Industry Trends

OCTOBEr 2021

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?

Tomato seed extracts, Oral Care Market, anti-aging ingredients and more. See what journals and industry experts have been discussing in the last four weeks.

Latest Industry Articles

Could tomato seed extracts be a solution for younger skin?

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

Saponins from tomato seeds may improve skin elasticity in healthy women, says a new study from Japanese researchers that could open up opportunities in anti-wrinkle or anti-aging formulations.

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Oral Care Market to Hit USD 38.89 Billion by 2027 | Fortune Business Insights™

GLOBE NEWSWIRE

According to a report published by Fortune Business Insights, the oral care market was worth USD 30.91 billion in 2019 and will exhibit a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period, 2020-2027. The global oral care market size is projected to reach USD 38.89 billion by the end of 2027. Increasing awareness regarding the importance of dental hygiene will lead to wider product adoption.

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Upcycled brewing waste may offer novel anti-aging ingredients: Study

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

Polyphenolic compounds recovered from waste from the production of craft beers may boost mitochondrial activity and prevent oxidative stress in skin cells, and offer novel anti-aging ingredients for cosmetic formulations.

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Can yeast extract and chitosan-oligosaccharide improve fruit yield and modify the pharmaceutical active ingredients of organic fennel?

Science Direct Publication

Fennel is one of the most significant medicinal and aromatic herbs. It is used as a culinary ingredient and has an essential role as a raw material in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Merck is set to make billions off a COVID-19 pill that could change the pandemic. Here's why some countries will pay more than others.

Business Insider

Merck is walking a tightrope with its COVID-19 pill, expecting to reap billions in revenue while still making the medicine affordable to the world. The pharmaceutical giant’s antiviral program became the first pill to succeed in a late-stage study. The drug, called molnupiravir, halved the risk of hospitalization and death compared to a placebo for people with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk of severe illness.

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Preventing ‘maskne’ and other skin problems

BusinessWorld

A FACE MASK is essential amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, but it can cause skin problems such as rashes and acne for the wearer. Streamlining one’s skincare routine and choosing the right type of material for protective wear can address these issues.

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Top stories on cosmetic science, formulation and R&D in the APAC beauty space

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

In this round-up, we dive into our most-read stories on cosmetics science, formulation and R&D, featuring Shiseido, LG Household & Healthcare, L’OrÃal and more.

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There’s more to looking younger than looking younger

Manila Bulletin

Anti-aging treatments, cosmetic procedures, makeup, skin care, and regimens—who hasn’t tried anything that can help them look and feel younger? We all know looking younger helps boost our confidence and self-esteem, but did you know that it is linked to longevity too?

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Efficient cleansing: LG H&H files patent for easy-to-remove make-up base made from biocellulose

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

LG Household & Healthcare has filed a patent for cosmetic composition with a biocellulose base that facilitates the quick removal of make-up without oil-based removers.

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From the ground up: LG H&H signs deal to upcycle coffee grounds for its cosmetic products

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

South Korea’s LG Household & Health Care is collaborating with an upcycling start-up to explore how to recycle discarded coffee grounds as raw materials for its cosmetics products.

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Kronos Bio to Present Preclinical Data for KB-0742, an Oral CDK9 Inhibitor Targeting MYC-amplified Cancers, in Poster Presentation at AACR-NCI-EORTC 2021

GLOBE NEWSWIRE

Kronos Bio, Inc. , a company dedicated to transforming the lives of those affected by cancer, recently announced that it will present preclinical data in a poster at the AACR-NCI-EORTC Virtual International Conference on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics.

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Merck says deal signed with Singapore on COVID-19 antiviral pill

BusinessWorld

Merck announced recently a supply and purchase agreement that will provide Singapore with access to its experimental oral COVID–19 antiviral drug, the latest Asian country to try to snap up supplies.
Molnupiravir is designed to introduce errors into the genetic code of the virus and would be the first oral antiviral medication for COVID–19. Merck is seeking approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the pill.

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China’s ‘wanghong’ beauty boom: Ordinary influencers have greater sway as consumers seek functional, personalised products

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

The rise of ‘wanghong’ beauty influencers in China and growing interest for functional and customised cosmetics have been revealed as some of the changing purchasing habits post-COVID-19.

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Shiseido’s new Shanghai-based research centre commences activities

Global Cosmetics News

Shiseido’s new research facility ‘Shiseido China Innovation Center Shanghai Fengxian Branch’ has commenced its activities. The facility will focus on developing cutting-edge cosmetics technologies and utility evaluation methods, as well as exploring new beauty fields beyond cosmetics. In collaboration with key universities, research will focus on utility evaluation method research institutes, cosmetics OEM manufacturers, and ingredient/fragrance/packaging manufacturers.

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China to crackdown on cosmetics counterfeits and misleading claims

Global Cosmetics News

The Chinese National Medical Products Administration has announced that it is cracking down on sales of counterfeit cosmetics, according to a report published by Reuters. The regulator is planning to toughen its stance on unsubstantiated medical claims made on cosmetics packaging as well as pull unregistered products from shelves.

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Chinese Health Authority Renews License for Sensus Healthcare’s SRT-100™ for Five More Years

GLOBE NEWSWIRE

Sensus Healthcare, Inc. a medical device company specializing in highly effective, non-invasive, minimally-invasive and cost-effective treatments for oncological and non-oncological conditions, announces that the Chinese Health Authority has renewed Sensus’ license to market the SRT-100™ system in Greater China for an additional five years.

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Medical investments in PEZA hit P21.8 B

Manila Bulletin

Total medical product manufacturing investments in the country’s economic zones have reached P21.8 billion, but robust growth is expected following keen interest from world’s pharmaceutical companies, including Pakistanis, to expand operations in the Philippines.

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