Univar Solutions Strengthens Personal Care Ingredients Portfolio with Strategic Sun Care Expansion in Brazil
By securing exclusive rights to distribute Best Value Chem’s sunscreens in Brazil, Univar Solutions is enhancing access to advanced UV protection in one of the world’s largest sun protection markets.
SÃO PAULO, Sept. 11, 2025 — Univar Solutions Brasil Ltda., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions LLC (“Univar Solutions” or “the Company”), a leading global provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced that its Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions division has expanded its personal care portfolio through an exclusive distribution partnership with Best Value Chem Private Limited (“Best Value Chem”). Univar Solutions will now supply Brazilian manufacturers with Best Value Chem’s high-performance UV filters and related ingredients, supporting facial and body formulations across the region.
“We are incredibly excited to collaborate with Best Value Chem. As their exclusive distributor in Brazil, we look forward to introducing their innovative, high-performance ultraviolet (UV) filters to local manufacturers,” said Jorge Buckup, president of Latin America for Univar Solutions. “Meaningful supplier partnerships like this strengthen our market penetration and demonstrate our deep commitment to customers. We are working to provide easier access to high-quality ingredients and local technical support, while increasing speed to market and enabling more innovative solutions to reach consumers seeking exceptional sun protection.”
Sun protection is essential in beauty and personal care, and UV filters — designed to protect the skin from harmful effects of UV radiation — are key components in sunscreens and other skincare products. The new agreement expands the Ingredients + Specialties portfolio available to Brazil’s thriving personal care industry, adding products such as BVSUN®, a state-of-the-art UV defense, to Univar Solutions’ sun protection offerings.
“Univar Solutions’ broad market reach, deep technical expertise, and unwavering dedication to customer service make them the ideal partner to extend the availability of our BVSUN products,” said Ravish Patel, general manager of business development for Best Value Chem. “This exclusive partnership will help drive growth of the sun care industry in Brazil.”
Best Value Chem is recognized for its dedication to innovation, offering product lines designed to meet current trends and advancements in the personal care sector. In addition to the BVSUN product line, Best Value Chem emphasizes environmental responsibility and positive community impact, values shared by Univar Solutions.
“UV protection is not a trend — it’s a necessity,” added James Peterson, global vice president of Care for Univar Solutions. “Our exclusive partnership with Best Value Chem underscores our commitment to offering best-in-class specialty ingredients to the sun care market. Best Value Chem’s continued investment in research and development, coupled with its strong focus on environmental responsibility, aligns with our goals to help customers create impactful and responsible products.”
Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions provides the specialty ingredients and formulation support brands and manufacturers need to develop differentiated personal care products. The portfolio is backed by technical support, formulation expertise, and a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality to help customers navigate a rapidly evolving industry.
Learn more about Univar Solutions’ variety of sun protection filters, including UVA and UVB filters, silicones, emollients, and actives of natural origin for sunscreen formulations: univarsolutions.com/industries/beauty-personal-care/sun-care.
About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions is a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients representing a top-tier portfolio of the world’s leading producers. With extensive logistics capabilities, technical sales support, regulatory and market knowledge, formulation expertise, and digital tools, the company offers customized solutions and value-added services across many markets. Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and to the company’s purpose of helping keep communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.
About Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions
Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions brings products, people, and results to customers and specialist suppliers looking to power modern life. By combining science, innovation, and deep knowledge with a leading portfolio of specialties, the division helps find solutions to safely improve lives and communities. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.
About Best Value Chem
Best Value Chem is a leading manufacturer of fragrance, flavor, and personal care ingredients based in India. The company focuses on product innovation and customer satisfaction, supplying quality ingredients to global markets. Learn more at bestvaluechem.com.
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SOURCE: Univar Solutions LLC