Zhang Huijuan (CFO, Giant Biogene—Hong Kong-listed biotech skincare company)
The current phase of raw material development in the beauty industry is marked by the application of synthetic biology: optimizing existing ingredients, developing new ones, and achieving large-scale industrialization. On one hand, synthetic biology is more environmentally friendly and sustainable, enhancing production efficiency and reducing cost structures through fundamental innovation. On the other, it enables the creation of novel ingredients that traditional chemical methods cannot produce, making it possible to design targeted solutions for specific skin concerns.
Looking ahead, the beauty industry will move toward greater refinement, personalization, and sustainability, as every individual has unique skin types, diets, and environments. Delivering safe, effective, and personalized skincare products—tailored to each consumer—is the direction our R&D team has pursued for over two decades and will continue to invest in.
We also observe that consumer awareness around skincare ingredients is steadily rising. Only companies with deep consumer insight and strong foundations in research and technology will be able to break through. Biotech innovation is the path toward unlocking high-value growth.