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'2024 In-Cosmetics Asia' 650 companies participating, record high

?Introducing more than 200 innovative products

'2024 in-cosmetics Asia', which will be held at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Bangkok, Thailand from November 5 to 7, will be attended by more than 650 companies related to cosmetics ingredients from around the world. It is the largest ever in the 15-year history of the exhibition. In particular, more than 200 companies will present their innovative products, and more than 80 seminars will be held. This year's theme is "Science, Innovation, Trends, and Community."

APAC Major Exhibitors

Asia-Pacific (APAC) region's leading exhibitors include Shanghai-based global ingredient supplier COSROMA presents Cosroma? FFJ-004, a virtually colorless and odorless solvent, moisturizer, and solubilizer that locks skin moisture and reduces transepidermal water loss. Jingkun Chemistry Company, a leading manufacturer of guar derivatives products based in Kunshan, will exhibit guar derivatives for skincare and haircare, while KingPowder will exhibit a wide range of products, from organic pigment pre-dispersion and surface-treated pigments to wet stripping boron nitride.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Nikko Chemicals is introducing CC-880, a rice grain-shaped powder derived from 100% natural carbon that improves texture, prevents makeup breakdown, and eliminates stickiness, as well as a mineral UV filter dispersant. This dispersant controls the particle size of TiO2 and ZnO to increase transparency and provide high UV protection.

Based in Osaka, Japan, SEIWA KASEI will showcase Amitose? 3LGA, a ceramide and glutathione booster, Vistanol? GDHR-Pure, which contains vegetable lanolin, and Promois? WR-CAQ, an anti-freeze rice protein. Known for developing unique skincare, haircare, and nourishing active ingredients, TriBeaute will be showcasing Wasabi Flavone?, an anti-aging ingredient derived from wasabi leaf extract (Wasabia japonica) that promotes hair growth while targeting dandruff, scalp redness, and sebum.

South Korea's Humanchem will be showcasing HUSIL SILICA, a high-purity spherical silica powder, SNOW SAPPHIRE, a synthetic sapphire powder ideal for makeup and pearl pigments, and EXPHERE, a cross-linked polymethyl methacrylate powder. South Korea's SUNFINE GLOBAL will be exhibiting the SunPEP series, which consists of high-efficiency peptides, and the Sunsorb/UVsol series, a high-end sunscreen that provides state-of-the-art protection from UV rays.

In addition to the APAC region, exhibitors include Moksha, Ajinomoto, Gway Cosmetics, Hermosa Naturals, and Ikeda Corporation, as well as global companies such as Actichem of France, Mibelle AG Biochemistry of Switzerland, Henry Lamotte Oils GmbH of Germany, and Moellhausen of Italy.

Among the more than 130 companies participating for the first time at the event are the Austrian global fruit, starch and sugar industry group AGRANA, the French Bernardi Group, a natural raw materials producer with operations in more than eight countries, and CIDOLS, a specialty ester chemical manufacturer specialising in emollients and emulsifiers.

This year, the first 'Cosmetic Conference' will be held under the auspices of the International Congress of Cosmetics (IFSSCC) and DSM-Firmenich. The conference, which will take place from November 5 to 6, will bring together the world's leading R&D experts to discuss the latest advances in cosmetics science. Speakers include L'Oréal, Shiseido, A*Star Skin Research Labs, and Formulae 8. Focusing on technical topics such as the microbiome, pigmentation, artificial intelligence (AI), and the role of beauty in aging skin, the course is aimed at scientific experts and industry leaders.

At the conference, Perry Romanowski, IFSCC's Chair of Education and Vice President of Element 44, will lead the opening session on "The future of beauty: how AI will affect cosmetic chemists and formulation." Romanowski is also known as a representative of the group 'The Beauty Brains'. The group is made up of professionals with more than 40 years of experience in major cosmetics companies such as Procter & Gamble, Unilever and Alberto Culver. He said that artificial intelligence can help with cosmetic formulations,? A look at the marketing narrative, its impact on ingredient research, and the article "Haircare Formulations: Is Innovation Still Possible? (Haircare formulations: is innovation still possible?)’ The latest haircare developments will be explained through historical examples and modern techniques.

