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IMCD establishes a new office in Japan

IMCD establishes a new office in Japan

By Simon Pitman

Holland-based fine chemicals distributor IMCD has expanded its position in the Asia Pacific region with the opening of an office in Tokyo, Japan.

Japan's Muji to expand beauty offering in China

Japan's Muji to expand beauty offering in China

By Lucy Whitehouse

Clothing, household goods and cosmetics retailer Muji has China to thank for its record profit in the last financial year of $192 million (US), according to Satoru Matsuzaki, president of the brand’s operator.

Cosmax bags halal certification in Indonesia

Cosmax bags halal certification in Indonesia

By Lucy Whitehouse

Global beauty player Cosmax has received halal certification for its manufacturing facilities in Indonesia from international accreditation agency, Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI).

China's e-commerce tax changes set to benefit beauty

China's e-commerce tax changes set to benefit beauty

By Lucy Whitehouse

China is reportedly altering its tax policy for e-commerce in a move which will further promote cross-border trading for the country, and looks set to particularly benefit cosmetics sales.

New science makes organic synthesis easier

New science makes organic synthesis easier

By Deanna Utroske

Chemists from the University of Texas at Arlington and North Carolina State University have documented a water-based process that could lessen industry’s dependence on solvents.

Korean cosmetic boom rubs off on Australia

Korean cosmetic boom rubs off on Australia

By Simon Pitman

South Korean cosmetics first became popular with consumers from China, but the appeal is exploding worldwide, and it seems that Australia is now under that same spell.

Oriflame coming to US and Brazil

Oriflame coming to US and Brazil

By Deanna Utroske

The direct-sales beauty company is scouting out new growth markets and has plans to launch operations in both North and South America.

L'Oreal CEO on the opportunities in Indonesia

L'Oreal CEO on the opportunities in Indonesia

By Simon Pitman

Jean-Paul Agon, CEO of beauty giant L’Oreal, has spoken about the opportunities he believes are presented to the beauty industry by the Indonesian market.

Korea to legalise customised cosmetics formulation

Korea to legalise customised cosmetics formulation

By Lucy Whitehouse

With the trend for interactivity and personalisation in beauty retail now dominating globally, Korea is the latest to respond, with the government having just announced it is set to legalise customised cosmetics formulation in the country.

PCHi Shanghai 2016 beats expectations

PCHi Shanghai 2016 beats expectations

By Simon Pitman

The PCHi Shanghai 2016 event, held at the beginning of this month, had a significantly larger number of exhibitors and also attracted a greater number of attendees.

Inglot lays out plans to strengthen in India

Inglot lays out plans to strengthen in India

By Lucy Whitehouse

Polish beauty player Inglot has laid out its plan to raise its market share in India, increasing its market presence in the country from 14 stores to 100 by 2020.

Avon shifts HQ to the UK, sheds 2,500 jobs

Avon shifts HQ to the UK, sheds 2,500 jobs

By Simon Pitman

Avon Products has confirmed that it is shifting its international headquarters to the UK and is to reduce its workforce by 2,500 as part of its transformation plan for the ailing business.

China study suggests silicon dioxide can damage DNA

China study suggests silicon dioxide can damage DNA

By Simon Pitman

Although widely found to be safe, a recent study by researchers in China has found that silicon dioxide, or silica, may have the potential to negatively affect our genetic material.

Australian researchers using sheep waste in cosmetics

Australian researchers using sheep waste in cosmetics

By Lucy Whitehouse

In just the latest in a long line of weird and wonderful beauty ingredients to come out of the APAC region, Australian researchers have found a way to turn sheep waste into a cosmetics ingredient.

Kosé banking on flagship Sekkisei brand to drive growth

Kosé banking on flagship Sekkisei brand to drive growth

By Lucy Whitehouse

Japanese beauty player Kosé has stated it will push its flagship Sekkisei brand on domestic and international markets in the coming few years, in order to cater to growing consumer demand and achieve further international expansion.

P&G studies role of ascorbic acid in reducing skin reaction to PPD

P&G studies role of ascorbic acid in reducing skin reaction to PPD

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A study carried out by researchers in Germany, The Netherlands and Belgium has found that pre-treatment of the skin with ascorbic acid could reduce elicitation reaction to hair dye component p-phenylenediamine (PPD) in sensitised individuals.

P&G lead researcher on what Asian beauty consumers want

P&G lead researcher on what Asian beauty consumers want

By Lucy Whitehouse

In a recent report, one of Procter & Gamble’s lead researchers has revealed what she considers to be the key differentiators between Asian and western beauty consumers, and explained how best to target consumers from the APAC region.

MakeUp in Seoul to focus on male grooming

MakeUp in Seoul to focus on male grooming

By Lucy Whitehouse

One of the leading industry events in Korea’s beauty calendar, the Makeup in Seoul trade show, is set to give a special focus to the ever-rising dominance of the male grooming category.

Scientists identify grey hair gene for first time

Scientists identify grey hair gene for first time

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Scientists at University College London have identified the gene for greying hair for the first time, as well as the genes influencing hair shape and density and this could have a big impact on products to delay the ageing process.

Pakistan to establish halal FDA

Pakistan to establish halal FDA

By Lucy Whitehouse

Pakistan has announced it will soon be setting up a halal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) body, to regulate the manufacture, accreditation and distribution of halal products in the country, including cosmetics.

Global beauty app set to launch in Asia

Global beauty app set to launch in Asia

By Lucy Whitehouse

Vaniday, an international beauty app, has turned its sights to global expansion with its recently announced launch in Asia, where its efforts have begun in Singapore.

Is cactus from Mexico the next big personal care ingredient?

Is cactus from Mexico the next big personal care ingredient?

By Deanna Utroske

International beauty rituals inspire consumers to use products with novel and seemingly exotic ingredients. Cactus seed oil has been gaining in popularity for years, and now Mexico is looking to export prickly pear derivatives and perhaps some of the...

Procter & Gamble: on misjudging China and how to fix it

Procter & Gamble: on misjudging China and how to fix it

By Lucy Whitehouse

David Taylor, recently-appointed new CEO of consumer goods giant P&G, has used his first investor presentation to comment on the company’s strategic missteps in China, and how he intends to turn things around.

Inolex expands in China with new technical facility

Inolex expands in China with new technical facility

By Simon Pitman

Cosmetic and personal care ingredients players Inolex has announced the opening of its new Commercial & Technical Center in Guangzhou, China as part of its expansion plans in the market.

Neutrogena investing in digital in North Asia

Neutrogena investing in digital in North Asia

By Lucy Whitehouse

Johnson & Johnson-owned skin care brand Neutrogena has shown itself keen to invest in digital marketing in North Asia, recently awarding a marketing contract within the region to digital communications agency, DDB Group Hong Kong.

Unilever CEO praises India's economic 'momentum'

Unilever CEO praises India's economic 'momentum'

By Lucy Whitehouse

Paul Polman, CEO of consumer goods multinational Unilever, recently described India as a market which is emerging with “momentum”, which he attributes to the government’s efforts to facilitate economic growth in the country.

The increasingly crucial role of technology in beauty

CD Buzz

The increasingly crucial role of technology in beauty

By Simon Pitman

In this latest edition of CD Buzz we look at how technology is helping to reinvent our industry, pointing consumers into an increasingly focused direction and enhancing beauty routines to make them more personalized and effective.

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