Industry Trends

March 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?

Permanent hair color in 10 minutes, Anti-pigmentation breakthrough, Good oral health helps you sleep soundly, and more. See what industry experts have been discussing in the last four weeks.

Latest Industry Articles

CHI Color Express promises permanent hair color in 10 minutes
CosmeticsDesign USA

Created ‘by hairstylists, for hairstylists,’ the new product collection is designed to expedite the hair coloring process and is available in 20 different shades.
L’Oréal reveals anti-pigmentation breakthrough
CosmeticsDesign USA

L’Oreal Group has launched Melasyl, a breakthrough molecule that’s designed to address localised pigmentation issues that lead to age spots and post-acne marks.
Good oral health helps you sleep soundly — Azwatee Abdul Aziz
The Malay Mail Online

World Sleep Day is observed annually on March 15 and this year the theme is “Sleep Equity for Global Health”. Created and hosted by the World Sleep Society, World Sleep Day is an internationally recognised event that builds connections and raises sleep health awareness among researchers, health care workers, patients, and the public.
Children Can Remain HIV-Free After Pause in Antiretroviral Therapy
Drugs.com – Pharma Industry News

Very early treatment of in utero HIV-1 can result in antiretroviral therapy (ART)-free remission for ≥48 weeks, according to a study presented at the annual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections,…
Nurse-Led Strategy Reduces Cardiovascular Risk Factors for People With HIV
Drugs.com – Pharma Industry News

Nurse-led management can lower cardiovascular risk factors among individuals with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy, according to a study published online March 5 in JAMA Network Open. Christopher T. Longenecker,…
PhaSER Biomedical receives $2.3m drug discovery grant from the Gates Foundation
PharmaTimes World News

Every year, tuberculosis, malaria and HIV cause over five million deaths worldwide.
Accelerated Epigenetic Aging Seen in Women With HIV
Drugs.com – Pharma Industry News

Accelerated epigenetic aging is seen in women with HIV versus women without HIV, according to a study published online Feb. 15 in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Stephanie Shiau, Ph.D., from the Rutgers School of…
Hypertension, Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to Offspring's Later Heart Health
Drugs.com – Pharma Industry News

Pregnant individuals with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and/or gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are more likely to have children with worse cardiovascular health (CVH) 10 to 14 years after their delivery,…
Closed Loop Medicine shares results of proprietary technology for hypertension
PharmaTimes World News

CLM-HT01 improved blood pressure and minimised adverse reactions in patients.
Researchers use collected stem cells to grow cell models to advance prenatal medicine
PharmaTimes World News

CDH affects one in 5,000 babies born in the UK, impacting the foetus’ development of vital organs.
Low-sodium diet aids in managing chronic kidney disease, says health expert

The Malay Mail Online

A low-sodium diet can make a significant difference in managing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), a long-term condition characterised by the gradual loss of kidney function over time. Consultant Nephrologist and Kidney Transplantation at Sunway Medical Centre, Bandar Sunway, Dr Rosnawati Yahya, said some diets, such as Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and a Mediterranean diet have been shown to be helpful in managing the disease.

70 YEARS OF EUDRAGIT® WE GO BEYOND TO FORMULATE HEALTH WITH SCIENCE

Evonik

MAKING FIVE GENERATIONS HEALTHIER WITH EUDRAGIT® POLYMERS – EUDRAGIT® is the industry’s preferred portfolio of functional polymers for use with oral drug products. The breadth, versatility and history of EUDRAGIT®, combined with Evonik’s range of drug delivery technologies, formulation and cGMP manufacturing services, provides pharmaceutical companies with unrivalled safety and functional reliability for their oral solid dosage forms.

Senior Sustainability Strategist discusses mitigating raw material risks in sustainable cosmetics product manufacturing

CosmeticsDesign USA

Rising consumer demand for ethically produced cosmetic products continues to climb to dizzying heights in 2024 ‘ but how do manufacturers and suppliers navigate the conversation surrounding best practices for ingredient sourcing and impact shifting of sustainable ingredients?.

