INDIE 360° Back at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day with Larger Footprint and New Brand Innovations

Beauty & Personal Care Independents and Creators to Participate at Leading Ingredients Event

(New York, New York, April 2023)—The NYSCC Suppliers’ Day, held May 2 & 3 at the Javits Convention Center in New York, is the most important ingredients and raw materials exhibition in North America and is increasing its focus on consumer facing brands and activities like the INDIE360 Pavilion and Conference and the Influencer Lounge. The INDIE 360° Pavilion is dedicated to highlighting new to market indie beauty brands that have novel ingredients, formulations, and unique concepts.

            This year the pavilion features 14 beauty companies that showcase innovation across all categories including skin and body care, hair, intimate wellness, and oral care. Innovations span across use of bioengineered ingredients and waterless formulas with an environmentally conscious approach, intimate care innovation, sustainable oral care, Korean herbal medicinal inspired remedies and genderless beauty. INDIE 360° Pavilion is hosted and curated in partnership with ACCESS BEAUTY INSIDERS led by exhibition and marketing industry veteran Daniela Ciocan.

            New to Suppliers’ Day will be the INFLUENCER LOUNGE featuring leading voices in the social media space who are recognized as experts on the science of beauty. Attendees can meet with influencers including Victoria Fu and Gloria Lu of @chemistconfessions, Lisa Guerrera  (@lisagrrera) and Ana Allen (@approvedbyana.ca) on both days of the show at designated hours.  In addition, an Influencer Chemist Panel: Truth in Beauty, hosted by IBA will take place in the Main Stage on May 2^nd.  This panel will be moderated by Jen Novakovich, (@theecowell) and include Javon Ford (@javonford16) and the Influencers from the lounge.

            The INDIE 360°  Pavilion participants include:

ALEXANDRA ORGANIC:  a company founded in Greece and inspired by Greek mythology with its heritage of healing plants and full range of hair care and makeup products. www.alexandraorganics.com

ANELEY Cosmetics: an all-natural and organic makeup brand, made in the USA. Contains natural, breathable ingredients that are anti-inflammatory.  www.aneleycosmetics.com

ELIMS: is building the future of sustainable oral care. Crafted by dentists and biomedical engineers, its mission is to advance human health while reducing waste for the planet.  www.elims.co

INA LABS: founders, Susan Goldsberry (world-renowned cosmetic chemist) and Dr. Beri Ridgeway (leading OB/GYN), make clean, clinically tested skincare for a woman’s most intimate skin. www.inalabs.com

MADAME LEMY: an all-natural, luxurious body care brand. Its unique powder formula can be used as deodorant, body powder, dry shampoo and more. https://madamelemy.com

MANIFEST BEAUTY: is a clean, vegan, and cruelty-free beauty brand that empowers women to unleash their best selves through lip plumpers that amplify self-love and high vibrations. www.manifest-beauty.com

NICOLE RAVACHI: offers genderless beauty for all skin types in LATAM. Its mission is to simplify skincare and make beauty more accessible.  www.nicoleravachibrand.com

NULASTIN: female founded, is redefining what it means to be a beauty brand by focusing on performance-driven, scientifically backed, ethically derived elastin replenishment for lashes, brows, hair & skin. www.nulastin.com

PALMLESS: its nourishing oil is powered by Palmless Torula oil, a luxe new bio-designed oil made from yeast, not from trees and it contains unique carotenoids and sterols found only in the fungal kingdom. www.gopalmless.com

RAAKA’S WORLD: is an innovative beauty brand founded by Dr. Shobana Vankipuram, a first-generation woman physician whose mission is to empower women through easy, authentic, transformative self-care experiences. www.raakasworld.com

REPÚBLICA SKIN: Sugar Body Polish waterless formula is the ultimate skin indulgence with a rich blend of naturally derived oils and butters paired with finely milled, organic sugar creating a sensorial gentle exfoliation. www.republicaskin.com

ROOTS PROFESSIONAL/CLUB ROOTS: Roots Professional brings the most complete cosmeceutical science for superior hair growth to the salon market and Club Roots carries this tradition for both men and women into mass retail and more. www.clubroots.com

SIX GLDN: is transformative skincare for every skin type. Crafted with powerful botanicals and Korean herbal medicine it’s formulated for maximum results in five steps. www.sixgldn.com

TRUTH TREATMENTS: are topical nutritional formulas designed to heal skin and formulated by Benjamin Knight Fuchs, R.Ph., a dermatology pharmacist. www.truthtreatments.com

            The comprehensive INDIE 360° experience at Suppliers’ Day also includes a dedicated conference track, moderated and chaired by Luciana Coutinho, luluble, that explores every angle of bringing an independent brand to market.  Sessions will cover trends, financing, starting a beauty brand, preparing for MoCRA, and “Building the Future of Beauty,” with the female founders of C16 Biosciences, Ina Labs, Madame Lemy, and Nicole Ravachi Cosmetics. A highlight of INDIE 360° will be the “People’s Choice Award,” where Suppliers’ Day attendees can vote for their favorite INDIE pavilion brand participant. This winner will be announced at a champagne toast at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3^rd.

            Members of the press can join this year’s INDIE 360°  VIP Media Tour to meet founders from all participating companies on Wednesday May 2^nd from 10:30am; RSVP required as only a limited number of spots are available.

            Suppliers’ Day, May 2-3, 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, hair care and wellness, biotechnology, fragrance, modernizing cosmetic regulations, natural ingredients, Chinese beauty market, innovations from exhibitors and hot topics.  “Digital Age of Beauty,” “Discover Sustainability,” “World of Chemistry,” and a L’Oreal Fireside Chat are also offered. The Future Chemists Workshop, Mentorship Mixer and a Career Development Day will be held in support of young professionals in the industry. The NYSCC Industry Awards Night will take place on May 2nd at Second Floor NYC and feature the announcement of the finalists of the CEW Supplier’s Beauty Creators Award.

            For more information on NYSCC Suppliers’ Day and to register to attend, visit: https://nyscc.org/suppliers-day/.

About New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC)

Dedicated to the advancement of cosmetic science, the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists strives to increase and disseminate scientific information through meetings and publications. By promoting research in cosmetic science and industry, and by setting high ethical, professional, and educational standards, we reach our goal of improving the qualifications of cosmetic scientists. Our mission is to further the interests and recognition of cosmetic scientists while maintaining the confidence of the public in the cosmetic and toiletries industry. NYSCC Suppliers’ Day in New York City is the leading North American event for beauty ingredients, formulations, and delivery innovations.  For more information visit: www.nyscc.org. Connect with NYSCC on Twitter and Facebook at @NYSCC and Instagram: @NYSCCMAIN

Editor’s Note:  To request a press badge for Suppliers’ Day and RSVP for the I INDIE 360°  Media Tour contact Annie Scully: [email protected]

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