Pomegranate’s rise in skin care and ingestible beauty
From exosomes to urolithin A: the beauty potential of the jewel-like fruit continues to grow. Here’s why pomegranate is the next longevity hero in cosmetics...
Beauty from within
Japanese start-up debuts ageing-support supplement made from parsley-derived exosomes
Japanese biotech start-up TIME TRAVELER has launched a supplement targeting the ageing generation and formulated with parsley-derived exosomes, which it claims to be a first in the market.
Adaptogen botanical blend shows skin anti-aging effects
A new study reveals that a blend of flowering plants, sea kelp, vitamins and minerals can help with skin anti-aging and inflammation reduction.
Regenesome to launch beauty supplement targeting skin ageing, environmental damage
Japanese biotech start-up Regenesome Inc is set to launch a beauty supplement targeted at tackling skin damage caused by ageing and external stimuli.
Formula modified from longevity medicine exhibits anti-ageing properties – study
A study funded by LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) has found an ingredient formulation modified from traditional herbal medicine Gongjin-dan to possess several anti-ageing properties.
Are men really buying more beauty supplements?
Men are increasingly taking an inside-out approach to improving their skin, hair and scalp. What’s behind this trend and what do businesses in this sector need to consider?
One month to go: Submit your entries for NutraIngredients-Asia Awards by Jun 16
There is just one month left to submit your entries for the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025.
Growth Asia Summit 2025: Mother’s Day discount from May 12
Tickets to our Growth Asia Summit 2025 will have a 15 per cent Mother’s Day discount starting from next Monday (May 12).
Grapefruit and rosemary supplement offers UV photoprotection: Study
New research highlights the synergistic power of grapefruit and rosemary extracts in shielding the skin from UV damage and accelerating recovery from sunburn.
Astaxanthin for skin: More than your average antioxidant?
Often referred to as the “king of carotenoids”, astaxanthin is touted as one of the most powerful antioxidants, with 6,000 times the potency of vitamin C and 100 times that of vitamin E.
Exploring the gut-skin axis for skin care innovation
Digestive microbiota is increasingly associated with a host of health issues—including skin diseases—and is even being linked to climate change. We delve into the latest research and innovation in this sector.
Beauty & the bacteria: new microbiome-based ingredients
Our roundup of microbiome-based beauty and personal care innovation seen at In-Cosmetics Global this year...
6 beauty-from-within innovations spotted at In-Cosmetics Global 2025
With more beauty and personal care brands embracing holistic solutions like ingestible beauty-boosting ingredients, we took a closer look at the latest ingredient launches in the nutricosmetics space.
‘Remarkable growth’ in Olive Young sales highlights rising global uptake of K-probiotics, oral care
Korean health food and beauty products, particularly categories such as probiotics and oral care, are increasingly favoured by global consumers, according to Olive Young’s latest online sale results.
Australia’s Vincent enters US with apple-based supplement and skin care amid rise of beauty-from-within
Australian firm Vincent has entered the US market with a range of skin care and a dietary supplement, amid growing demand for solutions that address beauty and wellness from the inside out.
Edible sun care: Cell Fusion C hops on trend of K-beauty brands expanding into supplements
South Korean derma skin care brand Cell Fusion C has hopped on the trend of K-beauty brands venturing into the dietary supplements space, particularly the beauty-from-within category, with its recent launch of “edible sun care” products.
S’pore postbiotic firm adds fermented food, mouthwash to range
A Singapore-based company specialising in pre-, pro-, and postbiotics supplement has added fermented food and mouthwash to its range, as it attempts to provide “complete protection” for the entire gastrointestinal tract.
Behind the bacterium innovation "for more sustainable sun protection"
Italian microbiome startup Bacfarm just won Shiseido’s annual startup competition with an innovation that can have uses in both topical and nutra sun care products. We spoke to the co-founder to learn more about how it could disrupt the category...
LG H&H’s Vital Garden launches edible retinol supplement to address increasing interest, keep up with beauty-from-within trends
LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H)’s Vital Garden has released an edible retinol supplement to keep up with global beauty-from-within trends and boost the competitiveness of its health food business.
