From April 10 to 13, 2026, CHANDO Group’s Himalayan Scientific Traceability Tour and the Science Communication Sub-Forum of the 2026 Oriental Beauty Valley International Cosmetics Conference were successfully held in Nyingchi, Tibet. The event brought together more than 40 industry experts, researchers, scholars and senior media representatives, who traveled deep into the heart of the Himalayas for scientific field research and in-depth dialogue on science communication.
Through this event, CHANDO Group systematically presented to the industry and the public its complete brand trust-building loop — from source-based scientific research to science communication.
CHANDO Group’s Himalayan Scientific Traceability Tour and Science Communication Sub-Forum of the 2026 Oriental Beauty Valley International Cosmetics Conference
Entering the Himalayas: Witnessing CHANDO’s Scientific Source from R&D Center to Public Welfare Botanical Garden
The first stop of the journey was the Himalayan Laboratory of CHANDO Group R&D Center in Nyingchi. Guests visited the raw material production workshop, plant tissue culture laboratory and brand exhibition hall.
Covering a total area of 3,048 square meters, the Himalayan Laboratory has been in operation since 2021. It focuses on the scientific research and ingredient development of plant, mineral, water and microbial resources from the pan-Himalayan region.
In the raw material production workshop, guests saw how glacier water from the Qudengnima Glacier at an altitude of 5,128 meters on the northern slope of the Himalayas, as well as hot spring water from Mount Sejila, are applied as cosmetic ingredients.
In the plant tissue culture laboratory, the cultivation of the Space Rose Cell Cluster and Woolly Snow Lotus Cell Cluster showcased CHANDO’s cutting-edge technologies in the protective development of rare plant resources and plant tissue culture.
The brand exhibition hall offered a direct view of CHANDO Group’s green ingredient technologies, as well as the complete journey from source-based scientific research to product application.
Guests visit the plant tissue culture laboratory at the Himalayan Laboratory of CHANDO Group R&D Center
Later, Dr. Chen Juanling, General Manager of Public Affairs at CHANDO Group, shared with guests the brand’s 17-year scientific journey rooted in the Himalayas. She also introduced CHANDO Group’s achievements in self-developed ingredients, including the discovery, iteration and application of Polar Yeast Hymagic-4D®, as well as the registration of new cosmetic ingredients such as Blue Hosta Gentian Flower, the first newly registered cosmetic ingredient in the Tibet Autonomous Region, and the Woolly Snow Lotus Cell Cluster.
The following day, the event moved to the Lulang Public Welfare Botanical Garden. Xie Deming, Member of the Party Working Committee and Deputy Director of the Lulang Scenic Area Administrative Committee, delivered a welcome speech, highly recognizing CHANDO Group’s long-term commitment to the plateau and its practice of protective development.
Guest representatives then jointly participated in a seeding ceremony and visited CHANDO’s science micro-exhibition hall within the public welfare botanical garden. Through an on-site visit to the ecological cultivation and artificial domestication project of the plateau plant Blue Hosta Gentian Flower, guests gained a deeper understanding of CHANDO Group’s research achievements in Himalayan ingredients and its sustainable development practices.
Field visit to CHANDO Public Welfare Botanical Garden’s ecological cultivation and artificial domestication project for Blue Hosta Gentian Flower
Science Communication Sub-Forum Held to Explore New Pathways for the Beauty Industry
On the afternoon of April 12, the Science Communication Sub-Forum of the 2026 Oriental Beauty Valley International Cosmetics Conference was officially held. The event was guided by the China Association of Fragrance, Flavor and Cosmetic Industries, hosted by Shanghai CHANDO Group Co., Ltd., and co-organized by Oriental Beauty Valley Enterprise Group Co., Ltd. and China Fragrance & Cosmetics Integrated Media.
As an important part of the 2026 Oriental Beauty Valley International Cosmetics Conference series, the forum focused on the theme of building a credible, visible and sustainable science communication system for the beauty industry.
Yan Jiangying, President of the China Association of Fragrance, Flavor and Cosmetic Industries and Doctor of Medicine, noted in her speech that China’s cosmetics industry has evolved from the 1.0 era of daily chemical products into the 2.0 era of beauty and health. Technology-driven development, green transformation and sustainability have become the core directions for quality improvement and industrial upgrading.
She emphasized that science communication is a key lever for driving industry transformation and building brand trust. In 2025, the market size of China’s cosmetics industry exceeded RMB 1.1 trillion for the first time, with domestic brands continuing to lead the market. She stressed that only communication based on law, regulation and science can bridge information gaps, build industry credibility and allow the value of Chinese beauty brands to be seen by more people.
