Japan Cosmetics News

 While orders for disinfectants, which increased last year, have subsided, orders for skin care such as lotions and beauty essences, which we were originally good at, are expanding, both new and existing. Furthermore, the recognition that Kaze can manufacture fragrance-related products such as fragrances has led to favorable orders. Our company, which has sales offices in Tokyo and Osaka and has a head office factory in Kanazawa, used remote control from the front of Corona due to geographical factors and witnessed factories, so even Corona damage did not cause a big hindrance to business. rice field. Also, being based in Kanazawa, where the risk of pandemics is low compared to big cities, was one of our strengths. And above all, as a cosmetics concierge, K's' strength is that we can propose containers and contents in total, and we will focus on integrating sales and development so that our customers will be more satisfied.

 Sales are favorable mainly for hair care, and the number of orders is on the rise. From May, we started developing a sustainable weakly acidic shampoo bar, which led to commercialization. Compared to the conventional liquid shampoo, the amount of plastic used such as containers can be significantly reduced. Our shampoo bar is weakly acidic, so it is comfortable to use without squeaky feeling. Although the introduction of shampoo bars is increasing due to heightened awareness of the environment, there are many products that have not been able to meet the issue of usability. No matter how great the concept is, it cannot be continued to be used unless it has a function as a shampoo. The product was not only environmentally friendly, but also had a satisfying texture. Also, since there are few weakly acidic shampoo bars on the market, it will contribute to differentiation. If you are considering commercializing a shampoo bar, please use it once.

 On September 8th, Kao adopted a continuous-fire mist from the bathroom detergent "Bath Magic Lin" series that anyone can easily and reliably apply mist, and with a newly developed quick-acting decomposition formula, 30 without rubbing residual dirt in the bathtub. Next-generation bath cleaner "Bath Magic Lin Air Jet" (main body: 430 mL / 500 yen each, refill: 350 mL / 260 yen each, large refill: 820 mL / 500 yen each) To be released. The "Magic Rin" brand, which has been in existence for 50 years since its birth in 1971, has set the concept of "Cleans like Magic" and has been aiming to make every corner of the house "surprisingly beautiful". Among them, "Bath Magic Lin", which plays a central role in the brand, has been closely related to changes in consumers and lifestyles since its launch in 1973, and has proposed the industry's first spray type (1976) and an easy-to-use refill pouch (1996-). 1997), we have been taking

 At the FC Central Pharmaceutical Research Institute (Headquarters = Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture), although it was forced to struggle with make-up due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, skin care centered on cleansing balms performed well, and the previous term (June 2021) Sales in the previous fiscal year) landed at almost the same level as the previous year. Promote 5S activities and improvement activities in the factory to improve productivity, and steadily promote in-house production to secure an increase in profits. Looking back on the previous term, Mr. Tomonari Maruyama, General Manager of the Planning Department of the Tokyo Sales Office, said, "For 36 years since our founding, we have gained support for basic cosmetics based on pesticide-free cultivated natural materials. The problem was that I couldn't make full use of my experience and know-how. However, make effective use of the time allowance of Corona, the research staff will promote the horizo

 Satis Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., which is engaged in OEM business specializing in mail-order and D2C brands, will resume accepting new brand development, which had been suspended for two years, from September 1. For the past two years, we have strengthened our manufacturing base by focusing on internal reforms in order to concentrate on the business contributions of existing customers.

 French natural cosmetics giant L'Occitane Group announced on the 24th that its plans to revitalize its business in the United States have been approved by the Federal Bankruptcy Court in the New Jersey district. The company filed for Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code in January this year, and was proceeding with business restructuring, including withdrawal from unprofitable stores. Going forward, we will provide optimal services to our customers through 133 physical stores and online channels in Japan. "This achievement is an important step towards the continuation of the iconic L'Occitane Amprovence brand in the United States," said Yann Tanini, managing director of L'Occitane North America.

 Shiseido Co., Ltd. announced on August 26 that it will transfer three prestige makeup brands, "bare Minerals," "BUXOM," and "Laura Mercier." The transfer method is related assets to a corporation invested by the private equity fund Advent International Corporation (Advent / Massachusetts, USA) through Shiseido Americas Corporation (SAC / Delaware, USA), which is the headquarters in the United States and its consolidated subsidiary. By concluding an agreement to transfer (including shares of a subsidiary of SAC). The decision regarding the business related to the above brands and the transfer of employees to Advent in France will be made after the information is provided to the employee representatives and the consultation process is completed based on the French Labor Law. In the midst of rapid changes in the external environment such as the effects of the new coronavirus infection, the company will place importance on profitability and cash flow for the

 Sanpack (President Atsushi Yamamoto), which fills and packages cosmetics and quasi-drugs, started operation of a new bulk manufacturing factory "sanpack Sakai Factory" (Sakai City, Osaka) in July 2009. Build an OEM production system that can handle everything from bulk manufacturing to filling / packaging processing and shipping in-house.

