Japanese derma beauty brand Dr.Ci:Labo is aiming to expand the brand’s international presence via the travel retail channel on the back of the heightened awareness of safety and health.
In this 2020 round-up, we’re featuring the biggest cosmetic science stories of the year including research on the skin microbiome, natural discoveries and the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Brazilian firm Nanovetores is targeting the growing Asia Pacific nail care market with an active ingredient that it claims can permeate the complex nail structure and deliver fast and effective results to strengthen nails.
Lucas Meyers Cosmetics is hoping to shift trends away from controversial skin lightening claims towards a focus on radiance, with a new active ingredient that targets three parameters to give skin the translucent glow coveted by the Asian consumer.
The global halal cosmetic and fragrance markets have taken a hit during the Covid-19 pandemic, but it has also created opportunities for new product lines such as hand creams, face cream, eye care, and sanitisers.
Nardev aims to expand its presence in Asia Pacific by tapping on demand for anti-ageing, skin brightening and sustainable ingredients, backed by its recent acquisition by Barentz.
Dow Personal Care has developed a new silicone elastomer to align itself with the trend in Asia Pacific for simplified natural products without sensorial compromises.
The research arm of Kao Corporation has developed a non-invasive method that can quantitatively analyse physiological changes in blood vessels and capillaries in deep skin tissue, which it said was crucial in studying skin health.
Australian brand Golden 8 looking to capitalise on the healing properties of crocodile oil by targeting new opportunities in Asia’s sensitive skin care market.
Unilever has communicated promising preliminary findings on research it commissioned for the use of Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) mouthwash as a preventative measure against viral transmission of COVID-19.
Singapore 视讯网投娱乐网址homegrown firm Skin Inc has developed what it believes to be the world’s first hand serum and sanitiser duo product to kill bacteria and viruses at the same time as nourishing the skin.
In this episode of the Beauty Broadcast, we dive into the cosmeceutical beauty category with Dermalogica and Merck sharing their thoughts about the trends and opportunities that have emerged in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The beauty and personal care world has faced significant upheaval on a global scale during the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but it has also emerged as resilient and innovative despite consumer and retail trends morphing at great speed....
![Dr.Ci:Labo is aiming to expand the brand’s international presence via the travel retail channel. [Dr. Ci:Labo]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/webhanja.com/headlines/business-financial/dr.ci-labo-identifies-travel-retail-as-key-to-driving-brand-growth-overseas/11963407-1-eng-GB/Dr.Ci-Labo-identifies-travel-retail-as-key-to-driving-brand-growth-overseas_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Nano Nails is a blend of lemongrass, tea tree and clove essential oils encapsulated in biocompatible and biodegradable lipid capsule. [GettyImages]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/webhanja.com/article/2020/11/24/nanovetores-eyes-potential-for-nanoencapsulated-nail-care-active-in-growing-apac-market/11941562-1-eng-GB/Nanovetores-eyes-potential-for-nanoencapsulated-nail-care-active-in-growing-APAC-market_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Lucas Meyers Cosmetics is hoping to shift trends away from controversial skin lightening claims towards a focus on radiance. [GettyImages]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/webhanja.com/headlines/formulation-science/from-lightening-to-radiance-lucas-meyers-cosmetics-active-aims-to-bring-clarity-and-science-to-category/11941312-1-eng-GB/From-lightening-to-radiance-Lucas-Meyers-Cosmetics-active-aims-to-bring-clarity-and-science-to-category_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![BASF launches novel fermented ingredient to curbs the overgrowth of microbials.[GettyImages]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/webhanja.com/headlines/formulation-science/basf-eyes-apac-s-sensitive-skin-category-with-microbiome-friendly-fermented-ingredient/11920296-1-eng-GB/BASF-eyes-APAC-s-sensitive-skin-category-with-microbiome-friendly-fermented-ingredient_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Nardev aims to expand its presence in Asia Pacific by tapping on demand for anti-ageing, skin brightening and sustainable ingredients. [GettyImages]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/webhanja.com/headlines/market-trends/anti-ageing-skin-brightening-and-sustainability-trends-key-for-nardev-s-asia-expansion/11941410-1-eng-GB/Anti-ageing-skin-brightening-and-sustainability-trends-key-for-Nardev-s-Asia-expansion_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Dow has developed a new silicone elastomer to align itself with the trend in Asia Pacific for simplified natural products. [GettyImages]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/webhanja.com/headlines/formulation-science/dow-targets-apac-minimalist-and-natural-beauty-trends-with-new-silicone-elastomer/11941212-1-eng-GB/Dow-targets-APAC-minimalist-and-natural-beauty-trends-with-new-silicone-elastomer_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Kao Corporation has developed a non-invasive method that can quantitatively analyse physiological changes in blood vessels and capillaries in deep skin tissue. [GettyImages]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/webhanja.com/headlines/formulation-science/kao-develops-non-invasive-technique-to-study-blood-vessels-and-capillaries-in-deep-skin-tissue/11949177-1-eng-GB/Kao-develops-non-invasive-technique-to-study-blood-vessels-and-capillaries-in-deep-skin-tissue_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![Golden 8 looking to capitalise on the healing properties of crocodile oil. [Golden 8]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/webhanja.com/headlines/brand-innovation/golden-8-eyeing-fresh-opportunities-in-asia-s-sensitive-skin-care-market-for-its-crocodile-oil-based-products/11899785-1-eng-GB/Golden-8-eyeing-fresh-opportunities-in-Asia-s-sensitive-skin-care-market-for-its-crocodile-oil-based-products_news_teaser_medium.jpg)
![B&B Labs has introduced a microbiome-friendly hygiene range to tap into the trend of hand care premiumisation. [B&B Labs]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/webhanja.com/headlines/brand-innovation/care-and-protect-b-b-labs-launches-microbiome-friendly-hand-care-range-to-keep-up-with-increasingly-discerning-consumer-needs/11988447-1-eng-GB/Care-and-protect-B-B-Labs-launches-microbiome-friendly-hand-care-range-to-keep-up-with-increasingly-discerning-consumer-needs_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Kao has piloted a beauty counselling service in Japan based on RNA monitoring technology it developed last year. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/webhanja.com/headlines/brand-innovation/kao-pilots-skin-analysis-service-based-on-its-non-invasive-rna-monitoring-tech/11980910-1-eng-GB/Kao-pilots-skin-analysis-service-based-on-its-non-invasive-RNA-monitoring-tech_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Ange Gardien has launched a colour cosmetic range adapted to current COVID-19 climate. [Ange Gardien]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/webhanja.com/headlines/brand-innovation/ange-gardien-adapts-make-up-line-to-be-more-practical-and-relevant-during-pandemic/11981000-1-eng-GB/Ange-Gardien-adapts-make-up-line-to-be-more-practical-and-relevant-during-pandemic_wrbm_tiny.jpg)