6 hair care brands focusing on ingredients innovation

CosmeticsDesign USA

Hair care is officially the category to watch in 2024, with an increased focus on scalp health, scientific innovation, and cutting-edge ingredients. Take a look at these brands that are innovating in this space…

CMG Pharmaceutical to launch in Vietnam

Global Cosmetics News

CMG Pharmaceutical has signed a deal with local distributor An Thinh Phat to launch on the Vietnamese market from May. The South Korean cosmetics firm will collaborate with Home & Mall Shopping to produce a dedicated line of beauty products and nutritional supplements for the market.

L’Oreal BOLD invests in Chinese fragrance brand To Summer

Global Cosmetics News

L’Oreal has announced that its venture capital fund BOLD (Business Opportunities for L’Oreal Development) has closed a minority investment in Chinese luxury fragrance brand, To Summer. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. According to a report published by WWD, the investment was made via L’Oreal China’s investment company, Shanghai Meicifang Investment.

China’s economy is slowing. But its old-age market is booming.

MarketWatch.com

Products from anti-aging cosmetics and procedures to elder-care facilities are growth areas as China’s demographics go gray.

HR minister: Socso dialysis centre in each state within two years

Malay Mail

The Social Security Organisation (Socso) is working to open dialysis centres in every state within the next two years, to provide medical services to its contributors suffering from kidney disease. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said in this regard, a total of RM24 million has been provided for the construction of the dialysis centres.

Greenitio develops sustainable, cost-effective alternatives to petrochemical-derived skin and hair care ingredients

CosmeticsDesign USA

Singapore start-up Greenitio says that its next-gen cosmetic ingredients fill the gap in sustainable, high-performing and cost-effective alternatives to harmful petrochemical-based materials.

‘Fiercer than ever’: Increasing competition from C-beauty brands confined to mass market for now – Coty
CosmeticsDesign USA

China’s beauty brands are increasingly competing with the global giants in the country’s mass segment, but the trend is not yet being seen in the prestige category, according to Coty.
Eyes on SEA: Amorepacific, Clé de Peau, Pola Orbis beauty developments in SEA

CosmeticsDesign USA

We round up the recent developments in South East Asia featuring news from, Amorepacific, Clà de Peau, Pola Orbis and more.

The wait is over: Frank Body anticipates boost from SEA launch of viral body scrub

CosmeticsDesign USA

Australian body care brand Frank Body is expecting a sale boost from the long-awaited launch of its bestselling Glycolic Body Scrub in South East Asia.

Benchmark of sustainable beauty: O’right aims to strengthen SEA presence through net zero products

CosmeticsDesign USA

Taiwanese hair care firm O’right is looking to boost its presence in Singapore and Malaysia through its net zero products, as it works towards becoming a driving force in the global sustainable beauty scene.

China focus: Latest developments in China’s booming beauty market

CosmeticsDesign USA

We round up the most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, including SK-II and Amorepacific’s slump in China, EstÃe Lauder’s plans to capture the luxury beauty market, C-beauty brand Documents’ prospects, and Sa Sa’s sales performance.

Palm oil company execs discuss supply chain sustainability for cosmetic & PBC products

CosmeticsDesign USA

Singaporean company Golden Agri-Resources has recently expanded its operations to include the United States and is working to improve sustainable palm oil production across the supply chain with efforts including meeting Non-GMO standards, obtaining Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil certifications, and meeting ISO standards for quality and environmental management.

How to win over.. the recovering Hong Kong beauty market

CosmeticsDesign USA

Exclusive insights from beauty leaders L’Occitane Group, Sa Sa International, G&M Cosmetics, Pretti5 shed light on the resilient Hong Kong beauty and personal care market and reveal why it remains a key market in Asia Pacific.

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