18 Mar 2026

Clariant and Lucas Meyer Cosmetics showcase beauty innovations at PCHi 2026

Plantasens^™ Emulsifier HP 49 – enriched with stearic acid-derived ingredients to strengthen skin barrier, deliver immediate moisturization and a soft, supple touch while creating highly stable formulas with up to 30% oil phase
Aristoflex^™ SUN enables superior UV protection with luxurious sensory experience, delivering a 75% SPF increase in a tested formulation while enabling lightweight textures.
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics unveils game-changing blue-biotech active for skin longevity and enhanced Lysofix^™ Liquid with new efficacy data for sensitive skin and hair care

SHANGHAI, March 18, 2026 - Clariant and Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant are presenting their latest beauty innovations at Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients China (PCHi) 2026, demonstrating the company’s commitment to delivering complete solutions that balance performance, sensory excellence, and environmental responsibility. At Booth 2F20 in Hall 2, visitors can explore Clariant’s expanded portfolio of high-performance emulsifiers, advanced sun care technologies, and breakthrough natural actives designed to meet the evolving needs of the Asian beauty market.

Clariant is showcasing Plantasens Emulsifier HP 49, an innovative O/W emulsifier composed of four stearic acid-derived ingredients that delivers exceptional value across performance, skin benefits, and sensory experience. By forming stable liquid crystal structures, it provides superior formulation stability while emulsifying up to 30% oil phase. As stearic acid is a natural component of skin lipids responsible for maintaining barrier function, this emulsifier enriches the skin’s surface with moisturizing lipids, strengthening the skin barrier while improving hydration and elasticity. Its rapid emulsion breakdown on skin creates a soft, supple sensory experience—meeting the market’s growing demand for products that combine immediate moisturization with luxurious touch.

Clariant is also presenting Aristoflex SUN, an innovative rheology modifier that elevates suncare formulations to skincare-level excellence by delivering superior UV defence with premium sensory experience. In vivo testing demonstrated that formulations containing just 0.5% Aristoflex SUN achieved a 75% SPF enhancement, increasing protection from SPF 30 to 52.5. This cold-processable solution enables skincare-like lightweight textures with an elegant skin feel, making daily sun protection more appealing to consumers.

“Both Plantasens Emulsifier HP 49 and Aristoflex SUN demonstrate how we’re elevating everyday skincare by combining proven efficacy with sensory excellence,” says Sophia Kim, Global Marketing Manager Skin Care at Clariant. “Whether it’s reinforcing the skin barrier function with immediate moisturization or transforming sun protection into a luxurious experience, we’re empowering brands to develop products that offer tangible benefits consumers can see and feel.”

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant will be unveiling a new natural active, obtained from blue-biotech and designed to be a game changer in formulations for skin longevity. It clinically demonstrated superior efficacy than hyaluronic acid (HA) mix (combination of low and high molecular weight HA), delivering faster results and sustained improvements, while offering a vegan alternative to polydeoxyribonucleotides (PDRNs).

In addition, Lysofix Liquid, the gentle and effective silky cold process emulsifier now comes with new efficacy data showing it efficiently soothes and reinforces the skin, making it ideal for sensitive skin. It also fortifies hair, reinforcing its integrity and facilitating dry combing.

"We’re excited to introduce these innovations that reflect our commitment to combining nature-inspired solutions with proven performance,” comments Isabelle Lacasse, Head Global Marketing, Product Line Management & Formulation Lucas Meyer Cosmetics at Clariant. “Our new blue-biotech active delivers exceptional results for skin longevity while offering formulators a natural and vegan alternative to sweetheart HA and PDRNs, and the enhanced data for Lysofix Liquid demonstrates its versatility across both skin and hair care applications.”

Clariant’s presence at PCHi 2026 reflects the company’s comprehensive approach to beauty innovation, offering formulators complete solutions from emulsification to sun protection to active ingredients. The portfolio addresses key market trends including novel sensorial experiences, daily sun care integration, and gentle yet effective formulations that respect both skin health and environmental sustainability.

Visit Clariant at Booth 2F20 in Hall 2 during PCHi 2026, taking place March 18-20, 2026 at the Hangzhou Grand Convention and Exhibition Center, to discover how these innovations can elevate your formulations.

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