International beauty major has developed a hair styling formulation for curly hair from a blend of sugar compounds and plant fibre, offering a natural and light-weight alternative to film-forming polymer and silicone products.
New Zealand brand Te Wai has received a government-endorsed trade accreditation, which it believes will aid its efforts to expand overseas by boosting distributor confidence.
Australian sandalwood supplier Quintis is eyeing new opportunities in the cosmetic space after a peer-reviewed study showed that it is a more potent antioxidant than vitamin E.
Cosmetic companies eyeing the booming beauty supplement segment in China have an opportunity to fulfil the increasing demand for natural products backed by strong scientific evidence, says Horphag Research.
India-based firm The Ayurveda Experience is working to expand its presence in North America and Europe to capture the rising demand for natural and holistic beauty products.
A team of researchers from two Chinese institutes have questioned the validity of the existing research undertaken on Asian herbs for skin whitening applications, concluding that the ingredients were “too complex to obtain reliable results”.
Circular beauty brand Emma Lewisham’s latest launch is seeking to fulfil what the firm believes is growing demand for natural brightening products backed by clinical evidence.
Lotus Herbals has launched a new premium clean beauty brand that it believes can surpass $10m this year on the back of the strong market demand for clean beauty products.
Aboriginal Australian skin care brands are battling a lack of ingredient sources and pandemic-driven logistical issues – but the founder of Natural Cover is still optimistic about the sector’s growth potential.
A 17th century cosmetic brand founded by a religious order is tapping into the growing importance of wellness and inner well-being to expand its presence in Singapore.
Dutch supplier Forestwise has developed an odourless and colourless version of Illipe butter that it believes will be in high demand among Asian cosmetic companies seeking out sustainable and ethically sourced natural ingredients.
New Zealand-based skin care brand essano is making its US expansion a ‘key focus’ for the company in response to demand for natural and clean beauty brands.
New Zealand-based beauty brand Emma Lewisham has its sights set on becoming a leader of circular beauty movement with luxury refillable packaging options.
![L'Oréal says its formula offers an alternative to polymer-based products that can often be sticky on application and dry stiff [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/09/14/l-oreal-patents-natural-sugar-based-hair-styling-formula-for-curly-hair/12818563-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-patents-natural-sugar-based-hair-styling-formula-for-curly-hair_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Te Wai has received a government-endorsed trade accreditation. [Te Wai]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/te-wai-attains-nz-government-s-fernmark-to-further-international-ambitions/12656033-1-eng-GB/Te-Wai-attains-NZ-government-s-FernMark-to-further-international-ambitions_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Study showed that sandalwood is a more potent antioxidant than vitamin E. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/quintis-to-double-down-on-cosmetics-market-on-the-back-of-antioxidant-effectiveness/12632551-1-eng-GB/Quintis-to-double-down-on-cosmetics-market-on-the-back-of-antioxidant-effectiveness_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Opportunities to fulfil gap natural products backed by strong scientific evidence in China. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/china-beauty-supplement-market-presents-significant-opportunity-for-natural-and-scientifically-backed-products-horphag-research/12566202-1-eng-GB/China-beauty-supplement-market-presents-significant-opportunity-for-natural-and-scientifically-backed-products-Horphag-Research_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![The Ayurveda Experience is working to expand its presence in North America and Europe. [The Ayurveda Experience]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/the-ayurveda-experience-eyes-western-demand-for-natural-and-holistic-beauty-products/12503968-1-eng-GB/The-Ayurveda-Experience-eyes-western-demand-for-natural-and-holistic-beauty-products_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![A team of researchers have questioned the validity of the existing research undertaken on Asians herbs for skin whitening application. [GettyImages]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/04/08/chinese-team-questions-quality-and-value-of-asian-herb-research-on-skin-whitening/12286085-1-eng-GB/Chinese-team-questions-quality-and-value-of-Asian-herb-research-on-skin-whitening_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Emma Lewisham’s latest launch is seeking to fulfil what the firm believes is growing demand for natural brightening products backed by clinical evidence. [Emma Lewisham]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/04/08/emma-lewisham-observes-gap-in-market-for-natural-brightening-products-proven-by-clinical-data/12310818-1-eng-GB/Emma-Lewisham-observes-gap-in-market-for-natural-brightening-products-proven-by-clinical-data_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Lotus Botanicals aims to cross $10m mark. [Lotus Botanicals]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/04/07/lotus-herbals-launches-new-premium-clean-beauty-brand-with-aims-to-cross-10m-mark/12298269-1-eng-GB/Lotus-Herbals-launches-new-premium-clean-beauty-brand-with-aims-to-cross-10m-mark_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![ndota Spa is stepping up its presence in China by launching its flagship stall on Tmall Global. [endota]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/endota-to-reinforce-presence-in-china-with-launch-of-tmall-global-flagship-store-in-early-2021/12069180-1-eng-GB/endota-to-reinforce-presence-in-China-with-launch-of-Tmall-Global-flagship-store-in-early-2021_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Founder of Natural Cover is still optimistic about the growth potential of Australian Aboriginal cosmetics. [GettyImages]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/01/20/aboriginal-australian-cosmetics-brand-owner-sees-global-potential-for-but-hurdles-remain/12083024-1-eng-GB/Aboriginal-Australian-Cosmetics-Brand-owner-sees-global-potential-for-but-hurdles-remain_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Biologi is aiming to spread its clean cosmeceuticals philosophy through overseas expansions and educational events. [Biologi]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/biologi-to-focus-on-international-expansion-and-education-in-2021/11993060-1-eng-GB/Biologi-to-focus-on-international-expansion-and-education-in-2021_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Santa Maria Novella tapping into the growing importance of wellness and inner well-being to expand its presence in Singapore. [Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/santa-maria-novella-in-singapore-interest-in-well-being-spurring-growth-of-the-brand/11896970-1-eng-GB/Santa-Maria-Novella-in-Singapore-Interest-in-well-being-spurring-growth-of-the-brand_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![The skin care market is lacking anti-ageing solutions for consumers with sensitive skin even though they are more susceptible to premature ageing. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/sensitive-skin-category-lacking-solutions-to-tackle-vulnerability-to-premature-ageing/12787623-1-eng-GB/Sensitive-skin-category-lacking-solutions-to-tackle-vulnerability-to-premature-ageing_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Shopee and Lazada are being urged to lead the fight against the sale of adulterated whitening products and the problem of plastic waste pollution. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/regulation-safety/e-commerce-firms-urged-to-combat-sale-of-mercury-laden-whitening-products-and-plastic-pollution/12830685-1-eng-GB/E-commerce-firms-urged-to-combat-sale-of-mercury-laden-whitening-products-and-plastic-pollution_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Athletia is set to make its international debut this October in the UK. [Athletia]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/japan-s-athletia-landing-in-uk-this-october-to-start-european-expansion-push/12799282-1-eng-GB/Japan-s-Athletia-landing-in-UK-this-October-to-start-European-expansion-push_wrbm_tiny.png)
![Scent by SIX launches a new scent collection to promote better sleep. [Scent by SIX]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/09/17/scent-by-six-unveils-new-collection-to-promote-better-sleep2/12817490-1-eng-GB/Scent-by-SIX-unveils-new-collection-to-promote-better-sleep_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Japanese firms collaborate to help influencers develop their own colour cosmetic products at a more manageable scale and cost. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/cosme-and-tokiwa-help-influencers-launch-make-up-brands-at-one-tenth-of-the-cost/12825287-1-eng-GB/cosme-and-Tokiwa-help-influencers-launch-make-up-brands-at-one-tenth-of-the-cost_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
