Solvays acquires EPIC Polymers

Solvay acquires EPIC Polymers’ Long-Fiber Thermoplastics Business and Technology which would boost its offering for the automotive sector  

A Conversation with Mah Mei Hui, Managing Director of The Skin Pharmacy

Singaporean skincare pharmacy concept, The Skin Pharmacy, has three outlets around Singapore. The brand caters to those with specific skincare needs by creating custom blends for each customer at the store’s ‘open concept laboratory’ where cosmetics are made. IHA had a chat with Managing Director and Founder, Mah Mei Hui, who is also a registered pharmacist with the Singapore Pharmacy Council and the Australian Pharmacy Council.

An Essential Role in Personal Care

Essential oil has been frequently talked about as a key component of China’s personal care market. By definition, an essential oil is “essential” in the sense that it contains the characteristic fragrance of the plant from which it is taken. As a concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds, it is widely believed to provide therapeutic benefits and is often closely associated with aromatherapy.

Clarisonic unveils cleansing device for men

The first ever cleansing device for men, called Alpha Fit

Skin Corrosion & Primary Irritation

Skin corrosion is defined as irreversible damage to the skin following the application of a substance. When it contacts the tissue, a corrosive compound generates necrosis through the epidermis and the dermis with ulcers and bleeding. The healing process from corrosion can be lengthy, sometimes days or even weeks, and results in scar formation with hair loss. It may also be associated with discoloration and blanching. As such, there is no complete restoration to the tissue and the affected sk

Rethinking Sustainable Packaging

Many brands in the beauty industry are looking to suppliers for more eco-optimal packaging and sustainable practices. Consumer demand lies at the heart of many of these packaging launches and facility or process upgrades.

Asia’s Top Household and Personal Products Companies

The biggest and the best companies with headquarters in Asia.

Experience Smoking a Joint with Nutella Munchies at Cosmoprof

drom fragrances, one of the world’s top ten international fragrance houses, was present at Cosmoprof Las Vegas for the first time with an interactive booth themed “Memory Shots” based on the link between scents and memories.

Growth opportunity in India’s personal care market

India is anticipated to beat China as the most populated country in the world by 2025, noted Vivian Rudd, Mintel’s director of innovation and insight, beauty and personal care. By then, 25% of these 1.6 billion consumers will be less than 25 years of age and the middle class will boost 350 million members.

Boost your skin care regimen with SK-II

Procter & Gamble is holding on to its billion-dollar skin care line, SKII. After news of P&G selling its CoverGirl, Wella and a host of other brands to Coty for nearly $13 billion. Highlighting its pledge to SK-II, P&G spends in research and introduces new products with the latest levels of efficiency. The beauty line maintains loyal followers in Asia and around the world too, with distribution reaching 13 markets since it first started in 1980 in Japan.

COSME Tech & COSME TOKYO: One-stop venue for cosmetics industry

Japan's LARGEST comprehensive cosmetics exhibition, COSME Tech & COSME TOKYO 2016 opens its gatefrom January 20-22, 2016 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan. Becoming larger, more comprehensive and more international, the show is becoming more attractive as a unique and essential business platform for the Asian cosmetics industry. Register now to visit COSME Tech & COSME TOKYO 2016, where you can find everything about COSMETICS– from ingredients, contract manufacturing, packaging, tools/accesso

interpack 2017 accepts exhibitor registrants

The show will feature a Components section for sensor equipment, industrial software, subassemblies, and auxiliary materials manufacturers; online registration ends on 29 February  2016