Coriander oil has the potential to become an effective and natural anti-ageing ingredient, claim researchers, who found it displays significant anti-wrinkle potential.
Australia-based firm Renovatio Bioscience believes skin care innovation is moving towards the development of therapeutic treatments for serious skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.
Malaysian cosmetics firm SimplySiti, fronted by songstress and Voice of Asia Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin, is gearing up for major rebranding this year.
A team of researchers has discovered genes involved with pigmentation in the skin of over 17,000 Korean women, with insights opening up new opportunities for customised products.
Australian biotechnology company SkinDNA has developed a non-invasive and pain-free method to collect skin RNA samples which can be used to inform beauty consumers on the efficacy of their skin care products.
Resveratrol is a promising candidate for further skin care new product development to aid ageing, scars and wounds, but scientists have stressed there is room for improvement when it comes to research knowledge.
Scientists say people in China should not wear facial sheet masks for more than 20 minutes at a time, claiming that their insights provide the first ‘realistic risk assessment’ of such products among the local population.
Malaysian skin care brand Natugee has drawn up an “aggressive” plan to expand in 2022 after spending the last two years of the pandemic on the back foot.
Luxury J-beauty brand POLA is set to expand its bestselling White Shot range in late January with a skin care essence and beauty supplement which are based on the company’s new research and development.
The acceleration of wellness and self-care trends during the COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating the eradication of the beauty consumer’s long-held desire to completely erase the signs of ageing.
A newly launched India-based cosmeceutical brand Nano Au Veda has developed a nano-gold serum designed to give consumers a luxurious beauty experience.
A new study by Japanese cosmetics firm Shiseido has discovered evidence that men tend to form wrinkles at the corners of their eyes more than a decade earlier than women.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Zealand-based green beauty skin care company Antipodes has launched its first probiotic-infused formulation - a night cream product under the Culture brand.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Taiwanese cosmetics firm CHLITINA’s latest anti-ageing serum was found to reduce wrinkles by 31% and increase skin firmness by 40% in six weeks, according to an independent clinical test.
Bulgarian online retailer Undone Store has added South Korean skin care brand Boutijour into its portfolio in January 2021 as it looks to double the number of brands on the store by the end of this year.
Amorepacific-owned South Korean brand innisfree will launch a new anti-ageing line, Black Tea Youth Enhancing, in Singapore, following success in its home market.
South East Asian fashion retailer FJ Benjamin Holdings (FJB) has recently expanded into beauty with the addition of cult skin care Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics to tap into the growing demand for skin care amid COVID-19.
Australian clean cosmeceutical brand Biologi is taking a pro-ageing approach with its latest serum which harnesses the power of phytonutrients to enhance the appearance of youthful skin rather than erase away wrinkles and lines.
Singapore skin care firm A DrBrand is looking to enter North America in 2021, and hoping to expand its presence in Europe, with its doctor-led products.
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.
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.
Nardev aims to expand its presence in Asia Pacific by tapping on demand for anti-ageing, skin brightening and sustainable ingredients, backed by its recent acquisition by Barentz.
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.
New research by Japanese firm Pola Chemicals Industries clarifies why pigmentation spots are most likely to appear on the cheek, compared to other areas on the face.
The beauty and personal care world has faced significant upheaval on a global scale during the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but it has also emerged as resilient and innovative despite consumer and retail trends morphing at great speed....
A new joint research by the Shiseido Company and the Cutaneous Biology Research Center (CBRC) have found a way to prevent the decrease of Langerhans cells to maintain the skin’s immunity and vitality.
Pola Orbis Holdings subsidiary POLA Inc will launch a ‘new and improved’ version of its best-selling Wrinkle Shot serum in January next year to expand its market share in the high-end category.
In this episode, we speak to Seasun Society founder Madi Ross about how irresponsible marketing and media coverage are setting consumers up to fail in their pursuit of beauty.
A new study by the Shiseido Company has discovered that the concentration of blood vessels under the skin can hinder the improvement of skin pigmentation spots.
