During the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) exhibition, held Feb. 15-17, 2023, in Guangzhou, China, more than 700 exhibitors presented their ingredients and services — 19 of which took home Fountain Awards, as did four individuals.
The PCHi Fountain Awards were established in 2017 to reward the industry and spur it toward advancing research capabilities and developing cutting-edge technologies. Accolades were presented across 14 categories, including the following.
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2023 PCHi Fountain Award Winners
Skin Microbiome: Croda, BB-Biont
Moisturizing/Hydrating: Silab, Apioskin
UV Stabilizing: Shanghai Jaka Biotech Co., Ltd., Solarepare MB
Emulsifying/Stabilizing: Zhongshan Boshen Chemical, Ltd., POEM DL-100
Anti-pollution (e.g., PM2.5, blue light): Lubrizol Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Xpozuki Biotech Ingredient
Green/Sustainable: Gattefosse China, EleVastin
Sensory Enhancing: Sensient Technologies Corp. (China) Limited, Aloe Surface Treatment
Acne/Allergy Alleviation: Bloomage Biotechnology Corp., Ltd., Hybloom Zinc Hyaluronate (HA-Zn)
Anti-aging: Shen Zhen Winkey Bio & Tech Co., Ltd., Erasin0003 and Zhejiang Xingyue Biotechnology Co., Ltd., SilkFactor Silk Peptide
Whitening/Brightening: Shanghai Coachchem Technology Co. Ltd., EffeMix -Cynthia; Shanghai Oli Enterprises Co., Ltd., OLI-2181AP Aqua Glabridin; Shenzhen Siyomicro Bio-Tech Co., Ltd., Siyomicro-ERGO; and Clariant Chemicals (China) Ltd., Rootness Awake
Skin Barrier Repair: Shanghai Benco Industrial Co., Ltd., EcoCeramide ENP; Evonik Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Rheasome CeraBoost; and Zhina Biotechnology Technology Co., Ltd., Small Molecule Oat β-Glucan
Hair Care/Scalp Care: Bloomage Biotechnology Corp., Ltd., Hyanutra-RH HairNourishing Shield and Symrise China Holding Co., Ltd., Crinipan PMC green
Best Newcomer Award: Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd., Mr. Ryota Takeuchi; Dongguan Wilink Biological Technology Co., Ltd., Mr. Duan Zhigui; and Symrise China Holding Co., Ltd., Ms. Liang Yuwen
Outstanding Individual of the Year: Shanghai Jaka Biotech Co., Ltd., Ms. Lu Yina The next edition of PCHi will take place from 20-22 March 2024 in Shanghai, China.
