News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
Researchers in Taiwan have developed a process with a new laser technique to identify the signs of aging and may help provide an index for measuring the effectiveness of 'anti-aging' skin products.
Kanebo Cosmetics has recently unveiled a major new business structure and vision that aims to set the company on course for significant global expansion leading up to 2015 as the domestic market continues to remain subdued.
Following a string of facilities opening around the world, French firm L’Oréal has opened an Advanced Research Centre in A*STAR's Institute of Medical Biology (IMB) to plug into the research environment in Biopolis and Singapore.
The Malaysia-based company is expanding its footprint into Japan, the US and Europe with a goal of making RM10 million in sales by the end of 2013, after merely turning its focus to cosmetics and toiletries two years ago.
The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) is consulting on the regulatory impacts of the proposed adoption of the revised Australian and New Zealand Sunscreen Standard.