Asia / Pacific
Kao switches to chemically recycled PET for the inner plate of new foundations
Japan’s Kao Corporation has started using chemically recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate) material to produce the inner plates of...
‘Clean’ beauty trend to drive growth of the Philippines’ skincare market
The COVID-19 pandemic has stoked consumer interest in natural and sustainable cosmetics and personal care products, thereby lending...
L’Oreal Korea names Samuel du Retail as its new CEO
L’Oreal Korea has appointed Samuel du Retail as its new CEO for the region, has announced the South Korean subsidiary of the French...
IMCD to distribute Quintis’ sandalwood for personal care in Australia
Quintis, the global leader in the supply of premium and sustainable Indian and Australian sandalwood raw materials, has appointed IMCD...
Toly expands manufacturing capabilities in Asia with new Korea plant
The beauty packaging manufacturer has expanded its manufacturing capabilities in Asia with the opening of a new plant in South Korea last...
Azelis expands personal care footprint in Asia
The specialty chemicals supplier recently announced the expansion of its perona care footprint in Asia with the acquisition of ChemSol...
L’Oréal North Asia Zone achieves carbon neutrality across all sites
L’Oréal Group’s North Asia Zone is the first of the company’s zones worldwide to achieve carbon neutrality across all operated sites,...
InterCHARM Korea prepares to resume almost normal activity in September
InterCHARM Korea, the largest beauty business platform in South Korea, will be held for three days from 21-23 September 2022 at the Coex...
Garnier Malaysia kicks off green initiative with Pantai Remis beach cleanup
Garnier Malaysia recently held its first beach clean-up at Pantai Remis in Kuala Selangor as part of its environmental initiative under...
LVMH eyes India’s burgeoning beauty market with investment in Sugar Cosmetics
India-based omnichannel beauty start-up Sugar Cosmetics has closed USD 50 million Series D funding led by the Asia fund of L Catterton,...