 JIMOS Co., Ltd., which is engaged in the mail-order business of cosmetics, announced on August 25 that it has begun activities to donate support money to forest conservation organizations every time the company's cosmetics brand "MACCHIA LABEL" products are purchased. .. This initiative is to donate the amount of money according to the number of "MACCHIA LABEL" products purchased by customers to the forest conservation organization "more trees". The organization will use the donations to carry out forest conservation activities and reduce CO2 as a result. According to the company's announcement, purchasing Machia Rebell products will save about 100g of CO2 per product. In addition, this "more trees" is a forest conservation organization represented by musician Ryuichi Sakamoto, and is engaged in various activities such as tree planting, thinning, and forest maintenance with the keyword "connecting cities and forests." The CO2 c

 Novera Co., Ltd., which develops AI skin diagnosis, collaborated with Yakuodo Co., Ltd. (Shinami-gun, Iwate Prefecture / President and CEO: Tatsuhiro Saigo), which operates drug stores mainly in Iwate Prefecture, on August 25. The company announced that it has started developing an "AI recommendation engine" that introduces recommended cosmetics according to the results. The "AI Recommendation Engine" is a system in which AI proposes cosmetics that are compatible with each user's skin based on the skin diagnosis results that can be easily performed by simply taking a face photo with a smartphone. Novera has been developing cosmetic recommendations, but by letting AI learn the company's recommended patented technology and the store purchase data of 1.7 million people owned by Yakuodo, it will enable higher quality recommendations. Skin diagnosis in cosmetics recommendations is measured by 7 items of skin condition (wrinkles, texture, stains, transparency, mo

  Inos Japon Co., Ltd. has released the sheet mask "Caroline Biocell Face Mask" (hereinafter referred to as "Biocell Mask"), which is a luxurious blend of aging care beauty ingredients, at each Caroline store and Caroline online shop today. Biocell mask is a high-performance sheet mask that gives 25 ml of beauty essence moisturizing, firmness and luster, containing beauty ingredients such as "human adipocyte conditioned culture solution extract", "propanediol" and "baicalin". Human adipocyte acclimation culture solution extract, which has more than 150 types of growth factors, gives firmness, smoothes texture, and leads to shiny bare skin. Propane diol, which has acquired "ECOCERT certification" for organic cosmetics, has an excellent moisturizing effect, prevents rough skin, and keeps the skin healthy. Baicalin is an ingredient contained in Japanese and Chinese plants, and can be expected to provide aging care that conditions

 MIDAS Co., Ltd., the sole agent in Japan and Taiwan for Korean cosmetics brand ecliss, will release a press release in September with a Korean manufacturer. Pieona Skin Toner, a new series of ecliss products that will start until the end of September 2021. MIDAS Co., Ltd. has been selling cosmetics called EVANS in Japan since August last year, and has been selling enzyme facial cleansing powder, deer serum, deer sunscreen, etc. And from January 2021, the release of new products was canceled, and this time the brand was rebuilt and the existing products were announced as a series. It is doubtful that many retailers have made a series of Evans cosmetics, which have already been well received by many media and word-of-mouth, and released other series. Here, we will briefly introduce what kind of brand Ecris will be promoted with the disclosure of information on new products. What is ecliss? "A coined word that combines French ÉCLAT (light, brilliance, freshness) and English BLISS (E

 FANCL's "Mild Cleansing Oil", which has been gaining popularity since its launch in 1997, has evolved. While pursuing higher cleansing power than ever before, it will be reborn as "additive-free skin care cleansing" that achieves a skin-friendly finish. The most important point of the new "mild cleansing oil" is that it has a high cleansing power that firmly removes makeup stains, while also protecting the barrier function and moisturizing of the skin. By continuing to use it, it will make your skin moisturized and delicate, and will lead to "dryness-free" mochi skin. In addition, as a new approach, "aged hop extract", which is known as a beer ingredient of Kirin Holdings, is made into a cosmetic ingredient and blended. As a result, "clogging of pores", which causes skin damage, can be efficiently turned off, and a higher care effect has been realized. In addition, "Mild Cleansing Oil" has improved the compatibi

 Shiseido has independently established an experimental method to accurately evaluate the effects of infrared rays, and elucidated a part of the mechanism by which infrared rays have an adverse effect on the skin. It was confirmed that the heat generated by infrared rays, not the infrared light, damages the inside of the skin. In addition, we have found several types of plant-derived extracts as agents for treating skin damage caused by infrared heat. In the company's previous research, it was found that the oxidative stress caused by ultraviolet rays on the skin is one of the causes of photoaging, and that the blue light of sunlight intensity damages the skin, but this time it is newly done by infrared rays. We also confirmed the effects and found that it is important to protect the skin from the three oxidations caused by light including infrared rays as well as ultraviolet rays and blue light in order to maintain healthy and beautiful skin. We will continue research to support h

 A paper summarizing the characteristics of acne scars divided into three types was published online on July 30 in "Dermatologic Surgery". A retrospective study was conducted on 416 patients with acne scars. Based on clinical photographs, dermatologists classified acne scars into three types (atrophic, papular, and hypertrophic) and analyzed the clinical and histological features of papular acne scars. As a result, 410 patients (98.56%) had atrophic scars, 53 patients (12.74%) had hypertrophic scars, and 46 patients (11.06%) had papular prurigo. Was there. Twenty patients (4.81%) had both papules and hypertrophic scars. Histological analysis showed that both hypertrophic scars and papular prurigo scars had fibrotic tissue. Fibrosis of papular scars was confined to the upper dermis.

 Although the Chinese perfume market was sluggish due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, it is recovering rapidly and it seems that future growth will accelerate. Global market research firm Mintel announced on the 13th that China's perfume market will grow at an annual compound interest rate of 17% over the next five years, with market sales reaching 15,439 million yuan by 2025. Alice Lee, associate director of beauty and personal care at the company, analyzes that Chinese beauty consumers are becoming more mature and more interested in luxury items such as perfumes. The wellness market is also beginning to open up, and perfumes are believed to serve as a means of achieving more emotional effects and to help consumers show their personality. According to a Mintel study, natural ingredients are the number one consideration for consumers when buying perfumes. Consumers in urban areas of China claim that natural ingredients (66%) are a more important purchase factor than

 The NPO Japan Nailists Association (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo / Chairman: Sachiko Nakasone) announced on August 23 that it will cancel the regular holding of "Tokyo Nail Expo 2021" scheduled for November due to the influence of the new corona. The event will be canceled for the second consecutive year in 2020 as well, due to the impact of the new coronavirus. It was scheduled to be held on November 21st and 22nd. According to the association, "We have been preparing to hold the venue for the first time in two years this year, but in view of the current trend of infectious disease spread, visitors and competition participants, As a result of giving first consideration to the health and safety of exhibitors and related parties, we have no choice but to cancel. " Currently, the nail competition is scheduled to be held online, and it is said that it is continuing to consider event planning to replace the real event. Details will be announced as soon as they are decided.

