New Zealand green beauty skin care company Antipodes has unveiled a natural water gel under its Baptise brand, which has been shown to boost skin hydration by 52% in a clinical test.
In this 2020 round-up, we’re featuring the biggest cosmetic science stories of the year including research on the skin microbiome, natural discoveries and the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
A newly launched Singapore skin care brand believes its proprietary encapsulation tech can maximise anti-aging results because it seeks out and deploys ingredients exactly where collagen and elastin reside in the skin.
Kao Corporation has conducted new research into fine fibre technology and its ability to tackle the ‘serious’ consumer concern for pigmentation spot coverage.
Personal care major Colgate-Palmolive has released details of a clinical research programme underway that aims to validate the potential of oral care health products in slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Brazilian firm Nanovetores is targeting the growing Asia Pacific nail care market with an active ingredient that it claims can permeate the complex nail structure and deliver fast and effective results to strengthen nails.
Lucas Meyers Cosmetics is hoping to shift trends away from controversial skin lightening claims towards a focus on radiance, with a new active ingredient that targets three parameters to give skin the translucent glow coveted by the Asian consumer.
Solvay has discovered that its split-end repair active can protect hair from the damaging effects of chemical treatments – with the firm identifying China as a ‘super target’ for hair repair products.
Four weeks of using MediQOL, a Japanese skin care line for sensitive skin, was found to alleviate dryness, redness, and itchiness on the face and body in subjects with dry skin, according to a recent study.
Dow Personal Care has developed a new silicone elastomer to align itself with the trend in Asia Pacific for simplified natural products without sensorial compromises.
Premature ageing and impaired skin barrier function are some of the common conditions faced by netballers, according to bespoke skin care brand dermaviduals, which is the official skin care and make up supplier of Silver Ferns - New Zealand’s national...
The research arm of Kao Corporation has developed a non-invasive method that can quantitatively analyse physiological changes in blood vessels and capillaries in deep skin tissue, which it said was crucial in studying skin health.
![Kao has piloted a beauty counselling service in Japan based on RNA monitoring technology it developed last year. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/kao-pilots-skin-analysis-service-based-on-its-non-invasive-rna-monitoring-tech/11980910-1-eng-GB/Kao-pilots-skin-analysis-service-based-on-its-non-invasive-RNA-monitoring-tech_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Kao conducts research into fine fibre tech for colour cosmetics. [Kao Corp]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/kao-study-shows-fine-fibre-tech-ability-to-enhance-make-up-pigmentation-coverage/11941461-1-eng-GB/Kao-study-shows-fine-fibre-tech-ability-to-enhance-make-up-pigmentation-coverage_news_teaser_medium.png)
![Nano Nails is a blend of lemongrass, tea tree and clove essential oils encapsulated in biocompatible and biodegradable lipid capsule. [GettyImages]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2020/11/24/nanovetores-eyes-potential-for-nanoencapsulated-nail-care-active-in-growing-apac-market/11941562-1-eng-GB/Nanovetores-eyes-potential-for-nanoencapsulated-nail-care-active-in-growing-APAC-market_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Lucas Meyers Cosmetics is hoping to shift trends away from controversial skin lightening claims towards a focus on radiance. [GettyImages]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/from-lightening-to-radiance-lucas-meyers-cosmetics-active-aims-to-bring-clarity-and-science-to-category/11941312-1-eng-GB/From-lightening-to-radiance-Lucas-Meyers-Cosmetics-active-aims-to-bring-clarity-and-science-to-category_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Solvay has discovered that its split-end repair active can protect hair from the damaging effects of chemical treatments. [GettyImages]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/china-super-target-for-solvay-as-researchers-uncover-new-solution-to-protect-hair-during-chemical-treatments/11901893-1-eng-GB/China-super-target-for-Solvay-as-researchers-uncover-new-solution-to-protect-hair-during-chemical-treatments_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![BASF launches novel fermented ingredient to curbs the overgrowth of microbials.[GettyImages]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/basf-eyes-apac-s-sensitive-skin-category-with-microbiome-friendly-fermented-ingredient/11920296-1-eng-GB/BASF-eyes-APAC-s-sensitive-skin-category-with-microbiome-friendly-fermented-ingredient_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Dow has developed a new silicone elastomer to align itself with the trend in Asia Pacific for simplified natural products. [GettyImages]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/dow-targets-apac-minimalist-and-natural-beauty-trends-with-new-silicone-elastomer/11941212-1-eng-GB/Dow-targets-APAC-minimalist-and-natural-beauty-trends-with-new-silicone-elastomer_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Kao Corporation has developed a non-invasive method that can quantitatively analyse physiological changes in blood vessels and capillaries in deep skin tissue. [GettyImages]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/kao-develops-non-invasive-technique-to-study-blood-vessels-and-capillaries-in-deep-skin-tissue/11949177-1-eng-GB/Kao-develops-non-invasive-technique-to-study-blood-vessels-and-capillaries-in-deep-skin-tissue_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Meiyume has identified aluminium as a key material for sustainability [Meiyume]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/meiyume-identifies-aluminium-as-key-material-for-sustainable-packaging-solutions/11992958-1-eng-GB/Meiyume-identifies-aluminium-as-key-material-for-sustainable-packaging-solutions_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![B&B Labs has introduced a microbiome-friendly hygiene range to tap into the trend of hand care premiumisation. [B&B Labs]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/care-and-protect-b-b-labs-launches-microbiome-friendly-hand-care-range-to-keep-up-with-increasingly-discerning-consumer-needs/11988447-1-eng-GB/Care-and-protect-B-B-Labs-launches-microbiome-friendly-hand-care-range-to-keep-up-with-increasingly-discerning-consumer-needs_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Kao has piloted a beauty counselling service in Japan based on RNA monitoring technology it developed last year. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/kao-pilots-skin-analysis-service-based-on-its-non-invasive-rna-monitoring-tech/11980910-1-eng-GB/Kao-pilots-skin-analysis-service-based-on-its-non-invasive-RNA-monitoring-tech_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Ange Gardien has launched a colour cosmetic range adapted to current COVID-19 climate. [Ange Gardien]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/ange-gardien-adapts-make-up-line-to-be-more-practical-and-relevant-during-pandemic/11981000-1-eng-GB/Ange-Gardien-adapts-make-up-line-to-be-more-practical-and-relevant-during-pandemic_wrbm_tiny.jpg)