All news articles for March 2016

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.

PCHi Shanghai 2016, in photos

PCHi Shanghai 2016, in photos

By Simon Pitman

PCHi 2016 opened its doors in Shanghai this month. The ninth edition of the event already demonstrated that preregistration was already well up on the previous Shanghai event two years ago. This gallery brings you some of the highlights from this still...

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.