 From March 12th to 16th, the Harbor Research Institute conducted a "share survey on products and services among family members and partners" on the Internet, targeting 1446 women aged 18 to 60 years. Approximately 40% (39%) of the respondents answered that they "share" or "have shared skin care products" with men living together.

 Shiseido will introduce the US-based skin care brand "DRUNK ELEPHANT" acquired in 2019 to Japan from October 1st through exclusive development by the Mitsukoshi Isetan Group. Through this, we will further grow into a brand that plays a part in the Prestige skin care brand, which is the company's earnings base. "Drunk Elephant" is a biocompatible skin care brand launched in the United States in 2013 by the founder Tiffany Masterson, who self-taught ingredients and prescriptions from a passion to change the way skin care is done. We have a wide product lineup of facials, hair and bodies. As part of its medium- to long-term management strategy "WIN 2023 and Beyond," the company is working to develop a skin beauty brand and expand its portfolio. "Drunk Elephant" will expand its expansion area in the global market through synergies between its unique brand presence and Shiseido's global sales network, and will be sold in 25 countries and regi

 In FY06 / 2021, Nobel Kagaku Kogyo, which specializes in high-mix, small-lot cosmetics and quasi-drug OEM businesses, reviewed and improved its internal system for the purpose of employee care. President Atsushi Katsumi said, "I felt once again that I was supported by long-standing employees, including part-time workers." He also touched on the fact that veterans are working hard and aging, and he said, "We will build a work environment where diverse human resources can play an active role and secure and develop young human resources." I said that I would do it. In the previous term when Corona was in trouble, the production volume of OEM products for salons, which is the main axis, was sluggish, but he said, "Orders have begun to gradually return from the beginning of 2009." The company is advancing research and development centered on skin care in collaboration with universities, research institutes and raw material companies. We are increasing the numb

 On August 23, Euglena Co., Ltd. changed the container of 5 all-in-one creams of the skin care brand "one" from the conventional jar type container to the tube type container containing sugar cane-derived resin in the main body after September 2021. Announced that it will switch sequentially. By changing this container, we have achieved a reduction of up to 90% in petroleum-derived plastics compared to conventional products. This reduction was achieved by reducing the weight of the container and blending 30% sugar cane-derived resin into the container body. In addition, by adopting a tube with a structure that does not allow air to enter the container, the cream is less likely to come into contact with the outside air and is more hygienic, and there is also the advantage that the container can be thrown away after use. rice field. In addition, when delivered by mail, the transportation volume becomes smaller and redelivery is not required, making it a sustainable product from

 Shiseido has used new oil control technology to develop the world's first hybrid prescription lipstick with unprecedented new value. This time, with a new oil control technology that utilizes the ingredients originally developed by the company, we succeeded in achieving both the difficulty of color transfer to the mask and the maintenance of a fresh and transparent finish. This technology will be installed in the "MaQuillage Dramatic Lip Tint" (5 colors, 9g each, reference retail price: 2530 yen) to be released on October 21st. The company has been developing lipsticks that have both gloss and color by utilizing its own oil control technology, but it is more rubbed than contact with a cup-like surface. There was still a problem in dealing with the secondary adhesion to the generated masks. Therefore, we have developed a new oil control technology this time, and challenged the development of a lipstick that does not easily transfer color while having a fresh and transpare

 According to the production dynamics statistics released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the value of cosmetics shipments in June 2021 decreased by 13.5% from the same month of the previous year to 107,034 million yen, the 18th consecutive month of negative growth.

 Technoble Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kitahorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka, President: Shigetoyo Sawaki) has been researching, developing, manufacturing and selling functional cosmetic ingredients for 60 years since its establishment in 1961. From August 4, 2021, 15% of the electricity consumed at Science Park Kyoto (Seika Town, Kyoto Prefecture), which is a new production plant and R & D base that has been in operation since December, was converted to renewable energy. In this way, we will strengthen our efforts to respond to the SDGs that are advancing in the cosmetics industry. With this conversion, we have succeeded in reducing the annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted by the factory by 15% compared to before the introduction, and Technoble will continue to contribute to reducing the environmental burden in the future.  As a result, from August 4, 2021, 15% of the electricity consumed by the technoble "Science Park Kyoto", which is a production plant and R & D base, will be con

 Since November 18th (Thursday), FANCL Co., Ltd. has sold more than 100 million units (1) and sold 1 unit every 4 seconds (2) Our representative product "Mild Cleansing Oil" (capacity: 120mL) / Price: 1,870 yen <tax included>) will be renewed and will be newly released at mail-order stores, directly managed stores, some convenience stores, and drug stores. This product, also known as Micre, has been in use by many customers for the 24th year since its launch in 1997. We have further pursued the conventional product's gentleness to the skin and high cleansing power to firmly remove makeup stains, and have evolved with a new approach to remove keratin plugs in pores and enhance the feeling of use. Because it is an important step that it is said that cleansing changes the condition of the skin, we want to deliver the best, and it will be reborn as additive-free skin care cleansing that leads to beautiful skin while protecting the barrier function and moisture.

