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Sichong Wang
Sichong Wang is a journalist at Packaging Insights, focusing on scientific discoveries and technology innovations. With a strong passion for health and environmental issues, Sichong is dedicated to writing news stories from a global perspective. She holds an Advanced Master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from Leiden University, the Netherlands.
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Metsä Board study finds paperboards cut half of carbon footprint for beauty care packaging
Packaging company Metsä Board has released study results demonstrating that optimizing the selection of paperboard materials can substantially reduce the carbon footprint of beauty care and cosmetic...
COSME Week Tokyo 2025: Personal care packaging shines with vibrant design and sustainability
The cosmetic packaging industry in Asia is embracing sustainability and colorful design, driven by consumer demand for eco-friendly products and eye-catching aesthetics. At COSME Week Tokyo 2025,...
COSME Tokyo 2025 live: International scents for the Japanese market
COSME Tokyo is Japan’s largest cosmetics trade fair, drawing international beauty and fragrance companies hoping to enter a competitive Japanese personal care market to exhibit products and connect...
COSME Tokyo 2025 live: Lucid Colloids showcases guar gum powder for beauty formulations
At this year’s COSME Tokyo 2025, companies are showcasing innovations in plant-based ingredients for personal care. Asian beauty trends that focus on holistic beauty mean companies that can leverage...
MIT researchers develop biodegradable polymers to replace microplastics in beauty products
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), US, have developed a biodegradable material designed to replace microplastics commonly found in beauty products. The new material could...
Yepoda unveils refillable hand cream as part of the K-beauty Advent Calendar collection
Germany-based K-beauty brand Yepoda is launching the Pinky Promise, a refillable and eco-designed hand cream. Enriched with murumuru butter, sweet almond oil and ceramides, this product continues...
Christian Dior and Avantium partner on plant-based polymer for cosmetics packaging
Avantium is teaming up with Parfums Christian Dior from the LVMH Group to introduce Releaf, a fully plant-based polymer PEF. This collaboration, following three years of joint research with LVMH...
Italian cosmetics industry surges: €15B turnover revealed in economic survey
16 Feb 2024 --- The Cosmetica Italia Study Center unveiled the findings of its 46th Economic Survey, providing a comprehensive overview of the cosmetics sector’s performance in Italy. Held...