Yan Jiangying, President of the China Association of Fragrance, Flavor and Cosmetic Industries and Doctor of Medicine, delivers a speech
Lin Feng, Deputy Party Secretary and General Manager of Oriental Beauty Valley Group, said in his speech that as China’s Capital of the Cosmetics Industry, Oriental Beauty Valley has always been committed to optimizing the business environment and supporting enterprise development.
By gathering industrial resources and building functional platforms, Oriental Beauty Valley continues to foster a strong industrial ecosystem and promote high-quality industry development. Lin noted that science communication is essential for companies to establish brand image and enhance their technological attributes.
He added that Oriental Beauty Valley firmly practices long-termism and provides strong support for outstanding companies that are truly committed to scientific research. This year, Oriental Beauty Valley has launched the Oriental Beauty Valley Brand Partner Program, aiming to achieve mutual empowerment and shared development through value co-creation.
Lin Feng, Deputy Party Secretary and General Manager of Oriental Beauty Valley Group, delivers a speech
Danzeng Weise, Deputy Party Secretary and County Mayor of Bomi County, Nyingchi, Tibet, introduced Bomi’s profound historical and cultural heritage, unique location and beautiful scenery to the guests. In recent years, Bomi County has actively practiced the concept that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets, taking technological empowerment as an important support for high-quality development.
Looking ahead, he expressed hope for deeper cooperation with CHANDO Group and research institutions in areas such as plateau specialty plant resource research, ecological protection and sustainable development. He also thanked CHANDO Group for its support in protecting the ancient peach trees of Yusha Village, promoting rural revitalization and contributing to the local culture and tourism industry.
Danzeng Weise, Deputy Party Secretary and County Mayor of Bomi County, Nyingchi, Tibet, delivers a speech
Economist Ma Guangyuan delivered a keynote speech titled “Innovation and Value Enhancement of China’s Beauty Industry Under a Super Long Cycle.” He pointed out that China has become the world’s largest cosmetics consumer market, yet per capita consumption still has considerable room for growth. After China’s per capita GDP surpassed USD 13,000, beauty consumption has become a rigid demand.
He emphasized that the key to high-quality industry development lies in extending the industrial chain and strengthening upstream and downstream collaboration. Companies should remain committed to long-termism, be driven by R&D, and tell the stories of Chinese brands well.
Regarding brand trust, he said: “The essence of a brand is to reduce consumers’ decision-making costs, and science communication is the most efficient path to building trust.”
Economist Ma Guangyuan delivers a keynote speech
Yang Yujun, Dean of the Institute of Media and Public Affairs at Communication University of China and Vice President of the China Public Relations Association, shared strategies and methods for science communication from the perspective of communication studies.
He noted that the current resistance to science communication comes more from public emotion than from knowledge barriers. Science communication must stay true to its original purpose, take the initiative in shaping narratives, provide emotional value, remain accessible and easy to understand, and demonstrate strong resilience.
Using CHANDO Group as an example, Yang praised the brand for integrating innovation and R&D with ecological protection, support for girls’ education and rural revitalization, thereby giving science communication a sense of warmth.
“We need to be both rational voices of science and warm guides of emotion, allowing reason and empathy to move forward together on the path of science communication,” he said.
Yang Yujun, Dean of the Institute of Media and Public Affairs at Communication University of China and Vice President of the China Public Relations Association
Xing Zhen, Member of the Party Committee and Vice President of Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, pointed out that the Himalayan region is characterized by high radiation, large temperature differences, low air pressure and low temperatures. Although plants grow slowly in such an environment, they often contain higher levels of active ingredients.
He said CHANDO Group and Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University have maintained ongoing cooperation in the artificial domestication and ecological cultivation of rare plateau plants, successfully completing the registration of Blue Hosta Gentian Flower as a new cosmetic ingredient.
He emphasized that industrial development in the Himalayas should not focus solely on economic benefits, but should also consider ecological and social benefits — helping local communities increase income and achieve prosperity, while allowing plateau plant resources to benefit society in a sustainable way.
Xing Zhen, Member of the Party Committee and Vice President of Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University
Dr. Jiang Shanshan, Science Communication Officer at CHANDO Group R&D Center, shared CHANDO’s science communication system rooted in long-termism. She described science communication as a “Möbius strip”: starting from consumer needs, moving through scientific research, products and communication, and ultimately returning to consumers.
Based on facial skin big data analysis conducted by the Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CHANDO identified the trend and causes of the earlier turning point of skin aging among Chinese women. This led to the creation of the concept of “fatigue-induced aging” and the iterative upgrade of the Little Purple Bottle serum, with CHANDO’s self-developed ingredient Hymagic-4D® at its core.
