On-the-go hyaluronic acid jelly is proving highly popular among young South East Asians, according to supplement firm Avance, with the trend spreading from hotspots such as South Korea and China.
Chennai-based nutraceutical and food firm Diabliss Consumer Products is developing another 10 herbal water supplements – on top of its five existing products – to tap the lucrative potential of the general wellness market in the country.
Japan Consumer Affairs Agency (CCA) is warning general food and health food manufacturers against labelling their products as being effective in preventing or treating COVID-19, to avoid consumer misunderstanding and harming public health.
Luxury hotel and resort group Aman has shifted focus to further develop its fragrance, skin care and dietary supplement range amid prolonged travel restrictions imposed by COVID-19.
Here’s our Editor-in-Chief’s completely subjective and occasionally irrational take on three food, nutra and cosmetics stories that have caught his attention – not always for the right reasons…
![IRÉN Shizen has relaunched its brand after discovering what it claims are the unique properties of a plant-derived moor hot spring. [IRÉN Shizen]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/iren-shizen-refreshes-brand-on-the-back-of-new-onsen-inspired-complex/16744526-1-eng-GB/IREN-Shizen-refreshes-brand-on-the-back-of-new-onsen-inspired-complex.jpg)
![SK-II’s latest research into skin ageing has revealed data that it claims enhances the relevance of its hero ingredient, PITERA, to a younger demographic of skin care consumers. [SK-II]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/09/20/sk-ii-s-latest-breakthrough-boosts-pitera-relevance-to-younger-consumers/16721360-3-eng-GB/SK-II-s-latest-breakthrough-boosts-PITERA-relevance-to-younger-consumers.jpg)
![An extensive network of brick-and-mortar stores will be crucial in attracting global brands to India. [Nykaa]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/nykaa-beauty-chief-says-extensive-physical-store-network-crucial-in-attracting-global-beauty-to-india/16757597-1-eng-GB/Nykaa-beauty-chief-says-extensive-physical-store-network-crucial-in-attracting-global-beauty-to-India.jpg)
![[SUGAR Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2023/09/19/estee-lauder-l-oreal-on-trends-and-developments-in-india-s-beauty-market/16744742-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-L-Oreal-on-trends-and-developments-in-India-s-beauty-market.jpg)
![Dot & Key has grown five times over the past couple of years after repositioning it to attract mass market audiences. [Dot & Key]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/dot-key-grows-five-fold-since-2021-on-the-back-of-repricing-efforts/16714823-1-eng-GB/Dot-Key-grows-five-fold-since-2021-on-the-back-of-repricing-efforts.jpg)