![Renovatio Bioscience believes skin care innovation is moving towards the development of therapeutic treatments. [Renovatio Bioscience]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/05/03/renovatio-focusing-r-d-towards-therapeutic-skin-care/15327996-1-eng-GB/Renovatio-focusing-R-D-towards-therapeutic-skin-care.jpg)
![Study results could aid the development of anti-irritation ingredients and revise formulations to ensure higher user compliance. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/novel-research-highlights-retinol-irritation-relief/15258442-1-eng-GB/Novel-research-highlights-retinol-irritation-relief.jpg)
![SkinDNA has developed a non-invasive and pain-free method to collect skin RNA samples. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/skindna-ceo-on-why-rna-is-the-next-evolution-in-genetic-skin-testing/13221251-1-eng-GB/SkinDNA-CEO-on-why-RNA-is-the-next-evolution-in-genetic-skin-testing.jpg)
![Researchers concluded that resveratrol represents an interesting and promising novel therapy regime. [iStock]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/resveratrol-rising-why-polyphenol-could-be-a-promising-candidate-for-new-skin-care-treatments-study/13222436-1-eng-GB/Resveratrol-rising-Why-polyphenol-could-be-a-promising-candidate-for-new-skin-care-treatments-study.jpg)
![Skin problems including irritancy and allergic contact dermatitis have been reported in China due to misuse of facial sheet masks. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/regulation-safety/don-t-wear-facial-sheet-masks-for-more-than-20-minutes-scientists/13222487-1-eng-GB/Don-t-wear-facial-sheet-masks-for-more-than-20-minutes-Scientists.jpg)
![Natugee has drawn up an “aggressive” plan to expand in 2022. [Natugee]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/natugee-gearing-up-for-aggressive-2022-expansion/13175753-1-eng-GB/Natugee-gearing-up-for-aggressive-2022-expansion.jpg)
![POLA is set to expand its bestselling White Shot range in late January. [POLA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/pola-to-expand-bestselling-white-shot-range-with-skin-care-essence-and-supplements/13150222-1-eng-GB/POLA-to-expand-bestselling-White-Shot-range-with-skin-care-essence-and-supplements.jpg)
![The acceleration of wellness and self-care trends during the COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating the eradication of the beauty consumer’s long-held desire to completely erase the signs of ageing. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/how-the-pandemic-redefined-anti-ageing-for-beauty-consumers/13148163-1-eng-GB/How-the-pandemic-redefined-anti-ageing-for-beauty-consumers.jpg)
![Nano Au Veda has developed a nano-gold serum designed to give consumers a luxurious beauty experience. [Nano Au Veda]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/nano-au-veda-develops-nano-gold-serum-to-deliver-luxury-skin-care-experience/13034727-1-eng-GB/Nano-Au-Veda-develops-nano-gold-serum-to-deliver-luxury-skin-care-experience.jpg)
![Shiseido has discovered evidence that men tend to form crow's feet more than a decade earlier. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/12/08/shiseido-research-show-men-form-crow-s-feet-wrinkles-more-than-10-years-earlier-than-women/13047221-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-research-show-men-form-crow-s-feet-wrinkles-more-than-10-years-earlier-than-women.jpg)
![Menard suggests that Korean red ginseng and truffle can help prevent grey hair. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/menard-cosmetics-new-study-suggests-red-ginseng-and-truffles-can-prevent-greying-hair/12996194-1-eng-GB/Menard-Cosmetics-new-study-suggests-red-ginseng-and-truffles-can-prevent-greying-hair.jpg)
![Japanese skin care brand Sinn Purete has rebranded itself as a mindful beauty brand. [Sinn Purete]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/sinn-purete-taps-into-regenerative-powers-of-starfish-for-new-anti-ageing-skin-care-line/12656084-1-eng-GB/Sinn-Purete-taps-into-regenerative-powers-of-starfish-for-new-anti-ageing-skin-care-line.jpg)
![BOHECO to expand its skin care range as interest in hemp oils and CBD beauty products soars. [BOHECO]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/07/21/bombay-hemp-company-expanding-skin-care-line-as-it-aims-to-take-category-mainstream/12633870-1-eng-GB/Bombay-Hemp-Company-expanding-skin-care-line-as-it-aims-to-take-category-mainstream.jpg)
![Shiseido’s best-selling Ultimune serum showcases the company’s research into the co-relation between blood circulation and skin health. [Shiseido]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/shiseido-s-latest-ultimune-serum-taps-into-breakthrough-research-on-blood-circulation/12633921-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-s-latest-Ultimune-serum-taps-into-breakthrough-research-on-blood-circulation.jpg)
![FANCL has confirmed that protein IL-1RA plays a key role in wrinkle formation. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/fancl-anti-ageing-innovation-inspired-by-study-confirming-key-role-of-il-1ra-protein-in-wrinkle-formation/12332668-1-eng-GB/FANCL-anti-ageing-innovation-inspired-by-study-confirming-key-role-of-IL-1RA-protein-in-wrinkle-formation.jpg)
