Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry is confident that its cosmetics industry will grow 9% this year as demand for domestically-made products continue to increase at home and abroad.
An essential oils firm that grows lemongrass, cinnamon, torch ginger and vetiver in one thousand acres of lush countryside in Malaysia's Borneo state of Sabah is seeking new cosmetics and fragrance opportunities.
Singaporean beauty brand Caring Skin is advancing its expansion to capitalise on the popularity of aesthetic treatments in Asia and the rise of sensitive skin issues among consumers.
The CEO of Peranakan-inspired skin care line PERA Skincare believes the biggest opportunities for the brand lie in China, where interest in straits-born culture is booming.
BASF has launched new rambutan-derived bioactives from by-products that offer a host of cosmetics opportunities, while also benefitting communities in rural Vietnam.
Founder of Thai organic brand ZNYA believes there is a demand for its organic skin care products in Canada and Europe, because consumers in those markets are willing to spend more money when it comes to health and wellness.
Microbiome beauty brand Gallinée has made its Asian debut in Singapore and founder Marie Drago hopes to leverage its early entry to quickly expand across Asia.
A.S. Watson Group has partnered with L’Oréal-backed ModiFace to launch a virtual make-up testing service in order to keep up with consumer demand for new shopping experiences.
