Industry Trends

June 2024

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?

EWG report: 75% of sunscreens fall short on protection and safety, How longevity science is transforming skin care, The 17 best shampoos for thinning hair according to experts, and more. See what industry experts have been discussing in the last four weeks.

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EWG report: 75% of sunscreens fall short on protection and safety, industry responds
CosmeticsDesign USA

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its annual Guide to Sunscreens, unveiling its insights and safety concerns which could impact cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers and suppliers and prompting a strong industry response.
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Revolutionizing beauty: How longevity science is transforming skin care
CosmeticsDesign USA

In this exclusive CosmeticsDesign Q&A, we explore the impact of the longevity trend in cosmetics and personal care product formulations, including the rise of Blue Zone-inspired ingredients, and the future direction of health-span beauty.
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The 17 best shampoos for thinning hair, according to experts
Business Insider

Strengthen thinning strands with the best shampoos for thinning hair that leave your hair nourished and shiny. Thinning hair can be detrimental to one’s self-esteem. And even though it’s a highly common affliction, everyone’s experience with hair growth and loss is unique.
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A consumer-packaged goods giant is harnessing AI to produce more toothpaste and dog food in less time
Business Insider

With AI-powered technology, Colgate-Palmolive can optimize quality control in its factories’ manufacturing lines. Colgate-Palmolive uses sensors and robotics to speed up quality checks with less human intervention. These tools allow the company to optimize manufacturing at its 49 plants. This article is part of “The Future of Supply-Chain Management,” a series on companies’ manufacturing and distribution strategies.
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If you struggle with insomnia, maybe it’s time to ditch ultra-processed foods
The Malay Mail Online

From cancer to diabetes to depression, scientists have sounded the alarm about the consequences of eating ultra-processed foods (UPFs). In fact, the harmful effects could be even more far-reaching, to the point of impacting sleep. For the first time, a study has established a link between chronic insomnia and ultra-processed foods. So-called ultra-processed foods, such as chips, cookies and sodas, are typically packed with additives, emulsifiers, sugars and unhealthy fats.
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CDC recommends antibiotic doxycycline to protect against STIs after potential exposure
FiercePharma News

CDC recommends antibiotic doxycycline to protect against STIs after potential exposure.
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Rihanna to debut new hair care line under Fenty brand
Global Cosmetics News

Rihanna’s Kendo-backed cosmetics brand, Fenty Beauty, has teased the launch of a new line of hair care products, named Fenty Hair. The new range is expected to drop on June 13, 2024. While exact details of the new line are yet to emerge, a video posted on the brand’s website suggests that, like the make-up launch before it, the range will cater for a diverse range of hair types and colors.
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CBD meets TCM: Japan’s CAMYU combines CBD and tri-mushroom blend for new serum targeted at anti-ageing
CosmeticsDesign-Asia

Japanese skin care brand CAMYU has released a new anti-ageing serum formulated with cannabidiol (CBD) and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbs known for their hydrating, anti-inflammatory and firming effects.
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Updated AU/NZ sunscreen standards will bring more consistency to industry
CosmeticsDesign-Asia

The latest sunscreen standards are set to bring greater consistency to the industry, ensuring more accurate testing and better protection for consumers in Australia and New Zealand, says one cosmetics scientist.
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Pioneering project hopes to unlock new uses for lemon verbena
CosmeticsDesign-Europe RSS

A Spanish nutraceuticals company is bringing its production of lemon verbena from South America to Spain and plans to find new uses for the ancient botanical.
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Metformin Use Linked to Lower Odds of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
Drugs.com

Metformin use, including long-term use, is associated with significantly lower odds of myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) diagnosis, according to a study published online May 17 in Blood Advances. Daniel Tuyet Kristensen…
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Dove enters the natural deodorant category with VitaminCare+
Global Cosmetics News

As natural, clean and sustainable products take the deodorant market by storm, it’s no wonder Dove has unveiled a deodorant line it has branded ‘disruptive’ to tap into growing demand for aluminium-free, premium products. Indeed, the US aluminium-free deodorant category grew by 25.5 percent in 2023, Dove reports.
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Evonik Earns Platinum Rating for Sustainability from EcoVadis
Ink World

Evonik ranks among the top one percent of companies rated by EcoVadis in the past 12 months.
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Demand for safety and efficacy drive Asian consumers to seek out skin-identical ingredients – Evonik
CosmeticsDesign-Asia

Asian consumer demand for products that offer visible results without compromising on safety is leading Evonik to focus on skin-identical ingredients, most notably with a new vegan collagen range.
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Yatsen underlines significant commercial potential of makeup-skin care hybrids with latest R&D investments
CosmeticsDesign-Asia

Chinese cosmetics major Yatsen Holding’s latest research and development investments target the growing market demand for makeup with skin care benefits.
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Hair raising: Pupa Milano set to launch hair care products in Malaysia in Q3
CosmeticsDesign-Asia

Italian cosmetics company Pupa Milano will introduce hair care products into Malaysia in the third quarter of this year.
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New Zealand pharma firm to invest RM300m in Negeri Sembilan, says MB Aminuddin
The Malay Mail Online

Negeri Sembilan’s Halal Malaysia Industrial Park (Halmas) has received an encouraging response, including a recent request from a New Zealand pharmaceutical company expected to invest RM300 million in the state, said Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. “Halal Park in this state is one of the most highly sought-after.
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LiveSpo Pharma Emerges as Vietnam's Pioneer at Vitafoods Europe 2024
Thailand Business News

Unveiling Groundbreaking Research and Product Development to Reduce Antibiotic Use in Digestive and Respiratory Care
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AstraZeneca to harness China's explosion of innovation to boost cell therapy R&D
FiercePharma News

AstraZeneca’s growing presence in China will play a key role in the Big Pharma’s cell therapy strategy, CEO Pascal Soriot told investors as he set out a bold ambition to almost double global revenues to $80 billion by 2030. Innovation in China has “exploded,” Soriot explained in his presentation to kick off an investors’ day at AstraZeneca’s Discovery Center in Cambridge, U.K. “They are extremely fast and extremely innovative in the new technology and new medicines that are developing.”
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AstraZeneca places $1.5B bet on end-to-end ADC manufacturing in Singapore
FiercePharma News

Riding high on its Daiichi Sankyo-partnered antibody drug conjugate (ADC) Enhertu—and banking on an approval for its next ADC contender datopotamab deruxtecan this winter—AstraZeneca is placing a big bet on the cancer-fighting technology as it blueprints a massive manufacturing investment in Asia.
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FDA snubs another China-made PD-1 with rejection of Elevar, Hengrui's liver cancer combo
FiercePharma News

China-made PD-1 inhibitors just can’t get a clean pass through the FDA. After snubs or delays for three other China-made PD-1 drugs, Jiangsu Hengrui Pharma and Elevar Therapeutics’ respective applications for PD-1 inhibitor camrelizumab and the VEGFR inhibitor rivoceranib have been rejected by the FDA. The pair was hoping for a combination approval in first-line liver cancer.
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Multi-benefit black soldier fly extracts may address range of skin disorders and more – review
CosmeticsDesign-Asia

Malaysian researchers have highlighted the potential of black soldier fly (BSF) larvae extract for cosmetic application after uncovering antimicrobial, antioxidative, and anti-inflammatory properties.
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