Chicago-based Hallstar Beauty, a leading provider of ingredients and technologies, has acquired active ingredient supplier Sytheon.WHO: Parsippany, NJ–based Sytheon was founded by Ratan K. Chaudhuri, PhD, in 2006 after a decades-long career in industry and academia. Headquartered in New Jersey, with subsidiaries in France and Singapore, Sytheon’s active ingredients include Sytenol A, a 99%+ pure bakuchiol claimed to be the only REACH registered and China-allowed bakuchiol with a complete toxicology dossier.Hallstar Beauty, formed in Chicago in 1986, is a leading provider of ingredients and technologies for beauty and personal care. In the early 2000s, Hallstar began expanding through strategic acquisitions, creating a global presence, increasing exports to Asia Pacific and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and establishing facilities on nearly every continent. Today, Hallstar has an extensive portfolio of patented technology and remains an independent, agile company. WHY: The deal joins the global footprints of Hallstar and Sytheon with best-in-class R&D capabilities and strong relationships with the world’s top brands. Both companies sell directly and through distribution.IN THEIR OWN WORDS: “The decision to join Hallstar was made carefully. It came down to finding a partner where not just our global revenue could grow but our people could develop. We are long admirers of Hallstar—its innovation as well as its strong leadership and long-term outlook," Sytheon CEO and President Ratan K. Chaudhuri, PhD and COO François Marchio said. “The team at Hallstar recognizes the quality and potential of our ingredients.