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NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026: Biotech and multifunctionality surge while sun care enters new era

At NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026 in New York, three clear trends dominated supplier showcases: biotech-driven actives, multifunctional ingredients, and advances in sun care. Across the show floor, companies demonstrated how science, sustainability, and consumer needs are shaping the next generation of personal care products.Over the course of the event, Personal Care Insights spoke to suppliers about their latest innovations. They described how biotech is unlocking new mechanisms for skin and hair repair, how multifunctional ingredients are streamlining formulations without compromising performance, and how sun care actives are evolving to meet regulatory requirements and consumer expectations. These conversations highlighted the ingenuity behind the ingredients and the strategies brands are using to translate complex science into real-world, consumer-ready products.
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Actives evolve around consumer wellness and performance expectations
Active ingredients are essential in personal care formulations. They are a make-or-break when it comes to product performance and brand perception, especially in an era where consumers are more educated and scrutinizing than ever before. Innova Market Insights data indicates that high-performance actives are gaining momentum as consumers embrace science-led skin care. 
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Finding the beauty in banana: Fresha talks “foodification” in skin care
The world of beauty is increasingly embracing food-inspired ingredients, with the humble banana poised to follow in the footsteps of matcha, oat, and honey. As the trend of “edible” beauty grows, bananas are carving out their moment across personal care beauty trends, thanks to their visual appeal, sensory experience, and wellness benefits.
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NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026: dsm-firmenich anticipates Parsol Shield approval

Vicki Barboiu, senior director Beauty & Care North America at dsm-firmenich, told us about Parsol Shield, a UV filter that is expected to be the first approved by the US FDA in over 25 years. She explained what its anticipated approval means for formulators and consumers and  how it addresses the US broad-spectrum SPF gap. Barboiu also dove into what North American brands should know about preparing for this next era of sun care innovation.

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NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026 review: Multifunctional actives and sustainable beauty shine
At NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026 in New York, US, personal care innovation focused on sustainability, multifunctionality, and biotech-driven actives. Companies highlighted natural, upcycled, and bio-based ingredients. AI-assisted formulation tools and high-performance solutions for skin, hair, and scalp health also took center stage. Key trends included protective and reparative actives, multifunctional polymers, RNA- and peptide-based technologies, and sensory-focused formulations. The presentations reflected the industry’s push toward eco-conscious, consumer-focused innovation. We round up the event’s key innovators and what they showcased.

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Croda’s “Beauty of Zero” positioned to advance sustainable beauty
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Croda has unveiled Beauty of Zero, a new program that the company says underscores its strategy for science-backed sustainability initiatives within the beauty and personal care industry.
GloXO+PDRN taps booming demand for post-procedure skin recovery
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Induction Therapies has released GloXO+PDRN, a professional-grade recovery complex for post-microneedling applications. The provider-exclusive formula is part of a growing wave of post-procedure care and incorporates the demand for polydeoxyribonucleotide-based (PDRN) actives.GloXO+PDRN blends 5% Salmon PDRN with plant exosomes in a dual-regenerative solution. It is touted to provide visible results after one session and deliver advanced recovery reinforcement.
Gelita launches bioactive collagen peptide to support skin barrier function
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Gelita has introduced Curaderm, a new bioactive collagen peptide to support skin healing, atopic-prone skin, and gum health. The company says it is the first collagen peptide with scientifically substantiated results that promise evidence-based positioning for skin and gum care concepts. Curaderm is designed to support the structural integrity of barrier tissues. According to Gelita, it strengthens the body’s natural defense and repair systems from within by promoting collagen production and extracellular matrix formation. 
Puig shares drop as Estée Lauder walks away
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Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has pulled the plug on the Puig merger. The companies officially confirmed discussions of the merger on March 23, ultimately resulting in the termination of the talks announced on May 21.Following the announcement that the merger had ceased, Puig’s shares fell about 13% while ELC rose roughly 10% in US premarket trading. Talks of the merger have had a mirror image reflection in the two companies’ stocks.
NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026: Syensqo recovers curls with biodegradable polymers
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Syensqo showcased its biodegradable bio-based polymers for scalp care applications at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026 in New York City, US (May 19–20). The company highlighted its ingredients’ eco-responsible benefits, efficacies, and appeal for the North American beauty market.On the show floor, Personal Care Insights spoke to Thomas Brophy, business development manager at Syensqo, and Jennifer Zientek, regional market director, Home and Personal Care/Amines at the company, about its sustainable guar ingredients, flagship brands Naternal and Jaguar, and AI in scalp care.
Webinar preview: AB-Biotics advances targeted probiotics for healthy aging
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As consumers increasingly seek solutions to increase their healthspan as they age, AB-Biotics highlights the role of the gut microbiome and targeted probiotics and postbiotics in this space. The company notes clinical evidence on older adults is key to support longevity solutions in areas like joint, digestive, and skin health.Ahead of the company’s webinar “Biotics for Healthy Aging: Targeted Microbial Strategies to Support Longevity,” Nutrition Insight catches up with Miquel Ángel Bonachera, CEO and co-founder of AB-Biotics, to discuss the role of biotics and the gut microbiome in healthy aging.
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British ingredient supplier Tate & Lyle has confirmed that it is in talks with its US rival, Ingredion, over a potential takeover valued at £2.74 billion (US$3.7 billion). Both companies are primarily known for their activity in the food and beverage (F&B) industry.  However, the potential acquisition would combine their overlapping portfolios and could strengthen their presence in specialty ingredients — a category with significant relevance in cosmetics.
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Wellness, and the aim to achieve it, has become ingratiated in personal care, allowing for its sectors — including sexual — to also trickle into the industry. Sexual wellness has long stood on the perimeter of the personal care category. However, Jessica Drake, director of marketing and product development at Wicked Sensual Care, tells Personal Care Insights that people are starting to view sexual wellness as part of overall wellness instead of something separate or shameful. 
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The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day 2026 is set to reveal the latest cosmetic developments for North America that will have impacts across the globe. Already emerging as to-be trends across the tradeshow floor are K-beauty-inspired ingredients, science-based solutions, post-procedure care, and sensory-focused sun care. Taking place in New York City, US, from May 19–20, Suppliers’ Day is the largest ingredients and formulation trade show and conference in North America. Through its programs and events, NYSCC supports scientific exchange, professional development, and the future growth of the cosmetic and personal care industry. 

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Jojoba is gaining momentum in global beauty and personal care launches as consumers increasingly seek value-driven, ingredient-led products. According to Innova Market Insights data, half of the launc...

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High-performance actives May 2026

High-performance actives are gaining momentum as consumers embrace science-led skin care. According to Innova Market Insights’ 2026 trends, this curiosity is driving experimentation with both advanced lab-grown ingredients and next-generation botanical actives, blending biotechnology with nature for more targeted, results-driven formulations.

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Plant-based innovation trendsMay 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 14% average growth in plant-based claims for personal care launches from 2021 to 2025. Europe accounted for the largest share of launches, with hand, bath, and shower products leading the category. Shower products dominated, while massage oils are gaining traction.

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NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026: dsm-firmenich anticipates Parsol Shield approval

Vicki Barboiu, senior director Beauty & Care North America at dsm-firmenich, told us about Parsol Shield, a UV filter that is expected to be the first approved by the US FDA in over 25 years. She explained what its anticipated approval means for formulators and consumers and  how it...

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