Deadline for Submissions from Members and Students is June 30, 2022

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) announces that it is accepting applications for seven scholarship and grant programs.  These programs are designed to promote enrichment and advancement in cosmetic science.  Four of these programs are new, and students, members, and institutions are encouraged to apply soon as most of the deadline dates are June 30, 2022.

The expanded NYSCC scholarship and grant offerings this year include:

– Roumelia Alina Inclusion & Diversity Scholarship awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student who exemplify hard work, perseverance, compassion and collaboration in the advancement of Inclusion & Diversity initiatives.

– General Education Scholarship a one-time award for undergraduate and graduate students who wish to pursue a career in cosmetic science.

– Future of Sustainability Scholarship is a new program encouraging undergraduate and graduate students to start thinking about how the industry can address major sustainability challenges.

– The Board Choice Scholarship created to inspire student members to reimagine the future of NYSCC. This new scholarship is the largest given by the chapter and will only be awarded to one lucky undergraduate or graduate student.

– Upskilling Grant for active members who want to take their credentials or professional development to the next level. In this new grant, special consideration will be given to unemployed members who need to obtain skills to help them get back to work.

– Mentee Next Steps Grant is also new and exclusive to NYSCC mentees who need financial support to reach the next milestone in their education and career paths.

– Grant for Educational Institutions awarded to organizations promoting enrichment and advancement of cosmetic science. There are two application deadlines for this grant on July 31^st and October 21^st.

“We are proud of our scholarship and grant programs and excited to be able to expand its scope and offerings. Under the leadership of Toussaint Jordan, chair of the scholarships and grants committee, and together with the NYSCC board, this year we went the extra mile and not only we created more scholarship and grant opportunities, but we tripled the total amount of dollars to give away! NYSCC is committed to providing financial assistance to ensure students and young professionals across the country have access to quality education that will eventually lead to a successful career in cosmetic science, this is our mission!” said Giorgio Dell’Acqua, Chair, NYSCC.  “We also are thrilled to be able to give back to our members to support and enhance their professional development.”

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Leading Ingredients & Formulations Event in North America Showcases Sustainability & Science to Energized Strong Attendance

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) 43rd Annual Suppliers’ Day came to a successful conclusion at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. Showcasing the latest raw materials, ingredients, formulations and technical innovations the event attracted 7805 attendees representing 55 countries. The exhibit floor had 448 exhibitors with a 17% increase in net square footage space including near 100 new exhibitors and dozens of new product announcements.

“The enthusiasm and excitement for Suppliers’ Day was evident throughout the Javits Center.  Everyone was eager to meet in person and get back to business as well as learn about the latest industry trends and advancements,” said Giorgio Dell”Acqua, Chair of NYSCC.  “It truly was the destination for ‘Science & Sustainable Sourcing Solutions!’”

The high quality attendance and engagement as well as focus on sustainability at Suppliers’ Day was also praised by exhibitors. “I have been attending Suppliers’ Day for over 35 years, this one is special, to finally make connections in person.  Also, there is so much innovation in the industry now and every supplier and booth is thinking about sustainability, it is a big push in the industry and consumers are pushing for it as much as the brands,” said Scott  Tuchinsky, Business Head Consumer Care, North America, CRODA.

Added Neslihan Utkan, Business Director, Consumer Care, Clariant, “Attendance has been great this year and Suppliers’ Day is an important platform for seeing where the industry is heading.  It is going to be all about being natural, green and sustainable.”

A highlight of day two was a special Keynote presentation by Noah Rosenblatt, President, North America, and Space NK being interviewed by Kelly Kovack, Founder and CEO, BeautyMatter.  The conversation touched upon consumers’ return to in-store shopping in terms of experience, convenience and connection as online sales growth returns to a pre-pandemic trajectory.

Noah also discussed how ingredient-led trends are driving sales and that consumers are shopping by ingredient just as much as they are searching for an ingredient.  “We’re seeing the ingredient-led trend continue to show up regularly in our stores and product selection and curation,” said Noah Rosenblatt. “Hyaluronic acid to CBD, vitamin C, and this year, niacinamide is everywhere.”

The educational offerings at Suppliers’ Day were also well received by attendees.  With more than 60 hours of programming, there was something for everyone in the industry.  The Presentation Theater boasted standing room only sessions that included the Discover Sustainability, World of Chemistry, IBA Regulatory & Compliance Update and the Innovations from the Exhibit Floor that highlighted some of the dozens of new products announcements that were made at the event.