Dr. Tarun Chopra, Director of Research at L'Oréal, will present on the topic of 'Microbiome sciences: from knowledge to effective dermo-cosmetic solutions'. He comprehensively explores the challenges and opportunities that microbiome science faces in the cosmetics industry, providing an in-depth explanation of the ecosystem of skin microbiomes, their changes over time, and their close interaction with the biological and clinical conditions of our skin.

Tomo Osawa, Director of Shiseido's Asia Pacific Innovation Center, will also give a presentation on "The power of beauty effect: well-being of the elderly." Japan has one of the highest proportion of elderly people in the world, and an aging population is expected to accelerate across Asia. He addresses the impact of beauty on the physical and mental well-being of the aging population. Also, 'The Power of Beauty; Under the theme of 'The power of beauty effect: well-being of people with skin concerns', she will also present research on beauty interventions that significantly improve the well-being of people with serious skin problems.

Related Links https://www.in-cosmetics.com/asia/en-gb/whats-on/cosmetic-conference.html#/sessions

Market Trends

'Marketing Trends' will feature more than 18 sessions on topics such as global beauty trends in 2025, the impact of artificial intelligence on the personal care industry, sustainability, and ingredient trends in Asia. Leaders from Mintel, Euromonitor, The K Beauty Science, Kline, Fashion Snoops, Innate Motion, Asia Cosme Lab and more will provide insights.

Yann Chilvers, founder and co-CEO of Covalo, will explore how AI is transforming personal care, redefining work processes, and addressing the shortage of skilled labor in a session titled "10 ways AI is changing the personal care industry."

In addition, one of the trends that will be noted at the conference is a new perspective on 'aging'. There is a growing tendency to embrace natural aging and challenge unrealistic and unfair beauty standards. According to Mintel's 2024 APAC Beauty & Personal Care Report, 24% of Chinese women aged 18~24 believe that beauty brands often portray an unattainable image of a woman. In Japan, there is a growing movement to embrace aging while still appreciating the value of staying young, Southeast Asia is meeting the needs of older adults while educating younger consumers about healthy aging.

In this regard, Cilla Henriette, Partner and Business Humanist at Innate Motion, explains how the perception of aging has changed over time in her presentation "The meaning of ageing across life stages". At one time, aging meant reaching the age of 40, but now discussions about procedures such as Botox begin in the 20s. Henriette explains how the key events and challenges at each stage of life influence our understanding of aging. Dr. Arpapat Boonrod, Managing Director of Client, TH and Head of SEA Growth, will provide insight into how Thailand is redefining the new beauty standard through 'ageing with grace' in a session titled 'Beauty trend Thailand: the new, the old, and the future'.

Other sessions will focus on new trends, providing participants with useful insights and a comprehensive view of the future. Pierre Zolghadri, Senior Business Development Manager for Asia Pacific and the Middle East at Kline, provides an in-depth analysis of these key markets under the theme of 'Emerging trends and market dynamics of personal care ingredients in Asia'. Mallory Huron, Director of Beauty & at Fashion Snoops, will introduce 'Top wellness trends influencing the beauty market', while KinShen Chan, Head of Personal Care Analytics at Mintel, will cover the key trends to watch for today and in the future in the '2025 Global Beauty and Personal Care Trends' session.

Technical Seminars

Technical seminars are designed for personal care professionals. Companies such as DSM-Firmenich, LipoTrue, Mibelle Biochemistry, Hallstar Beauty, Gattefossé Asia Pacific, and ICHIMARU PHARCOS are describing the new ingredients and technologies. Presentations will focus on key trends such as glass skin, peptides, fragrance ingredients, and exosomes.

In particular, SEIWA KASEI's Ryutaro Matsubayashi will be speaking about the "glass skin" trend on TikTok with the theme "How to get glass skin without make-up: increasing inner ceramide & glutathione." Julie Droux of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant explores 'A new era of peptides: a natural cyclic peptide with retinol-like properties', highlighting the growth of the global retinol-based cosmetics market and the stability benefits of cyclic peptides. In addition, Dr. Fred Zülli of Mibelle Biochemistry will present on the role of exosomes in cell-to-cell communication and their potential applications in regenerative medicine and anti-aging cosmetics under the theme "Exosomes: structure, function, and cosmetic application".