 "Ryu Spa Botanical", which stands out in vivid colors, is a new series released in the spring of 2020 by Point Pure Co., Ltd., a remote island "Kumejima" 100 km from Naha. Since ancient times, Kume Island has been called "Kumi no Shima" in the sense of "the most beautiful island in Ryukyu." It is said that the clean water "Kumejima Deep Sea Water" pumped from the beautiful sea 612m surrounding the island by global deep circulation is refined into special water for cosmetics by our own manufacturing method and used as the base of almost all products. Stick to luxurious specifications. "Ryu Spa Botanical" series The concept of the Botanical series is "to charge the skin with the nature power of Okinawa". In addition to deep sea water, we are particular about natural materials that are as strong as the ultraviolet rays of Okinawa. Point Pure Co., Ltd. was founded in 2001 by President Atsushi Omichi, who was running a h

 Merry Do Beauty Products, which develops an OEM business of organic and natural cosmetics based on an ECOCERT certified factory, has a solid track record due to an increase in inquiries from companies in different industries and an increase in demand for femtech and "mud" compounding formulations. It is changing at.

 Toyo Kasei has a factory that can handle a wide variety of multi-dosage forms, and with the support for small lots as a weapon, the corona sickness is also steadily increasing. From skin care to make-up, we can handle multiple dosage forms such as liquid, paste, powder, stick, and colored, so even if something goes down, it is a big advantage that we can cover it with other products. There is. "Our company tends to have the image of a make-up product, but we are also focusing on skin care and have appealed at the exhibitions so far. Although the make-up is still struggling due to the corona damage, By switching to a route that focuses on skin care, we are maximally covering the decline. " It is said that orders for bath salts increased due to the demand for nesting in Corona. Even under these circumstances, the company flexibly responds to needs by taking advantage of its wide variety and multi-dosage forms. In addition, eye makeup has been developed for several years, and i

 Cosmetech Japan (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka, CEO and CEO, Kensuke Fujimoto) is developing products that quickly capture new needs in Corona, with its strength in planning proposals, and is performing well at 120% year-on-year. It has changed to. The company has always promoted new initiatives with a sense of speed even in the case of coronavirus. In April 2020, we launched the "Plan to lose to Corona", items that care for mask troubles, items that solve problems in telework, items that care for rough hands due to hand washing and disinfection, and other products that are needed only in the Corona era. Proposed. "By proposing a plan to quickly approach the corona wreckage, we were able to get the attention of customers who were reluctant and lead to commercialization."  Furthermore, in order to create a next-generation business model that is not bound by conventional concepts, all employees have been breasted again, and the ideas that emerged in that have been rea

Kao found that it is possible to calculate the biological age by combining the expression information of sebum RNA, which fluctuates with aging, and machine learning, and to estimate the degree of progression of skin aging that varies from person to person. The results of this research will be presented at the "21st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Anti-Aging Medicine" (June 25-27) and the "86th SCCJ (Japan Cosmetic Engineers Association) Research Discussion Meeting" (July 15). He made a presentation and received the best presentation award at the SCCJ research debate. Even if the calendar age is the same, the degree of aging progress and the appearance of symptoms vary from person to person, but in recent years, the idea of ​​biological age, which estimates the degree of aging progress from the degree of deterioration of body function, has attracted attention.The company focused on "sebum RNA monitoring technology" that collects and analyzes sebu

 Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Kirin) is proceeding with various joint developments with FANCL Corporation in the wake of the capital and business alliance in 2019. Kirin and FANCL have conducted joint research on the use of "aged hop extract" originally developed by Kirin as a raw material for cosmetics and new functions (hereinafter, "aged hop" is used as a raw material for cosmetics using aged hop extract. Extract-containing cosmetic ingredients "). We have succeeded in using "aged hop extract" as a raw material for cosmetics, and discovered that it has a new function of "improving the condition of pores". Kirin and FANCL have jointly applied for a patent on both technologies related to the development of cosmetic raw materials and new functions related to "aged hop extract." One of the problems with pores is "clogging of keratin plugs".  A keratin plug is a mixture of old keratin and sebum, and

 Cloudless IO, a consulting firm that supports digital marketing, has achieved more than 500% of the target amount (support amount of 1 million yen or more) at CAMPFIRE, a major crowdfunding company, on July 7, this year, a new skin care brand "Saturday Wonders" ( The company's official EC site (pictured below, SW) was opened, and official sales started on that site. Mr. Akiyuki Tanaka, CEO, was enrolled in Facebook Japan until two years ago and provided strategic advice on SNS advertising operation to the largest EC company in Japan.

 Paula will cooperate in learning "time for comprehensive inquiry" for third-year students of Oita Prefectural Hita Mikuma High School. "Zest for living" (thinking ability, judgment ability, expressive ability, learning ability, humanity, etc.) that is required to be nurtured in the "Comprehensive Exploration Time" of the high school curriculum guidelines revised in 2018 ), The curriculum for 2021 will be provided in collaboration with Paula's Academia Headquarters, which develops new value and research that expands the possibilities of human resources and beauty, and the Kyushu area / Oita zone. Of the 130 third-year students at Hita Mikuma High School, about 10 students who chose "Cosmetology / Skin" as the theme of their comprehensive exploration time will be given basic knowledge and advice on beauty in a monthly class. In addition to doing this, it is also assumed that the beauty director who provides sales and services will actually pra

AMG (President Hiroki Hasegawa) contributes to the development of unique cosmetics by providing bulk and containers. At the same time, we will promote corporate activities that respond to new trends such as environmental issues and growing interest in the SDGs. Although the market environment is still harsh, we are working on research and development of new products with the aim of launching next spring.AMG challenges zero use of preservatives

 Miyauchi has production bases in Japan and China, and has built an in-house integrated production system from development to manufacturing of cosmetic containers, resin plates, contents and formulations centered on powdered make-up products. The company customizes manufacturing machines such as filling machines in-house, and promotes the production of original products by combining prescription development and production technology.

