New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists

What New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists does

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC), founded in January 1955, is the second chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) in the United States and operates as a nonprofit professional society headquartered in Mount Freedom, New Jersey. The organization exists to advance cosmetic science through education, networking, and professional development, serving a community of formulators, chemists, R&D professionals, brand leaders, ingredient suppliers, students, and small business owners across the tri-state area and globally. Its core assets are not technology products but rather a calendar of programs: the flagship Suppliers' Day trade show at the Javits Center (12,000+ attendees, ~700 exhibitors from 64+ countries), monthly educational events, the Future Chemist Workshop (140 students from 65 universities in 2025), the Internship Program (23 interns placed at 14 host companies in 2026), mentorship and scholarship programs ($2,500-$15,000 awards), the Cosmetiscope publication, the Scientific Blog, The Science Shaping Beauty podcast, and the At Home Live Series webinars. The organization also operates the Catalyst Club, a Small Business Committee serving founders and entrepreneurs within the cosmetic industry.

Name

New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists

Legal name

New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists

Website

https://nyscc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) is a nonprofit professional society and the second-oldest SCC chapter in the US, founded 1955. It serves cosmetic scientists, formulators, suppliers, students, and small business owners through the Suppliers' Day trade show, monthly educational events, mentorship, scholarships, and internship programs.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Association Services

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Beauty & Personal Care DTC (CRAFACAB)

Keywords

• Cosmetic science education
• Industry networking events
• Professional development programs
• Trade show services
• Scientific publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Randolph

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Association membership to the Society of Cosmetic Chemists is managed by SCC National. Members receive subscription to Journal of Cosmetic Science, discounts on Continuing Education, access to SCC Annual Meeting, IFSCC membership benefits, and local chapter event access.
2. Event Registration and Sponsorships: Major revenue from Suppliers' Day exhibitor fees (Raw Space: $35.00/sq ft; Furnished: $38.00/sq ft), sponsorship opportunities, and attendee registration. Additional revenue from educational events, golf outings, fishing trips, culinary events, and ski trips with ticket sales.
3. Special Event Tickets: Fishing Trip: $110 members / $120 non-members. Culinary Event Full Access: $165 members / $265 non-members. Networking Only: $75 members / $165 non-members. Golf Outing registration options starting at $100.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

NYSCC is a nonprofit professional society that advances cosmetic science through membership services, educational programming, and industry events. Its core offerings include the annual Suppliers' Day trade show at the Javits Center (the world's leading cosmetic and personal care product development event), monthly educational events, mentorship and internship programs, scholarships and grants, scientific publications (Cosmetiscope, Scientific Blog), and the At Home Live Series webinars serving cosmetic scientists, students, suppliers, and brand professionals primarily in the tri-state area with global reach.

