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Five of the most-read stories relating to one of the hottest topics in beauty today, sustainability. [Getty Images]

Eco boost: Five recent developments in sustainable beauty across APAC

We round up of our five most-read stories relating to one of the hottest topics in beauty today, featuring innovative solutions from APAC’s sustainable beauty movement.

In total, the average fluoride content of the 50 samples was 0.193%, which is in excess of the 0.15% level permitted. ©Getty Images

Oral care disparity: Study shows average fluoride levels in toothpaste exceed permitted levels in the UAE

About 20% of toothpaste tested in United Arab Emirates (UAE) were found to exceed the recommended fluoride concentration, while a further 24% had fluoride levels less than what was declared on their labels.

New hot shots: POLA to expand bestselling White Shot range with skin care essence and supplements

Luxury J-beauty brand POLA is set to expand its bestselling White Shot range in late January with a skin care essence and beauty supplement which are based on the company’s new research and development.

Amorepacific and Samsung Medical Centre has demonstrated the efficacy of a moisturiser to treat dry skin among chemotherapy patients. [Getty Images]

Amorepacific confirms the effects of ceramide moisturiser in treating chemotherapy-induced skin dryness

A joint research effort by Amorepacific and Samsung Medical Centre has demonstrated the efficacy of a moisturiser with high ceramide content in treating skin dryness in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Those who ate processed meats one to three times per week had a significantly 44% risk of getting AD, compared to non-consumers. ©Getty Images

Processed foods including pickles linked to higher risk of eczema in adults – China study

The frequent consumption of processed foods leads to an increased risk for atopic dermatitis, according to a study conducted on adults living in China.

Beauty brands have a lot of untapped opportunities in prestige and stylised labelling in the booming world of e-commerce [Getty Images]

Digital-proof packaging: Labels are the ‘last marketing opportunity’ for beauty brands

Aesthetics in beauty is hugely important and labelling is a key design component that brands must closely consider, particularly when working in the booming online space, a specialist supplier says.

A combination of several factors are set to propel online sales growth across the beauty category in 2022. [Getty Images]

Online phenomenon: Why beauty brands can expect e-commerce boom to continue in 2022 – Shopee

Premiumisation, improved augmented reality services, greater sampling opportunities and the growing popularity of e-commerce outside of Asia’s major cities can propel online sales growth across the beauty category in 2022, says Singapore-based site Shopee.