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The Formulation Lab’s interactive sessions will teach participants the secrets to creating a winning formulation when the show returns to Bangkok from 5-7 November

Dermocosmetics in Asia Pacific is deemed as the “next big thing” as sales value grew rapidly with double-digit growth rates from Vietnam, Philippines and Malaysia between 2013 and 2018.

Cywhite, from Codif Technologie Naturelle, is a biomimetic ingredient extracted from the Rainbow Alga: Cystoseira tamariscifolia. This alga possesses branches covered in spines which become iridescent when put into water, hence the name Raimbow Algae.

Florence Bernardin, Founder of Asia Cosme Lab, will lead two sessions at in-cosmetics Asia; ‘India, the emerging beauty giant’ on Tuesday 5 November at 17:00 and ‘C-beauty, the rise of a beauty empire’ on Wednesday 6 November at 14:00, both in the Marketing Trends Theatre. The first session will highlight and decode the latest trends and products from India and explore upcoming trends as well as present best product development practice for R&D professionals and marketing techniques. The second session will highlight through different trends and hot products, the dynamic Chinese market and how the future beauty landscape will evolve. Richard Scott, Editor, spoke with Florence to discover more about the wealth of potential in the Indian market.

R&D professionals at in-cosmetics Asia 2019 are invited to join guided R&D Tours with expert consultant, Rouah Al-Wakeel, when the show returns to Bangkok this November.

The French-based cosmetic ingredients company NUWEN and Biesterfeld Spezialchemie have signed a new agreement to intensify their cooperation in Europe. After successfully starting in Russia for a selected portfolio, the partnership has been extended and Biesterfeld will distribute NUWEN’s products in the Balkan countries, the Baltics, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia.

The personal care industry gathered at the in-cosmetics North America awards ceremony to honour excellence in R&D, product formulation and marketing. This year there were four award categories, with manufacturers, indie brand owners and suppliers coming together as one to celebrate the winners of the Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award, Sensory Bar Award, Make-Up Bar Award and the Formulation Challenge.

At the SEPAWA Congress in Berlin from October 23 to 25, BASF is presenting the company’s latest solutions for applications in the personal care markets.

The organisers of in-cosmetics, Reed Exhibitions, have announced that the show will be moving to a new location for next year's event, to be held from 21-22 October 2020.

A survey of 2,029 British adults shows 79% believe personal care and beauty brands should put more effort into manufacturing products in an ethical and sustainable way.

in-cosmetics North America will open its doors to R&D professionals, indie brand owners and marketers across the NPD value chain in just a few days' time. Now in its fourth year, the event will provide a fantastic opportunity for the beauty industry to source novel ingredients, explore the story behind the science, build new relationships and learn about the trends driving our exciting industry forward.

Made from the Sweet iris (Iris pallida), these plant cells will deliver a complete anti-ageing effect within 28 days.

As part of a move away from commodities and toward expanding its brand of plant based functional products, BioAktive Specialty Products (BioAktive) is shifting the focus of its portfolio of cosmetic ingredients in order to focus on a new set of core products.

Over the last decade, the demand for male grooming products has driven companies to sell items beyond shaving gels, razors, and deodorants for men. Currently, the market comprises shampoos and fairness creams that are specifically made for men. Certain stores even stock beard balms and beard shampoos. As per Nielsen's data, men are purchasing far more face washes and creams than they did ten years ago.

The 10th SCSS Suppliers' Day held at the end of August was hailed a great success. Designed with the aim to promote the advancement of the science of cosmetics, toiletries & perfumery and develop the professional knowledge and status of Society members, the event was held at the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel.

The in-cosmetics Formulation Summit will return to London from 19-20 November, offering R&D teams up-to-date intelligence into one of the biggest trends influencing the beauty industry: eco-conscious and health-conscious consumers.

Skin care consumers are more likely to value a natural appearance than smooth texture or youthful appearance, research by Lycored has found. The global wellness company surveyed over 500 regular users of skin care products in six different countries. They were presented with a list of eight possible skin care goals and asked to choose the five that were most important to them.

in-cosmetics North America has launched a new MarCos portal offering advice and insights from industry leaders on marketing cosmetic and personal care products.

Univar Solutions has announced the release of its new SIM Campaign Global Awakening. Thanks to the new technologies of information and communication, but also the raise of affordable solutions, travelling took on a new turn in the 2000s, benefiting from a strong boost. From dedicated websites to instant photo sharing applications, consumers are now inspired and appealed to travel more.

Pierre Killeen, manager of Strategic Business Development, HEXO, will lead a session at in-cosmetics North America on ‘Whats’s driving consumer interest in the CBD-cosmetics space?’ on Thursday 24 October at 13:45 in the Marketing Trends Theater. Adam will present findings from consumer trends research conducted exclusively for in-cosmetics North America into the use of CBD-based products, looking at what is driving the consumer interest in CBD-based products, how and why are consumers using it, and what does this mean in terms of market opportunity.