Digital Age of Beauty returned with presentations on digital tools and innovative technologies that influence product development, including AI, VR and a presentation on “The Good Face App – Where Consumers Drive R&D.”  Microbiome: Inside Out Beauty featured the Skin Trust Club, a unique skin health tracking app powered by Labskin and included a talk by Dr. Elsa Jungman of ELSI Skin Health, the first microbiome-friendly US consumer brand.  The INDIE 360 program covered every angle of launching and sustaining a brand and featured founders Dr. Brent Ridge, Beekman 1802 and Stephanie Lee, of Selfmade.

Two advanced courses were specifically curated by the NYSCC Scientific Advisory Committee and took deep dives into In-vitro Modeling to Predict Clinical Outcome as well as Natural Colorants.  The Lunch & Learn on Hair: Textured, Curly, Straight? What You Need to Know! was standing room only and PCPC and IKW presented their popular class on Essential Elements of Cosmetic Regulation, Safety Assessment, and Quality Assurance.  For the first time, there was a Poster Presentation Pavilion with scheduled session times with the authors for attendees to learn more about skin care, clean and green, CBD, sustainability and other relevant topics.

The Future Chemists Workshop hosted college students from 16 universities/colleges across the country including University of Toledo in Ohio, Florida International University, Rutgers University in New Jersey and New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). and provided real world experience of working as a bench chemist in a lab.  The NYSCC Mentorship Committee hosted a lunch meet up and Information Session for Mentors and Mentees.

After the first night of the show, the NYSCC Awards Night Ceremony took place at SONY HALL.  The eight finalists of the CEW Supplier’s Beauty Creators Award:  Ingredients & Formulation were announced and include: BASF Corporation: Seanactiv – quickly rejuvenate the eye contour; Clariant Corporation: Berashades; Croda Inc.: ChromaPur; Croda Inc.: Nutrinvent Balance; Geltor, Inc.: Elastapure®; IFF/Lucas Meyer Cosmetics: Anti-Glyc-Aging™ Zinc Screen; Silab Inc.: PEPTILIUM®; and Symrise, Inc.: SymHair® Thermo – 100% natural heat protection for hair care, powered by mushrooms. The winner will be announced at the CEW Winner’s Celebration on November 11, 2022.

NYSCC also hosted a People’s Choice Award where attendees casted their vote for the most innovative brand in ingredients, delivery, branding/packaging in the INDIE 360 Pavilion.  The curated companies that participated included: CandaScent Labs, Dr Lili Fan Probiotic Skincare, High on Love, I-on Skincare, Lamik Beauty, Malibu Apothecary, Onekind, PRIORI Adaptive Skincare, Redmint, Shielded Beauty, Sunrise Session by Nohbo, Inc., and Touch in Sol.

The People’s Choice Award winner was Sunrise Session, a single-use, waste-free self-care that disappears and leaves no trace behind. “Sunrise Session had an amazing first time at Suppliers’ Day,” said Benjamin Stern, Founder & CEO, Nohbo, Inc., who was present at the champagne reception to accept the NYSCC Suppliers’ Day People’s Choice Award.  “It is exciting to be recognized as a leading brand in sustainability and to be at such a valuable event for chemists.”

Virtual Suppliers’ Day launched on Monday, May 9^th attracting hundreds of new attendees and providing the on-site attendees at the Javits Center a chance to revisit with exhibitors or catch content they may have missed during show days.  This WEEK OF BEAUTY Live & Virtual hybrid event reached 8,000 participants from around the globe.

Plans are already underway for the 2023 NYSCC Suppliers’ Day taking place May 2-3, again at the Javits Center, with more than 80% exhibitors already resigned.  “I am looking forward to working closely with our members and SCC as well as with the Suppliers’ Day team in expanding our industry and media partnerships to create the best global ingredients event for the industry, by the industry,” said Stacey House, Chair-Elect, NYSCC. “The past few years have been challenging, I also want to focus on bridging wellness and eco-consciousness into areas of the beauty and personal care industry.”

