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LBB Specialties has entered into an agreement to become Ingredion’s exclusive distribution partner in the United States and Canada for its personal care product portfolio, including Farmal bio-based polymers and Nativacare natural polymers.
Ingredion’s beauty and personal care portfolio includes water- and oil-absorbent starches that reduce shine and moisture in skin care products.
“Ingredion's portfolio stands out by offering plant-based solutions that not only meet consumer demands for clean and effective personal care ingredients but also enhance product performance to help future-proof commercial formulations," said Christopher Nork, senior vice president of LBB Specialties Care. "Their expertise in supplying starches, humectants, and hydrocolloids ensures that beauty and personal care brands can confidently deliver on both quality and sustainability."
Neil Barrientos, global business director for beauty and home at Ingredion, added, "This partnership with LBB Specialties is a testament to our shared commitment toward innovation across the entire consumer goods value chain. LBB Specialties’ technical expertise, deep geographic coverage, and best-in-class market intelligence platform are unparalleled. We are confident that together, we can leverage our combined strengths to deliver solutions to the North American market.”