All Asia-Pacific

Market saturation and environmental concerns compromise silicones demand

22-May-2013 - Although the market for silicones in the personal and health care market continues to grow, the potential for further expansion is being held back on account of market maturity and...

Boots boosted by US sales, eyes further expansion in Asia

21-May-2013 - Boots Alliance says that sales of its No 7 Protect and Perfect brand in the United States has given a significant boost to help drive a successful quarter for the...

Perfume poised to perform in emerging markets with product launches and demand increasing

21-May-2013 - A lot is expected from the emerging markets in the cosmetics industry, and the global perfume segment is no exception, as under-penetration and innovative product launches are tipped to drive...

China holds potential for foreign cosmetics brands as consumers prioritise beauty

21-May-2013 - The economic growth in China slowed slightly from a GDP of 9.2 percent in 2011 to 7.8 percent in 2012, however this has not stunted consumers’ will to tackle beauty...

Successfully transfering your brand across languages and borders

20-May-2013 - At the most recent LuxePack event in New York, packaging experts outlined how a brand can best translate itself across language and culture borders. Here, Cosmetics Design highlights the key...

Growth potential for beauty packagers willing to keep up with dynamic markets

16-May-2013 - As German packager Edelmann gears up to celebrate its centenary, future growth potential is available in new growth markets as brand manufacturers look to meet dynamic consumer demand, it says.

Cellmid buys Advangen and looks to expand hair growth reach in Japan and China

16-May-2013 - Australian biotech company Cellmid Limited has bought Japanese hair growth specialist Advangen as it looks to boost its revenue and enter new markets.

Croda highlights skin hydration benefits of DuraQuench IQ

15-May-2013 - Ingredient supplier Croda used the in-cosmetics event in Paris to showcase new data for its patented skin hydration ingredient, DuraQuench IQ.

Dow Chemical reveals the story behind the development of its latest ingredients

14-May-2013 - In this video interview Stéphanie Sandrock-Beunat, global beauty care strategic marketing manager at Dow Chemical, spoke about the continued evolution of the EcoSense portfolio and the reasons behind the development...

Medicine Hunter turns to Africa to find new novel naturals for cosmetics

07-May-2013 - For many, the ‘Medicine Hunter’ Chris Kilham has been venturing into the world’s wild vegetation zones in an on-going search for botanicals that may have therapeutic, nutritional or wellness benefits....

BB,CC,DD creams - What’s next from Asia?

25-Apr-2013 - From whitening to BB/CC creams and TCM ingredients, the Asian markets are now more than ever providing new sources of inspiration and development to western markets. Here, Cosmetics Design speaks to the...

Lucas Meyer acquires Australian botanicals firm

23-Apr-2013 - Aussie ingredients supplier Southern Cross Botanicals has been acquired by Lucas Meyer as the Unipex subsidiary looks to take advantage of the rich biodiversity in Australia and boost its portfolio.

Yonwoo continues its success in Asia and looks to new markets

23-Apr-2013 - The South Korean cosmetics packaging maker is continuing to bode well on the Asian markets, growing from $20 million in sales in 2002 to $150 million ten years on, a run it attributes...

Heads are now turning to Asia for cosmetics innovation

15-Apr-2013 - As economic growth in Asia-Pacific gives many countries in the region new-found wealth, this is translating into a plethora of increasingly sophisticated products that are turning the heads of international...

Cruelty Free International campaign targets US animal testing ban

15-Apr-2013 - Animal rights group Cruelty Free International says it wants to follow up on the impetus from the complete ban on animal testing in Europe by launching a new campaign targeting...

Singapore online cosmetic retailer secures investment for Pan-Asian expansion

11-Apr-2013 - Singapore-based online cosmetic retailer Luxola says it has secured investment that will help it to expand into other markets in the fast-growing Southeast Asia market.

Evonik strengthens personal care relationships in Asia following successful HPCI India

11-Apr-2013 - Specialty chemicals firm is feeling the benefit of the Asia-Pacific market having given it special focus, culminating in the success and attention its personal care ingredients received recently at the...

China market continues to power ahead, but remains fragmented

08-Apr-2013 - Although the China cosmetics and personal care market continues to grow at double digit figures, the market remains fragmented, according to latest market research.

Plant stem cell technology tipped to take off

03-Apr-2013 - Plant stem cell technology is expected to help propel the global cosmeceutical market forward over the coming years, according to the latest report from RNCOS.

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AAK scoops awards at PCHi China and launches new ingredient

02-Apr-2013 - The recent PCHi China event was a busy one for Sweden-based AAK, which scooped two separate awards and launched a new ingredient for the Asia market at the show.

Australian bush fruit could be next big anti-aging ingredient

02-Apr-2013 - Scientists in Australia are running studies on the Davidson’s plumb to determine what extent it could be used as an anti-aging extract on the back of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory...

Industry’s only Pan-Asian event moves up a gear for 2013

28-Mar-2013 - With just over seven months until the doors open for in-cosmetics Asia in Bangkok, interest in the show is said to be exceeding 2012 figures as exhibitor bookings are up 36...

Vietnam takes strides to replacing animal testing in cosmetics with CFI grant

28-Mar-2013 - Thanks to funding from animal rights organization Cruelty Free International, Vietnam is taking strides to replace animal testing on cosmetics with alternative methods.

CCL Industries forges partnership to expand into Asian packaging marketing

27-Mar-2013 - CCL industries has signed an agreement to partner with Japanese packaging company Taisei Kako that will see the two companies build a plastic tube manufacturing and decorating plant in Bangkok,...

Pack Peek: A look into the latest launches in cosmetics packaging

26-Mar-2013 - With so many packaging shows complete, and many still to take place, the year is well underway in cosmetics packaging. Here is a look at some of the latest launches...