South East Asia

Amway unveils plans for further expansion into Asia Pacific

Amway unveils plans for further expansion into Asia Pacific

By Simon Pitman

Having just announced strong financial results, direct sales cosmetics and nutritional products player Amway has revealed extensive investment plans that include significant expansion into the Asia Pacific region.

A smoothie way to improve skin appearance

A smoothie way to improve skin appearance

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A group of university students have taken to a specially designed smoothie diet in an attempt to see if it will help improve skin appearance.

Palm oil manufacturer admits ‘regulatory gaps’ in forest clearing

Palm oil manufacturer admits ‘regulatory gaps’ in forest clearing

By Chris BARKER

Indonesian palm oil manufacturer Bumitama has denied accusations by a lobby group that they have cleared areas of rainforest without a permit and caused damage to endangered species, but admitted to “regulatory gaps” in their operations which needed to...

Lucas Meyer scoops top ingredient award at in-cosmetics Asia

Lucas Meyer scoops top ingredient award at in-cosmetics Asia

By Simon Pitman

One of the highlights of last week’s in-cosmetics Asia event was the Best Ingredient Awards, with the top prize going to Canada-based Lucas Meyer for an ingredient targeting photo ageing damage from infrared light.

Asia is the land of opportunity for Naturex

Asia is the land of opportunity for Naturex

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredients supplier Naturex is looking to target the Asian region due to the growing trend for natural and exotic ingredients, building on its successes in other markets.

in-cosmetics Asia 2013, in photos

in-cosmetics Asia 2013, in photos

By Simon Pitman

This year's in-cosmetics Asia event opened its doors at the BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday. The show boasts more exhibitors, a bigger than ever conference programme, the annual Best Ingredient Award and, new this year, the Product Trails,...

Unilever opens €44m ($56m) Singapore leadership centre

Unilever opens €44m ($56m) Singapore leadership centre

By Michelle Yeomans

The global personal care giant has invested €44 million ($56 million) in the first state of the art training facility outside of the UK as it strives to further invest in Asia, which accounted for more than 55 per cent of the firm’s global revenues in...

Mercury laden cosmetics becomes a major issue in the Philippines

Mercury laden cosmetics becomes a major issue in the Philippines

By Michelle Yeomans

Public interest group the EcoWaste Coalition, has announced to its dismay, that despite efforts to rid the Philippine markets of mercury laden cosmetics, the toxic products continue to be sold in many stores in Manila and Cubao in Quezon City.

Inaugural summit lifts lid on thriving packaging Indonesian market

Inaugural summit lifts lid on thriving packaging Indonesian market

By Michelle Yeomans

The recent Label Summit in Indonesia saw industry professionals such as cosmetic adhesive label suppliers gather alongside senior figures from the South East Asian and Australasian packaging and print sector to gain insight into the growth opportunities...

Understanding Asia’s different regulations...

Understanding Asia’s different regulations...

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Market entry in Asia is often a stumbling block for many and can present cosmetic companies with a number of obstacles to overcome due to different regulatory requirements. Here Cosmetics Design takes a look at some of the main markets and the different...

DKSH offers regulatory services to Rovithai in Thailand

DKSH offers regulatory services to Rovithai in Thailand

By Michelle Yeomans

The market expansion services provider has signed an agreement to provide regulatory services to Rovithai Limited, a subsidiary of DSM Nutritional Products, vitamins and other ingredients to the personal care industry in Thailand.

Boots boosted by US sales, eyes further expansion in Asia

Boots boosted by US sales, eyes further expansion in Asia

By Simon Pitman

Boots Alliance says that sales of its No 7 Protect and Perfect brand in the United States has given a significant boost to help drive a successful quarter for the retailer and beauty provider, while it is also testing out expansion into the Asia market.