Industry Trends

February 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?

3 breakthroughs that could treat skin redness, Urging more young people to take up HPV vaccine, Antibiotic use is not the only driver of antibiotic resistance, and more. See what industry experts have been discussing in the last four weeks.

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3 breakthroughs that could treat skin redness
CosmeticsDesign – Asia

Skin erythema ‘ AKA skin redness or skin flushing ‘ is a common complaint from people who suffer from rosacea and acne among other skin conditions, but can also be caused by sun exposure and allergies.
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NHS urges more young people to take up HPV vaccine
PharmaTimes World News

HPV is a common group of viruses which can sometimes lead to cancer. The NHS is urging both parents and young people between the ages of 12 and 13 years to take up having the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to meet the NHS cervical cancer elimination goal.
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Study reveals antibiotic use is not the only driver of antibiotic resistance
PharmaTimes World News

Researchers compared 20 years of antibiotic use on E. Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Oslo, the University of Cambridge and collaborators have, for the first time, discovered that antibiotic use is not the only driver of superbugs.
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Physicians ID Barriers to 'No Antibiotic' Strategy for Pediatric Viral Pneumonia
Drugs.com – Pharma News

There are considerable barriers relating to implementation of a “no antibiotic” strategy for mild community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in children, according to a study published online Jan. 18 in Pediatrics.
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Colgate-Palmolive innovations in anti-aging: microgravity experiments, 360° sunscreen spray bottles, and more
Cosmetics Design USA

PCA Skin Pro-Max Age Renewal, Filorga Time Filler 5-XP cream, and EltaMD UV AOX Mist are just some of the innovative product launches by Colgate-Palmolive over the past twelve months.
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‘Beyond packaging materials’: How can beauty brands rethink sustainability strategies and ‘recapture value’?
CosmeticsDesign – Asia

Beauty brands are being urged to overhaul their sustainability strategies beyond the linear lifecycle of packaging in order to meet consumer expectations and regulatory demands.
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Is L’Occitane for sale? Blackstone rumored to be preparing bid
GlobalCosmeticsNews

Blackstone is said to be carrying out due diligence in advance of making an offer to buy out L’Occitane. The private equity firm is rumored to be working with the French natural cosmetics firm’s Chairman, Reinold Geiger, to prepare a joint bid. According to a report published by Bloomberg, shares in the owner of Elemis and Sol de Janeiro surged 15 percent on the back of the whispers. The company is valued at approximately US$5.4 billion.
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Cancer treatment could identify patients most likely to respond to cancer drugs
PharmaTimes World News

Tumours with high mtDNA mutations more likely to respond to Opdivo. Scientists from the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre have discovered a cancer treatment that can identify patients who are more likely to respond to cancer drugs.
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International consortium identifies biomarkers for cardiovascular disease in diabetes
PharmaTimes World News

Type 2 diabetes is estimated to affect 462 million people worldwide. An international academic consortium led by Johns Hopkins University, US, the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Lund University, Sweden, has identified 13 biomarkers that improve the ability to accurately predict the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes.
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Daily Kimchi Consumption Tied to Lower Odds of Obesity
Drugs.com – Pharma News

Daily consumption of kimchi may lower men’s overall risk of obesity, according to a study published online Jan. 30 in BMJ Open. Hyein Jung, from Chung Ang University in Anseong, South Korea, and colleagues assessed the…
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Caffeine Restriction Can Improve, Reduce Severity of Bed-Wetting
Drugs.com – Pharma News

Caffeine restriction can help improve and reduce the severity of primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE), according to a study recently published in BMJ Paediatrics Open. Sadra Rezakhaniha, from the Islamic Azad…
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SK-II sales hit as anti-Japanese sentiment builds in China

Global Cosmetics News

Procter & Gamble has revealed that its SK-II brand saw sales dive 34 percent in the three months to December 31, 2023. However, the US FMCG giant was quick to point out that its premium skin care brand has bounced back from a similar slump before and is expected to do so again. Indeed, sales look set to recover this quarter, P&G CFO, Andre Schulten told investors on the company’s earnings call.

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Molton Brown opens Malaysia flagship

Global Cosmetics News

Kao has launched its Molton Brown brand onto the Malaysian market with the opening of a flagship store in the Exchange TRX Mall, Kuala Lumpur. Molton Brown plans to expand its presence in the country through various channels this year, including the launch of an e-commerce site, and its luxury hotel amenities business. The move is part of Kao’s wider Global Sharp Top Strategy to significantly expand its beauty brands beyond their current core markets.

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Benefit backs away from Chinese e-commerce

Global Cosmetics News

Benefit is withdrawing from three of China’s biggest e-commerce platforms. The LVMH-owned brand will no longer be sold via Tmall, JD.com or Douyin but will continue to be stocked in Sephora stores nationwide. According to a report published by the Business of Fashion, the brand has some 2.5 million followers across the three platforms.

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Philippines among top 3 favorable markets for established brands

Business World

The Philippines is among the top three most favorable markets for established consumer brands as traditional trade dominates the retail space, according to a report by Bain & Co. In a report, the consultancy firm said Malaysia, India, and the Philippines were the top three most favorable markets for incumbent consumer product brands. Meanwhile, South Korea, Singapore, and China were most favorable for rising consumer brands. “The trend could be linked to the channel dynamics across markets.

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Access improves to smoking cessation drug

Bangkokpost.com

A smoking cessation drug, Cytisine, has been included in Thailand’s list of essential medicines. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) aims to make the drug accessible to all who need help quitting smoking, to cut the risk of lung cancer.

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Made in Asia: Beauty innovation and developments from Asian cosmetic companies

CosmeticsDesign – Asia

We round up the latest beauty innovations and developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands, including LG H&H, Pola Orbis, Scent Journer and more.

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