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Oil and cosmetics: Mixing the industry up?

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Oil and cosmetics: Mixing the industry up?

By Natasha Spencer

Leading petrochemical developer, Michang, certainly believes so as it strives to show how oil is safe and relevant in today’s cosmetics world.

Niacinamide and the ‘Fountain of Youth’

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Niacinamide and the ‘Fountain of Youth’

By Natasha Spencer

As Olay releases scientific findings on the effect niacinamide has on skin care, we spoke to P&G and Dr John Oblong, Principal Scientist at P&G about the impact that this has on the cosmetics industry.

What’s urban living doing to our hair and scalp?

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What’s urban living doing to our hair and scalp?

By Natasha Spencer

At this year’s in-cosmetics Korea 2018, Xin Qu, R&D Lab Manager at Ashland’s Shanghai Technical Centre examined how cosmetics actives and pollution shielding technologies can impact the hair and scalp.

Will label waste soon be non-existent?

Will label waste soon be non-existent?

By Natasha Spencer

The Australian arm of leading cosmetics player, L’Oréal, global materials science and manufacturing firm, Avery Dennison, and waste management name, Wasteflex, collaborate to remove label waste from cosmetics packaging.

Digital payment apps to increase in APAC

Digital payment apps to increase in APAC

By Natasha Spencer

Growing in adoption in both established and emerging beauty and personal care markets, digital wallets and contactless card-based payments are on the rise.

Why autophagy is essential for cells and cosmetics applications

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Why autophagy is essential for cells and cosmetics applications

By Natasha Spencer

Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi of Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2016, for his finding of essential genes relating to autophagy almost 30 years ago.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances opens in Indonesia and Thailand

Bell Flavors & Fragrances opens in Indonesia and Thailand

By Deanna Utroske

At the end of June, the personal care and fine fragrance ingredient supplier announced the opening of two new facilities in Asia. Bell has confidence that the additional presence in these countries and access to local market intelligence will enrich the...

K-beauty prepares consumers for further global inspiration

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K-beauty prepares consumers for further global inspiration

By Natasha Spencer

As we look at K-beauty's burgeoning status internationally, we caught up with Ju Rhyu of Inside the Raum to look at the possibilities and hurdles for brands, along with successful marketing strategies.

The Skin Protection 2018 online event is tomorrow - register now!

The Skin Protection 2018 online event is tomorrow

By Simon Pitman

It's your final opportunity to register for the Skin Protection 2018 online event, so do it now so you can take advantage of our full online webinar presentation programme, which will let you in on everything you need to know about this fast moving...

What does ‘being green’ really entail?

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What does ‘being green’ really entail?

By Natasha Spencer

Sustainable sourcing, certification standards and ISO 16128 are key considerations for environmentally-conscious brands.

How Kao’s brand portfolio is shaping up

How Kao’s brand portfolio is shaping up

By Natasha Spencer

Kao first entered the beauty scene in 1887. For more than a century, the Japanese beauty heavyweight has launched a multitude of brands to attract its domestic and global consumers.

Miniso to open 500 stores in Canada by 2021

Miniso to open 500 stores in Canada by 2021

By Natasha Spencer

Product developer, Miniso, plans to develop its presence in Canada and continue its high growth momentum to open 500 stores over the next three years.

Ashland showcases latest ingredient launches at NYSCC Suppliers' Day

Special Newsletter: NYSCC Suppliers' Day

Ashland showcases latest ingredient launches at NYSCC Suppliers' Day

By Simon Pitman

We caught up with Joel Mantelin, global marketing manager for biofunctionals at Ashland Specialty Ingredients at the recent NYSCC Suppliers' Day to find out more about the company's latest ingredient launches, including a new stem cell based...

Ashland showcases its sustainable aloe vera sourcing in Mexico

Special Newsletter: NYSCC Suppliers Day

Ashland showcases its sustainable aloe vera sourcing in Mexico

By Simon Pitman

We caught up with Joe Torella, vice president, skin care and business intelligence, Ashland to find out more about the company's very interesting sustainable aloe vera sourcing project in Mexico.

Using culture as a marketing method

Using culture as a marketing method

By Natasha Spencer

Storytelling is having a dramatic impact on how indie brands are crafting, communicating and connecting communities both online and offline. In this special focus on how Asia-Pacific brands of today are marketing themselves, we look at how culture is...

Kao creates new cosmetics portfolio

Kao creates new cosmetics portfolio

By Natasha Spencer

Japanese cosmetics name, Kao Group, builds a global portfolio of brands to propel growth in both Asia and Europe.

Indie Beauty Profile Brianne West Ethique

Special Newsletter: Indie Beauty Profile

Brianne West, Ethique

By Deanna Utroske

In her Indie Beauty Profile, Brianne West, founder of Ethique (a brand that makes only solid-bar-form personal care and beauty products), shares a bit of what she’s done to create a successful brand that stands as an example of what a more socially, culturally,...

Indie and Fragrance: a business partnership with sillage

Special Newsletter: Indie Brands

Indie and Fragrance: a business partnership with sillage

By Deanna Utroske

Niche, startup, and independent brands are proliferating in beauty and fragrance alike. Here Cosmetics Design takes a look at several indie fragrance brands with proven or probable longevity in the market.

Amorepacific opens its first pop-up shop in New York

Amorepacific opens its first pop-up shop in New York

By Natasha Spencer

In a joint partnership with prestigious fashion magazine, Marie Claire Magazine, the South Korean beauty leader, Amorepacific unveils its inaugural global beauty pop-up in New York City, US.