 With the new corona virus, interest in "oral health care" is increasing. According to a survey conducted by this paper on cosmetics contractors, orders for dentifrice and mouthwash were ranked high among the popular items ordered in the first half of this year. Demand seems to be expanding mainly as a protection against bacteria and viruses that invade through the mouth and as a measure to care for bad breath associated with regular use of masks. Recent studies have gradually revealed that the two major oral diseases of caries (cavities) and periodontal disease are also involved in systemic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer's disease, and with aging. Measures against oral frailty "oral flail" are also required. In anticipation of growing demand for related products in the future, the development of oral health care materials and products will also be activated. In the oral healthcare market, which forms a huge market of over 400 bil

 SEVEN BEAUTY is a comprehensive beauty maker that plans and sells original products for beauty professionals such as beauty salons, cosmetology salons, nail and eyelash salons, and acupuncture and moxibustion clinics. The BtoB direct sales wholesale website was launched in 2005, and it is said that there are currently more than 250,000 member registrations. It is one of the largest specialized websites for beauty professionals in Japan, and the products it handles are almost original products. CEO Kim Shomin, who ran a construction company in South Korea, came to Japan alone in 1995 to study architecture.

 Nippon Menard Cosmetics analyzed the genome data of about 1,200 Japanese women, conducted a questionnaire on skin quality, and analyzed the relationship between the two. As a result, a gene called "rs1001949" was used for "easiness of stains". I found that the area was influential. Furthermore, we also discovered gene regions that affect the skin quality of various individuals, such as "easiness of rough skin" and "easiness of flushing of the face". The results of this time will be applied to the development of technology that accurately predicts the characteristics of individual skin types and the proposal of cosmetics and beauty methods that suit each skin type. DNA is made up of four types of bases, adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G), and the specific arrangement of these bases serves as genetic information. Human genetic information is composed of a base sequence of about 3 billion DNAs, and this base sequence varies fro

 CBD is a component contained in hemp plants and is said to be effective in improving sleep quality, relieving tension, and anti-inflammatory effects. In recent years, the market has expanded rapidly, mainly in Europe and the United States, and it is called a green rush instead of a gold rush. In Japan, healthy foods and cosmetics containing CBD are gradually increasing. On the other hand, hemp contains a regulatory component called THC. In Japan, THC removal proof is required when importing CBD products. Under the current law, CBD extracted from flower ears and leaves is illegal, but the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare suggested a revision of site regulations in May this year. With the legislation in place, expectations are rising for the arrival of the green rush in Japan. CBD is a type of phytochemical contained in hemp plants. In recent years, its use has expanded to health foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and the like. In addition to CBD, hemp contains hundreds of phytoche

 Milbon Co., Ltd., a hair cosmetics manufacturer for beauty salons, announced on August 20 that "rosmarinic acid" extracted from perilla leaves to be discarded effectively reduces indigenous bacteria on the scalp that are involved in chronic inflammation of the scalp. After confirming it, it announced that it had decided to use the same substance as a raw material. The properties of the substance have already been announced as a joint research between the company and the University of Shizuoka on May 20, and this time it has been put into practical use. The company also says that it will contribute to the SDGs by using the above-mentioned perilla leaves to be discarded as this raw material. Products containing the same ingredients will be used in scalp care products released after the fall of 2021.

 Satis Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., which develops skin care cosmetics and manufactures on an OEM basis, opened an official Instagram account for individuals who want to launch a skin care brand on August 20, and started providing information necessary for starting the business. Announced. The account will post basic knowledge of cosmetics development and stories of launch experiences by the company's customers, with the aim of reducing doubts and anxieties when launching the brand. Specifically, we will post information according to the following three themes.  (1) What OEM manufacturers can do (2) Introduction of the person in charge of the company involved in product development and manufacturing  (3) Interviews with people who have experience in brand launch Regarding the background of opening an account, the company said, "The digital shift in the corona wreck has been a tailwind, and the D2C (Direct to Consumer) business, which operates on the basis of digital media, is sho

 FANCL Corporation and Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd. announced on August 20 that the "aged hop extract" developed by Kirin has been successfully used as a raw material for cosmetics and has a new function of "improving the condition of pores". First, regarding the use of the extract as a cosmetic raw material, the effects of the "aged hop extract-containing cosmetic raw material" on each of keratin and sebum were investigated with respect to "clogging of keratin plugs". As a result, it was confirmed that keratin, which is the main component of keratin, swells about 3 times in the developed raw material compared to purified water. From this, it is expected that the formulation of "aged hop extract", which is used as a raw material for cosmetics, will soften the keratin and make it easier to remove keratin plugs. Next, in order to confirm the antioxidant effect of sebum of "aged hop extract-containing cosmetic raw material", it was a

 Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2021 were a reaction to the refraining from going out due to the re-expansion of corona infection and the reaction of last year's special demand for sterilization and hygiene-related products, while the international business centered on the United States and China. Sales were strong, and sales and profits increased. Sales increased 1.3% year-on-year to 67,052 million yen, operating income increased 0.2% to 10,240 million yen, ordinary income increased 0.6% to 11,091 million yen, and net income decreased 4.1%. It was 7,881 million yen.

Harbor Research Institute will strengthen the development of food and health food categories in order to strengthen proposals for domestic and foreign beauty. On August 4, a new product online briefing session for "Oligo One," a food for specified health use (Tokuho) containing milk fruit oligosaccharides, was held. We would like to promote the strengthening of the development of foods with functional claims and make it the next pillar after the cosmetics business. "

 On August 18, Hanamaruki, a manufacturer of miso and brewed products, collaborated with Cosmetics Slowland to release the hand cream "Amazake Komachi Rich Hand Cream Yuzu no Kaori" (50g) using "Transparent Amazake Premium". It was released on EC sites and drug stores nationwide.

