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PCHi 2026 Opens in Hangzhou, setting the pace for the year ahead
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Hangzhou
March 20 , 2026
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The Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi), trade show opened at the Hangzhou Grand Convention & Exhibition Centre, bringing together more than 860 exhibitors from 26 countries and regions across 70,000 square meters. As the world’s largest cosmetics ingredients exhibition and the first major industry gathering of the year, PCHi 2026 serves as a global launchpad for ingredient technologies while offering brands, formulators, and manufacturers a strategic venue to source innovation for the year ahead.
Over the next three days, R&D professionals, formulators, regulatory specialists, and brand leaders will explore advances shaping the next phase of product development. With sustainability expectations, biotechnology breakthroughs, and evolving regulatory frameworks influencing formulation strategies, the event provides a timely platform for companies to align innovation, sourcing, and market strategy for the year ahead.
Opening day saw the unveiling of close to 50 new product launches, including both global introductions and China market debuts. International and domestic companies presented developments spanning ingredient technologies, biotechnology, formulation systems, testing services, packaging materials, and AI-enabled applications.
Across the exhibition floor, many of the innovations reflected growing industry priorities around performance-driven formulations, sustainability integration, and compliance-ready development.
Isabelle Lacasse, head of global marketing for product management and formulation at Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, said, “PCHi provides a valuable platform to engage with the industry at a time when formulation priorities are evolving rapidly. We chose to introduce AlgaSurge at PCHi as developments in China increasingly influence global product strategies. It also points to a broader shift toward more efficient formulation approaches, with greater emphasis on multifunctionality and substantiated performance.”
Kayco Mou, global operations, international business manager, Shanghai Huiwen Biotech Corp., Ltd., said, “We are pleased to be part of PCHi once again, having exhibited for more than a decade. As one of the first major industry events of the year, it provides a timely platform to introduce our new HWPDRN DDS to a global audience. The event also plays an important role in connecting Chinese ingredient manufacturers with international partners and bringing early visibility to new innovations.”
Visitors highlighted the opportunity to assess emerging technologies while engaging directly with developers and suppliers. Many noted that the concentration of ingredient innovations and technical expertise offered a valuable environment for evaluating solutions and exchanging insights with industry peers.
Jananya Sriphairot, supervisor, Cosmeplus Co., Ltd., said, “What stands out at PCHi this year is the breadth of ingredients available for visitors. This is my second time attending, and the innovations showcased here are relevant beyond China, making it a valuable platform for sourcing ideas and tracking global developments.”
Celebrating Excellence: Fountain Awards 2026 Winners Announced
A highlight of the opening day was the PCHi Fountain Awards Ceremony, recognising advances in ingredient development, formulation technology, and applied science. Widely regarded as a benchmark for technical progress and formulation relevance, the Awards celebrate innovations shaping the future of personal care and homecare products.
This year the organisers received 295 product submissions and 19 Outstanding Engineer nominations, reflecting sustained investment in research and development across the industry. Entries were evaluated by a judging panel comprising scientific researchers, industry experts, and members of PCHi’s Cosmetics Science & Technology Innovation Committee (CSTIC).
The winners of the PCHi 2026 Fountain Awards are:
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Moisturising
/ Hydrating
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Company
Name
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Product
Name
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Gold
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Shenzhen
Winkey Technology Co., Ltd.
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WKPep
Ahatide
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Silver
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Ichimaru
Pharcos Co., Ltd.
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VeganProteoglycan
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Silver
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DKSH
Performance Materials China Ltd.
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SACRANEX
Powder
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Anti-wrinkle
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Company
Name
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Product
Name
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Gold
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Givaudan
Active Beauty
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Evernityl
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Gold
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Jiangsu
Trautec Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
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tFNA
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Silver
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Shenzhen
PAM2L
Biotechnologies Co., Ltd.
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Colamin
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Whitening
/ Brightening
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Company
Name
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Product
Name
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Gold
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Givaudan
Active Beauty
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Illuminyl
388
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Silver
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Ichimaru
Pharcos Co., Ltd.
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PeoGlow
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Silver
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Bloomage
Biotechnology Corp., Ltd.
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Hymagic-VCHA
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Sun
Protection
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Company
Name
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Product
Name
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Gold
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Guangzhou
Junrand Bio Technology Co., Ltd.
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ZT-50SAS
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Silver
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Clariant
Chemicals Technology (Shanghai) Ltd.
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Eclipsogen
CAP
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Soothing
/ Anti-acne
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Company
Name
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Product
Name
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Gold
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DSM-Firmenich
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GLYCARE
SK RENEW
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Gold
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Guangzhou
Youke Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
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YK
artemisimin enzyme
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Silver
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Hangzhou
Viablife Biotech Co., Ltd.
