Natural skincare in South Korea vs China: Navigating two markets with totally different “clean beauty” concepts
Natural skincare is defined by products with ingredients that are all naturally derived, such as plant extracts or water-soluble chemicals from a mineral ore. The global natural skincare product market in 2021 was estimated at USD 6.7 billion (44.5 billion RMB) and is expected to reach USD 7.3 billion in 2022. A brand’s strategy to […]
Organic Cosmetics in China: Natural ingredients gaining popularity
As natural and organic cosmetics products contain plant ingredients, manufacturers must acquire certification for using organic plant extracts. In accordance with a wide range of international standards, organic products cannot contain artificial spices or skin pigments nor can they make use of oil chemicals, such as preservatives and surfactants. Natural and organic cosmetics manufacturers cannot test […]