Kose has renewed the medicated wrinkle improvement cream "The Linkless" of the high-efficiency specialized brand "ONE BY KOSÉ" that brings together its unique technological capabilities, and "The Linkless S" (as Kose dealers nationwide) It will be on sale from October 16th. With the recent normalization of wearing masks, wrinkles and worries about changes in facial impressions have been raised regardless of age group, and interest in aging care is increasing in a wide range of generations. In addition, as the aging care market has been booming in recent years, there is a tendency for more reliable and highly effective items to be sought. Therefore, this time, we focused on the fact that wrinkles not only increase with age, but also increase with age. Through repeated research on wrinkle-prone skin and the causes of wrinkles, we have developed a next-generation wrinkle-improving serum that will change the future. In addition to the active ingredient "W

 DENBA JAPAN Co., Ltd. will appoint beauty artist IKKO as the image character of our first beauty home appliance, DENBA Beauty binno. "Super Penetration *" cosmetic box "binno" that enhances the penetration of cosmetics binno is a cosmetic box born from a completely new idea. The patented "spatial water molecule activation technology" in 44 countries around the world enhances the penetrating power * of cosmetics. Its ability is 1.8 times more amazing! You don't need to do anything special. Just put in your favorite cosmetics and plug in the power. binno makes full use of the penetrating power of the cosmetics you usually use.

 Vitamin C60 Bioresearch Co., Ltd. is a new cosmetic ingredient that the company is developing for practical use at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Cosmetic Dermatology / Academic Conference (July 31st to August 1st, 2021). We made a presentation on the efficacy and safety evaluation research results of 2-aza-8-oxohypoxanthine (AOH), which is called a fairy compound, and received the Excellent Presentation Award. There is a phenomenon in which mushrooms grow after the turfgrass in parks and golf courses grows in a ring shape or the growth of turfgrass is suppressed (Photo 1). In the Middle Ages, there is a myth that a fairy dances on the mushroom, and it is called a fairy ring in English. However, the reason why such a phenomenon occurs has remained a mystery for a long time. In 2010, Professor Hirokazu Kawagishi of Shizuoka University discovered 2-azahypoxanthine (AHX), a substance that promotes the growth of turfgrass, in the culture solution of Lepista sordida, a

 @Cosme, Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo / President and CEO: Tetsuro Yoshimatsu) has made Glowdayz, which operates a beauty platform in South Korea, a subsidiary through a subsidiary in Singapore. As a result, Istyle's stock price started with a sudden rebound on August 17, including the fact that the net profit of the June settlement turned into the black, and after the start of trading, it increased by 12% to 468 yen (49 yen increase). I raised it. The platform operated by Glowdayz is "GLOW PICK", an information site for cosmetics reviews and rankings.

 In the cosmetics industry, entry into the Chinese market is accelerating, and cross-border e-commerce that sells at huge malls such as "T₋mall" is becoming the mainstream. The flow has been spurred by the corona wreck, and each company including major companies has promoted sales expansion measures in line with the huge sale set up by the mall, and Shiseido also achieved sales of "W11 (Single's Day)" last year more than double the previous year. did. Against this background, market competition has intensified, and sales can no longer be expected from "Made in Japan," which once gained appeal. Each company aims to increase awareness through aggressive marketing, but the theory of the Chinese market is very different from that in Japan, and it is not straightforward for new companies to increase awareness and sales from scratch.

 According to the production dynamics statistics released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the shipment value of household cleaners in May 2021 decreased by 2.0% to 47,180 million yen, the second consecutive month of negative growth. Since the production volume has increased by 7.0%, the unit price has fallen.

 Wave Corporation, which develops and sells salon-only cosmetics, opened a salon-type shop "SALON COSMETIC THE SPA" on June 10 in the Yaesu underground shopping mall, which is directly connected to Tokyo Station. In addition to having more than 100 SKUs of salon-quality skin care and body items, we also have a private room that offers treatments using major brands, and we will thoroughly convey our commitment to products and how to use them. Furthermore, as a base for disseminating information, we will also perform live distribution utilizing influencers, etc. to widely appeal the appeal of the product both in Japan and overseas. We talked to Yuichi Arai, President and CEO, about the background of the store's opening, the particulars of the store, and future developments.

 According to the production dynamics statistics released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the shipment value of household cleaners in May 2021 decreased by 2.0% to 47,180 million yen, the second consecutive month of negative growth. Since the production volume has increased by 7.0%, the unit price has fallen. In the same month of the previous year, it decreased by 1.1% due to the reactionary effect of the extremely high growth of 26.3% in the previous month (April 2020). As a comparison with that, it was expected that the results of the previous year would be cleared, but it was difficult to cover the drop in soap, which had increased about 1.4 times in the same month of the previous year.

 Kao's consolidated financial results (IFRS) for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2021 showed that sales increased 1.2% year-on-year (actual decrease of 0.6% excluding the effects of exchange fluctuations) to 67,179 million yen and operating income decreased 5.3%. The profit before tax increased by 0.5% to 74,133 million yen, and the net income increased by 3.8% to 52,538 million yen. In Japan, there was a state of emergency and the reaction to last year's special demand, and in the severe situation where the effects of infectious diseases continue in Asia. Sales and profits increased due to a turnaround in cosmetics products and the addition of the chemical business. As a whole, it is almost as planned.

As Japan is called a "problem-developed country," the population is declining and the birthrate is declining and the population is aging ahead of other countries, and the working-age population is steadily declining. To solve these social issues, each company is required to improve the productivity per worker (labor productivity) by introducing and utilizing ICT technology and digital technology.

