The Cosmetics Ingredients Expo, co-located with the Cospack International Expo, debuted at the Chennai Trade Centre. It was attended by industry professionals, innovators, and thought leaders from across the cosmetics, personal care, and homecare sectors in Southern India.
Over two days, attendees explored the latest innovations and breakthrough technologies showcased by 100+ top companies such as Activeman Specialities, Amvigor Organics, Arihant Innochem, Azelis, Barentz, Chemspark, Chika, Carechem Corporation, Connell Caldic, DK Specialty Chemicals, Fine Organics, Galaxy Surfactants, ILA Biomarine, Mascot Spincontrol, NV Organics, Purity Polytubes, Ultra International, United Descaler, and many others.
It was the first major cosmetics, personal care and homecare event in Chennai. Chaitali Davangeri, Director of Future Market Events stated, “Launching a show in a new market is always a challenge, but the overwhelming response highlights how vital this expo is for the industry. This event has set the stage for unprecedented collaboration and innovation in this untapped region”.
Dr. Mohit Lalvani, Managing Director, Mascot Spincontrol shared, “We were excited to participate in this show, and it has exceeded our expectations. Chennai is a fresh market for us, and this expo demonstrated the immense potential it holds”.
Shailendra Shripannavar, Owner of SSV Enterprises added, “The expo gave us great exposure to industry’s needs and trends. Chennai has shown immense potential, and we’re excited to have been part of this successful launch. We are looking forward to the next year”.
Reji Madathil, Director at Gravity Chemicals & Specialities said, “The Cosmetics Ingredients Expo exceeded our expectations. The event allowed us to showcase our innovations and connect with key players from the industry. The expo is a must-attend for everyone in the industry”.
The co-located conference and technical seminars addressed key trends and innovations in the cosmetics, personal care, and homecare sectors. Some of the topics discussed included current trends in personal and homecare products, functional cosmetic ingredients, technological advances, next-generation laundry powders, and advancements in sunscreen technology, among others.
The hands-on workshops discussed topics like colour cosmetics, glass skin products, and cold process technologies. Attendees gained practical insights to fuel innovation in their businesses.
The innovation zone at the expo showcased industry’s most innovative and groundbreaking products and ingredients. The event culminated with the Innovation Awards Ceremony, celebrating the industry leaders reshaping the future. Honorees included ILA Biomarine, Barentz India, Galaxy Surfactants, Milliken & Company and Arihant Innochem, Aurv Organics, and VR Derma.
Neha Ghate, Marketing Manager, ILA Biomarine mentioned, “Winning gold award in the personal care ingredient category for ALGAKTIV® Densidyl: A breakthrough in scalp care at the first edition of the Cosmetics Ingredients International Expo was incredibly rewarding. The expo served as a crucial platform for thought leadership, bringing together a diverse spectrum of industry players from pioneering start-ups to established market leaders – creating an invaluable space for knowledge exchange and collaboration. The Innovation Zone and hands-on workshops provided deep insights into emerging trends and challenges, setting a high benchmark for industry engagement and we are excited to build on this experience next year”.
Shashikant Panpaliya, Sr. Manager, Galaxy Surfactants said, “It was an honour to receive the award for Galaxy Hearth® Fabcon in the homecare ingredients category at this prestigious event. The Cosmetics Ingredients Expo provided us with a fantastic platform to showcase our innovations and connect with our partners. We are eager to return next year and continue our journey of innovation”.
Vigneswari Dhamodaran, Director, Aurv Organics Private Limited said, “We are thrilled to have been recognized for our innovation in sustainable beauty. It was a thought provoking initiative by Future Market Events. The expo gave us the opportunity to present our Kajal with nano-carbo soot to a forward-thinking audience, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. This recognition motivates us to keep pushing boundaries in natural cosmetics”.
“The success of this year’s expo has laid a promising foundation for future editions. We’re excited to bring even more learning, networking, and opportunities to the industry at the 2025 edition of the expo”. Concluded Davangeri.
The next edition of the Cosmetics Ingredients Expo & Cospack International Expo will be held on 5th & 6th September 2025 at Chennai Trade Centre, Tamil Nadu, held together with Homecare Ingredients Expo.
Visit www.cosmetics-ingredientsexpo.com for more information.
For show information: Ms. Chaitali Davangeri, +91- 9892165683, chaitali@futuremarketevents.com
For PR and marketing: Ms. Mahjabin Shahzad, +91-9910997636, mahjabin@futuremarketevents.com
