China has released two drafts supporting Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), one of which specifies how it plans to improve the process of cosmetic registration and notification.
Japanese company Kao Corporation has reported a 13.8% decline in operating profit as net sales decreased across personal care for the first half of 2020 due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Hong Kong-based cosmetics retailer Sa Sa International is placing more attention on its online channels in order to help the company reduce cost and make up for it battered brick-and-mortar outlets.
South Korean start-up Ice Creative is banking on its extensive network of Korea’s hottest influencers to create hit beauty products that resonate with consumers.
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido Company has partnered with Isetan Mitsukoshi Group to conduct live commerce sessions locally for the first time for its flagship brand, SHISEIDO.
Rising consumer concern for safety and efficacy is carving out demand for herbal cosmetic ingredients in China’s cosmetics market, according to MNC Merck.
The Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources (NNIBR) and Jeju National University have conducted a joint study confirming that Viola verecunda extract is as effective at protecting against hair loss as conventional treatments such as minoxidil.
The Zhejiang government has published a document detailing plans develop its cosmetics development zone to boost its competitiveness among the international players.
China’s obsession with urban pollution is driving consumer demand for anti-pollution cosmetics and pushing cosmetic companies to develop innovative solutions to a complex issue.
Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido will begin selling its own hand skin-friendly hand sanitisers in its home market from August onwards to continue its efforts to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Japanese beauty brand Kanebo is set to launch four new skin care products that will represent the brand as flagship products following its rebranding campaign earlier this year.
A new study by Kao Corporation has suggested that carbonic acid can improve enhance p-Toluenesulfonic acid (pTS salt) penetration into hair and improve the effects of styling treatments.
