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...

Melt&Marble: Accelerating commercial readiness for personal care products with INCI milestone

Melt&Marble is a Swedish biotech company that uses precision fermentation to produce designer lipids in food and personal care products. The company has secured its first personal care ingredient INCI.  Paulo Teixeira, head of...

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: 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...

NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026: IFF on how biotech is shaping the future of personal care

At NYSCC Suppliers’ Day, Sergio Carballo, senior scientist at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), discussed three pillars for successful biotech integration: scalability, performance, and trust. The conversation explored...