Vivachem
Vivachem is a Laval, Quebec-based specialty ingredient distributor that represents 15 international raw material manufacturers and supplies their cosmetic and personal care ingredients to Canadian formulators via warehouses in St-Laurent, QC and Mississauga, ON.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersLaval, Canada
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Vivachem does
Vivachem is a privately held specialty ingredient distributor headquartered in Laval, Quebec, founded in 2012 with seven employees, that supplies the Canadian cosmetic and personal care industry with raw materials sourced from international manufacturers. The company operates as the exclusive or authorized Canadian representative for 15 global suppliers — including SILAB (natural actives), Olvea (vegetable oils), AdvanceZincTek (zinc oxide), AE Chemie (emulsifiers, surfactants, preservatives), ProtTec Botanica (organic and sustainably sourced natural ingredients), Galaxy Biochem (hyaluronic acid), Jojoba Desert (jojoba oils, esters, beads), EFP (squalane/squalene), Vanessence (fragrances), Carbonwave (seaweed biomaterials), and others — distributing their ingredients Canada-wide through warehouses in St-Laurent, QC and Mississauga, ON.
The product portfolio spans active ingredients for skin care and hair care (with over 60 branded actives in skin care alone, covering anti-aging, hydration, brightening, and skin protection), an extensive range of over 25 vegetable oils and butters, emulsifiers/thickeners/surfactants, Ecocert-certified zinc oxide powder and dispersions for sunscreen applications, hyaluronic acid and sodium acetylated hyaluronate, squalane and squalene alternatives to silicones and petrolatum, dermatological ingredient lines, jojoba esters and beads, and Swiss-sourced fragrances.
Vivachem generates revenue through transaction-based B2B distribution of these specialty ingredients to Canadian cosmetic and personal care manufacturers using a direct sales model, with quote-based pricing tailored to customer requirements and order volumes. The company's go-to-market is built on direct B2B relationships and industry presence, supported by a bilingual (English/French) website reflecting its Quebec base, with no disclosed digital platform, technology layer, or software component to the offering.
Vivachem firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Vivachem
- Legal name
- Vivachem
- Website
- https://vivachem.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Vivachem is a Laval, Quebec-based specialty ingredient distributor that represents 15 international raw material manufacturers and supplies their cosmetic and personal care ingredients to Canadian formulators via warehouses in St-Laurent, QC and Mississauga, ON.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Vivachem industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Cosmetic Ingredients Distribution
- SIC
- Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hair Care (Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling, Treatments) (CRADANAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Bronzing & Tanning Oils/Accelerators (CRABAHAH), Natural & Clean Fragrance (CRABADAG), Emulsifiers & Stabilizer Systems (Lecithin, Mono/Diglycerides, Blends) (CRADAOAE)
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Where Vivachem is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Laval
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Vivachem business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Ingredient Distribution: Vivachem generates revenue by distributing and representing specialty ingredients from international manufacturers to Canadian cosmetic and personal care companies. The company acts as the exclusive or authorized Canadian representative for its supplier partners.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
Vivachem product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Vivachem is a specialty ingredients distributor that represents international raw material manufacturers and supplies their cosmetic and personal care ingredients to Canadian formulators and brand owners. The portfolio spans active ingredients for skin and hair care, emulsifiers and thickeners, vegetable oils and butters, fragrances, zinc oxide dispersions, hyaluronic acid, squalane/squalene, jojoba-based ingredients, and dermatological care ingredients, distributed Canada-wide through warehouses in St-Laurent, QC and Mississauga, ON.
Product overview
Vivachem is a specialty ingredients distributor serving Canada's cosmetic and personal care industry, supplying companies with ingredients for formulation, development, and commercialization of their products. The offering consists of multiple product categories sourced from global raw material manufacturers and represented Canada-wide. The portfolio includes Active Ingredients for Skin Care (with over 60 branded actives from Sibilab for anti-aging, hydration, brightening, and skin protection), Active Ingredients for Hair Care (including ADANDRINE, AGREYNIST, and HAIRGENYL for hair growth and scalp care), Emulsifiers and Thickeners from AE Chemie for formulation stability, an extensive range of Vegetable Oils and Butters from Olvea covering over 25 carrier oils, Fragrances from Swiss house Vanessence, Zinc Oxide Powder and Dispersions from Advance ZincTek with Ecocert certification for sunscreens, High Quality Personal Care Ingredients from ProtTec Botanica including Amazonian botanicals, Hyaluronic Acid and AcHA from Galaxy Biochem for hydration, Squalane and Squalene products from EFP as natural alternatives to silicones and petrolatum, Softcare dermatological ingredients from Sibilab, and Jojoba Esters and Beads from Jojoba Desert. The products are distributed through company warehouses in St-Laurent, QC and Mississauga, ON.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Active Ingredients for Skin Care
Companies that use Vivachem
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Vivachem technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
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Vivachem partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SILABcoreWorld leader in engineering natural active ingredients. SILAB provides a comprehensive portfolio of active ingredients for skin and hair care applications, including products like Actiflow, Biosculptine, and many others available through Vivachem in Canada.
- OlveacoreProvides vegetable oils and specialty ingredients for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food industries. Olvea's product range includes apricot kernel, argan, avocado, borage, castor, coconut, evening primrose, grape seed, hazelnut, hemp, jojoba, macadamia, olive, peanut, pumpkin seed, rapeseed, sesame, shea butter, soybean, sunflower, sweet almond, walnut, and wheat germ oils.
