On this episode of Indie Pioneers, we speak to Shinji Yamasaki, the founder of skin care brand re:erth about his philosophy to skin care, the influence of fast fashion in beauty and the unique ingredients that sparked his epiphany.
Singapore-based personal care firm Wipro Consumer Care has agreed to acquire Canway Corporation to gain a foothold in the South African personal care market.
Consumer halal products such as skin care and cosmetics that are imported, distributed and traded in Indonesia must now be ratified according to the country’s halal product law, which officially kicked in last month.
Malaysia is poised to see a boom in beauty products containing natural and organic ingredients, despite there currently being meagre demand on the market.
Ingredients maker Lucas Meyers Cosmetics has launched a flower-powered anti-ageing active that it claims can reduce sweat gland activity to keep skin looking fresh post-workout.
Speciality chemical company Lubrizol was at this year’s in-cosmetics Asia in Bangkok to showcase its microalgae-derived oil which it claims to be the most stable liquid vegetable oil on the market.
Malaysian halal nail polish brands must go overseas for certification, and even if they receive accreditation, they cannot carry the badge of their home market regulator.
In the very first episode of our Indie Pioneers podcast, we chat with Marilyn Ng and Christabel Chee, the people behind Individual Collective to discuss the value of face-to-face interaction, influencer marketing and crowdfunding.
Specialty chemical company Dow has unveiled a set of innovative beauty solutions that cater to the diverse needs of South East Asian consumers at this year’s in-cosmetics Asia.
A functional fragrance formula that seeks to fight emerging bio threats such as tuberculosis is being formulated into personal care products including shampoos and soaps, with products expected to be released within a year.
Japanese cosmetics maker Kao Corporation will launch the first products based on its new ‘fine-fibre’ technology in its domestic market from December 4, with an international roll-out following in early 2020.
Although the objective of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive is to harmonise regulations across the region, several key differences still pose challenges to entering certain markets.
Cosmetics manufacturers preparing for halal certification will find the process slightly easier with the launch of an online tool that can advise them of their level of readiness.
