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Companies offering halal cosmetics in Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, are aiming to boost the international appeal of their products in Southeast Asia and beyond as they see potential in attracting more non-Islamic consumers. In 2014, Indonesia enacted a law requiring halal certification for a wide range of consumer products sold in the country. The new … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to gain acceptance in fragrance creation. Givaudan has teamed up with the Tmall Innovation Centre (TMIC), to launch an AI-powered fragrance co-creation service. Dubbed ‘Creatogether’, the service enables customers to realise their olfactory vision with “unsurpassed sampling speed”. Givaudan and Tmall have has been working in a partnership since June 2021. … Read more
Initially specialized in skincare essentials, the brand based in Hangzhou, near Shanghai, took a strategic turn in 2019 when it launched the Black Sea Salt Bubble Mask, now a bestseller with monthly sales above a million units on the Tmall platform. Then, it was equally successful with the Ruby Lightening Serum and the Double Youth … Read more
To make the return of the trade show happen, the Cosmoprof Asia team chose to relocate the event from its home base of Hong Kong to Asia neighbour Singapore. A highly accessible venue for international exhibitors and buyers, Singapore welcomes fully vaccinated visitors without pre-departure tests, on-arrival tests or quarantine requirements. As one of the … Read more
Visitors stroll in Phimai Historical Park, about 270 kilometers northeast of Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 24, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Jiabao) In the eyes of a Thai tuk-tuk driver who gave his name as Mak, the return of Chinese tourists means the revival of Thailand’s economy. BANGKOK, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — China’s recent optimization of its COVID-19 response and … Read more
This year marks exactly three years since Amir Suherlan became the new managing director of Wavemaker Indonesia replacing Ajay Gupte. His leadership has resulted in Wavemaker Indonesia further expanding its horizons since this appointment. During the last two years, Amir Suherlan has made great strides towards building a strong and reliable team, starting with recruiting … Read more
Dr Luciana Sutanto is the latest guest on our NutraChampion podcast. Dr Luciana Sutanto The clinical nutrition specialist is especially concerned about the problem of obesity in the country, although the Indonesian government has also listed other health issues, such as anaemia as areas of concern. “The government has listed four nutritional problems, lack of … Read more
Minimally invasive skin care: slowing down the need for plastic surgery Minimally invasive beauty was one of the most visible trends at the trade fair – and a key trend highlighted by trend forecaster Beautystreams in its Cosmoprof Asia 2022 Trends report. The trend encompasses highly sophisticated cosmeceuticals that promise … Read more
Herbal cigarettes: They carry a certain “coolness factor” and sound like they might be a healthier alternative to tobacco, but are they really safer to smoke? Not really, experts say. “Even herbal cigarettes with no tobacco give off tar, particulates and carbon monoxide, and are dangerous to your health,” according to the American Cancer Society … Read more
In this first episode of the series, Rory Asyari chats with Ayu Gani about her journey in the modelling industry Last year, Glenfiddich successfully presented ‘The Where Next Club’ in Indonesia by introducing several notable Mavericks, leading entrepreneurs who successfully push and break boundaries to excel in their business, each with inspiring stories about their … Read more
