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Clean & Ethical Beauty Video Series Episode 1: Why it matters

16-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Clean and ethical beauty has evolved significantly in recent years, fuelled by various environmental, societal and business factors, but why does this burgeoning category matter more today? Scroll down to watch Episode 1.

'A business look': Clean & Ethical Beauty 2020 video series launches

15-Jun-2020 By Global Editorial Team

CosmeticsDesign is launching a Clean & Ethical Beauty online video series this week, compiling the latest trends, data and expert opinions on how and why the business opportunities are evolving in this growing space.

Clean beauty 2020: Two-thirds of women worldwide want greater label transparency, finds survey

10-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Female shoppers worldwide want greater labelling transparency on clean beauty products, with many claiming brands do not provide sufficient ingredient information on-pack, a survey finds.

Reduce and amplify: Australian waste-reducing hair care gadget targets growth in APAC

10-Jun-2020 By Amanda Lim

Australia-based beauty tech firm Réduit is looking to target China, Japan and Korea with its newly launched gadget that claims to deliver better results with less wastage.

‘People get lazy easily’: Companies must lead the fight against climate change – O’right CEO

31-May-2020 By Amanda Lim

Taiwanese green beauty company O’right believes companies will still have to drive forward green issues such as sustainability and climate change.

Solid demand: Forestwise eyes potential for Illipe butter as sustainable beauty trend rises

19-May-2020 By Amanda Lim

Dutch supplier Forestwise says interest in Illipe butter for its use in solid formulations is on the rise as the trend for sustainable beauty increases – and has opened a new site in Indonesia to meet demand.

Checks and balance: Eco-label challenges consumer perception of natural and synthetic ingredients

04-May-2020 By Amanda Lim

Eco-label The Verdant Lab says it is challenging the notions of eco-beauty by blending science and sustainability with its range of zero-waste products.

‘A key pillar of the future’: Givaudan tips growth for ingredients developed with green biotech

28-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

Givaudan Active Beauty believes demand for cosmetic ingredients developed using green biotechnology is rising on the back of consumer demand for eco-friendly natural yet effective ingredients.

Two birds, one biopolymer: Pola Orbis innovation for cosmetic ingredient and eco-friendly packaging

21-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics firm Pola Orbis Holdings has partnered with Hitachi Zosen Corporation to jointly develop cosmetic ingredients and packaging materials with a 100% plant-based biopolymer.

‘Power of trees’: Shiseido introduces new sustainable skin care brand to prestige line-up

21-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

The Shiseido Company is jumping on the sustainability bandwagon with a new luxury brand that leverages on the ‘power of trees’.

From zero to hero: Mira Skincare aims to scale business as consumers catch onto zero-waste trend

20-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

The founder of Singapore-based zero-waste personal care brand Mira Skincare is focusing on scaling up production of her small-batch goods in anticipation of demand from eco-conscious consumers.

Natural competition: Major players entering natural deodorant market will boost awareness - Jomingo

14-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

Founder of indie brand Jomingo is looking forward to more competition from larger companies because she believes it will help raise awareness of natural deodorant in the Asian market.

Going ‘green’ is the future of China’s cosmetics industry – Clariant

24-Mar-2020 By Amanda Lim

The inevitability of the ‘green’ beauty trend is pushing cosmetics companies to develop more eco-solutions for Chinese consumers.

IndoChine Natural observes demand for ‘simplified’ products as Malaysian consumers call for transparency

16-Mar-2020 By Amanda Lim

Malaysia-based personal care brand IndoChine Natural is eyeing growing opportunities for its all-natural brand as the spotlight falls on transparency.

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WATCH: Water-free beauty – Why cosmetic companies are turning off the tap

13-Mar-2020 By Amanda Lim

Cosmetic products have traditionally relied heavily on water, but as worries of freshwater supplies continue to mount, the cosmetics industry must challenge itself to innovate with less of it – or without it completely.