From 3 to 4 June, the Stephenson team took to the dazzling floors of the Javits Center in New York City for NYSCC Suppliers Day – a premier event in the global cosmetic and personal care calendar.
This year’s NYSCC didn’t disappoint, bringing together innovators, formulators, and global ingredient suppliers – all buzzing with fresh ideas and industry momentum. It was a standout event for our team, driven by the quality of visitors and the powerful solutions and functionality our innovative cosmetic and personal care portfolio brought to discussions.
All eyes on Durosoft PG10CY-MB
During the event, it soon became clear that there is an ongoing pain point for chemists and formulators: effective solubilisation properties in natural products. This important requirement enabled us to place the spotlight on the effective and functional solutions offered by Durosoft, our range of naturally derived polyglyceryl esters and Durosoft PG10CY-MB in particular.
As a standout multifunctional ingredient, Durosoft PG10CY-MB offers new product developers a great product to assist with natural solubilisation challenges. This is due to its ability to solubilise essential oils, fragrances, and lipophilic actives – without creating clouding or instability – one of the toughest formulation challenges in beauty and personal care circles.
In addition, Durosoft PG10CY-MB can also be used as a cleansing agent in many gentle cleansing formulations such as micellar waters and face wipes for mild yet effective cleansing.
What’s next in beauty innovation?
One of the biggest highlights of NYSCC was the clear direction the event offered for future formulations.
Trends including biotech-driven beauty, texture exploration, fermentation-inspired actives, and minimalist, sensorial product design took centre stage. These trends align perfectly with how we approach R&D at Stephenson focusing on green chemistry, multifunctionality, the resourceful use of water and energy during processing, and limiting packaging waste. We know, and the experts agree, it’s not just about performance but that transparency, sustainability, and simplicity matter more to consumers than ever before.
Collaboration with Brenntag
Beyond our bustling stand, our team further leveraged the event to strengthen some of our key partnerships – particularly with Brenntag. We participated in a series of collaborative meetings focused on supporting customers with natural formulation solutions and reinforcing our shared commitment to the North American market.
The conversations were not just promising, they were productive. We are thrilled that our partnership with Brenntag will continue to open new doors, helping formulators access smart, sustainable ingredients with confidence.
A stand that didn’t stop moving
But it wasn’t just our Durosoft range that drew all the attention. We also fielded strong interest in our soap and syndet solid format bases. These products enable customers to explore options for contract manufacturing and second-source supply – key priorities in today’s evolving supply landscape.
From the hands-on engagement on the stand to strategic meetings that will shape the future of natural formulations, this year’s NYSCC 2025 was a high-impact event for our team.
We left with a renewed sense that momentum for the North American market and further afield is real and that opportunities will continue to grow. And, if this year is anything to go by, the 2026 event will be even bigger for the Stephenson team. With that in mind, we have already committed to a larger stand for NYSCC 2026 – setting the stage for an even stronger showing the next time around!
For information on Durosoft and its multifunctionality or to discover our solid bars and syndets, please contact our team.