 Shiseido conducted a "Hand in Hand Project" to convey respect and gratitude to medical professionals nationwide, and on July 26, a total of 503,771,457 yen (breakdown: profit of the target product 4). 994,392,207 yen, online support action 8,679,250 yen, donation from promotion performers 700,000 yen) and 30,000 "Shiseido Hand Cream N" were donated to the Japanese Nursing Association. This donation will be used to support medical activities such as providing support goods to medical sites nationwide. The project calls for "hand-protection habits" to prevent infection by properly disinfecting fingers and to prevent rough hands by washing and disinfecting hands, and during the period of 5 months from February 2021, the target products sold by the company will be sold. An initiative to donate the benefits of hand soaps, antiseptic solutions, and hand creams to support medical practice. Together with the people who purchased the target products and more than

 Shiseido Co., Ltd. announced on August 13 that it has independently established an experimental method to accurately evaluate the effects of infrared rays and elucidated a part of the mechanism by which infrared rays have an adverse effect on the skin. The study concluded that the damage that infrared rays do to the skin is due to the heat produced by the infrared rays, not the infrared rays themselves. In this study, the effects were confirmed by two methods: experiments using cells and analysis of components in the skin. First, while controlling the temperature conditions, the fibroblasts were irradiated with infrared rays at a level that can be exposed on a daily basis, and the effects were observed. As a result, it was found that vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF-A) is increased by "heat" generated by infrared rays instead of "light" of infrared rays. In addition, since VEGF-A has been suggested to be involved in skin problems such as age spots, redness,

 Asahi Printing Co., Ltd. (Ichibanmachi, Toyama City / President: Shigenori Asahi), which handles cosmetic packages, announced on August 10th, "Financial Results for the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2022" from April 1, 2021. Announced consolidated financial results up to June 30. The main results are sales of 9,424 million yen (down 12.7% year-on-year), operating income of 535 million yen (down 26.6% year-on-year), and ordinary income of 614 million yen (down 24.8% year-on-year). , Quarterly net profit was 402 million yen (down 24.4% year-on-year). In terms of results by sector, products for the cosmetics market in the “printing packaging materials business” exceeded the same period of the previous year. This was due to the fact that although it struggled in the previous fiscal year due to refraining from going out and working from home, it exceeded the same period of the previous year due to the expansion of cross-border EC support by cosmetics manufacturers

 As one of the elucidation of the mechanism of wrinkles and sagging, FANCL focused on not only the decrease in the "quantity" of collagen due to aging but also the change in "quality" such as shape. We believe that the rapid secretion of collagen, which is the material to be made, to the outside of fibroblasts and smooth the production of collagen in the dermis will lead to the improvement of the "quality" of collagen. discovered. From this finding, a new approach is expected to quickly produce collagen in the dermis and prevent wrinkles and sagging.

 Meyco, which is engaged in SNS marketing support business in Japan and China by incorporating Chinese digital marketing methods, has newly built an EC site dealing with the cosmetic brand of "MADE IN JAPAN" in WeChat, a major Chinese SNS, and consumes it in China. We have started a service that allows you to increase awareness while selling to people. President Shinya Yamamoto said, "Many Japanese cosmetics companies have already entered the Chinese market through cross-border EC, etc., but even brands that are well-known in Japan are operating EC and SNS. We are facing the problem that sales are not growing as expected, "he said, and explained that it was launched as a service that responds to the new phase of Chinese market development and deep cultivation.

 POLA will renew the beauty treatment service (9 menus, once each, 4290-24,750 yen) on January 1, 2022. Two new esthetic menus have been added, and the menu system has evolved to be easy to select according to the skin and schedule you want to be. One of the new menus is "<High Grade Program> Aging Care" (about 90 minutes 24,750 yen, trial: 19,800 yen) linked with the highest peak beauty liquid "BA Grand Luxe III" to care for a wide range of problems. A luxurious beauty treatment salon menu will be introduced in advance from October 1, 2021. The other is "Clear & Moist" (about 30 minutes, 4290 yen) that meets the needs of "I want to take care before going out" and "I want to receive a short-time esthetic treatment only for facials", without the need to change clothes. , Can care for dryness and dullness in a short time. Available only at POLA beauty salon shops (limited stores) nationwide. Overseas, it will be handled sequenti

 As for Naris cosmetics, the aging cosmetics "Freeria" sold by the Co-op has reached a cumulative total of about 15 million units (14,657,359 units) at the end of March 2009 since its debut nationwide in September 2000. announced. "Freeria" is the first domestically produced rose in a dedicated rose garden in Japan, while realizing "development participation", "information transmission", "reasonable price", "plant raw material", and "safety and security", which are the five commitments of co-op cosmetics. As a cosmetic product used, it was first released at Tokai Corp. in September 1999, and made its nationwide debut a year later. Initially, it was a brand with only two types of lotion, but it has been renewed five times in about 20 years, and now the sixth generation "Freeria" has six basic skin care items, two special skin care items, and whitening. The lineup has been expanded to a total of 23 types and

 Shiseido will establish Shiseido Creative by making the creative division, which handles advertising and cosmetics package design, a wholly owned subsidiary. The company aims to "global beauty company from Japan to win in the world", set a "re-build foundations for growth" as one of the pillars in the medium- to long-term management strategy "WIN2023 and Beyond", marketing innovation and organization to strengthen the "brand It is working to strengthen ".

 According to the production dynamics statistics released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the value of cosmetics shipments in May 2021 decreased by 3.6% from the same month of the previous year to 94,883 million yen, the 17th consecutive month of negative growth. It should be noted that, following April, it has been negative in the single digit range for two consecutive months. Since the number has decreased by 2.7%, the unit price is on a downward trend. In May last year, department stores and large commercial facilities nationwide were forced to refrain from operating due to the issuance of a state of emergency.

 Polystar, which provides one-stop support for Japanese manufacturers to expand into China, provides comprehensive services such as branding, market development, and risk management to formulate sales strategies in a custom-made manner, create brand value in China, and continue to do so. Aiming for great success. "Many Japanese companies want to expand into China due to the rise of the Chinese cosmetics market. However, as the quality of Chinese cosmetics is improving, clear differentiation is needed."

