The neurocosmetics sector shows tremendous potential as the line of beauty and wellness blurs, but progress in this space is hindered by a lack of testing methods.
We round up five recent stories on the APAC skin care market, featuring new retinol launches, a study on bamboo vinegar, and the potential of personalised skin care in medical aesthetics.
Cosmax and Harvard are partnering to investigate how lifestyle factors affect skin disorders and the skin microbiome, with the goal of developing personalised skin care solutions.
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A Chinese study has revealed that the organic acids found in bamboo vinegar demonstrated effects comparable to lauric and azelaic acid in inhibiting Propionibacterium acnes.
Researchers determined that Alastin’s TransFORM Body Treatment "exhibited superior performance in maintaining collagen production and promoting healthy elastin fiber formation" compared to SkinMedica's Firm and Tone Body Lotion, suggesting...
CosmeticsDesign-Asia rounds up the latest product launches in the region from Clinique, Glow Recipe, Innisfree, and Paula’s Choice that are tapping into the demand for retinol among the skintellectuals.
Japanese beauty brand Shiseido’s skin care fragrance development highlights the growing significance of scents in skin care in enhancing emotional wellbeing.
An aesthetic physician hopes to see the potential of personalised skin care realised in the medical aesthetic space, advocating for tailored solutions to enhance patient outcomes.
Japanese brand Eternam recently debuted lip and skin care products made using umbilical cord-derived stem cells via regenerative medicine technology, as such materials increasingly gain interest in the cosmetics sector.
Neurocosmetic brand Justhuman has launched its first skin care product on its way to develop a full suite of holistic beauty and personal care products.
Shiseido-owned cosmetics brand IPSA is doubling down on its personalised skin care innovations, with a focus on benefits for both the skin and mental wellness.
Japanese drugstore brand matsukiyo is set to launch a new body milk that claims to protect against external stressors and works during sleep to bring moisturising effects, amid growing demand for this product type in the local market.
Japanese femcare brand LUMÉRE BEAUTY is seeking to address minor discomforts faced by women in daily life by expanding its line-up with two new products targeting the “delicate zones”.
Insights from Nykaa, Potion Inc, and Invest India highlight strategies to win over its price-sensitive consumers and navigate diverse distribution challenges within India’s tier two and three cities.
Estée Lauder is hopeful that global prestige beauty will have mid-single digit growth by fiscal 2026, providing the China market gradually stabilises and resumes growth.
Essential oil nanoemulgels have potential as alternatives to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for treating skin inflammatory disorders, according to a new review.
Coty has revealed its confidence in China's high-end skin care sector for Lancaster and Orveda, despite forecasting 'negative growth' for the category in the coming months.
Indian omnichannel beauty firm Nykaa has raised its stake in Dot & Key and acquired a majority stake in Earth Rhythm in order to strengthen position in skin care and sustainable beauty.
South Korean convenience store chain GS25 will expand skin care offerings targeted at younger consumers, including a men’s skin care product launching in September.
Japanese cosmetics major Kosé Corporation is set to strengthen mass market portfolio with new launches in the second half of 2024 targeting sensitive skin, hair care, and makeup.
America’s obesity epidemic is raging on, and many are finding success in GLP-1 medications. While the meds solve one problem, users are finding that it is creating another.
German beauty and personal care company Beiersdorf is set to launch NIVEA Face and Eucerin in India, where it sees tremendous potential in the facial care category.
British skin care brand This Works has released new products formulated with ingredients that claim to lift mood and improve sleep to fill what it says is a gap in functional body care.
Renowned dermatologist Dr Dennis Gross observes a refocus on the use of vitamin C, retinol, alpha and beta hydroxy acids, niacinamide and sun protection as skin care consumers look to streamline their routines.
Hindustan Unilever’s (HUL) Stratos technology reduces palm oil in soap by 25% and claims to have superior functional benefits to the skin barrier, fragrance delivery, and more.
Consumers are moving away from a heavily made-up appearance, choosing foundations that enhance their natural skin over high-coverage formulas, says IT Cosmetics.
The rebound in makeup demand, live commerce influence, and popularity of K-beauty in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) represent key growth opportunities for halal beauty, says a recent report.
LG Household & Health Care’s genetic study involving over 48,000 East Asians has found that 23 genetic regions affect natural skin tone, which could be crucial in developing effective skin radiance solutions.
Japanese cosmeceutical brand DR.CI:LABO expects brand-supplier partnerships will gain more public prominence as consumers' interest in skin care grows.
American luxury brand Estée Lauder is set to launch a quasi-drug skin care line, Aqua Charge, in September that was researched, developed, and produced in Japan.
Japanese skin care brand Sansho Kanken attributes slow recovery in China to lingering impact from Japan’s Fukushima wastewater release and intensifying competition from domestic brands.
Korean researchers have developed a compound that has been found to inhibit cell death and protects hair follicles against oxidative stress damage, showing promise for application in novel hair loss treatment.
A new study shows that Kaempferia galanga Linn (KG) extracted using ethanol-based solvent demonstrated significant antioxidant activities and none-to-low toxicity to skin cells, highlighting its application potential for anti-ageing cosmetics.
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...
South Korean ingredients firm Incospharm is using a novel filtration method to develop a range of 10 plant-based exosomes derived from centella asiatica, dragon fruit, and more.
South Korean brand Franz Skincare has developed patches that claim to offer broad-spectrum sun protection to address the challenge of sunscreen reapplication.
Malaysian researchers have highlighted the potential of black soldier fly (BSF) larvae extract for cosmetic application after uncovering antimicrobial, antioxidative, and anti-inflammatory properties.