The team also drew inspiration from ancient Tibetan medical formulas and collaborated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Huashan Hospital affiliated with Fudan University to conduct research on scalp anti-aging and anti-hair loss, leading to the development of scalp care products.
Meanwhile, CHANDO Group’s baby and child care brand Jichu has partnered with the Children’s Hospital of Fudan University to advance clinical research and expert consensus, building a solid scientific foundation through clinical data and authoritative expertise.
Dr. Jiang emphasized that science communication must be perceptible and verifiable, allowing Himalayan source technologies to truly reach consumers and making technology more inclusive.
Image: Dr. Jiang Shanshan, Science Communication Officer at CHANDO Group R&D Center
The forum also featured an open discussion session, during which guests exchanged views on the industry responsibilities and practical pathways of science communication. Participants agreed that science communication requires joint efforts from all parties across the industry, as well as the resilience of long-termism, to build the credibility and future of the beauty industry.
CHANDO · Himalayan Ancient Peach Forest Conservation Area Officially Launched, Oriental Beauty Valley Brand Partner Program Plaque Awarded
Since 2016, the CHANDO Himalayan Environmental Public Welfare Fund has continued to protect the Himalayas through actions such as grass planting, science popularization and dedicated funding, safeguarding the region’s biodiversity and natural environment.
In 2026, CHANDO Group and Yusha Village, Yuxu Township, Bomi County, officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The two parties announced the establishment of the CHANDO · Himalayan Ancient Peach Forest Conservation Area and launched the CHANDO × Yusha Village, Nyingchi Ancient Peach Tree Protection Program.
Dr. Chen Juanling, General Manager of Public Affairs at CHANDO Group, and Dawa Pingcuo, Deputy Secretary of the Party Branch and Director of the Village Committee of Yusha Village, signed the agreement on behalf of both parties.
CHANDO Group and Yusha Village, Yuxu Township, Bomi County, officially sign a strategic cooperation agreement
The CHANDO · Himalayan Ancient Peach Forest Conservation Area is located deep in the Himalayas at an altitude of approximately 3,100 meters. Nourished year-round by glacial meltwater, the area is home to more than 3,000 wild ancient peach trees, most of which are between 200 and 600 years old.
Every March and April, the 3,000 peach trees burst into bloom, with more than 100 million peach blossoms opening against the backdrop of glaciers and snow-capped mountains, creating a breathtaking hidden peach blossom paradise deep in the snowy Himalayas.
The area is also home to Midui Glacier and Gang Spruce Forest, and has been recognized as one of China’s most beautiful glacier regions and one of China’s most beautiful counties. CHANDO remains committed to protective development, bringing the rare gifts of the Himalayas to beauty lovers around the world.
As part of this collaboration, CHANDO has adopted 1,000 rare ancient peach trees, covering 120,000 square meters of land. During the Peach Blossom Festival, a dedicated public welfare mechanism was also established: the CHANDO × Yusha Village, Nyingchi Ancient Peach Tree Protection Fund, which will be used specifically for ecological maintenance and biodiversity protection of the ancient peach trees in Yusha Village in 2026.
Through documentation and tagging, zoned management and digital monitoring, the program aims to protect the ancient peach forest of Bomi and ensure its vitality for generations to come.
Afterward, the plaque-awarding ceremony for the Oriental Beauty Valley Brand Partner Program was held. Lin Feng, Deputy Party Secretary and General Manager of Oriental Beauty Valley Group, presented CHANDO Group with the plaque as one of the first member organizations of the program. The two parties will move from industrial clustering toward value co-creation, opening a new chapter of mutual empowerment between the industrial park and the enterprise.
Plaque-awarding ceremony for CHANDO Group under the Oriental Beauty Valley Brand Partner Program
Doing One Beautiful Thing for the World: Moving Toward a New Future of Beauty Science Communication
From the Himalayan Laboratory of CHANDO Group R&D Center to the CHANDO Public Welfare Botanical Garden; from the protection of ancient peach trees in Bomi to the industry consensus formed at the Science Communication Sub-Forum — the four-day event allowed every participant to witness CHANDO Group’s complete chain from source-based scientific research to science communication.
The successful hosting of this Science Communication Sub-Forum marks a solid step forward for CHANDO Group in promoting the construction of a science communication system for the beauty industry.
Looking ahead, CHANDO Group will continue to take scientific research as its foundation and communication as its bridge, working hand in hand with governments, industry associations, research institutions, media and consumers. In doing so, CHANDO will continue to do one beautiful thing for the world, allowing the scientific stories, quality stories and innovation stories of Chinese beauty brands to travel farther and be trusted more deeply.
