A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from April 2022 shows interest in a regulatory overview of natural and organic standards in cosmetics, the biggest beauty trends spotted at in-Cosmetics Global in Paris and L’Oréal’s patent on acne...
Interest in natural and organic cosmetics continues to rise amidst a wider green beauty boom, but with little regulation around these two terms, certification schemes have taken on fresh importance - for industry and consumers alike.
The company behind India’s SUGAR Cosmetics says it will target growth in the country’s tier two and three cities for skin care brand ENN Beauty, after taking a majority stake.
We breakdown three exciting areas of research that are set to have a major impact on cosmetic product development this year, with expert analysis from industry insiders.
Taiwanese cosmetics firm 3dL Inc. launches a new series of skin care products that claim to mimic the effect of meditation on the skin with natural extracts by increasing beta-endorphin release.
India-based beauty and personal care brand Earth Rhythm is on track to surpass $13m in revenue and is gearing up for its series A fundraiser by the end of this year.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
Hong Kong-based skin care brand RARE SkinFuel (RSF) will be debuting its first flagship store in luxury mall Landmark to solidify its position in the market as an ‘exclusive’ brand.
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.
The eco-entrepreneur behind Smood Natural Deodorants is observing more interest in zero-waste personal care products despite hurdles such as the lack of convenience.
New Zealand’s natural skincare beauty company Antipodes has signed a new distribution agreement with French distributor Eoyls Beaute, to expand into the pharmacy channel in the country.
German personal care major has developed a hair styling blend with saccharose and starch that enables the complete replacement of synthetic polymers without impacting product efficacy.
Australian cosmetics firm BWX Limited is eyeing stateside opportunities for natural beauty brand Sukin as interest in Aussie-style skin care gains momentum.
Singapore-based beauty brand Soul Good Project has turned to crowdfunding to fuel its plans to expand internationally as demand for skin care grows in the midst of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Consumers will increasingly seek out the safety of cosmeceuticals and the comfort of natural products in the long-term due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disruptions, says ingredients company BASF.
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![ENN Beauty targeting growth in tier two and three cities. [ENN Beauty]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/sugar-aims-to-help-enn-beauty-capture-india-s-tier-two-and-three-cities/13221035-1-eng-GB/SUGAR-aims-to-help-ENN-Beauty-capture-India-s-tier-two-and-three-cities.jpg)
![Three exciting areas of research that are set to have a major impact on cosmetic product development. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/cosmetic-innovation-2022-three-exciting-areas-of-research-set-to-shape-beauty-and-personal-care/13103685-1-eng-GB/Cosmetic-innovation-2022-Three-exciting-areas-of-research-set-to-shape-beauty-and-personal-care.jpg)
![A new series of skin care products claims to mimic the effect of meditation on the skin. [Phytoflow]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/skin-meditation-phytoflow-claims-to-unlock-benefits-of-meditation-with-natural-extracts/13003944-2-eng-GB/Skin-meditation-Phytoflow-claims-to-unlock-benefits-of-meditation-with-natural-extracts.png)
![Earth Rhythm is on track to surpass $13m in revenue. [Earth Rhythm]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/09/29/earth-rhythm-confident-that-it-can-surpass-13m-revenue-goal/12811954-1-eng-GB/Earth-Rhythm-confident-that-it-can-surpass-13m-revenue-goal.jpg)
![L'Oréal says its formula offers an alternative to polymer-based products that can often be sticky on application and dry stiff [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/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.jpg)
![Te Wai has received a government-endorsed trade accreditation. [Te Wai]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/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.jpg)
![Study showed that sandalwood is a more potent antioxidant than vitamin E. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/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.jpg)
![Opportunities to fulfil gap natural products backed by strong scientific evidence in China. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/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.jpg)
![The Ayurveda Experience is working to expand its presence in North America and Europe. [The Ayurveda Experience]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/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.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]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/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.jpg)
![A team of researchers have questioned the validity of the existing research undertaken on Asians herbs for skin whitening application. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/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.jpg)
![Lotus Botanicals aims to cross $10m mark. [Lotus Botanicals]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/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.jpg)
![ndota Spa is stepping up its presence in China by launching its flagship stall on Tmall Global. [endota]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/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.jpg)
![Founder of Natural Cover is still optimistic about the growth potential of Australian Aboriginal cosmetics. [GettyImages]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/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.jpg)
![Biologi is aiming to spread its clean cosmeceuticals philosophy through overseas expansions and educational events. [Biologi]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/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.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]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/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.jpg)
![The beauty industry has been too focused on recycling and needs to shift focus on reuse and refill solutions. [Emma Lewisham]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/emma-lewisham-and-bhuman-urge-beauty-industry-needs-to-focus-on-reuse-and-refill-packaging/15390562-1-eng-GB/Emma-Lewisham-and-Bhuman-urge-beauty-industry-needs-to-focus-on-reuse-and-refill-packaging.jpg)
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![Sigi Skin has launched its first-ever serum with prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics. [Sigi Skin]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/sigi-skin-launches-first-serum-packed-with-prebiotics-probiotics-and-postbiotics/15370893-1-eng-GB/Sigi-Skin-launches-first-serum-packed-with-prebiotics-probiotics-and-postbiotics.jpg)
![COSMAX has plans to develop and commercialise fabric that is imbued with Strain CX. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/cosmax-set-to-commercialise-wearable-cosmetics-with-anti-ageing-ingredient/15397369-1-eng-GB/COSMAX-set-to-commercialise-wearable-cosmetics-with-anti-ageing-ingredient.jpg)
![Renovatio Bioscience believes skin care innovation is moving towards the development of therapeutic treatments. [Renovatio Bioscience]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/05/03/renovatio-focusing-r-d-towards-therapeutic-skin-care/15327996-1-eng-GB/Renovatio-focusing-R-D-towards-therapeutic-skin-care.jpg)
