The PCHi Technology Summit 2024 successfully brought together over 1,000 of the brightest minds in the personal care and cosmetics industries, breaking attendance records and making it a landmark event for this year. Held from August 21–22 at the Guangzhou Yuexiu International Conference Center, the Summit showcased groundbreaking innovations, emerging trends, and cutting-edge technologies, reaffirming its status as a key platform for industry leaders and innovators.
Advances in Technology and Sustainability Spotlighted
A central theme of the summit was the need for continuous innovation in a fast-evolving market driven by consumer demands for quality, efficacy, and sustainability. Ms YAN Jiangying, Chairperson of the China Association of Fragrance, Flavor, and Cosmetic Industries (CAFFCI), delivered a keynote speech where she examined China’s economic outlook, consumer behavior trends, and how brands can adapt to these shifts while balancing growth, innovation, and risks.
Building on these broader trends, Ms WANG Minyan, Chairperson of the China Cleaning Industry Association, highlighted the ongoing transformation within China’s personal care and homecare industries. This shift — driven by advancements in raw ingredients, rising demand for premium products, and the push for carbon-efficient solutions — underscores the critical role of technological innovation and eco-friendly development in meeting evolving market demands and uplifting industry standards.
One of the standout topics at the summit was the continuing advancements in collagen research, with companies such as Trautec and Shandong Freda unveiling new applications of recombinant collagen in cosmetics. The innovations in humanized Type III collagen, as well as Type IV and Type XVII collagen, showcased remarkable progress in developing solutions to address anti-aging concerns and skin health in general. Peptide-based technologies were also prominently featured at the event, with Winkey Technology revealing their latest innovations in cosmetic applications, including multi-peptide formulations such as Erasin0003 and Coffeoyl Hexapeptide-9. Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, a division of Clariant, demonstrated their sustainable peptide technologies, focusing on natural alternatives to retinol and innovations in scalp care.
Sustainability remained a central theme throughout the event, with a particular focus on green biotechnologies and eco-friendly formulations. AAK Personal Care, for example, highlighted the benefits of LIPEX® SheaLuxe TR™, a climate-compensated, fully traceable shea-derived emollient ester. This product not only exemplifies the company’s commitment to sustainability but also provides an effective and responsible solution for the cosmetics industry’s shift toward green beauty.
The summit also featured key industry sponsors, including Symrise, Croda, CLR, Ashland, Gattefosse, Cargill, Bloomage Biotech, UBLS, CoachChem, Ingredi, SGS, SWKI Medical, MACF and YouthRetain Bio-Tech, who presented their latest ingredients and cutting-edge technologies, fostering a dynamic environment of innovation and partnership.
PCHi 2025: Call for Speakers
In keeping with its role as an industry leader, PCHi has announced a call for speakers for the 2025 edition of its PCHi Annual Industry Conference. With a commitment to fostering knowledge-sharing and innovation, the event is now accepting proposals from professionals across the beauty, cosmetics, and personal care sectors. This is a unique opportunity for thought leaders to share their insights and expertise on a global platform and contribute to the future of the personal care industry.
PCHi is particularly seeking thought leaders, researchers, and innovators to present on topics such as sustainable beauty innovations, biotechnology and natural ingredients, advanced skincare formulations, and evolving market and consumer trends. All qualified individuals are encouraged to submit their presentation topics and speaker information to shuang.zhang@reedsinopharm.com.
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