Anti-Aging / Skin Whitening

Turning the grey tide: Menard Cosmetics new study suggests red ginseng and truffles can prevent greying hair

23-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics company Menard has published a study on the causes of greying hair that suggests that Korean red ginseng and truffle can help prevent the process by targeting pigment stem cells.

Beer by-product possible source of cosmetic antioxidant ingredients: study

02-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

In the name of sustainability, craft beer brewing by-products could have a second life as antioxidants in cosmetics products.

Brand renewal: Sinn Purete taps into regenerative powers of starfish for new anti-ageing skin care line

23-Aug-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese-based Sinn Purete has rebranded itself as a mindful beauty brand complete with a new anti-ageing skin care line that taps into the regenerative powers of the starfish to care for the skin.

Herbal cream formulated with ginger, turmeric and Chinese cinnamon may slow wrinkle formation

27-Jul-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

A herbal cream formulated with ginger, turmeric, Chinese cinnamon and Atractylodes chinensis extract was found to improve wrinkle formation among female subjects with soft and delicate skin, suggesting that it may help prevent or slow skin ageing.

‘Going to be a game changer’: Bombay Hemp Company expanding skin care line as it aims to take category mainstream

21-Jul-2021 By Amanda Lim

An India-based firm specialising in hemp and CBD health and wellness products is working to expand its skin care range as interest in hemp oils and CBD beauty products soars.

Ultimate upgrade: Shiseido’s latest Ultimune serum taps into breakthrough research on blood circulation

19-Jul-2021 By Amanda Lim

The fourth iteration of Shiseido’s best-selling Ultimune serum showcases the company’s research into the co-relation between blood circulation and skin health.

Melanin reduction: Malaysian researchers formulate and trial skin lightening cream containing betel leaf extract on human subjects

10-Jun-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Researchers in Malaysia have formulated a cream containing Piper betle L. extract which has shown to reduce melanin content, lighten skin tone, and improve skin elasticity among human subjects.

Overnight recovery: Antipodes forays into probiotic skin care with Culture brand

17-May-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

New Zealand-based green beauty skin care company Antipodes has launched its first probiotic-infused formulation - a night cream product under the Culture brand.

Indie Pioneers Podcast Episode 19

PODCAST – ‘Sea cucumber changed my skin’: Founder of Bescher on the ocean’s best-kept anti-ageing secret

07-May-2021 By Amanda Lim

On this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with the founder of Bescher about the brand’s hero ingredient, sea cucumber collagen, its amazing benefits and why she believes it is set to explode in the beauty world.

Smell and skin: Shiseido says masking age-related malodours can keep skin looking youthful

21-Apr-2021 By Amanda Lim

A new study by Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido has discovered that masking the scent of nonenal, an age-related malodour, can prevent skin cell damage and skin thinning.

Scientists outline mechanism linking skin microbiome to ageing in new product drive

20-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

Korean scientists are claiming a world first in findings that suggests a mechanism linking the skin microbiome with ageing that the team says opens the door to a next generation of anti-aging cosmetics.

Science driven: Latest FANCL anti-ageing innovation inspired by study confirming key role of IL-1RA protein in wrinkle formation

05-Apr-2021 By Amanda Lim

A study by Japanese cosmetics firm FANCL has confirmed that protein IL-1RA plays a key role in wrinkle formation and has developed a cosmetic formulation with vitamin C to target it.

Bottoms up: Start-up uses milk tea to help consumers overcome hurdle of adding supplements to daily routine

23-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

Singapore-based edible beauty start-up is banking the Asian consumer’s fondness of milk tea to help them overcome the hurdles of adopting beauty supplements into their daily repertoire.

Face it: Australia’s Qr8 MediSkin aiming to offer telehealth and 3D imagery skin care service in SEA

18-Mar-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Australia-based prescriptive skin care brand Qr8 MediSkin is hoping to serve South East Asian region with its ‘one-of-a-kind’ treatment plan featuring telehealth and 3D imagery diagnosis.

Neck neglect? Dermalogica targets ‘tech neck’ and premature ageing signs with latest serum launch

16-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

Cosmeceutical brand Dermalogica has launched Neck Fit Contour Serum to tackle premature ageing in the neck area, which has been exacerbated with the rise of the tech neck phenomenon.