PCHi 2025 Fountain Awards Finalists Announced

Last update on Jan 27, 2025
        

PCHi 2025 Fountain Awards Finalists AnnouncedThe Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show is set to return from 19-21 February 2025 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. As the platform for recognizing innovations in the personal care and homecare industries, PCHi 2025 promises an inspiring showcase of excellence, with the spotlight firmly on the prestigious Fountain Awards.

258 High-caliber Submissions, Reflecting Quality and Dynamism


A signature feature of PCHi, the Fountain Awards celebrate advancements and acknowledge contributions that propel the industry forward. Established to honor achievements in product development and technology innovation, the awards have become a benchmark for excellence within the sector.

Submissions undergo rigorous evaluation by an esteemed panel of judges, which includes scientific researchers, seasoned industry veterans, and members of PCHi's Cosmetics Science & Technology Innovation Committee (CSTIC). This thorough review process is designed to spotlight truly innovative entries.

This year's awards attracted an impressive 258 high-caliber submissions, reflecting the quality and dynamism of the industry. The finalists span a wide range of categories, including sustainability, skin health, sensory experiences, and more, reflecting the breadth of nominations received and the industry's commitment to address modern consumer demands with cutting-edge solutions.

PCHi 2025 Fountain Awards List of Finalists:

 

Company Name

Product Name

Moistrurizing/ Hydrating

 

HiSmart Biotech Co., Ltd.

Silica-HA

Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd

HyaluGuard

Provital, S.A./Provital Trading (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd.

Hydrafence™

Shanghai Oli Enterprises Co., Ltd

Cellpolypid®-MBH

Shenzhen Winkey Technology Co., Ltd.

WKPep®RGD-Cyclotide-5 

Anti-aging

 

Silab

LIFTILIENCE®

TYRAN (GUANGZHOU) BIOTECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

PholyReC®

Shanghai Coachchem Technology Co. Ltd.

Anallerg®--Vitamika®

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant

CycloRetin™ 

Exsymol SAM

prolistin

Shenzhen Winkey Technology Co., Ltd.

WKPep®splenin

Whitening/ Brightening

 

GUANGZHOU JIZHOU TRADING CO., LTD / GUANGZHOU ADVANCED REGENERATIVE MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

PROTESSE G66

Symrise China Holding Co., Ltd

Supervisome™ EPH

Guangzhou CDLunion Biotechnology Co., Ltd / Shanghai CDLunion Chemistry Co., Ltd

Hyprogin™

Shanghai Jayu Bio-Technology Co., Ltd.

Centella asiatica saponin element-N85

Ashland (China) Holdings Co., Ltd.

natriance™ aurora extract

UV Stabilizing

 

Shanghai Oli Enterprises Co., Ltd

OLP-3100 Cellpolypid® Zinc Oxide

SETHIC(GUANGZHOU)TRADING CO., LTD

FFL WILD VIRGIN ORGANIC GOLDEN TAMANU OIL

DSM Vitamins (Shanghai) Ltd.

PARSOL® SLX

Acne/Allergy Alleviation

 

Guangzhou Synbio-charm Biopharmaceutical co., Ltd co., Ltd

Synbio-charm ® SPG

Gattefosse China

Noxifense™ 

Zhejiang Zhongke Zhongzhi Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

Tangola™-Gentianae Macrophylla Extract

Shanghai AZ Science and Technology Co., Ltd.

Removacne CAM3

BASF (China) Co., Ltd.

Symbiocell®

Skin Barrier Repair

 

Mayliu Bio-Tech Co., Ltd.

Recombinant collagen oil-controlled peptide ML-1 / 1

Nutri-Woods Bio-Tech (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

FlexiGlu

Jiangsu Trautec Medical Technology Co., Ltd.

Mini-ReCol® Type XVII

Ruijiming (Shandong) Biotechnology

PDRN

Guangzhou JNU Beauty & Life Science Co., Ltd.

Recomtein® MAP

Anti-Pollution

 

Evonik Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

NeoPlanta® Withania

Croda China Trading Co., Ltd.

LUCEANE™

Nutri-woods Holdings Corporation

Circumpro

Skin Microbiome

 

SOLABIA GROUP

Serenibiome®

Provital, S.A./Provital Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Shiloxome™

Guangzhou Youke Biotechnology Co. Ltd.

SkinFlora

Sichuan Synlight Biotech Co., Ltd.

SALECAN® Beta-Glucan

Hair Care/Scalp Care

 

Seppic (Shanghai) Chemical Specialities Co., Ltd

XYLISHINE™ C

SPEC-CHEM Industry INC.

SpecKare® HV 201

Provital, S.A./Provital Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Keradeep

Guangzhou Bo Chi Bio-chemical Co., Ltd.

Algaktiv® Densidyl

Guangzhou CDLunion Biotechnology Co., Ltd/Shanghai CDLunion Chemistry Co., Ltd.

CoreTX pep™

Green/Sustainable

 

GUANGZHOU JIAHUA CHEMICAL CO., LTD./Bowei (Shanghai) Chemical Co., Ltd.

