Univar Solutions to Distribute Syensqo’s Beauty Ingredients in North America

Univar Solutions will become the exclusive distributor of Syensqo’s beauty care ingredients in the U.S. and Canada. The partnership between the two companies will be effective January 1, 2025.

“Expanding our partnership with Syensqo is a pivotal moment in our journey forward. This is about more than just distributing their products, it’s about incorporating innovation, sustainability and unparalleled support into our relationship,” said James Peterson, Global Vice President of Care Business at Univar Solutions. “With our vast network and deep expertise, we bring tremendous value to the personal care industry, helping to ensure both our customers and suppliers can confidently and creatively navigate the industry’s rapidly changing future.”

Syensqo specializes in guar gum, biopolymers, specialty surfactants and biosurfactants, and hair and skin care actives. These ingredients are essential for manufacturers committed to producing premium skin and hair care products.

"We are excited to have Univar Solutions as the exclusive distributor of Syensqo beauty care ingredients in North America," said Jennifer Zientek, Regional Marketing Director, Syensqo Home and Beauty Care. "Univar Solutions shares our commitment to innovation and sustainability, making them the perfect partner to promote Syensqo's high-performance, responsible beauty care ingredients to a wider consumer base. We look forward to growing together and working together to deliver greater value to our customers."

Univar Solutions' Professional Beauty & Personal Care business serves the needs of skin care, hair care, body care, sun care and color cosmetics customers through a strong transportation network, global distribution footprint, supply chain capabilities and network development labs in Houston, Texas; Mexico City, Mexico; Paris, France; Essen, Germany; Sao Paulo, Brazil; and Shanghai, China.