inhalers – Personal-use devices designed to saturate the body with hydrogen.
• Hydrogen Cosmetic Products – Creams and serums based on hydrogen water, developed for skin rejuvenation.
• Hydrogen-Infused Functional Drinks – Improved formulas of beverages designed to support the body's antioxidant defenses.

The Future of Hydrogen Technologies

Experts agreed that hydrogen has vast potential not only in medicine and cosmetology but also in industrial production. Hydrogen fuel cells could significantly reduce environmental pollution by replacing traditional energy sources.

In the health industry, hydrogen inhalers and drinks continue to gain popularity among athletes and health-conscious individuals. It is expected that in the coming years, hydrogen technologies will become an integral part of the health and beauty industries, as well as find widespread use in sports and rehabilitation medicine.