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PCHi 2026 live: Dow showcases award-winning resin ingredient amid China portfolio expansion

Dow Chemical has launched its latest color cosmetic and hair care active ingredient at PCHi 2026 (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients), and picked up an award for its resin gum ingredient during the China cosmetics exhibition.The chemical cosmetics company has also deepened its Chinese footprint through a range of portfolio expansions, showcased during the trade show, which is taking place in Hangzhou (Mar 18-20).
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Beauty packaging pivots to scalable sustainability and recycle-ready formats
Sustainable packaging in personal care today often reflects a holistic approach that extends far beyond material selection. It encompasses recyclable or circular materials such as mono-materials, post-consumer recycled content, bio-based options, and metals like aluminum, while also aligning with tightening regulatory pressures such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and mandatory recycled content rules.
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From origin to impact: Univar Solutions on the convergence of personal care and planetary health
Consumers increasingly demand that cosmetics containing natural and organic ingredients disclose information on sourcing, sustainability, and the performance of the plant-derived components. As these demands become common practice in beauty communication, broader sustainability considerations — such as traceability, ethical cultivation, and environmentally responsible production processes — are entering the spotlight.
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A Patented Breakthrough in Scalp Health — Learn more from the clinical study results
Purakan™ is a patented breakthrough in natural scalp care, proven to outperform market leaders on pruritus, dandruff, itching, and flaking. It replaces synthetic options like ZPT and piroctone olamine. Clinical studies show 89.7% of participants experienced reduced dandruff and itching within just seven days.This technical paper is brought to you by Mane Kancor.
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Formulating texture in skincare: a data-driven approach to replacing synthetic thickeners
Consumers are actively seeking natural ingredients in their skincare products, and the pressure is on formulators to deliver clean-label solutions without compromising product look and feel. In this webinar, Tate & Lyle and Innova Market Insights experts discuss how this trend is shaping innovation and how brands can tackle formulation challenges. We explore how nature-based, readily biodegradable ingredients combined with a proprietary methodology can replace synthetics, while maintaining the desired physical and sensorial properties. Through individual product variables mapped against our ingredient data repository, we can reduce reformulation complexity and minimize the need for panel testing. Our model simplifies multivariable measurements into easy-to-interpret results — accelerating development and enabling brands to meet consumer demand for naturally derived skincare products.  Join us to say goodbye to synthetics, fast!
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PCHi 2026 live: Seppic showcases formulation kits for Asian consumers' sensory preferences

Lilian Han, director Asia Pacific at Seppic tells us on the show floor of PCHi 2026 (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) in Hangzhou, China, that the company's new formulation kits are designed to merge visual appeal with regional sensory demands. By leveraging suspension technology, the company helps brands create visually appealing skin care products that tap into the Asian consumer's desire for  cosmetics that bring a "happy" feeling. With a dedicated local technical team supporting the region, Seppic is tailoring textures specifically for hot weather conditions. Han predicts that the Chinese beauty market will continue to grow over the next few years, fueled by social media.

