Industry Trends

September 2023

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?

Turmeric may help relieve indigestion, FDA clarifies stance on oral phenylephrine, User awareness boosts science-based skincare, and more. See what industry experts have been discussing in the last four weeks.

Latest Industry Articles

Turmeric may help relieve indigestion, research suggests

The Malay Mail Online

New research suggests that turmeric may be able to relieve sufferers of indigestion and other digestive disorders. According to a Thai study, this herbaceous plant native to Asia could be as effective as omeprazole, a drug commonly used to treat indigestion. Turmeric is known as a spice with many virtues. Perfect for seasoning dishes, it can be a formidable ally in fighting acne, for example. But this herbaceous plant may also be effective in treating indigestion.

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FDA clarifies results of recent advisory committee meeting on oral phenylephrine

FDA

FDA held a Non-prescription Drug Advisory Committee meeting Sept. 11-12, 2023, to discuss the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold products that are indicated for the temporary relief of congestion, both as a single ingredient product and in combination with other ingredients.

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Celeteque says user awareness boosts science-based skincare

BusinessWorld

Consumer awareness about the scientific bases of personal care products has grown over the years, according to an industry participant. Expert testing by cosmetic chemists and dermatologists should meet the demands of consumers, but the process is rigorous yet worthwhile for business growth, Ma. Christine C. Navarrete-Catanghal, segment head for skin and personal care at Unilab Skin Sciences, Inc. (ULSSI), said in an interview with BusinessWorld.

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Risk for Dementia Reduced in Association With Antihypertensive Use

Drugs.com

Antihypertensive use is associated with a reduced risk for dementia compared with untreated hypertension, according to research published online Sept. 12 in JAMA Network Open. Matthew J. Lennon, M.D., from the…

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Hypertension While Lying Down Tied to Worse Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes

Drugs.com

Having hypertension while in a supine position is associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), CVD-related events, and death, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association…

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A rose by any other name: Researchers cultivate rose petal calluses as alternative fragrance source

CosmeticsDesign USA

A group of researchers from South Korea have cultivated calluses from rose petals as an alternative source of rose fragrances.

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Less stress, less sebum: Skin-benefiting effects of dark tea demonstrate potential for cosmetics application – study

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

The stress-relieving action of dark tea polysaccharide and its ability to reduce stress-induced lipid secretion suggest strong cosmetics application potential, say Chinese researchers.

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Hijiki displays potential for functional application to improve vitiligo and grey hair – Korean study

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

Sargassum fusiforme (S. fusiforme), or hijiki, could be applied in cosmetic products as a melanogenesis-inducer to tackle hypopigmentation disorders and improve hair greying, say South Korean researchers.

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The curl spectrum: More individualisation needed in diverse curly hair landscape

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

There is a growing need for more individualised hair care products that recognise the unique characteristics of various curl types, according to a leading cosmetic chemist.

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New frontier: Why ‘quality’ Asian beauty brands are seeing signs of success in the US

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

The US beauty market could potentially be fertile ground for Asian cosmetic brands which are valued for their efficacy, innovation, and unique approaches to beauty.

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Diagnostic Performance of AI Comparable to Humans for Mammograms

Drugs.com

Diagnostic performance of an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm is comparable to human reader performance for interpreting mammographic screening, according to a study published online Sept. 5 in Radiology. Yan Chen,…

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Warning Symptoms May Predict Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Drugs.com

Warning symptoms may be able to predict imminent sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and differ among men and women, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in The Lancet Digital Health. Kyndaron Reinier, Ph.D., from…

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P&G to pull First Aid Beauty from China?

Global Cosmetics News

Rumors are swirling around the future of Procter & Gamble’s First Aid Beauty (FAB) brand in China. The US FMCG manufacturer is said to have closed down the brand’s Douyin and Tmall flagships. Retailers on Taobao are also staging clearance sales, while FAB’s accounts on popular Chinese social media sites such as WeChat, Weibo and Xiaohongshu have not posted since the end of last year, according to a report published by Dao Insights.

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Manufacturing at scale in PHL seen as key to lowering cost of medicine

BusinessWorld

Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. said local manufacturing at scale will be instrumental in lowering the overall cost of medicine, as will digitalizing the drug regulator. Paolo Maximo F. Borromeo, the company’s president and CEO, was citing recommendations made by the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC). The PSAC had proposed the digitalization of the Food and Drug Administration to expedite drug approvals; and to provide support for medicine to be manufactured in the Philippines.

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‘The most vibrant market’: Aveda anticipates ‘unlimited potential and growth’ in Vietnam

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

Aveda believes that the interest in prestige beauty, green chemistry, and vegan products in Vietnam will stand it in good stead in the rapidly emerging South East Asian market.

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Nuclear fallout: Japan's Fukushima wastewater release sparks Chinese hesitation in J-beauty

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

Japan’s decision to release treated radioactive water has led to reluctance among Chinese beauty consumers to buy Japanese beauty products.

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Health DG: Health Ministry bans sale of two cosmetic products found to contain scheduled poisons

Malay Mail

The Health Ministry has revoked the notification of cosmetic products ‘Beaute Treatment Cream’ and ‘Beaute Nite Cream’, found to contain scheduled poisons and are no longer allowed to be sold in Malaysia. Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said Beaute Treatment Cream was detected to contain hydroquinone, tretinoin and betamethasone 17-valerate, while Beaute Nite Cream had mercury and betamethasone 17-valerate.

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‘Bring back the glow’: MISEICO addresses issues facing women undergoing menopause

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

Singapore-based MISEICO is repositioning itself as a beauty and wellness brand that addresses specific challenges experienced by women going through menopause.

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

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

We round up the most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, featuring news updates from La Prairie, L’Oréal, A.S. Watson and more.

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Clover Launches Quadrivalent Seasonal Influenza Vaccine in Mainland China

GlobeNewswire

Clover Biopharmaceuticals, Ltd. (Clover; HKEX: 02197), a global commercial-stage biotechnology company committed to unleashing the power of innovative vaccines to save lives and improve health around the world, today announced the launch of AdimFlu-S (QIS) in mainland China, where it is the only imported quadrivalent seasonal influenza vaccine approved for use in individuals aged three years and older.

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