Celebrating excellence in product development are the ever-popular Fountain Awards.
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The Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show is set to take place from March 18–20, 2026, at the Hangzhou Grand Convention and Exhibition Center. As a gateway to cosmetic ingredient innovation, formulation science and regulatory advancements, the event highlights cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of the personal and home care industries.
With more than 850 exhibitors from 26 countries, including 150 first-time participants, PCHi 2026 promises a dynamic showcase of emerging trends and technologies. Among these innovations, celebrating excellence in product development, are the ever-popular Fountain Awards.
The organizers recently announced the finalists for the 2026 edition, as follows.
Green/Sustainable
- Lubrizol Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., PemuPur Vista polymer
- Momentive Performance Materials (Hong Kong) Ltd., Harmonie NatuVel gel
- Shanghai Coachchem Technology Co. Ltd., Anallerg-NFA
- Symrise China Holding Co., Ltd., Mindera
- Spec-Chem Industry Inc., PrzvFree SL 415
- Guangdong Nutri-Woods Bio-Tech Corporation, Runmild HLC
Moisturizing/Hydrating
- Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd., VeganProteoglycan
- DKSH Performance Materials China Ltd., Sacranex Powder
- Shanghai Oli Enterprises Co., Ltd., Cellpolypid-4100 Hydronet
- Shenzhen Winkey Technology Co., Ltd., WKPep Ahatide
- Alkaloids Private Limited, Isosorbide Dicaprylate
Anti-wrinkle
- Givaudan Active Beauty, Evernityl
- Shenzhen PAM2L Biotechnologies Co., Ltd., Colamin
- Jiangsu Trautec Medical Technology Co., Ltd., tFNA
- Vytrus Biotech S.A., Clarivine - Fasting for skin longevity
- Bloomage Biotechnology Corp., Ltd., Hybloom Aurora
- Biozone Industrial Co., Ltd., Yuesource PDRN
- Shenzhen Mellgen Biotechnology Co. Ltd., transdermal cyclic peptide
Whitening/Brightening
- Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd., PeoGlow
- Bloomage Biotechnology Corp., Ltd., Hymagic-VCHA
- Jiangsu Trautec Medical Technology Co., Ltd., Mini-ReCol IV
- Givaudan Active Beauty, Illuminyl 388
- JAKA Biotech Co., Ltd., Anglysin IB
Sun Protection
- Guangdong Nago Biotechnology Group Co., Ltd./Heyi Commercial Group, ECAM Dry 74
- Guangzhou Junrand Bio Technology Co., Ltd., ZT-50SAS
- Clariant Chemicals Technology (Shanghai) Ltd., Eclipsogen CAP
Soothing/Anti-acne
- DSM-Firmenich, GlyCare SK Renew
- Hangzhou Viablife Biotech Co., Ltd., Hydroxytyrosol
- Guangzhou Youke Biotechnology Co., Ltd., YK artemisimin enzyme
- Zhongzhi (Shandong) Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Portulaca oleracea callus (water soluble)
Oil Control
- Shanghai Jayu Bio-Technology Co., Ltd., Bingjiling Hypericum Flavonoid
- Guangzhou JunLin Biotechnology Chemical Co., Ltd., Water Soluble Taxifolin WS8
- Draco Natural Products, Sanhuang Herb Decoction Liquid Extract
Skin Barrier Repair
- Silab, NeoLipyl
- Shenzhen Dieckmann Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Gold-EOP C46
- Bloomage Biotechnology Corp., Ltd., Hymagic-GluHA
- Zhina Biotechnology Technology Co., Ltd., Fibronection
- Shanxi Jinbo Bio-Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., ARHC VII Powder
Skin Microbiome
- Jiang Su Rayting Biotechnology Ltd., RayCalm-FT
- Greentech, Intimys
- Tianjin ZhongYao BoYan Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Lactobacillus Ferment
- Guangdong Bean Biotechnology Co., Ltd., BEN-051 bifida yeast fermentation products lysis products
Hair Care/Scalp Care
- Exsymol SAM, Adesilnat
- Givaudan Active Beauty, DandErase
- BASF (China) Co., Ltd., Aloversil
- Zhongshan Boshen Chemical, Ltd., zinc ascorbate
- Shenzhen Dieckmann Biotechnology Co., Ltd., DKM-Cer NeuLock
Sensory Enhancing
- Moge um-Flow Technology (Shantou) Co., Ltd., Core-shell microcapsule
- Hallstar Beauty Company, HallSens DIAS
- Dow Company, Dowsil FC-5012 ID Resin Gum
- Oleon China FTZ Co., Ltd., Radia 7799
- BASF (China) Co., Ltd., Plantapon Amino ASP
Emulsifying/Stabilizing
- Evonik Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Symbio Muls Aquasoft MB
- Clariant Chemicals Technology (Shanghai) Ltd., Plantasens Emulsifier HP 49
- Shanghai Jiu Qian Chemical Co., Ltd., Jolee 7777 Multiple Emulsifier
- Zhongshan Boshen Chemical., Ltd., TriStab emulsifier
Rising Star Engineer
- Nutri-Woods Bio-Tech (Beijing) Co., Ltd., Simin Wu
- Shenzhen Winkey Technology Co., Ltd., Ruijun Wang
- Beishang Jiamei (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., Doudou Shi
- Ingredi Biotech Co., Ltd., Qiuyue Li
Outstanding Engineer
- Shenzhen Winkey Technology Co., Ltd., Jessica Peng
- Dermatide Biotec Pte Lte., Jinfang Wang
- Nutri-Woods Bio-Tech (Beijing) Co., Ltd., HanKun Ren
- JAKA Biotech Co., Ltd., Qing Liu
- Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd., Takahashi Tastuji
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