The most-read stories on skin care innovation and developments in APAC
Anti-scar RNA patch maker says it can expand technology to tackle eczema, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles
RNAscence Biotechnology says its RNA patch technology can broaden its impact beyond scar treatment to tackle a variety of skin issues from eczema to hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.
“This patch is a breakthrough technology. It’s in a category of its own we call active scar care. It’s the only product in the world that targets the root cause of scarring with our proprietary RNA active ingredient,” said Diana Chor, general manager, RNAscence Biotech.
The application of BioRNA Anti-Scar is no different from any common adhesive plaster and is also waterproof, allowing users to go about their day with ease if they wish.
Inoherb eyes overseas growth potential in SEA
Chinese herbal skin care brand Inoherb is exploring expansion into South East Asia as it anticipates a C-beauty skin care boom.
Inoherb is a Shanghai-based skin care brand that integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles into its product formulations.
It is known for combining ancient herbal remedies with modern cosmetic technology and is one of China’s most well-known domestic beauty brands.
In April, the brand officially debuted in Singapore with health and beauty retailer Guardian, making it one of the first C-beauty brands to be available with the chain.
ANUA plans to expand to 120 Boots outlets by October
South Korean beauty brand ANUA is set to expand its presence in Europe with plans to roll out to 120 UK Boots outlets by October as it works to increase its global footprint.
The K-beauty brand expanded its UK presence with its launch on Boots online last month.
According to the company, its Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum was sold out within a day of the launch.
Furthermore, its bestselling Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil achieved record sales among the K-beauty brands in Boots.
The brand reported that it was “buoyed by these results” and plans to enter around 120 Boots brick-and-mortar stores across the UK in October.
Ya-Man launches new skin care series with 24K gold-coated microneedles
Ya-Man will launch two skin care products featuring 24K gold-coated microneedles to support overall skin health and address signs of ageing.
Japanese beauty device company Ya-Man will launch two skin care products featuring 24K gold-coated microneedles to support overall skin health and address signs of ageing.
Its two new products – Medilift Needle Lift Peel Serum and Medilift Needle Lift Lotion – incorporate approximately 600,000 and 1.8 million microneedles respectively.
According to the firm, the number of needles has been adjusted to the optimal levels for ease of use.
Cosmax and Harvard team up to explore link between lifestyle, skin disorders, skin microbiome for personalised solutions
Cosmax and Harvard are partnering to investigate how lifestyle factors affect skin disorders and the skin microbiome, with the goal of developing personalised skin care solutions.
This project follows Cosmax and Harvard University’s agreement to collaborate on developing cosmeceutical products.
According to the press statement, this research could eventually lead to anti-ageing skin care developments.
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