Product overview

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) is a professional society dedicated to advancing cosmetic science, offering educational programs, networking events, and industry resources rather than a traditional product portfolio. Its core offerings include the annual Suppliers' Day trade show, mentorship and internship programs for career development, the Future Chemist Workshop for students, scholarships and grants, the Scientific Blog and Cosmetiscope publication, The Science Shaping Beauty Podcast, At Home Live Series webinars, and the Catalyst Club for small business members. These programs collectively serve cosmetic scientists, students, and industry professionals through education, networking, and professional development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Suppliers' Day Annual premier trade show and conference for cosmetic and personal care product development held at the Javits Convention Center in New York City, featuring 675+ exhibitors from 74+ countries, 100+ hours of educational sessions across five technical tracks, Main Stage presentations, networking events, and the Ingredient Maverick Awards. Serves cosmetic industry professionals, ingredient suppliers, brand executives, and contract manufacturers.
• Mentorship Program Program connecting experienced cosmetic industry professionals with emerging talent through formal mentor-mentee relationships, networking opportunities, and professional development activities. Co-Chaired by Christina Phillips (Gattefossé) and Kseniya Popova (Symbiotic Beauty Lab).
• NYSCC Internship Program Paid 8 to 10-week internship program placing students with cosmetic industry companies in hair, skin, body, oral, sun care, color cosmetics, and fragrance. 2026 class selected 23 students from nearly 300 applicants and placed them with 14 host companies across NY, NJ, and PA.
• Future Chemist Workshop Educational workshop providing university students and young professionals insight on becoming cosmetic chemists through tutorials and practical formulation workshops led by industry experts. The 2025 edition hosted 140 students from 65 universities, the largest Future Chemist Workshop to date.
• Scholarships and Grants Program Multiple scholarship and grant awards supporting students pursuing cosmetic science careers, including Board Choice, Sustainability, General Education, and Diversity scholarships with award amounts ranging from $2,500 to $15,000 for students and institutions.
• At Home Live Series Free digital educational platform featuring webinars on cosmetic chemistry topics including FDA cosmetics reform, sustainable ingredients, formulation trends, and professional development. Hosted via GoToWebinar with archived content available on demand.
• Catalyst Club (Small Business Committee) Platform for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the cosmetic and personal care industry operating less than 10 years, offering quarterly meetings, expert-led discussions, networking opportunities, and business strategy support. Co-Chaired by Arielle Nausieda (ESSNTLS Lab) and Hyunah Cho (Spill Essentials).
• The Science Shaping Beauty Podcast Official NYSCC podcast featuring interviews with cosmetic industry professionals discussing career advice, formulation science, and beauty innovation. Distributed on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
• Cosmetiscope Monthly industry-leading publication for cosmetic industry suppliers, formulators, and chemists, covering cosmetic science topics, event information, and technical articles. Edited by Roger McMullen and distributed via the Issuu digital publishing platform.
• Scientific Blog Industry blog featuring articles on cosmetic science topics including procedure-inspired skincare, nucleic acid technologies, ingestible beauty, eggshell membrane, neurocosmetics, synthetic biology, and formulation science, serving the NYSCC membership and broader cosmetic science community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 12,000 attendees and 675 exhibitors from 74 countries at Suppliers' Day 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) NationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026NYSCC is the New York Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. SCC National manages membership (scconline.org), provides access to the Journal of Cosmetic Science, IFSCC membership, and a directory of 5,000+ industry professionals. SCC has 19 Affiliated Chapters.
• CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for CEW Awards Night at Suppliers' Day, celebrating innovation in ingredients and formulations across the beauty industry.
• Personal Care Products Council (PCPC)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Media and association partner for Suppliers' Day, representing the personal care products industry's regulatory and advocacy interests.
• BEAUTYSTREAMScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Curated the Inspiration Hive trend-driven content at Suppliers' Day, providing trend analysis and innovation insights for the event.
• Cosmetics and Toiletries (CT)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Media partner providing industry coverage for Suppliers' Day events and programming.
• IFSCC (International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Global federation providing complimentary membership to SCC members, connecting NYSCC members to international cosmetic science community.
• ESSNTLS LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-Chair Arielle Nausieda is Owner & Formulation Chemist of ESSNTLS Lab, a skincare solutions company focusing on essential, effective, and safe ingredients.
• Spill EssentialsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-Chair Hyunah Cho is Founder/CEO of Spill Essentials, designing patent-pending formulations combining pharmaceutical technology with cosmetics.
• Campo ResearchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Future Chemist Workshop, supporting educational programming for students entering cosmetic science.
• CoptisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Future Chemist Workshop, providing software solutions for cosmetic formulation documentation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW): Beauty industry organization for executive women with awards programs, networking events, and educational programming. Comparably serves cosmetic industry professionals with overlapping membership base and partnership relationships.
• Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) National: National umbrella federation managing membership, Journal of Cosmetic Science, and 19 affiliated chapters. Directly comparable as the parent body that NYSCC operates under, with overlapping mission around cosmetic chemistry education and professional development.
• ICMAD (Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors Association): Trade association supporting independent and entrepreneurial cosmetic companies with regulatory, educational, and networking resources. Comparable association model serving a related but smaller-business segment of the cosmetic industry.
• California Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC California Chapter): Sister SCC chapter serving West Coast cosmetic scientists with similar educational programming, monthly events, and supplier showcases. Directly comparable as a peer chapter of SCC National pursuing the same mission in a different US region.
• IFSCC (International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists): Global federation of cosmetic chemist societies providing international membership benefits and conferences. Direct peer organization offering overlapping educational and professional development value to cosmetic scientists worldwide.
• Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna: World's largest beauty trade show held annually in Bologna, Italy. Directly competes for global exhibitor mindshare, brand visibility, and attendee travel allocation in the international cosmetics industry event calendar.
• Personal Care Products Council (PCPC): National trade association representing the personal care products industry's regulatory and advocacy interests. Directly comparable industry association serving overlapping membership of cosmetic/personal care companies with focus on industry advancement.
• In-Cosmetics Global: Leading global trade event for personal care ingredients, organized by Reed Exhibitions. Directly competes with NYSCC Suppliers' Day for cosmetic ingredient exhibitors, formulation chemists, and R&D attendance budgets.

Emerging players

• Indie Beauty Expo: Trade event and community focused on independent beauty brands, overlapping with NYSCC's Catalyst Club for small business owners. Partial overlap serving emerging cosmetic entrepreneurs.
• HBA Global (Health & Beauty America): Trade event for the beauty and personal care industry with focus on brand marketing and product development. Adjacent competitor for exhibitor and attendee attention in the US cosmetic industry event space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NYSCCPodcast
• Facebookfacebook.com/nyscc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-york-society-of-cosmetic-chemists
• Instagraminstagram.com/nysccmain
• Xx.com/nyscc

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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