External-first solutions: Beauty consumers likely to explore devices, treatments before supplements
Beauty consumers are most likely to prioritise devices and treatments as skin solutions over supplements amid growing demand for immediate and visible outcomes.
Fragrance with feelings: The science behind emotion-inducing scents
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...
How to win over… Asia’s sophisticated skin care consumers
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...
Last chance! NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024 close for entries on July 1
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.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024: Six weeks left to submit your entries and be crowned region’s brightest and best!
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.
Is face cupping the new guasha? Daily Habits aims to offer Asia gentle alternatives to aesthetic treatments
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.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2024: Entries are now open to be crowned this year's brightest and best
The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, designed to recognise the brightest and best ingredients, products and initiatives, are back for 2024, with entries open from today.
What does the next-generation beauty consumer want?
Find out by signing up for our Beauty Forward 2024 global summit. Get exclusive insights from leading beauty scientists and execs from the comfort of your desk or armchair.
Beauty Forward 2024: CosmeticsDesign to decode next-gen beauty with digital summit – Register for FREE
Join Cosmetics Design and a host of experts from companies such as L’Oréal, Coty, Weleda, J&J's Kenvue, HUM Nutrition, and some of the most disruptive startups, to learn more about the future of beauty...
Amorepacific’s Vital Beautie launches ‘edible retinol’ to gain stronger share in beauty-from-within category
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.
Beauty-from-within Interactive Broadcast
Beauty-from-within space sees higher demand for multi-benefit products spanning gut and mental support – expert panel
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,...
Natto-derived functional ingredient shows multiple skin care benefits and stability for cosmetic applications – study
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.
Beauty-From-Within APAC: Our interactive broadcast takes place this week - Register for FREE
Our FREE Beauty-From-Within APAC interactive broadcast takes place this week, featuring exclusive insights from top brands and market experts.
India’s AVEIL capitalising on growth in skin care and beauty supplements to embark on global expansion
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.
FREE Beauty-From-Within APAC broadcast: One week left to register for exclusive expert insights
There is just one week to go until a raft of international experts share their insights at our FREE Beauty-From-Within APAC interactive broadcast.
FREE Beauty-From-Within APAC broadcast: Check out our latest speakers and register for free today
Our FREE Beauty-From-Within APAC interactive broadcast takes place in just two weeks, and today we can reveal the full line-up of expert speakers.
Beauty-From-Within in APAC: FREE interactive broadcast to shine the spotlight on one of region's best performing 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...
And the winners are…Check out who took the top prizes at the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2023
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 taps into K-beauty expertise to develop ‘holistic, end-to-end solutions’
Chicnutrix capitalises on South Korean beauty manufacturing expertise to develop a skin care line that could meet consumer demand for holistic solutions.
Skin-gut balance: Japan's microbiome beauty brand outlines plans for Singapore's global HQ
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
Growth Asia Summit 2023: Danone, Nestle, H&H and Dole among first wave of keynotes as delegate sales open
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.
Intersectional beauty: Why personalisation, innovation and claims are key to meeting diverse individual needs
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.
From makeup-centred to multifunctional: How halal beauty consumer trends are shifting
‘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.
Tapping potential: Indian nutra firm Diabliss to develop 10 new herbal water products
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.
Alternative potential: Wild turmeric extracts could prevent UVB-induced photoageing – Study
Two wild turmeric plants, the Curcuma aromatica and Curcuma comosa, could play a role in products tackling UVB-induced photoageing.
China luxury skin care: Consumers refocusing on ‘essentiality and real value’ – Shiseido
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: Positive approach key to ease pressure on consumers to look youthful – Expert
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.
Finalists revealed: See who made the shortlist for the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2022
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.
Microbiome and menopause: Asahi studies effects of paraprobiotic in alleviating menopausal symptoms
Japan’s beer, beverage, and food firm Asahi is studying the effects of its proprietary paraprobiotic in alleviating menopausal symptoms in women.
Nutraceutical brand lands stamp of approval from American Hair Loss Association
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.
In and out beauty: Swisse extends revamped beauty range to complement supplement business
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.