Clariant unveils Plantasens, Aristoflex SUN and Lucas Meyer blue‑biotech active at PCHi 2026

Key highlights
  • PCHi 2026 runs March 18-20 at Hangzhou Grand Convention and Exhibition Center (Clariant at Booth 2F20).
  • Plantasens Emulsifier HP 49, made from four stearic acid-derived ingredients, forms liquid-crystal O/W emulsions and stabilizes formulas with up to 30% oil phase.
  • Aristoflex SUN at 0.5% produced a 75% SPF increase in vivo, raising SPF 30 to 52.5 while enabling cold-processable, lightweight textures.
  • Lucas Meyer’s blue-biotech active outperformed a low/high molecular-weight hyaluronic acid mix and is presented as a vegan alternative to PDRNs.

Event

PCHi 2026 takes place March 18–20 at the Hangzhou Grand Convention and Exhibition Center; Clariant and Lucas Meyer Cosmetics exhibit at Booth 2F20 in Hall 2.

Plantasens Emulsifier HP 49

Plantasens Emulsifier HP 49 is an O/W emulsifier composed of four stearic acid–derived ingredients that forms liquid‑crystal structures, stabilizes formulations with up to 30% oil phase, and supplies skin‑lipid components to support barrier function, hydration and elasticity while delivering a soft skin feel via rapid emulsion breakdown on skin.

Aristoflex SUN

Aristoflex SUN is a cold‑processable rheology modifier for suncare that at 0.5% increased SPF by 75% in vivo (SPF 30 → 52.5) and enables lightweight, skincare‑like textures with an elegant skin feel.

Blue‑biotech active and Lysofix Liquid

Lucas Meyer’s new blue‑biotech active for skin longevity showed clinical superiority versus a low/high‑molecular‑weight hyaluronic acid mix, offering faster and sustained improvements and positioned as a vegan alternative to PDRNs; Lysofix Liquid, a silky cold‑process emulsifier, has new data showing it soothes and reinforces sensitive skin and strengthens hair to facilitate dry combing.