Industry Trends

September 2020

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?

Does sunscreen really protect your skin from harmful blue light?, no link between regular hair dyeing and increased risk of cancer, sunscreens containing salicylate UV-filters may be breeding ground for pathogenic bacteria, and more.  Find out what journals and industry experts have been discussing in the last four weeks.

Latest Industry Articles

Is your sunscreen really protecting your skin from the harmful effects of blue light?
Channel NewsAsia

Some products claim to offer blue light protection of more than 100 per cent. Do they work?
Study finds no link between regular hair dyeing and increased risk of cancer, with some exceptions
Cosmetics Business

While consumers are not at risk of most cancers, the study found positive associations with the risk of some cancers, such as ovarian
Sunscreens containing salicylate UV-filters may be breeding ground for pathogenic bacteria
CosmeticsDesign-Asia

Sunscreen formulations containing UV-filters such as octyl salicylate (OS) and homosalate (HS) may be breeding grounds for two pathogenic bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Burkholderia cepacian, despite the presence of preservatives.
Anxiety and hope about a new beauty product makes consumers more likely to buy it
Cosmetics Business

New research has found that feelings of anxiety counterbalanced with hope about a new product makes consumers more likely to buy.
Sales for skin care rise, with cleansers and moisturisers among top performers
Cosmetics Business

A new report by Mintel indicates that British women are expanding their skin care routine in 2020.
Covid-19 impacts skin care searches in 2020
Cosmetics Business

In a new report, London’s dermatology clinic DermConsult has revealed the most searched-for skin care brands this year.
Covid-19 pandemic prompts rise in use of skin care products
Cosmetics Business

Almost 40% of US women have reported using skin care products more often this year than in 2019.
FDA yet to approve COVID-19 vaccine trials in Philippines
GMA News Online

The Food and Drug Administration has yet to approve clinical trials for vaccines for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the country.

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