Weekly Roundup: Clariant launches skin lipid emollient, Beiersdorf reports 12% growth in Q3

29 Oct 2021 --- This week in industry news, Beiersdorf released its financial results for the third quarter of 2021, amounting to a 12% sales growth. In the same week, Clariant unveiled Plantasens LS6, an ingredient to replicate skin sebum to blend well with the skin's sebaceous lipids. Shiseido officially began operations of its research facility Shiseido China Innovation Center Shanghai Fengxian Branch, which seeks to collaborate with companies and institutes located in the health and beauty industry.

Business news
Beiersdorf reported that it has completed the third quarter of 2021 with strong sales improvement. Organic sales grew by 12.0% to €5.8 billion in the first nine months of the year (single Q3 organic growth of 4.3%) exceeding the pre-COVID-19 level of 2019. Beiersdorf succeeded in gaining market shares around the globe, especially in emerging markets such as Latin America. This development was driven by a focus on digital channels and several product launches. Beiersdorf recorded strong e-commerce sales growth of 38% in the Consumer Business Segment across all brands and regions in the first nine months of the fiscal year and will continue to invest in building on digital initiatives and capabilities.

OXY Advanced Care Acne Solutions with prebiotics.Shiseido’s new research facility Shiseido China Innovation Center Shanghai Fengxian Branch officially started its research activities on October 27, 2021. The facility is aiming at collaborating with companies and institutes located in the health and beauty industry hub “The Oriental Beauty Valley.” The new research facility has been established to “accelerate innovation through external collaborations”, one of the key strategies under medium-to-long-term Strategy “WIN 2023”, in China. The facility will focus on developing cosmetics technologies and utility evaluation methods, as well as exploring new beauty fields beyond cosmetics, contributing to the growth of Shiseido Group.

Lifestyle retail website Azadea announced an online partnership with Italian makeup and cosmetics brand, Kiko Milano. Launching the multi-national Italian brand across the MENA region aims to accelerate its growth by reaching consumers in the Middle East and Africa. With stores currently operating in 14 malls across the UAE, the all-new digital partnership commits to expanding the brand’s online presence by adapting to an evolving worldwide digital landscape. Kiko Milano, which has over 770 stores in 15 countries, has united with Azadea.com to align its efforts to create compelling shopping experiences and enhanced interaction with the 1400 quality products the brand currently offers.

Launches and releases
Clariant released Plantasens LS6, which was crafted as a replica of skin sebum for the perfect fusion with the skin's sebaceous lipids. As a native intrinsic emollient to the skin, Plantasens LS6 is a versatile solution which responds to individual skin needs. Its natural-feel sensory coat replenishes lost sebaceous lipids and rebalances altered compositions of sebaceous lipids. Each component of Plantasens LS6 has been carefully selected from valuable heritage plant oils. It is suitable for all cosmetic applications, the company says.

OXY Skincare launched a line of highly effective, yet soothing and gentle acne solutions powered by clinically proven benzoyl peroxide and skin-rebalancing Prebiotics. Dermatologist-Tested OXY Advanced Care Acne Solutions with Prebiotics selectively target and eliminate the “bad” acne bacteria on the face and body without disrupting the skin barrier. The plant-based Prebiotics feed the “good” bacteria on the skin, rebalancing the microbiome and helping to strengthen the skin's natural defenses. Each product is specially formulated to eliminate acne, prevent future breakouts, and help skin heal for healthier and clearer skin.

eSalon Custom Hair Color set.eSalon, the first and only truly custom home hair color company, introduced its 0% ammonia permanent hair color. Consumers can receive their made-to-order professional-grade hair color shipped directly to their homes with everything needed to color their hair, including personalized instructions and access to licensed colorists. eSalon's Permanent hair color provides 100% gray coverage with intense results, while the Demi-Permanent hair color naturally blends grays up to 25% and lasts up to 24 washes.

FemTec Health launched this week – a women's health sciences and beauty company focused on using technology and data to transform the total healthcare experience for women. At launch, the company has over 10 million members and two clinical trials in progress. FemTec Health is building the data analytics platform and infrastructure to accommodate wide-ranging products and services and acquisitions that provide continuity and coordination of care for every woman, at every life stage. The patent-pending BiomeAI engine uses AI and deep machine learning to translate consumer, genetic, microbiome and biometric data into the delivery of holistic healthcare personalized for every woman.

Miscellaneous
BASF’s Care Creations was honored with the Pierre Potier Award for its EcoSun Pass, a methodology especially developed for sun protection products to evaluate the environmental compatibility of UV filter systems in sunscreens. The company won second prize in the category of processes or systems that are respectful of the environment. Created in 2006 by the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry and supported by the “Fondation de la Maison de la Chimie” and “France Chimie”, the Pierre Potier Prize appreciates innovations in the area of chemistry that are particularly sustainable and promotes the development of sustainable solutions for consumers’ everyday lives.

ROLFS Global CEO Francis Tesmer, in collaboration with Mesa Community College (MCC), Arizona State University (ASU) and L'Oréal USA Professional Products Division (PPD) created a higher-education program that says it can transform beauty professionals into industry leaders. In partnership with MCC, students around the globe can now earn the first-ever Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Beauty and Wellness, and then apply to ASU to pursue a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Health, Entrepreneurship and Innovation with an emphasis on personal care. Lead is the only degree program specifically designed with the future of the beauty industry in mind. 

By Kristiana Lalou