Where serious business and science converge

BANGKOK, Thailand is set to once again become the epicentre of global personal care innovation as in-cosmetics Asia prepares to host its 16th and biggest-ever edition at BITEC from November 4-6, 2025.

- ABHITASH SINGH, MUMBAI

More than just a trade show, the event organised by RX is the definitive platform that connects the region's pioneering ingredient suppliers, expert formulators, manufacturers, and influential beauty founders. It is the place where the future of Asia Pacific's booming beauty industry is quite literally formulated.

This year’s event is poised to be a landmark gathering, not only celebrating its remarkable growth having tripled in size since its 2008 launch but also by offering a decisive look at the technological and consumer forces reshaping the industry. With participation from 80% of the world’s top 10 ingredient suppliers, including industry giants like BASF, Croda, Clariant, and Evonik, and a significant presence from the world’s leading cosmetic manufacturers, in-cosmetics Asia 2025 is where serious business and groundbreaking science converge.

The Biotech Revolution: APAC's New Formula for Success

While the overall programme is packed with insights on every facet of the industry, one theme dominates the conversation: Biotech Beauty. This focus is more than a trend it’s a reflection of a fundamental shift. Valued at $2.17 billion in 2023, the biotech beauty market is projected to skyrocket to $3.68 billion by 2030, and the Asia Pacific region is firmly positioned as the key driver of this exponential growth.

The central concept for this edition, and its most exciting new feature, is the Spotlight on Biotech Beauty area, generously sponsored by BASF. This dedicated showcase is designed to unveil the next generation of biotech-derived ingredients. These innovations are critical, offering sustainable, safer, and highly effective alternatives to traditional cosmetic components. In an era of tightening regulations and a consumer base demanding high-performing, clean, and ethical products, biotechnology is proving to be the perfect blend of science-led excellence and sustainable origins.