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Hydroxytyrosol
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Skin
Barrier Repair
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Company
Name
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Product
Name
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Gold
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Shenzhen
Dieckmann Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
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Gold-EOP
C46
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Silver
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Silab
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NEOLIPYL
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Silver
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Bloomage
Biotechnology Corp., Ltd.
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Hymagic-GluHA
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Skin
Microbiome
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Company
Name
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Product
Name
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Gold
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Jiang
Su Rayting Biotechnology Ltd.
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RayCalm-FT
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Silver
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Greentech
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INTIMYS
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Silver
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Tianjin
ZhongYao BoYan Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
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Lactobacillus
Ferment
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Hair
Care / Scalp Care
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Company
Name
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Product
Name
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Gold
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Exsymol
SAM
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adesilnat
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Gold
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BASF
(China) Co., Ltd.
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ALOVERSIL
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Silver
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Givaudan
Active Beauty
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DandErase
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Oil-control
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Company
Name
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Product
Name
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Gold
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Shanghai
Jayu Bio-Technology Co., Ltd.
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Bingjiling
Hypericum Flavonoid
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Silver
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Guangzhou
JunLin Biotechnology Chemical Co., Ltd.
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Water
Soluble Taxifolin WS8
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Green/Sustainable
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Company
Name
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Product
Name
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Gold
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Shanghai
Coachchem Technology Co. Ltd.
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Anallerg
-NFA
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Silver
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Symrise
China Holding Co., Ltd.
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Mindera
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Silver
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Momentive
Performance Materials (Hong Kong) Ltd.
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HARMONIE
NatuVel gel
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Sensory
Enhancing
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Company
Name
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Product
Name
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Gold
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Moge
um-Flow Technology (Shantou) Co., Ltd.
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Core-shell
microcapsule
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Silver
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Hallstar
Beauty Company
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HallSens
DIAS
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Silver
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Dow
Company
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DOWSIL
FC-5012 ID Resin Gum
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Emulsifying
/ Stabilising
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Company
Name
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Product
Name
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Gold
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Evonik
Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
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Symbio
muls Aquasoft MB
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Silver
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Clariant
Chemicals Technology (Shanghai) Ltd.
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Plantasens
Emulsifier HP 49
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Rising
Star Engineer
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Company
Name
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Name
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-
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Shenzhen
Winkey Technology Co., Ltd.
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Ruijun
Wang
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Outstanding
Engineer
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Company
Name
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Name
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-
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Nutri-Woods
Bio-Tech (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
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HanKun
Ren
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-
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Shenzhen
Winkey Technology Co., Ltd.
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Jessica
Peng
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“China’s personal care market is playing an increasingly influential role in shaping global innovation cycles. For ingredient suppliers, formulators, and brands, staying close to developments here is essential. PCHi brings the global industry together at a critical moment in the year to exchange ideas, examine new technologies, and understand the trends shaping product development,” said a spokesperson from Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE).
From Recognition to Real-World Application
Beyond the awards ceremony, a range of featured displays across the exhibition floor highlight emerging technologies and product concepts. Areas such as the Innovation Zone, New Products Showcase, and other themed displays provide visitors with structured opportunities to explore new technologies and assess their potential commercial applications.
Together, these initiatives create a direct link between award recognition and practical implementation, allowing formulators, brand owners, and sourcing specialists to engage with the innovations shaping the next generation of personal care and homecare products.
Learning, Exchange, and Industry Dialogue
Alongside the exhibition, the three-day program features a series of technical seminars, industry forums, and new technology sessions. Discussions cover formulation science, regulatory developments, sustainability priorities, ingredient trends, and emerging technologies.
The program is designed to provide practical insights for stakeholders across the value chain, offering a platform where scientific research, regulatory understanding, and commercial strategy intersect.
Looking Ahead: PCHi 2027 Returns to Guangzhou
RSE confirmed that the next edition of PCHi will take place from February 24 to 26, 2027 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, continuing the event’s long-standing role in bringing together the global cosmetics ingredients industry.
For more information about PCHi, please visit www.pchi-china.com/en or follow PCHi on social media.
About PCHi
The Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show is China's #1 Sourcing Platform for the Global Personal Care and Homecare Industry. As an innovation-led event, PCHi provides cosmetics, home and personal care manufacturers, ingredients suppliers, cosmetics packaging, machinery and product testing providers from all over the world with a quality platform for ingredients sourcing, gaining insight into global trends, and networking with world-class experts.
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