Industry Trends
August 2024
See what has been happening in Asia’s pharma and personal care industries over the last weeks. What are experts and industry magazines talking about?
What has been happening?
More cosmetics formulated from insects in the future, How sunscreen testing is about to be transformed, Trial finds over-the-counter nasal sprays could reduce RTIs and antibiotic use, and more. See what industry experts have been discussing in the last four weeks.
Latest Industry Articles
Could more cosmetics be formulated from insects in the future?
This startup is betting on it…
How sunscreen testing is about to be transformed…
The methods used to test SPF in suncare products have long faced multiple criticisms, and for the past three decades experts have been working on an alternative. This is now in the final stages of ISO approval and is set to overhaul the way we test sun care products in the future…
Trial finds over-the-counter nasal sprays could reduce RTIs and antibiotic use
Affecting parts of the body involving breathing, RTIs impact one in five people in England.
Case Study: RoC Skincare's approach to ethical AI in skin care personalization
Revieve’s collaboration with RoC Skincare on the RoC AI Skin Insight tool leverages advanced machine learning and AI to deliver ‘highly personalized and evolving skin care recommendations’ while addressing ethical considerations such as data privacy, inclusivity, and bias in AI-driven solutions.
What are exosomes in skin care and why do they matter?
With a rising demand for effective ‘better-ageing’ solutions, the skin care industry is increasingly intrigued by the potential of exosomes for formulations.
‘Seize what you are starting’: Garnier promises ‘harder working’ brand as it leans into green science approach
Skin care major Garnier is leaning into green science to deliver powerful yet sustainable products for its discerning Asian consumer.
Garnier brand renewal: Asia’s skin care ideals are ‘aspirational for the rest of the world’
Skin care brand Garnier unveils a new and improved product line-up led by Asian innovation and green beauty mission.
Hydrinity’s R&D journey: From advanced wound care to microfusion technology
CosmeticsDesign spoke to CEO Keith O’Briant for his insights into how the company’s R&D journey shapes their skin care innovations like the Biocellulose Mask, and adapts products for various international markets.
Anti-aging breakthrough: scientists expand life span of mice by 25 percent
A therapy based on the science that allows axolotl salamanders to regrow limbs could have wide ranging implications for the anti-aging industry after scientists revealed that the technique can be used to extend both the healthspan and lifespan of mice.
Mediterranean Diet Aids Cardiovascular Health Measures in Children, Teens
Mediterranean diet (MedDiet)-based interventions aid some cardiovascular health measures among children and adolescents, according to a review published online July 12 in JAMA Network Open. José Francisco…
Weather extremes point to big opportunities for climate-adaptive skin care
CosmeticsDesign USA
Rising global temperatures prompt an increase in weather extremes worldwide, creating opportunities for skin care brands to respond with solutions that help provide greater skin protection.
‘East meets west’: Estée Lauder will launch Japan-produced quasi-drug skin range in September
CosmeticsDesign-Asia
American luxury brand Estée Lauder is set to launch a quasi-drug skin care line, Aqua Charge, in September that was researched, developed, and produced in Japan.
Metformin, SGLT2 Inhibitors Exhibit Significantly Lower Dementia Risk
Drugs.com
Compared with other antidiabetic classes, metformin and sodium glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) exhibit significantly lower dementia risk, according to a review published online May 3 in the American Journal of…
Precision skin care: Kao will scale up RNA skin analysis with Curél, Sofina IP in 2025
CosmeticsDesign-Asia
Kao Corporation will roll out its ribonucleic acid (RNA) analysis subscription model service to its CurÃl and Sofina brands next year.
Immunotherapy is revolutionizing cancer treatment
BusinessWorld
In the past 50 years, understanding of cancer has advanced considerably, and treatments are far more effective. Thanks to new and innovative therapies, being diagnosed with cancer today is no longer a death sentence. Some cancers that were once terminal in every case are now generally treatable. For example, childhood leukemia, testicular cancer, and Hodgkin’s disease — previously fatal — are now generally curable through chemotherapy.
Losing its meaning? ‘Microbiome-friendly’ terms at risk of misleading consumers
CosmeticsDesign-Asia
The widespread usage of terms such as ‘microbiome-friendly’ are “inaccurately representing the complexity of the microbiome’, says the chief executive of a microbiome testing company.
Non-invasive but less effective: Peptides, botanical extracts struggle to match Botox efficacy
CosmeticsDesign-Asia
Non-invasive treatments for dynamic wrinkles have a maximum of 52% wrinkle reduction compared to Botox’s potential of 80%, says a Korean review.
Esqa: Unilever Pumps US$4M into Indonesia’s TikTok-Famous Vegan Cosmetics Brand
Global Cosmetics News
Indonesian vegan cosmetics brand Esqa has raised US$4 million in a Series B funding round led by Unilever Ventures. This new investment follows a US$6 million Series A round in 2022, bringing the total capital raised by Esqa to US$10 million. Founded in 2016 by Cindy Angelina and Kezia Trihatmanto, Esqa is Indonesia’s first vegan cosmetics brand, offering Halal-certified makeup products.
L’Oréal’s Bangkok Headquarters Wins Interior Design Award
Global Cosmetics News
The World Architecture Community has recognized L’Oréal Groupe’s new headquarters in Bangkok for its exceptional interior design. The office, known as “Baan Beauté,” won the award in the Workplaces category, making it the first office in Thailand to receive this prestigious accolade. Spanning floors 32 to 35 of Park Silom and covering nearly 5,000m², the headquarters was designed in collaboration with design studio DWP.
AS Watson ramps up sustainability efforts
Global Cosmetics News
As Watson has announced that it is accelerating its sustainability efforts in its global supply chain by transitioning its delivery fleet to electric vehicles and launching initiatives in waste reduction to fight climate change. Watsons China is leading the charge with electric vehicles accounting for more than 80 percent of warehouse-to-store deliveries in the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Chongqing and Xiamen.
Halal imports into Indonesia primed for acceleration with the launch of foreign halal certificate registration platform
CosmeticsDesign-Asia
The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs’ Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH) is launching a Foreign Halal Certificate Registration (RSHLN) platform, which is set to facilitate import and trade of halal products, including cosmetics, in the country.
European Union imposes anti-dumping duty on imports of titanium dioxide
Global Cosmetics News
The European Union has announced that it is imposing an anti-dumping duty on imports of titanium dioxide originating in the People’s Republic of China. The rates imposed vary from 14.4 percent to 39.7 percent. The duty applies to all forms of TiO2, containing a maximum of 80 percent by weight of titanium dioxide.
PHL HIV infections up 6x since 2010
BusinessWorld
The Philippines posted the fastest-growing HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) epidemic in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a United Nations (UN) body, citing the rising cases among young Filipinos. There were six times more HIV infections in the Philippines last year than there were in 2010, Eamonn Murphy, regional director of UNAIDS Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe Central Asia division, told an online news briefing on Wednesday.
Pfizer investing $1b in new pharmaceutical ingredient plant in Singapore, creating 250 jobs
US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer opened its new $1 billion plant in Singapore on Tuesday (July 23). The 429,000 sq ft plant in Tuas Biomedical Park will produce the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) — the biologically active component of a drug — for Pfizer’s cancer, pain, and antibiotic medicines. The new investment will create 250 new highly skilled jobs, said the company.
Vietnam looks to formalise regulations for halal products and drive industry growth
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) drafts a document proposing the development of regulations and standards for halal products and services.
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