Innovation Zone

This year's Innovation Zone, sponsored by Mibelle Biochemistry, will showcase more than 100 new ingredients. Visitors will be able to explore and experience the functional and active ingredients launched in the past eight months by Ten and Special Chemicals, while the spotlight ingredients will be presented at the prestigious In-Cosmetics Asia Awards.

In addition, the Formulation Lab, supported by NSG in partnership with Shieling Laboratories and with IKA as an equipment partner, provides an opportunity for participants to improve and perfect their formulation skills in an interactive environment. Experts from Clariant, Ashland, Nikko Chemicals, Innospec and others will focus on sun protection and sun care products, as well as hands-on sessions on formulation techniques, including the use of encapsulation filters in ultra-lightweight sunscreens for high UV protection.

'Spotlight On'

'Spotlight On' focuses on the fast-growing global trend of skin screens. This trend is ?divided into four main subcategories: Skin protection (SPF, blue light, anti-pollution), skin repair and healing (anti-inflammatory), skin support and maintenance (microbiome, probiotics, vitamins), and? skin change and renewal (anti-aging, whitening, brightening). With the increasing importance of protecting the skin from UV rays and cancer risks, this trend is becoming an increasingly important issue.

According to Mintel's 2024 report, the rise in skin problems has led to a surge in the number of products that pass sensitive skin tests and are advertised as noncomedogenic, with these products primarily targeting specific issues such as redness and acne.

Between 2021 and 2023, claims about sensitive skin-friendly products increased from 26% to 35%, and the proportion of Chinese consumers who reported sensitive skin increased from 35% in 2021 to 41% in 2022, and the numbers have stabilized through 2024. The report also found that more than half (52%) of Thai consumers describe their facial skin as sensitive, indicating that increased air pollution is increasing interest in skin protection and treatment of sensitive skin.

Ashland Singapore, Bloomage Biotechnology Corp, Spec-Chem Industry, MyMicrobiome, IMCD APAC, Galaxy Surfactants, Clariant Singapore and others will showcase the latest advancements in anti-inflammatory products, microbiome support, probiotics, skin brightening and blue light therapy. All materials on display here will be submitted to the In-Cosmetics Asia Awards.

The in-cosmetics Asia Awards

These Awards will recognize the most innovative ingredients in both the Innovation Zone and the Spotlight On categories. Judged by an international panel of R&D experts, the awards ceremony, which recognizes outstanding ingredients launched in the last eight months, will take place on November 5 at 5:15 p.m.

'9 Faces of the APAC Beauty Industry'

New this year, '9 Faces of the APAC Beauty Industry' is designed to honour professionals who have made significant contributions to the personal care industry in the region. The project aims to highlight R&D professionals, scientists, innovators and role models who are driving innovation and success in the APAC beauty sector. The members of the selection committee are Dr. Oliver Hofmann (Technical Advisor of in-cosmetics Asia), Dr. Kilala Tilaar (CEO of Martha Tilaar Group),? Dr. Awanthi De Silva (Innovation Manager, Vitex Pharmaceuticals). Winners will be awarded certificates and certificates.

Related Links: https://www.in-cosmetics.com/asia/en-gb/lp/9-faces-of-apac-beauty-industry-2024.html

Sarah Gibson, Event Director of in-cosmetics Asia, said: "This year's in-cosmetics Asia will be a place to share, inspire and showcase the latest innovations from around the world as well as from the APAC region. This year's exhibitors are the largest ever. We will take our training and networking opportunities to the next level with new conferences such as the 'Cosmetic Conference,' which is free for all R&D professionals in the APAC community." The Asian beauty and personal care market is expected to reach $253.1 billion this year, accounting for 40% of the global market. Last year, the Asia-Pacific region accounted for about 32% of the global beauty and personal care market, with China, Japan, India and South Korea as the key markets.

This year's in-cosmetics Asia will showcase manufacturing technology, machinery, packaging, ODM· It will be held in conjunction with 'COSMEX', gathering the OEM services for ASEAN region. For more information, please visit the in-cosmetics Asia website.

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