Many scent marketers will claim that smells trigger 75% of our daily emotions, as the olfactory nerve is directly linked to the amygdala, the area of the brain that processes emotion. We spoke to experts to explore what’s happening in the realm of functional...
We reveal exclusive insights into the Asian skincare market with expert viewpoints from Melvita, Elizabeth Arden, StyleStory, and more, discussing the shifting landscape, emerging consumers, and strategies needed to stay ahead in this increasingly competitive...
There's just one week left to enter the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, the winners of which will be announced at the Abandoned Mansion in Bangkok on September 18.
There six weeks left to submit your entries for the 16 categories spanning finished products, ingredients, initiatives and people at this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards.
American skin care brand Daily Habits says gentle and natural alternatives to aesthetic treatments in Asia are taking off, with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy face cupping proving a hit with consumers.
The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, designed to recognise the brightest and best ingredients, products and initiatives, are back for 2024, with entries open from today.
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South Korean nutricosmetics brand Vital Beautie, owned by K-beauty giant Amorepacific, has launched a retinol-based dietary supplement that claims to be safe even for people who are sensitive to the ingredient.
Asia-Pacific’s beauty-from-within category is seeing rising demand for products that address not only beauty concerns, but also those that provide multiple benefits spanning gut health and mental support, says a panel involving experts from Haleon, Blackmores,...
A functional food ingredient derived from natto has demonstrated its effects on preventing age spots, enhancing skin tone, and improving fine lines among other benefits, say Japanese researchers.
India-based brand AVEIL is gearing up for expansion into South East Asia and Middle East, on the back of strong growth in the skin care and beauty-from-within supplement categories.
Experts spanning major brands, consultancies, data providers and associations are preparing to share their exclusive insights on APAC's booming beauty-from-within category at a free interactive broadcast hosted by NutraIngredients-Asia and CosmeticsDesign-Asia.
We have announced the winners of the 2023 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, held to recognise the brightest and best products, ingredients and initiatives across the nutrition industry.
Chicnutrix capitalises on South Korean beauty manufacturing expertise to develop a skin care line that could meet consumer demand for holistic solutions.
Japan-based KINS plans to make Singapore its global headquarters as it ventures regionally while building its R&D capabilities and skin data to develop products targeting Asian consumers.
Trends and Innovation Opportunities Across the Life Stages
Delegate tickets are now on sale at a special earlybird rate for our Growth Asia Summit 2023, as we also announce a raft of new content themes and high profile keynote speakers from Danone, Nestle, H&H and Dole.
Personalised solutions, true innovation and credible claims are key for beauty brands to succeed among diverse population groups across Asia and beyond, say trends experts.
‘Skintellectual’ Muslim consumers are showing strong interest in multi-purpose products that are dedicated to their specific needs, and moving away from a purely makeup-centred approach, according to market experts.
Chennai-based nutraceutical and food firm Diabliss Consumer Products is developing another 10 herbal water supplements – on top of its five existing products – to tap the lucrative potential of the general wellness market in the country.
Chinese beauty consumers are zeroing in on the efficacy and functionality of luxury skin care products in the wake of repeated lockdowns and the threat of unemployment, says the CEO of Shiseido China.
Embracing ageing and helping consumers adopt a positive approach to getting older are keys for beauty and cosmetics brands to alleviate the pressure on consumers to look youthful, according to a leading expert.
Today we can announce the ingredient companies, finished product brands, start-ups and research projects that have made the shortlist for the 2022 NutraIngredients-Asia awards.
Amid the heightened discussion surrounding alopecia, Advanced Trichology says it is the first consumer brand to get the green light from the hair loss group.
Swisse is ramping up new product development for its revamped beauty range as part of its focus into the ‘beauty in and out’ market in Australia and worldwide.
Interest in topical and ingestible beauty products that support and even boost immunity is gaining traction, but what science can back up product developments and how much growth potential is there really in this space?
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.
Japanese health foods and skin care manufacturer Q’sai has launched a skin health supplement, along with new skin care products, and has plans to venture into the healthy ageing segment following its recent acquisition.
Singapore-based skin care brand Recherché has launched its first range of edible skin care and plans to expand the line further to tap into the growing consumer interest in ingestible beauty products.
Luxury hotel and resort group Aman has shifted focus to further develop its fragrance, skin care and dietary supplement range amid prolonged travel restrictions imposed by COVID-19.
A white paper on beauty and nutrition from Swisse focusing on the demographics in China found that consumers are most concerned with dark facial spots and the key determining factor for buying a product lies in the formula and active ingredients used....
The skin microbiome continues to ignite interest as science fast advances and product innovations hit shelves, but where exactly are the biggest opportunities for industry and what will be the key challenges moving forward?
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido Company has revealed plans to tap into its expertise on skin care and skin health to facilitate its recovery from the heavy blows of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) impact.
The skin microbiome has been a leading subject in the personal care industry in recent years, but with more emphasis on health during these unprecedented times it has become more relevant than ever before.
German beauty nutrition specialist, HECH Nutrition, is working towards expansion into Japan and Singapore following its success in China’s beauty market.
Amorepacific has unveiled new research and development site to advance its research into a particular probiotic strain found in green tea leaves cultivated on its farm in Jeju Island, South Korea.
Cosmetics manufacturer Pola Orbis announced that its edible beauty product has exceeded the company’s expectations and raked in JYP29bn ($264m) in sales its first year.
India-based nutraceutical and cosmeceutical company Pure Nutrition has launched a range of cosmetic products to capitalise on the potential of the country’s U$8 billion-dollar beauty market.
Nutri-Woods Biotech is on the cusp of global expansion but says there is a lot more education to be done to explain how traditional Chinese herbal ingredients are different from other botanical ingredients found in personal care products.
Check out the five key beauty trends that we believe are going to have a major impact on the beauty and personal care industry in Asia-Pacific in 2020.
New Zealand-based brand Sub & Tarctic is using sustainable keratin from crossbred wool to fight the effects of urban stress and bring value back to rural sheep farmers.
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