GALLERY: Top 10 most-read APAC cosmetic stories of November 2021

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Our recap of the most-read cosmetics stories of November, featuring the latest in beauty innovation, trends and regulations.

Click through to see our recap of the most-read cosmetics stories of November, featuring the latest in beauty innovation, trends and regulations.

GALLERY: Top 10 most-read APAC cosmetic stories of November 2021
GALLERY: Top 10 most-read APAC cosmetic stories of November 2021

Click through to see our recap of the most-read cosmetics stories of November, featuring the latest in beauty innovation, trends and regulations.

Hindustan Unilever ramping up 'innovation intensity' with premium brands Simple, Love Beauty and Planet
Hindustan Unilever ramping up 'innovation intensity' with premium brands Simple, Love Beauty and Planet

Hindustan Unilever has teased an “aggressive plan” with more new innovations in from its premium beauty portfolio, which consist of brands such as Simple, Love Beauty and Planet and Baby Dove.

'Be wary': China issues warning to consumers against stem cells, acid peels, eyelash growth and 'edible' cosmetics
'Be wary': China issues warning to consumers against stem cells, acid peels, eyelash growth and 'edible' cosmetics (Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images)

China's food and drug regulator has published a series of alerts cautioning consumers against claims relating to stem cells, acid peels, eyelash growth and 'edible' cosmetics.

Ready to fly? First insect-based skin oil brand Point68 eyes China and Macau as potential markets
Ready to fly? First insect-based skin oil brand Point68 eyes China and Macau as potential markets

The brand behind a skin oil derived from black soldier fly larvae extract is looking to expand into China and Macau following its recent launch in Hong Kong.

'Substantial shrinkage': Kao reports skin care sales dip as hand hygiene demand falls
'Substantial shrinkage': Kao reports skin care sales dip as hand hygiene demand falls

Japanese firm Kao Corporation has recorded a sales decline in skin care in the third quarter as the demand for hand soaps and sanitisers tumbled.

Estée Lauder Q1: APAC sales grow 10% despite impact of COVID-19 resurgence
Estée Lauder Q1: APAC sales grow 10% despite impact of COVID-19 resurgence

The Estée Lauder Companies recorded organic net sales growth of 10% in Asia Pacific despite the wave of COVID-triggered lockdowns that hit the region, driven by the strong performance of China and South Korea.

Skin science: Top stories on cosmetic science, formulation and R&D in the APAC beauty space
Skin science: Top stories on cosmetic science, formulation and R&D in the APAC beauty space (TanyaRow/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

In this round-up, we dive into our most-read stories on cosmetics science, formulation and R&D, featuring Sandalwood as a CBD alternative, Himalaya's study on neem acne face wash and more.

Lather and save: Waterless brand Bhuman unveils powdered shampoo to 'make bigger impact' on sustainable mission
Lather and save: Waterless brand Bhuman unveils powdered shampoo to 'make bigger impact' on sustainable mission

Zero-waste personal care brand Bhuman has launched a new water-activated powdered unisex hair wash, a move the brand believes will enable it to make a bigger positive environmental impact given the high penetration of shampoo.

'Evolving perceptions': Vedix expecting men's category to account for 30% of total revenue in the next two years
'Evolving perceptions': Vedix expecting men's category to account for 30% of total revenue in the next two years

India-based Ayurvedic beauty and wellness brand Vedix is aiming to fill the growing need for more sophisticated men's personal care products in the market.

A good alternate? Aussie firm eyeing opportunities for Indian sandalwood as a CBD alternative following China ban
A good alternate? Aussie firm eyeing opportunities for Indian sandalwood as a CBD alternative following China ban

Australian sandalwood supplier Quintis is eyeing new opportunities in China's cosmetic space after a new scientific review revealed Indian sandalwood oil has more scientifically-proven benefits than CBD oil.

'A lot to look forward to': NZ's Ecostore highlights global eco-initiatives it will undertake in 2022
'A lot to look forward to': NZ's Ecostore highlights global eco-initiatives it will undertake in 2022

Kiwi brand Ecostore has underlined the global eco-initiatives it will be focusing on next year, including expanding the footprint of its refill stations and reducing its reliance on water in its formulations.