The frequent consumption of processed foods leads to an increased risk for atopic dermatitis, according to a study conducted on adults living in China.
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.
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.
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.
K-beauty brand aggregator B2LiNK’s acquisition of beauty application Picky is crucial for the firm’s long-term growth as it aims to become the “number one global digital skin care community”, says its CEO.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight the latest insights from Perfect Dairy, Sanfe, KATE and more.
Japanese personal care company Lion has developed a foam toothpaste that will require less water to rinse off that will be used specifically on the International Space Station in 2022.
Amorepacific is taking a three-pronged approach for growth in 2022, including strengthening its branding and digital efforts, while also restructuring the business.
L’Oréal’s Garnier brand has launched a no rinse conditioner line across Europe this week, in a move set to challenge consumers into re-thinking beauty routines and slashing water use at mass scale.
P&G launched new digital platform BeautySPHERE at the CES trade show in January. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Alexis Schrimpf, Vice President of Design, Global Skin and Personal Care at P&G about what the platform is and how the metaverse plays...
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.
The acceleration of wellness and self-care trends during the COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating the eradication of the beauty consumer’s long-held desire to completely erase the signs of ageing.
There is potential in moving microbiome skin care beyond sensitive skin and acne treatments into the anti-ageing segment, where more consumers are searching for solutions that target the root causes of skin ageing.
Australia’s skin care firm MADE FOR MAN has outlined in its three-year strategic plan to launch its botanical skin care products in UK, Europe, US and Asia.
New research published by Kao Corporation has demonstrated that skin pH and temperature can affect the antimicrobial activity on the surface of the hands.
![Amorepacific and Samsung Medical Centre has demonstrated the efficacy of a moisturiser to treat dry skin among chemotherapy patients. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/amorepacific-confirms-the-effects-of-ceramide-moisturiser-in-treating-chemotherapy-induced-skin-dryness/13091215-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-confirms-the-effects-of-ceramide-moisturiser-in-treating-chemotherapy-induced-skin-dryness_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![POLA is set to expand its bestselling White Shot range in late January. [POLA]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/pola-to-expand-bestselling-white-shot-range-with-skin-care-essence-and-supplements/13150222-1-eng-GB/POLA-to-expand-bestselling-White-Shot-range-with-skin-care-essence-and-supplements_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![A combination of several factors are set to propel online sales growth across the beauty category in 2022. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/shopee-on-why-beauty-brands-can-expect-e-commerce-boom-to-continue-in-2022/13162239-1-eng-GB/Shopee-on-why-beauty-brands-can-expect-e-commerce-boom-to-continue-in-2022_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
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![The recent trend developments in the APAC beauty and personal care market. [Perfect Diary]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/beauty-trends-the-most-read-stories-on-apac-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights/13162099-1-eng-GB/Beauty-trends-The-most-read-stories-on-APAC-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Lion has developed a foam toothpaste that will require less water to rinse off. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/space-toothpaste-japan-s-lion-develops-easy-rinse-foam-toothpaste-for-astronauts/13064074-1-eng-GB/Space-toothpaste-Japan-s-Lion-develops-easy-rinse-foam-toothpaste-for-astronauts_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Amorepacific is taking a three-pronged approach for growth in 2022. [Amorepacific / Sulwhasoo]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/amorepacific-highlights-three-strategies-to-drive-growth-in-2022/13150122-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-highlights-three-strategies-to-drive-growth-in-2022_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Every tube of Garnier's 'no rinse' conditioner slashes total carbon footprint by 92% and aims to slash at-home water use by about seven litres per wash [Image: L'Oréal/Garnier]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/01/14/garnier-launches-no-rinse-conditioner-and-one-green-step-consumer-campaign/13156777-1-eng-GB/Garnier-launches-no-rinse-conditioner-and-One-Green-Step-consumer-campaign_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Beauty brands have a lot of untapped opportunities in prestige and stylised labelling in the booming world of e-commerce [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/01/13/online-beauty-packaging-and-labelling-design-key-to-engagement/13153580-2-eng-GB/Online-beauty-packaging-and-labelling-design-key-to-engagement_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![The acceleration of wellness and self-care trends during the COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating the eradication of the beauty consumer’s long-held desire to completely erase the signs of ageing. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/how-the-pandemic-redefined-anti-ageing-for-beauty-consumers/13148163-1-eng-GB/How-the-pandemic-redefined-anti-ageing-for-beauty-consumers_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![There is potential in moving microbiome skin care beyond sensitive skin and acne treatments into the anti-ageing segment. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/postbiotics-in-beauty-hold-potential-for-new-product-development/13149713-1-eng-GB/Postbiotics-in-beauty-hold-potential-for-new-product-development_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Kao study has demonstrated that skin pH and temperature can affect the antimicrobial activity on the surface of the hands. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/kao-study-finds-that-skin-ph-and-temperature-affect-hand-barrier-antibacterial-function/13099004-1-eng-GB/Kao-study-finds-that-skin-pH-and-temperature-affect-hand-barrier-antibacterial-function_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
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![Amorepacific and Samsung Medical Centre has demonstrated the efficacy of a moisturiser to treat dry skin among chemotherapy patients. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/amorepacific-confirms-the-effects-of-ceramide-moisturiser-in-treating-chemotherapy-induced-skin-dryness/13091215-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-confirms-the-effects-of-ceramide-moisturiser-in-treating-chemotherapy-induced-skin-dryness_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
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