The first ever CosmeticsDesign Summit will take place in June 2019 and this unique face-to-face event will focus on one of the industry’s biggest trends – the skin microbiome.
Following the recent acquisitions of Trilogy and John Masters Organics, Ecovia Intelligence (formerly known as Organic Monitor) sees a growing interest in the burgeoning Asian-based naturals and organic market.
Following our conversations with bioengineering company, Genomatica, we caught up with its Japanese partner, Daicel, to discuss the driving forces behind biotech in Japan and further afield in Asia-Pacific.
Innovation and technology are key components to bolster the impact and efficacy of ingredient usage. We caught up with Jane Zhang, Head of Personal Care in China, Azelis to talk through Azelis’ strategic plans.
Alibaba Group partners with Tsinghua University to establish a joint-research lab that focuses on the natural experience for next-generation Natural Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
Following its recent win at the PCHi awards in China — its fourth event accolade— we spoke to Jane Zhang, Head of Personal Care in China, Azelis to discuss the innovation and technology behind its active ingredient Tagra CelluCaps C.
Regenerative agriculture is not exactly a buzz word quite yet, but it is certainly one to watch, and Dr. Bronner’s, known for its natural soaps, is now playing a big part in raising the profile of this vital movement.
The partnership between leading chemicals distributor and supplier, Azelis and chemical specialist, Evonik, will see Azelis exclusively provide personal care ingredients to the Asia-Pacific (APAC) marketplace.
Cosmetics Design checked in with indie brand leaders, working on opposite corners of the globe—Ashley Prange of Au Naturale Cosmetics and Ann Leslie of Pure Nut—to find out how and why local sourcing is key to the sustainability of their beauty businesses.
We caught up once again with Aditi Vyas, Director, Azafran Innovacion to discuss the drivers and considerations when positioning and launching organic products.
Today’s consumers demand value over price, hence the popularity of premium beauty goods over mass market items. Time is synonymous with brands providing this added-value.
As the bioengineering company pursues its focus and relationship with Asia-Pacific (APAC) consumers, we talk to Damien Perriman, Senior Vice President of Specialty Chemicals at Genomatica about the company’s achievements and experiences in the market...
With the theme, ‘Experience the future of luxury packaging’, cosmetics and personal care giants will access a two-day programme exploring trends, market, design and sustainability.
China-based cosmetics raw materials provider has come a long way since it was established in 2010 and is now eyeing the expansion of its global footprint as the next strategic step for the business.
Over the last couple of years, Genomatica has recognised the increasingly popular trend favouring sustainable and naturally-sourced ingredients in the cosmetics and personal care, moving away from synthetic chemistry.
In the run-up to the leading event dedicated to advanced scientific techniques and insights in China, in co-operation with IFSCC, we spoke with Claudie Willemin Scientific Editor at International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) and...
Beauty innovation brand Amkiri brings together colour cosmetics and scents by introducing its ‘visual fragrance’, hailed as the world’s first of its kind.
As Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) closes its doors for another year, we bring you the winners of this year’s Fountain Awards which praise fresh and cutting-edge technologies and progressive developments.
In an official statement, Etude House Singapore announces the suspension and recall of affected beauty products after finding traces of excessive amounts of the chemical element, antimony.
The duo receives the Certificate of Merit for the Outstanding Partnership Project Award 2017/18 by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) for their Beauty for a Better Life (BFBL) programme.
As the UK-headquartered male skin care and beauty brand marks 2018 as a key growth period for its expansion in Asia, we caught up with Simon Duffy, Founder of Bulldog Skincare For Men to ask what we can expect from the male skin care sector.
Emotional wellbeing messaging is catching on as more consumers are looking for ways to achieve positive mental wellbeing through their beauty and skin care regimes, Matthew Crabbe, Regional Trends Director, Asia Pacific, at Mintel emphasises.
The Cosmetics Design editorial team will be presenting a comprehensive analysis of global beauty trends and forecasts at the in-cosmetics Global event in Amsterdam. Don't miss it!
With the environmental impact on the skin continuing to be a key concern for consumers, David Boudier, Scientific Communication Manager at Silab talks us through how neuro-soothing ingredients are pushing the natural segment into its next phase.
As the nation combines three of its key cosmetics regulations authorities, we take a look at how the influence of the healthcare industry and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is impacting the regulatory landscape in China.
By Belinda Carli, Director, Institute of Personal Care Science
The Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists (ASCC) supports networking between Australian chemists and cosmetic brands – this year they celebrate their 50th Annual Conference with the latest innovations and high profile speakers leading the line-up.
Multinational packaging and manufacturing company, Johnson & Johnson, prepares to launch its latest design facility in Science Park, Singapore, marking its first innovation unit outside New York.
Since the advent of BB creams, multifunctional color cosmetic products have evolved to the point where almost every product in the category has various claims.
Interestingly, while ploughing resources into online is a priority, today’s brands are now seeing human engagement and staff investment as crucial, Matthew Crabbe, Regional Trends Director, Asia Pacific at Mintel, highlights.
After launching its latest natural skin care offering, Neurofense, in January 2018, we got the lowdown on neuro-soothing ingredients from French cosmetics producer, Silab, and why these appeal to APAC consumers.
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