 Sebum RNA monitoring technology Kao Corporation (President: Yoshihiro Hasebe) The Institute of Biological Sciences calculates "biological age" by combining machine learning with the expression information of sebaceous RNA that fluctuates with aging, and individual skin aging varies. We have found the possibility of estimating the degree of progress. The results of this research are the 21st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Anti-Aging Medicine (held online in Kyoto, June 25-27, 2021) and the 86th SCCJ (Japan Cosmetic Engineers Association) Research Discussion Meeting (July 2021). It was announced online on the 15th of March) and won the Best Presentation Award at the SCCJ Research Discussion Meeting. Aging is a phenomenon in which various functions of the body decline over time. However, even if the calendar age (years since birth) is the same, the degree of aging and the appearance of symptoms vary. Under such circumstances, in recent years, the idea of ​​"biol

Rina Sakai, CEO of Farmen Station, started her career as a bank clerk after graduating from university, and while achieving economic growth as a company with the International Exchange Fund, an independent administrative agency seconded after working at a branch office, regional issues and environmental issues. , Encounter the concept of "social contribution management" that works on various problems such as poverty. After returning to the bank from the second place, I work for a company that handles financial products with the theme of "social contribution investment" and a foreign-affiliated securities company, but I suddenly think "I can do this job without myself" Become.

 Alpenrose will release three new hair lotions and two out bath treatments from the natural hair care brand "La Casta" for the first time in two years on September 1. Prior to that, a new product launch was held online on August 3rd. There are three types of hair lotion: "Aroma Esthe Hair Lotion Smooth", "Same Emollient", and "Same Moist" (150 ml each, 1760 yen). Smooth is for people with fine hair or those who tend to get tangled. While repairing the inside of the hair, tighten the cuticle and make the hair smooth and smooth to the fingers. It has a fresh citrus scent. Emollient is for people who are concerned about thick hair and dryness and spread. While keeping the moisture inside the hair, it repairs damage and leads to cohesive and soft hair. It has a calming citrus floral scent. Moist is for normal hair and people who are worried about damage, and while adjusting the cuticle, it moisturizes the core of the hair and makes it moist and suppl

 L8020 Lactobacillus (Lactobacillus lamnosus KO3 strain) collected from the human oral cavity. As a lactic acid bacterium that improves oral flora, it is used in many products such as yogurt, supplements, tablets, and pet supplements. It is known that this bacterium is more stable in the oral mucosa than other lactic acid bacteria and activates mucosal immunity. In addition, the latest study newly found that continuous intake reduces periodontal pockets (PESA) and mutans bacteria in the mouth. As a new finding, it was shown that ingestion of chocolate containing L8020 bacteria may improve the condition of periodontal tissue. The subjects of the test were 34 women in their 20s (mean age 20.8 ± 0.95 years). The group was divided into a chocolate intake group and a placebo group, and the oral environment was evaluated before, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks after the test. As a result, the total area of ​​periodontal pockets (PESA) was significantly reduced in the intake group compared with the plac

 bajji will start selling the room diffuser "Daijina Moment" that is close to the daily life of Corona's disaster at "Feelyou Shop", which proposes self-care products that match emotions. Feelyou's self-care items are based on the concept of "It's OK Not to be OK-sometimes good and bad. Accept yourself as you are." Made in Japan, using naturally derived ingredients, and using no animal ingredients. We are particular about quality and plan and manufacture. Feelyou Shop products are characterized by product names that give you an opportunity to talk about mental care. The room diffuser this time was named "a key moment". I hope that you can spend every moment in your own way, even if you are busy every day. Based on the scent of Aomori Hiba, bergamot, patchouli, cypress, rosemary, etc. are blended. It has a relaxing scent that gives a gentle and profound feeling, like the moist soil and trees of the night forest. Walnut material is used

 Protetite® is a collagen-containing mineral complex in which the mineral components of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium are deposited and bound to type I collagen protein, which acts as a scaffold for the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts. It is a new material that acts on both sides of the trabecular structure).  (Obtained substance patents and manufacturing method patents in Japan, the United States, China, South Korea, and Taiwan)

 A study examining whether diet can reduce menopausal "hot flashes" was published online on July 17th in "Menopause". 38 postmenopausal women reporting hot flashes more than twice daily, a low-fat herbivorous group containing 1/2 cup (86 g) of cooked soybeans daily and a group without dietary changes Randomized and tested for 12 weeks. The frequency and severity of hot flashes were recorded using a mobile app, and vasomotor, psychosocial, physical, and sexual symptoms were assessed using the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire. As a result, total hot flashes decreased by 79% in the herbivorous group and 49% in the normal diet group. Moderate to severe hot flashes decreased by 84% in the herbivorous group and 42% in the normal diet group. Fifty-nine percent of the herbivorous group participants reported that they had no moderate to severe hot flashes, but no change was seen in the normal diet group. The "questionnaire on quality of life peculiar to

 Bajji Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinkazu Kobayashi), which provides the emotion sharing app "Feelyou", proposes "Feelyou Shop" that proposes self-care products that match emotions. ), We will start selling the room diffuser "Daijina Moment" that is close to the daily life of Corona. Development background Feelyou's self-care items are based on the concept of "It's OK Not to be OK-sometimes good and bad. Accept yourself as you are." Made in Japan, using naturally derived ingredients, and using no animal ingredients. We are particular about quality and plan and manufacture. In a difficult situation all over the world, there is no end to comparing the difficulty with others. I'm still not doing my best. I made a Feelyou original room diffuser to snuggle up to your daily ups and downs. Feelyou Shop products are characterized by product names that give you an opportunity to talk about mental care. The room diffuser th