Botanicals

Brand founder Q&A: Australian skin care brand to enter US market

29-May-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Launching in the U.S. market with its innovative, natural insect repellent products that combine clean beauty with effective outdoor protection, Vanilla Mozi will offer US consumers a sustainable and chemical-free alternative to conventional options.

Upcycled hair care: Dandruff clearing properties found in Mangosteen peel extract – Malaysian study

08-Aug-2023 By Si Ying Thian

Mangosteen peel extract gas been found to have good cleansing properties as well as sebum removal, dandruff control, and hair strengthening benefits.

Moving with the times: Garden of Eden invests in clinical trials to strengthen derma brand position

25-Jul-2023 By Si Ying Thian

A Malaysian derma beauty brand is investing in clinical trials to strengthen its product claims and brand position in an increasingly demanding skin care market.

Ayurvedic botanicals’ skin care line targets Asian consumers with ‘honest conversations’

26-Apr-2023 By Si Ying Thian

Sachi Skin is ramping up its Ayurvedic-based product development targeting concerns faced by people with diverse skin tones.

Wound-healing vitamin’: Is Vitamin K set to become the next ‘hero’ skin care ingredient?

18-Oct-2022 By Amanda Lim

The skin-repairing and strengthening abilities of vitamin K, coupled with the insatiable demand for new and exciting ingredients, will spur interest in the “wound healing vitamin”, according to one skin care brand.

Rainforest herb advocate: VNI Scientific eyes huge cosmetic potential in the rainforests of Malaysia

08-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

A Malaysian cosmetics manufacturer believes there is huge potential in exploring the use of local rainforest herbs as cosmetic ingredients.

Alaskan Bog Blueberry shows early promise as UV protection ingredient

02-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

In UV protection, synthetics are under fire and a fruit from Alaska shows early promise as a botanical alternative.

From NZ to the world: Kiwi brand taps into interest in native botanicals to grow international awareness

09-Dec-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

A New Zealand-based brand is eyeing opportunities to expand its business internationally by tapping into the growing interest in the country’s untapped wealth of native botanicals.

D2C indie brand Chāmpo: ‘It feels like quite an exciting time for the hair care market’

20-Oct-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The founder of direct-to-consumer (D2C) hair care startup Chāmpo says it’s an exciting time to innovate in a category that has traditionally lacked creativity, as consumers seek out high performance, modern and visually aesthetic brands.

Potential herbal discoveries: POLA Chemicals signs deal with Yunnan Baiyao to develop TCM cosmetic ingredients

29-Sep-2020 By Amanda Lim

Japanese firm POLA Chemical Industries has inked a deal with Yunnan Baiyao Group to gain access to its research on Chinese herbs and collaborate on developing new cosmetic materials.

Botanicals + biotech: Givaudan closes Indena deal, announces Alderys buy

01-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Global flavour and fragrance major Givaudan has completed the acquisition of Italian botanical specialist Indena and announced plans to acquire French biotech firm Alderys – all part of a wider drive to strengthen active beauty capabilities.