Japanese beauty major Shiseido said it plans to launch ‘second skin’ this year, a so-called game-changing new technology which can diminish undereye bags instantly without the use of make-up.
This news was announced during the Group’s 121st Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, where the firm discussed the importance of upholding its reputation as a world-class innovator in beauty.
“We will continue to create never before seen innovations that exceeds expectations every year,” said chief brand innovation officer Yoshiaki Okabe
Okabe said the firm would continue to “
provide ‘wow’ innovation to surprise and excite consumers.” He then revealed that the highly anticipated ‘second skin’ technology was scheduled for launch this year.
China’s proposal to ban the use of cannabis and cannabis extracts in cosmetics will likely affect sales via cross-border e-commerce channels as the authorities double down on ‘anti-drug’ education.
Stronger local connections and a proactive approach with regulators are some of the ways regulatory experts believe can help cosmetics regulation in Asia Pacific become as harmonised as possible.
A panel of experts was gathered for the Global Fragrance Summit organised by the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) to discuss the cosmetic regulatory challenges facing APAC, including the potential for regulatory harmonisation in the region
“The reality is there is not much coordination happening at the national level,” said Gil Perez of the Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC).
“From an industry standpoint, there s a vested interest for us to be more internally connected with industry associations at the ground level… and make sure we are able to make the regulators see those differences or overlaps.”
Australian cosmeceuticals brand Ultraceuticals is moving at full speed with US expansion, with plans to expand nationwide by July, after bouncing back following a series of COVID-19 delays.
Ultraceuticals was founded in 1998, by Australian cosmetic physician Dr Geoffrey Heber. The range encompasses both cosmeceutical-grade homecare and professional in-clinic treatment products.
The product range includes 36 SKUs that address all skin concerns from acne to the signs of premature ageing and sun care. Prices range from USD31 to USD117.
In February, the company expanded into the US after facing setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The launch into the US market has been planned for several years, and the timing of COVID-19 caused us to pause on-boarding our distributors for nine months,” said CEO Karen Wilkin-Donachie.
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1 – Beneficial bug: AI predicts how molecules will react with skin microbes to ensure product safety
A research team from India has developed SkinBug, an artificial intelligence tool that can predict how specific molecules in cosmetics will react to skin microbes and potentially harm the user.
The skin is our largest organ and the most exposed not just to topical personal care products but also environmental pollutants.