Trautec eyes strong potential for tFNAs amid China’s medical device boom
Trautec sees significant potential for tetrahedral framework nucleic acids (tFNAs) as China’s medical device market experiences rapid growth.
The Chinese biotechnology company believes tFNAs will play an increasingly important role in skin care science.
According to the 2024 Blue Book of Tetrahedral Framework Nucleic Acid, co-authored by Trautec and Frost & Sullivan, tFNAs have showed a significant ability to promote cell proliferation, tissue repair and wound healing, while also exhibiting anti-inflammatory effects.
Peptide progress: New ginseng extracts identified with anti-ageing skin care potential
A combination of pharmacology, machine learning, and experimental validation has revealed key ginseng peptide extracts (GPEs) that have potential for skin care products.
This is believed to be the first study where, unlike previous research into ginseng saponins and polysaccharides, academics have identified that ginseng extracts containing water-soluble small molecules and polypeptides exhibit potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-ageing properties.
Writing in the journal Cosmetics, the research team from China stated that in vitro assays revealed that GPE reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α, IL-1β) in RAW264.7 macrophages while enhancing collagen synthesis in human skin fibroblasts.
JOY GROUP reaches 36% revenue growth in 2024 fuelled by portfolio expansion, omnichannel strategy
In its recently announced financial results for the 2024 fiscal year, JOY GROUP’s total sales exceeded RMB4.2bn (USD580m) and annual revenue reached RMB3.5bn (USD483m), representing a year-on-year growth of 36%.
The company’s portfolio includes makeup brands JUDYDOLL and JOOCYEE, and premium hair care brand René Furterer’s operations in China.
JOY GROUP has attributed its “consistent double-digit growth” to the brand portfolio expansion and reinforced omnichannel strategy.
Tariff crisis: Initial disruptions significant, but recovery tends to be swift – analyst
While the recently announced US tariffs will pose notable challenges for both Chinese exporters and American cosmetics firms operating in China, they may catalyse important shifts in strategy, competitiveness, and consumer preference.
According to Hedy He, Regulatory Analyst at ChemLinked, the cosmetics sector typically demonstrates a pattern of low resistance but strong resilience.
Despite “short-term pains”, she believes that the tariff crisis may speed up industry transformation.
L’Oréal China to bolster consumer-centric approach, invest in emerging C-beauty brands
L’Oréal China says it will maintain its consumer-centric approach to build on its gains in the market, while continuing to make strategic investments to foster growth.
Headquartered in Shanghai, L’Oréal China has one Research & Innovation (R&I) centre and five offices across the country, and currently houses 32 brands.
The company recently held its 2024/2025 Annual Results Press Meeting, where its strategies for strengthening growth in the Chinese market were highlighted.