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PCHi 2026 live: Cargill Beauty showcases nature-derived emulsification...
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Cargill Beauty has showcased its skin care emulsification systems that harness nature-derived ingredients at the PCHi 2026 (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) trade show, which is currently ongoing in Hangzhou, China.
Revlon expands fragrance portfolio with Iconix partnership
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Iconix International has signed a global licensing agreement with Revlon Consumer Products to develop and launch Salt Life’s first fragrance collection. The fragrance line is scheduled to hit shelves in 2027 and will mark the coastal lifestyle brand’s debut into the beauty category. As part of the agreement, Revlon will develop, manufacture, and distribute the fragrances globally using its experience in fragrance creation, brand development, and international distribution.
NourishUs Naturals unveils ten CBD-compatible cosmetic bases for faster market...
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US skin and hair care manufacturer NourishUs Naturals is introducing the CBD Ready Collection, a range of ten cosmetic bases tested for stability, texture, and preservation when formulated with hemp-derived CBD (cannabidiol). The Portland, Oregon-based company says the collection targets brands looking to enter the CBD topicals space without starting formulation work from scratch. The ten bases cover body, face, and scalp applications.
Baralan upgrades cosmetic glass packaging ahead of EU regulations
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Baralan, an Italy-based primary packaging designer for cosmetics, has enhanced its glass airless technology with the DEA 2.0 container, driven by increasing consumer demand for “responsible” solutions. Baralan’s glass airless technology aims to ensure precise and consistent dispensing, protecting the formula from air and potential contamination, and maintaining a clean, premium appearance throughout the entire lifecycle of the product. 
PCHi 2026 live: Givaudan unveils delivery system for skin care, teases upcoming...
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Givaudan Active Beauty has debuted its latest skin care delivery system at the PCHi 2026 (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) trade show in Hangzhou, China. The company also hints, live on the trade show floor, what its next ingredient launch will be.Personal Care Insights sits down with Mathias Fleury, the head of category for active ingredients at Givaudan, live at the show to discuss the launch of its new system, VectorHyal, and teases the company’s upcoming launch, which will be unveiled at the In-cosmetics Global 2026 trade show in Paris, France (April 14–16).
Harnessing postbiotics: Nutraceutical innovations for the gut microbiome
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At the recent Natural Products Expo West 2026 trade show, gut microbiome support took center stage, with benefits in digestion, mood, immunity, skin health, and beyond. At the show, Nutrition Insight explored postbiotic developments and probiotic innovations with experts from Cargill, Kerry, and Morinaga Nutritional Foods. Dr. Justin Green, senior scientist at Cargill, told us that although postbiotics are lesser known among consumers, they are “catching on,” which he highlighted as a key reason why formulators look for postbiotics, in addition to their application potential. 
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Dove discusses why emotional care matters in men’s grooming
Men’s approach to personal care is shifting alongside attitudes and expectations of masculinity. Once rigid and hyper-masculine, the messaging of men’s personal care products has evolved to embrace a more nuanced, emotional, and self-expressive approach. Augusto Garzon, global brand VP Axe & Dove Men+Care, sits down with Personal Care Insights to discuss the market changes in men’s grooming — from the rise of multi-step skin care routines to more inclusive and authentic brand messaging. 
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Pakistan faces global pressure to “walk the talk” on toxic...
Over 20 international health and environmental organizations have called on Pakistan’s Competition Commission (CCP) to halt the manufacture and global trade of mercury-containing skin-whitening creams. The move intensifies scrutiny of the country’s cosmetics manufacturing sector, after a recent testing round found that 35 of 37 creams manufactured in Pakistan contained mercury levels thousands of times higher than the legal limit. The coalition, which includes the Zero Mercury Working Group (ZMWG), the California Department of Public Health, and NGOs across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, has sent a letter to the CCP calling for stronger enforcement of existing bans on mercury-based formulations.
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Expert talks intimate care category boom and how to keep up
Beacon Wellness Brands is spotlighting expert authority in modern intimate wellness with the launch of a Wellness Collective. The North American personal care appliance, beauty, and sexual wellness platform, through its sexual wellness subsidiary, PlusOne, has created the 2026 PlusOne Wellness Collective. The panel of experts aim to advance education and normalize discourse around intimate wellness.

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The Future of FragranceMar2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that global fragrance launches are increasing, with an average annual growth rate of +51 % from 2021 to 2025. Consumers globally prefer light fragrances, and thei...

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Home care innovation Mar 2026

According to Innova Market Insights, Household Care products are gaining ground, with an average annual growth rate of 18% from 2021 to 2025. Consumers globally say they have mostly purchased cleaning products (81%) and dishwashing & washing-up products (75%). New product launches emphasize sustainability and functionality.

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Sustainable personal care packaging solutionsMar 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that the use of sustainable packaging in personal care product launches grew 20% year-over-year from 2024 to 2025, reflecting a strong demand for more eco-friendly products, inside and out.

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Lilian Han, director Asia Pacific at Seppic tells us on the show floor of PCHi 2026 (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) in Hangzhou, China, that the company's new formulation kits are designed to merge visual appeal with regional sensory demands. By leveraging suspension technology, the...

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