In-Cosmetics Asia opens its doors in a booming market

6 November 2012

Innovation will be more than ever under the spotlight at the In-Cosmetics Asia tradeshow, which opens its doors today in Bangkok, Thailand. In the context of a booming Asian market, this edition will host more than 300 exhibitors and will be the largest to date.

Opening its doors from Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 November 2012 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), this edition of In-Cosmetics Asia should confirm the growing importance of the Asian cosmetics market which, according to Euromonitor, may reach the same share of the global market as Western Europe.

Largest show ever

With more than 300 exhibitors and more than 5,000 visitors expected, this edition is expected to be the biggest in the show’s five-year history.

"In-Cosmetics Asia is the must-attend event for anyone involved in the personal care industry in Asia and we’re looking forward to opening the doors to encourage innovation, education and the sharing of knowledge across the region,” said Sarah Gibson, Exhibition Director.

Key players including BASF, Croda, DSM & Evonik will attend the show, but In-Cosmetics Asia will also welcome 60 first time exhibitors, such as: At Lab Co Ltd (South Korea), Emery Oleochemicals (Malaysia), Kuo Ching Chemical Co, Ltd (Taiwan), Natural Sourcing (USA), Laboratorios Argenol, S.L. (Spain), Toyo Sugar Refining Co, Ltd, (Japan), Vital-Chem Zhuhai Co, Ltd, (China).

Innovation zone

This year will see the welcome return of the Innovation Zone, where visitors can discover the most innovative ingredients launched either at the show or within six months of the event.

In-Cosmetics Asia will celebrate innovation with two awards: the Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award and, for the first time at the show, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine will host the inaugural R&D Awards-Asia.

The eight finalists of Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award - which honours the development of a novel active or functional ingredient that combines innovative science and product features - have just been unveiled:

– Gattefossé with ‘Gatuline RadiancE’, a new global high-tech anti-ageing active, dedicated to skin complexion and a flawless skin tone.
– Lipotec with Delisen for sensitive skin, which helps to restore the damaged barrier function and provides a photoprotective effect, preventing further inflammation.
– Lucas Meyer Cosmetics with Body3 Complex, an ingredient which combines a triple action on cellulite, firmness and stretch marks.
– Mibelle Biochemistry with DermCom which stimulates cell to cell communication, providing a smart strategy for skin matrix repair.
– Rahn with Liftonin - XPress, an instant wrinkle minimiser.
– Rhodia Asia Pacific with Miracare SLB Series which provides fragrance enhancements to products.
– Sensient Cosmetic Technologies with NatpureO’ Gel V, a natural transparent oil thickener, derived from renewable sources.
– Silab with Vederine, which offers the restructuring benefits of a natural ‘vitamin D-like’ active ingredient.

Last year Lonza Ltd scooped Gold at the awards with ReGeniStem Red Rice, a sustainable anti-ageing active derived from Himalayan Red Rice. Silver was handed to Lipotec with adifyline, a novel hexapeptide which allows consumers to achieve a younger looking appearance; and bronze to Unipex with Capixyl, an active complex designed to prevent and stop the hair loss process and stimulate hair growth.

This year’s winners will be announced on Wednesday, November 7 from 18.30.