Body care meets faceification. High-performance, head to toe

Body care is no longer a secondary category. Consumers are demanding active-powered, clinically backed results from neck to toe — and the market is responding fast. Discover the ingredient technologies enabling the next...

Consumer Reports: States urged to regulate braiding hair amid federal silence

Consumer Reports found heavy metals in nearly all braiding hair it tested, and volatile organic compounds in every sample. James Rogers, director and head of product safety testing at Consumer Reports, tells Personal Care...

NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026: Givaudan highlights PrimalHyal 300 for skin repair

Kacey Brides, marketing manager for North America at Givaudan, told us about PrimalHyal 300 at Suppliers’ Day. She explained how it differs from traditional hyaluronic acid, offering enhanced hydration, better penetration, and...

NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026: Nouryon explores AI and biobased chemistry

Elke Patteet, VP Personal Care at Nouryon told Personal Care Insights about how biobased and starch-based chemistries are proving that sustainability can deliver high performance. She shared how Nouryon partners strategically...

NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026: Symrise talks skin barrier, sensoriality and sustainability

Karen Chun, VP of sales North America at Symrise, highlighted what trends are shaping innovation in the region at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day. She explained how Cellexora MD stands out in a crowded skin care market, how SymConcentrole...

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...