![Dermalogica has launched Neck Fit Contour Serum to tackle premature ageing in the neck area. [Dermalogica]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/16/dermalogica-targets-tech-neck-and-premature-ageing-signs-with-latest-serum-launch/12178293-1-eng-GB/Dermalogica-targets-tech-neck-and-premature-ageing-signs-with-latest-serum-launch.jpg)
![CHLITINA’s latest anti-ageing serum was found to reduce wrinkles by 31% and increase skin firmness by 40% in six weeks. [CHLITINA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/chlitina-s-nanostructured-lipid-carrier-encapsulation-tech-claims-to-reduce-wrinkles-by-31-in-six-weeks/12118293-1-eng-GB/CHLITINA-s-nanostructured-lipid-carrier-encapsulation-tech-claims-to-reduce-wrinkles-by-31-in-six-weeks.png)
![Helena Rubinstein is aiming to drive its brand growth in Asia Pacific by tapping into China travel. [L’Oréal Travel Retail / Helena Rubinstein]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/helena-rubinstein-targets-china-s-recovering-travel-market-to-boost-brand-growth/12089448-1-eng-GB/Helena-Rubinstein-targets-China-s-recovering-travel-market-to-boost-brand-growth.jpg)
![FJB recently expanded into beauty to tap into the growing demand for skin care amid COVID-19. [Dr. Barbara Sturm]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/01/19/fashion-retailer-fjb-bets-on-skin-care-brand-dr.-barbara-sturm-in-effort-to-diversify-business/12074370-1-eng-GB/Fashion-retailer-FJB-bets-on-skin-care-brand-Dr.-Barbara-Sturm-in-effort-to-diversify-business.jpg)
![Biologi takes ‘pro-ageing’ approach with latest serum launch. [Biologi]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/biologi-takes-pro-ageing-approach-with-latest-serum-launch/12089304-1-eng-GB/Biologi-takes-pro-ageing-approach-with-latest-serum-launch.jpg)
![Biologi is aiming to spread its clean cosmeceuticals philosophy through overseas expansions and educational events. [Biologi]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/biologi-to-focus-on-international-expansion-and-education-in-2021/11993060-1-eng-GB/Biologi-to-focus-on-international-expansion-and-education-in-2021.jpg)
![Lucas Meyers Cosmetics is hoping to shift trends away from controversial skin lightening claims towards a focus on radiance. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/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.jpg)
![Nardev aims to expand its presence in Asia Pacific by tapping on demand for anti-ageing, skin brightening and sustainable ingredients. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/anti-ageing-skin-brightening-and-sustainability-trends-key-for-nardev-s-asia-expansion/11941410-1-eng-GB/Anti-ageing-skin-brightening-and-sustainability-trends-key-for-Nardev-s-Asia-expansion.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]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/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.jpg)
![Pola Chemicals Industries clarifies why pigmentation spots are most likely to appear on the cheek. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/pola-chemicals-research-studies-why-pigmentation-most-likely-to-form-on-cheeks/11899637-1-eng-GB/Pola-Chemicals-research-studies-why-pigmentation-most-likely-to-form-on-cheeks.jpg)
![Top five stories on cosmetic formulation and science. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/skin-science-top-five-stories-on-cosmetics-science-and-formulation3/15433171-1-eng-GB/Skin-science-Top-five-stories-on-cosmetics-science-and-formulation.jpg)
![Biologi study claims to prove that its Kakadu plum-derived vitamin C is superior to ascorbic acid. [Biologi]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/05/19/biologi-s-highlights-new-research-claiming-natural-vitamin-c-is-better-than-ascorbic-acid/15390670-1-eng-GB/Biologi-s-highlights-new-research-claiming-natural-vitamin-C-is-better-than-ascorbic-acid.jpg)
![Estée Lauder has underlined his strong conviction in China’s beauty market [Estée Lauder]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/estee-lauder-ceo-remains-enthusiastic-about-china-despite-growing-concerns/15424813-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-CEO-remains-enthusiastic-about-China-despite-growing-concerns.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/05/17/going-live-why-live-commerce-is-still-sluggish-in-sea-s-beauty-market-kol/15413581-1-eng-GB/Going-live-Why-live-commerce-is-still-sluggish-in-SEA-s-beauty-market-KOL.jpg)
![Fawn & Co is set to expand in 2022 with new products. [Fawn & Co]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/fawn-co-set-to-expand-retail-arm-with-new-products-and-range/15370947-1-eng-GB/Fawn-Co-set-to-expand-retail-arm-with-new-products-and-range.jpg)
![Top stories on the recent developments of the biggest beauty brands in the region. [Grown Alchemist]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/brand-story-the-recent-apac-developments-from-the-biggest-names-in-beauty6/15404260-1-eng-GB/Brand-story-The-recent-APAC-developments-from-the-biggest-names-in-beauty.jpg)
![Biomimicry, for example, opens plentiful opportunities for beauty, so industry must continue to advance technologies and capabilities [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/05/16/biotech-beauty-must-be-a-priority-for-innovation-in-cosmetics-says-mibelle-biochemistry-founder/15418861-1-eng-GB/Biotech-beauty-must-be-a-priority-for-innovation-in-cosmetics-says-Mibelle-Biochemistry-founder.jpg)
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