Industry Trends

October 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?

Sustainable cosmetic packaging innovations at Luxe Pack 2024, One or two-dose HPV vaccination, 3 ways to maintain glowy skin, and more. See what industry experts have been discussing in the last four weeks.

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11 sustainable cosmetic packaging innovations at Luxe Pack 2024
CosmeticsDesign-Europe

We’ve rounded up some of the key eco-designed cosmetics packaging innovations that were on show at the Luxe Pack 2024 event in Monaco this October.
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One-Dose HPV Vaccination Averts Similar Number of Cancers as Two Doses
Drugs.com

A one-dose human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program is projected to prevent a similar number of cervical cancers as a two-dose program, according to a study published online Oct. 7 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian…
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A 49-year-old dermatologist has never used filler, despite industry pressure. Here are 3 ways she maintains glowy skin.
Business Insider

Dr. Noreen Galaria, 49, is a dermatologist who offers filler treatments to clients to plump up skin. Galaria has never gotten filler herself, citing concerns about gradually overdoing it. Instead, she uses sunscreen, retinoids, antioxidants, and exercise to boost her skin’s collagen. Filler injections are increasingly popular, with over 3.4 million treatments performed in the US in 2023.
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Brightening, anti-aging, and beyond: What’s driving professional skin care sales?
CosmeticsDesign

The professional-grade skin care market is expanding due to growing consumer demand for anti-aging and brightening products, with Boomers spending an average of $165 per visit in 2024, while brand loyalty and targeted marketing’especially for Gen Z, which now represents 8% of the market’are essential strategies for success, according to insights from Erik Haines, managing director of Guidepoint Qsight.
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Your toothbrush is home to hundreds of new viruses. They could be the future of biotech.
Business Insider

New research founds hundreds of previously unseen viruses are hanging out on our toothbrushes and shower heads, but that might be a very good thing for future biotech innovation. A new study found hundreds of unique viruses called bacteriophage on toothbrushes and shower heads. Phage target bacteria, not humans, and could be a useful tool against disease. Phage research may spark innovations in biotech to fight antibiotic-resistant pathogens.
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Dermatologists reveal 10 mistakes you're probably making while washing your face
Business Insider

How often you wash your face should depend on your skin type and other personal factors. Separating the myths from the facts about washing your face can be confusing. Dermatologists recommend using a cleanser that’s well-suited to your skin type over a bar of soap. Washing your face twice a day isn’t always necessary, but cleansing once can prevent breakouts. The internet is full of free skincare advice, but it can be hard to separate the truth from the myths.
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Metformin Use Tied to Lower Incidence of Death, Long COVID After COVID-19
Drugs.com

After severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, prevalent metformin use is associated with a slightly lower incidence of death or postacute sequalae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), according to a study…
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Study reevaluates topical body formulations: New insights for cosmetics and PBC manufacturers
CosmeticsDesign-Asia

Researchers determined that Alastin’s TransFORM Body Treatment “exhibited superior performance in maintaining collagen production and promoting healthy elastin fiber formation” compared to SkinMedica’s Firm and Tone Body Lotion, suggesting that long-term benefits such as sustained elastin and collagen production may be more effective for skin rejuvenation.
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‘Testing would give absolute certainty’: Tremendous potential in neurocosmetics hindered by lack of robust testing methods
CosmeticsDesign-Asia

The neurocosmetics sector shows tremendous potential as the line of beauty and wellness blurs, but progress in this space is hindered by a lack of testing methods.
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Sustainability in focus: What to expect at the 2024 Sustainable Cosmetics Summit European edition
CosmeticsDesign-Europe

Ahead of this year’s Summit, presenters and speakers from LUSH, P2 Science, Forestwise, AAK Personal Care, Beauty Kitchen and Seilich all revealed insight into their presentation topics and what they hope to take away from the conference.
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Birkenstock unveils Care Essentials foot care line
Global Cosmetics News

Building on its long-standing heritage of orthopedic expertise, Birkenstock has launched a foot care line in a bid to complete its 360-degree approach to foot health. Designed to promote balance and well-being, the Care Essentials line will hit shelves this month. Made in Germany, the gender-neutral range comprises six products to relax, exfoliate and care, including bath salts, a smoothing pumice stone and Nourishing Foot Balm.
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Risk for Second Melanoma Up for Those With First Melanoma Diagnosis
Drugs.com

Patients with a first melanoma diagnosis have an increased risk for a second melanoma diagnosis, regardless of race and ethnicity, according to a research letter published online Oct. 9 in JAMA Dermatology.
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Improper Arm Position When Measuring BP Can Overestimate Readings
Drugs.com

Commonly used arm positions (lap and side) for measuring blood pressure (BP) can overestimate readings, according to a study published online Oct. 7 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Hairong Liu, from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg…
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AI May Identify Women at Risk for Future Breast Cancer
Drugs.com

Artificial intelligence (AI) scores may be able to estimate the risk for future breast cancer and lead to earlier diagnosis, according to a study published online Oct. 3 in JAMA Network Open. Jonas Gjesvik, from the…
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Supporting breast cancer survivors
BusinessWorld

Breast cancer survivorship and long-term supportive care are underrepresented, particularly in middle-income countries like the Philippines. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported 33,079 new cases of breast cancer in 2022, a figure that is among the highest in Asia. A study by the Philippine Cancer Society and the Department of Health (DoH) Rizal Cancer Registry revealed a rise in breast cancer incidence from 1980 to 2022.
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Skin spotlight: The most-read stories on skin care innovation and developments in APAC
CosmeticsDesign-Asia

We round up five recent stories on the APAC skin care market, featuring new retinol launches, a study on bamboo vinegar, and the potential of personalised skin care in medical aesthetics.
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Herbal hero: C-beauty brand Inoherb eyes overseas growth potential in SEA
CosmeticsDesign-Asia

Chinese herbal skin care brand Inoherb is exploring expansion into South East Asia as it anticipates a C-beauty skin care boom.
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Malaysian Cosmetics Brand Empro Group Files for US$5 Million Nasdaq IPO
Global Cosmetics News

Empro Group, a Malaysia-based company known for its cosmetics and surgical mask production, has filed with the SEC to raise up to US$5 million in a U.S. initial public offering. The firm, headquartered in Shah Alam, Malaysia, plans to list on the Nasdaq under the symbol EMPG, with Spartan Capital Securities serving as the sole bookrunner. No pricing details have been disclosed.
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Unilever’s Pond’s partners with Watsons to launch Microbiome Analyzer
Global Cosmetics News

Unilever-owned Pond’s Skin Institute has partnered with Watsons in the Philippines to launch a Microbiome Analyzer pilot. The analytics technology is said to be able to analyze shoppers’ microbiome and provide a tailored skin care regime for all skin types in just 60 minutes.
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Watch this space: Guardian Singapore set to debut 12 more beauty brands as it aims to grow younger consumer base
CosmeticsDesign-Asia

Health and beauty retailer Guardian Singapore says it will debut 12 more beauty brands in stores as it works to grow its base of younger consumers.
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