On April 30, a NYSCC delegation composed of Giorgio Dell’Acqua, Nutrafol and 2022 NYSCC Chair; Amber Evans, Morocconoil and NYSCC Scientific Committee; Sue Feng, ET Brown; Toussaint Jordan, L’Oreal and NYSCC Scholarship Chair; and Tao Zheng, Estee Lauder, and SCC Scientific Committee; visited St John’s University in Queens, NY for an event jointly organized by the NYSCC and the New York section of the American Chemical Society (ACS). The event, “Careers in Cosmetic Science,” was attended by St. John’s students majoring in chemistry and biology. The NYSCC delegation presented on current trends in Personal Care and Cosmetic Science as well as gave tips and advice on careers in the industry during this interactive panel discussion.

The NYSCC is actively engaged in providing Cosmetic Science education and in facilitating to any student and young professionals access to the association and the Beauty and Personal Care industry. NYSCC  plans to organize more educational panels on “Careers in Cosmetic Science” in the near future targeting local colleges to increase awareness and access to our industry.

INDIE 360° Pavilion Spotlights Indie Companies Curated by Access Beauty Insiders at the Leading Beauty & Personal Care Ingredients and Formulation Event held May 3 & 4

(New York, NY, April 2022)—NYSCC (New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists) is pleased to announce that Noah Rosenblatt, President of North America at Space NK will address attendees during a one-on-one fireside chat on Wednesday, May 4^th at 9:00 am during Suppliers’ Day at the Javits Center in New York.  This fireside chat, “Space NK: Bridging High Street to Main Street,” will be moderated by Kelly Kovack, Founder & CEO of BeautyMatter. Topics covered will address a multitude of subject matters including consumer migration from cities to small towns and how that impacts today’s retail landscape, to ingredient transparency and consumer shopping behavior vis-à-vis ingredients. Beauty founders and the supplier community will find the conversation relevant and insightful.

INDIE 360° at Suppliers’ Day is an immersive educational and sourcing experience providing up and coming indie brands with insight, information and resources needed to succeed. The program was created to foster connections between indie brands and suppliers and allow for open communication as well as to spotlight newer to market companies who are utilizing unique ingredients or combination of ingredients. The INDIE 360°  program is moderated and chaired by Luciana Coutinho with the pavilion participants curated by Daniela Ciocan, Access Beauty Insiders.

“We are thrilled to offer this fireside chat as part of the INDIE 360° program,” said Giorgio Dell’Acqua, Chair, NYSCC.  “Noah has a proven track record of discovering and nurturing founder brands as well as connecting with consumers. His conversation with Kelly will be a highlight of our event and inspire and engage our attendees.”

Rosenblatt joined Space NK in 2015, bringing more than eight years of beauty experience with prior roles at LVMH and 20 years of retail industry experience working with numerous emerging brands looking to expand their footprint in the US. Throughout his tenure Noah has built meaningful relationships with brands and founders alike to ensure Space NK continues to be relevant in the marketplace.  From long term partners to newer developed relationships, under his leadership nearly 50 brands are part of the Space NK wholesale portfolio including By Terry, Chantecaille, Tata Harper, Natura Bisse, Vintners Daughter, Aesop, Diptyque and Boy Smells.

A half-day INDIE 360° educational program will follow the fireside chat on May 4^th and feature a presentation from BeautyStreams on “What’s Happening in the INDIE Market? Trends & Forecasts;” followed by a “Panel of Founders,” from entrepreneurial companies led by Deanna Utroske of Beauty Insiders.  There will also be timely topics discussions on ”The Storm Continues: Beauty Industry Supply Chain Update and Outlook presented by IBA;” “Leveraging Corporate Accelerators to Spur Greater Inclusion in Personal Care;” and “Advertising 101: Best Practices for Marketing Ingredient/Product Benefits.”

The INDIE 360° Pavilion on the exhibit floor highlights fresh ideas and concepts from select companies who are utilizing unique combinations of ingredients and novel formulations.  Companies participating include CandaScent Labs, Dr Lili Fan Probiotic Skincare, High on Love, I-on Skincare, Lamik Beauty, Malibu Apothecary, Onekind, PRIORI Adaptive Skincare, Redmint, Shielded Beauty, Sunrise Session, and Touch in Sol.

Show attendees will be able to meet with the founders of these companies and vote for the ‘PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD’ with the winner being announced on Wednesday, May 4^th over a champagne reception starting at 3 p.m.

The INDIE 360°  Program at Suppliers’ Day was made possible by the support of BASF, Grant Industries, Lubrizol, luluble, and TRI-K.