Valida T

VangBrand

SynCare® DMIS 

Dow Company

EcoSmooth™ Rice Husk Cosmetic Powder

Sensory Enhancing

 

Azelis (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

MiyoSCREEN UZ-04/AQ(PF)

Wacker Chemicals (China) Co., Ltd

BELSIL® PF 200 Amphiphilic Phenyl Modified Silicone

HiSmart Biotech Co., Ltd.

HSZ-LS

Emulsifying/ Stabilizing

 

BASF (China) Co.Ltd

Emulgade® Verde 10 MS​

ZHONGSHAN BOSHEN CHEMICAL., LTD

POEM J-0381V

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant

Pickmulse™

Guangzhou Bafeorii Chemical Co. Ltd

BAFEORII®SAT 30G 

Company Name

Name

Best Newcomer Award

 

Nutri-Woods Bio-Tech (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

Yijie Du

JAKA Biotech Co., Ltd.

Fang Huang

Outstanding Individual of the Year Award

 

Shenzhen Winkey Technology Co., Ltd.

Zijian Liu

Givaudan

Amandine Scandolera

Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd

Takahashi Tatsuji

Nutri-woods Holdings Corporation

Peng Zhang

JAKA Biotech Co., Ltd.

Qing Liu


Visitors to PCHi 2025 will have the opportunity to explore the innovative products and technologies nominated for the awards in a dedicated display area on the show floor. The excitement culminates on 19 February during the PCHi 2025 Fountain Awards Ceremony, where winners selected from this remarkable pool of finalists will be revealed.

A spokesperson from Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE) shared, 'While the PCHi Fountain Awards honor outstanding contributions, they also represent a challenge to the industry to continuously innovate and excel. For many winners, the awards are not just a mark of recognition but a source of motivation to push boundaries, set new standards, and redefine what's possible.'

PCHi Annual Industry Conference 2025


For the first time, attendees with a valid PCHi visitor badge can enjoy complimentary access to all sessions at the PCHi Annual Industry Conference 2025. This initiative creates an inclusive environment for thought leadership and technical knowledge-sharing. To further support international participants, selected presentations will be delivered in English or accompanied by English translations, ensuring seamless engagement across the following sessions:


Plenary Sessions

Topics

Speakers

Welcome Message

Ma Fuyong
deputy general manager, Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions

Thoughts on the New Path of Cosmetics Ingredient

Yan Jiangying
chairman, doctor of medicine, China Association of Fragrance Flavor and Cosmetic Industries

Current State and Prospects of Efficacious Cosmetics in China

Li He, PhD
doctoral supervisor, Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, and leader of the Ministry of Education's innovation team

2025 Global BPC Trends

Laurie Du
BPC associated director, Mintel

The Future of Personal Care Ingredients: Global Trends and China's Growing Influence

Rexi Li
consultant, Kline

Beauty Color Forecast A/W 2025/2026

Sophia Ye
consultant, WGSN

Breakout Sessions

Session

Topic

Speakers

International Ingredient Technology

The evolution of traditional cosmetics ingredient: where camellia meet science

Yongjin Kim
team leader, Product research lab, Amorepacific China

Endophytes: the magician of the plant symbiosis

Ricard Armengol
president, Provital

Emotional cosmetics: exploring the skin-brain connection for holistic well-being

Mathilde Frechet
Global R&D director, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant

The Art of Delivery Systems in Cosmetics: To Deliver or Not to Deliver?

Dr. Christian Bellacanzone
Global Product Development & Ain Delivery Systems, manager, Evonik

From plants to proof: How does plant chemistry support powerful claims? 

Laurie Canel
Product Marketing leader, Actives Personal, Gattefossé

Panel Discussion

Host: Tim Probert, editor, Personal Care Global Magazine

Panelists: Ricard Armengol (Provital), Mathilde Frechetn (Lucas Meyer Cosmetics), Christian Bellacanzone (Evonik), Laurie Canel (Gattefossé)

Ingredient Export Compliance and Trends (New)

Requirements on cosmetic products and cosmetic ingredients in a changing regulatory landscape in the EU

Gerald Renner
director Technical Regulatory & International Affairs, Cosmetics Europe

Regulation and Development of Cosmetics Ingredients Export to ASEAN

Juanita Aditiawan
president, ASEAN Cosmetics Association

Ai-driven Cosmetics Innovation and Application (New)

Redefining Skin Types through AI: Microbiome-based Segmentation for Product Innovation and Personalization

Grace Park
VP of R&D, HelloBiome

Leveraging AI for Enzyme Design in Cell-Free Systems

Gideon Lapidoth
CEO, Enzymit

*Note: Please refer to details published onsite for the latest updates.


Pre-register - Industry professionals are encouraged to pre-register for PCHi 2025 before 2359h (GMT+8) on 18 February 2025 to enjoy complimentary access. A registration fee of RMB 200 will apply for on-site registrations.



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