4 – Decoding COVID-19 impact: Colour cosmetics to slow, personal hygiene and skin care to soar?
In April, ingredient firm Azelis said that beauty products considered safe, trustworthy and comforting would see a sharp rise in demand in the aftermath of The COVID-19 pandemic
The ongoing COVID-19 developments had impacted the global economy in various ways. Most notably, it has influenced the consumers’ spending habits and purchase decisions.
Jacqueline Hoe, business development manager personal care, Azelis Asia Pacific, believed the impact of the outbreak would have clear and lasting change across the beauty and personal care landscape in Asia Pacific.
“The ongoing pandemic is causing drastic disruptions reshaping the personal care industry. Our sales, marketing and laboratory teams are working together to assess the trends that will emerge and the impacts that we will face,” she said.
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