About

About ECKART AMERICA CORP. / BYK USA Inc. ECKART is an international manufacturer of high quality pearlescent and metallic effect pigments. These effect pigments are widely used to visually enhance color cosmetics as well as personal and household care products. In the personal care segment, pearlescent pigments serve as powerful visual enhancers—providing everything from a soft, velvety shimmer to pure, elegant shine or even bold, glamorous sparkle. Whether used in hair care, skin care, body care, oral care, or makeup formulations, ECKART pigments help create eye catching products that stand out on the shelf and elevate the consumer experience. ECKART pearls are suitable for natural cosmetics and are COSMOS and vegan complaint. BYK is a leading supplier of specialty additives, offering innovative and versatile solutions designed to improve the performance of a wide range of personal care applications. BYK additives help stabilize particles and active ingredients in skin care, sun protection, antiperspirants, and color cosmetics. They also influence important formulation characteristics such as flow behavior, stability, absorption, matting effects, and binding properties. Additionally, BYK provides additives suitable for natural cosmetics and compliant with COSMOS and/or NATRUE standards, supporting the growing demand for clean and sustainable beauty products.