Suppliers’ Day is the NYSCC flagship event and attracts participants working in R&D and product development for the biggest brand manufacturers in beauty and personal care as well as emerging independents.  Additional educational programs offered this year will cover microbiome, natural colorants, in-vitro modeling, cosmetic regulations, safety assessment & quality assurance, along with “Digital Age of Beauty,” “Discover Sustainability,” “World of Chemistry,” and “Hair: Textured, Curly, Straight?” programs and a “Regulatory Update” session. Future Chemists Workshop, Mentorship Lunch Mixer, and the SCC/NYSCC Co-sponsored Career Development Day will be held in support of young professionals in the industry. The NYSCC Industry Awards Night will take place on May 3rd at SONY Hall and feature the announcement of the finalists of the CEW Supplier’s Beauty Creators Award.

Science and Sustainability at the Forefront of Leading Beauty and Personal Care Ingredients and Formulation Trade Show and Conference, May 3-4, at the Javits Center in New York City

(New York, New York, April 2022)—The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) announces its educational program for Suppliers’ Day, taking place May 3-4, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City.  As North America’s most important ingredients and formulation event, Suppliers’ Day will provide the latest trends, scientific findings, global ingredients, raw materials and solutions that will invigorate and accelerate beauty and personal care product developments.

Curated by the NYSCC Scientific Committee, along with support from media and industry association partners, Suppliers’ Day will offer close to 60 hours of educational programming on the topics that are most pressing to those involved in formulations, sourcing, and marketing beauty and personal care products including:

-Two NYSCC Scientific Advisory Courses taking deep dives into:  In-vitro Modeling to Predict Clinical Outcome and Natural Colorants.

-Digital Age of Beauty focusing on key strategies, digital tools and innovative technologies that influence product development, and speed to market

Including AI and VR

-Microbiome: Inside Out Beauty featuring different expert perspectives and insight  on microbiome health and how exposome impacts product development.

–PCPC & IKW Present: Essential Elements of Cosmetic Regulation, Safety Assessment, and Quality Assurance

–INDIE 360 covering every angle of launching and sustaining a brand and featuring a one-on-one fireside chat with Noah Rosenblatt, President, Space NK.

–All About Hair, a lunch & learn program exploring the innovative ingredients–plant based, sustainable–providing superior performance and effective treatment for every hair type.

-Popular program tracks focused on green issues and reducing waste with Discover Sustainability, global sourcing and marketing trends from World of Chemistry; IBA’s Regulatory & Compliance Update and Innovations from the Exhibit Floor in the Presentations Theater.

-Pre-event SCC CEP Courses on Fundamentals of Microbiome for the Cosmetics Industry and Fundamentals of Color.

            “With the theme, ‘Your Source for Science & Sustainability Solutions,’ Suppliers’ Day will fill the Javits Center with scientific expertise and discoveries that are driving beauty and personal care innovations and bringing new products to life.  Attendees will be immersed in sustainable, clean and green solutions impacting new product development and business success,” said Giorgio Dell’Acqua, Chair, NYSCC.

Continuing its mission to educate and involve the workforce of the future and students, Suppliers’ Day will also host the popular Future Chemists Workshop and hold a Mentor Lunch Mixer and Information Session. NYSCC is also collaborating again with National SCC for its 3^rd Annual Career Development Day on May 4^th.

The finalists of the CEW Supplier’s Beauty Creators Award for Ingredients & Formulation will be revealed at the NYSCC Industry Awards Night celebration on May 3^rd  at SONY Hall.

The expanded show floor will feature more than 430 global exhibitors showcasing novel ingredients, formulas, processing, advanced scientific testing equipment and more.  Dynamic areas on the show floor will provide an enhanced educational experience including the classic Future Chemists Workshop, Presentation Theater, and the return of the INDIE 360 Pavilion spotlighting fresh ideas and concepts from companies and brands who are utilizing unique combinations of ingredients  New this year will be a Poster Presentations Showcase with the latest scientific findings and ingredients and formulation breakthroughs.

Suppliers’ Day is the NYSCC flagship event and attracts participants working in R&D and product development for the biggest brand manufacturers in beauty and personal care as well as emerging independents.  To register to attend and for more information on NYSCC Suppliers’ Day visit: https://nyscc.org/suppliers-day/.