Lumson Buys US, Asia Beauty Packaging Firms
The Italian primary packaging specialist now holds direct operations across Europe, North America, and Asia, expanding its supply chain for global beauty brands.
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Supply Side · Ingredients & ActivesL'Oréal, Cosmax Form K-Beauty R&D Pact for Global MarketsThe alliance will focus on K-beauty-inspired products, novel ingredients, and sensory formats, aiming to accelerate innovation for international consumers.
Supply Side · Ingredients & ActivesNaolys Expands Asia Distribution with The Shine, Behn Meyer PartnershipsFrench ingredient supplier Naolys has appointed The Shine as its exclusive distributor in South Korea and partnered with Behn Meyer for distribution across five Southeast Asian markets. This move aims to increase access to Naolys' Plant Cell and ExoCell® active ingredient ranges for regional beauty brands.
Supply Side · PackagingAptar Beauty Adapts Dispensing for Asia's Dermocosmetics, IndiaAptar Beauty is adjusting its dispensing systems and material science to meet shifts in the global beauty market, including growing dermocosmetics, new regulatory demands, and strong activity in India and South Asia.
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Professional & Aesthetics · Medical AestheticsAlteogen Biologics Licenses Papilocare HPV Device for KoreaThe Korean biotech firm secured rights from Spain's Procare Health today for an intravaginal gel device to manage human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical lesions.
Korean obesity treatment provider 365mc recently featured its Bangkok clinic on the Thai makeover reality show “SURGERY WARS.” The company reported this appearance aimed to increase its visibility within Thailand's medical aesthetics market, showcasing specialized body-contouring procedures including localized fat removal and fat transfer techniques.
Professional & Aesthetics · Medical AestheticsAriBio Lab Secures Indonesian BPOM Approval for Bidan HA FillersKorean biotechnology firm AriBio Lab has gained Indonesian drug regulator approval for four Bidan hyaluronic acid (HA) filler products. This enables the company's entry into Indonesia's medical aesthetics market, a strategic expansion for the group.
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