- AdvanceZincTekcoreLeading Zinc Oxide manufacturer offering powder and dispersions for sunscreen, skincare, and makeup applications. Ecocert certified, providing UVA/UVB + blue light protection with transparency and reef safety. Products include ZINCLEAR XP powder and various IM dispersions.
- AE ChemiecoreOffers preservative systems, surfactants, emollients, emulsifiers, thickeners, esters, exotic oils, and natural butters for the cosmetic industry.
- ProtTec Ingredia (CETPRO)minorProvider of high-quality, competitively priced equivalents to well-known skin and hair care ingredients.
- ProtTec BotanicacoreSupplier of certified organic, conventional, and sustainably sourced natural ingredients to the global personal care industry. Products include absolutes, Amazonian collection, butters, essential oils, hydrolats, plant extracts, vegetable oils, and waxes.
- EFPminorProvides squalane, squalene, exotic butters, and vegetable waxes. Offers alternatives to silicone, petrolatum, lanolin, and beeswax.
- GalaxyBiochemcoreLeading manufacturer of cosmetic grade Hyaluronic Acid (HA) and Sodium Acetylated Hylonate (AcHA) for skin care applications.
- COSMACTminorFlexible and fast-acting company supporting raw materials, ingredients, and cosmetic products manufacturers in various stages of growth development.
- Manicouagan Sea MineralsminorProvides 100% natural origin sea minerals solutions for cosmetic and personal care applications.
- CarbonwaveminorWorld's leading developer of ultra-regenerative, plant-based, advanced biomaterials from seaweed.
- Candela OrganicminorProvides natural ingredients, organic and healthy products from Amazon biodiversity.
- Jojoba DesertcoreWorld's leading wholesale Jojoba oil supplier and manufacturer. Products include Jojoba based esters, beads, and functional ingredients.
- VanessenceminorSwiss fragrance house offering fragrance trends and custom perfumes for the cosmetic industry.
- DaedalminorDevelops advanced chemicals and natural ingredients through future prediction and innovative management.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Vivachem competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Azelis: Global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with strong personal care vertical. Same B2B ingredient distribution model but vastly larger scale, broader geographic footprint, and deeper portfolio across multiple end-markets.
- Barentz: Global specialty ingredients distributor with significant personal care and cosmetics business. Comparable business model focused on premium specialty ingredients and supplier representation, but at much larger scale.
- Univar Solutions: Major North American chemical and ingredient distributor with personal care vertical. Similar B2B distribution model with strong Canadian presence, serving multiple industries beyond cosmetics at significantly larger scale.
- IMCD Group: Leading global specialty ingredients distributor with significant personal care and cosmetics business. Comparable business model of representing global suppliers to formulators, but at much greater scale and geographic reach.
- Brenntag: World's largest chemical distribution company with personal care segment. Similar B2B ingredient distribution model but vastly larger scale, broader product portfolio, and global geographic reach.
- Stepan Company: Specialty chemical manufacturer with significant personal care and cosmetic ingredients segment (surfactants, emollients). Comparable in serving cosmetic formulators but operates as a manufacturer rather than third-party distributor.
Direct peers
- Coast Southwest: Specialty ingredient distributor serving personal care and cosmetic manufacturers across the US. Comparable scale and business model to Vivachem, focused on representing global ingredient suppliers to domestic formulators.
- Charkit Chemical: US-based specialty chemical and personal care ingredient distributor with similar size and supplier representation approach. Directly comparable business model serving cosmetic and personal care manufacturers.
- Centerchem: US-based specialty distributor of personal care ingredients representing global manufacturers to formulators. Closest direct comparable to Vivachem in business model (authorized representation), customer type (cosmetic manufacturers), and supplier portfolio approach.
Emerging players
- Kobo Products: Specialty ingredient manufacturer and distributor serving the cosmetics industry with powders, pigments, and UV filters. Partial overlap with Vivachem's portfolio in cosmetic raw materials, though primarily a producer rather than pure distributor.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat2 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
Vivachem social profiles
Digital presenceVivachem compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Vivachem financial estimates
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Vivachem leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Vivachem funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Vivachem M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Vivachem
What does Vivachem do?
Vivachem is a specialty ingredients distributor that represents international raw material manufacturers and supplies their cosmetic and personal care ingredients to Canadian formulators and brand owners. The portfolio spans active ingredients for skin and hair care, emulsifiers and thickeners, vegetable oils and butters, fragrances, zinc oxide dispersions, hyaluronic acid, squalane/squalene, jojoba-based ingredients, and dermatological care ingredients, distributed Canada-wide through warehouses in St-Laurent, QC and Mississauga, ON.
Is Vivachem a public or private company?
Vivachem is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Vivachem founded?
Vivachem was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Vivachem based?
Vivachem is headquartered in Laval, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Vivachem make money?
One revenue line is on record: ingredient Distribution.
Who are Vivachem's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Azelis, Barentz, Univar Solutions, IMCD Group, Brenntag and Stepan Company. Direct peers are Coast Southwest, Charkit Chemical and Centerchem. Kobo Products is listed as an emerging player.
Does Vivachem have an API?
No public API is recorded for Vivachem.
What industry is Vivachem in?
Vivachem's product category is Specialty Cosmetic Ingredients Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADANAE, Hair Care (Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling, Treatments), with a secondary code of CRABAHAH, Bronzing & Tanning Oils/Accelerators. Its SIC code is 2840.