Japan Cosmetics News

 Founded in 2011, TBM develops, manufactures, and sells "LIMEX," an alternative material for plastics and paper. It is a composite material of inorganic filler dispersion system containing 50% or more of inorganic substances such as calcium carbonate, and contributes to the suppression of climate change by suppressing the use of petroleum-derived components that generate water and carbon dioxide, which are depleted resources in the manufacturing process.

 Fermenstation Co., Ltd., a research-and-development-type startup that builds a society that regenerates and circulates unused resources using its own fermentation technology, develops products on its website as part of the efforts of the unused resource regeneration and circulation partnership. We will start selling. As the first step, "rice and apples" that are up-cycled (*) into sanitary products and aroma products by extracting ethanol (alcohol) from the "squeezed residue of apples" produced in the process of manufacturing cider (apple liquor). We sell "Wet Tissue" and "MUSUBI Aomori Aroma Diffuser / Room Spray with Ethanol Made from Apples". Until now, "rice and apple wet wipes" and "MUSUBI Aomori apple-containing ethanol-containing aroma diffuser / room spray" have been sold through external sites and retail stores, but customers sell them on their own sites. We have received many requests for this, and we are now sellin

 Takeuchi Containers stocks its own cosmetic containers as a selection series, and supports small orders from 100 pieces both online and offline. In the cosmetics industry, the number of companies entering from different industries and salons and shops launching private brand and original products is increasing, and the small-lot sales service from 100 pieces continues to perform well. It is said that the number of orders continues to increase even in the situation of corona.

 Suzumuhiroshi, a trading company specializing in cosmetics, is currently proposing four main films (paper composition, shading, biomass, and recycling) as environmentally friendly packaging materials. Among them, in recent years, the "paper composition film" that switches from plastic mark to paper mark display by reducing the amount of plastic used while ensuring barrier performance, and the brilliant whiteness stand out, and the light-shielding property comparable to aluminum foil. It is said that inquiries about the "light-shielding film" that it has are increasing. The company has been supplying paper constituent films in the cosmetics field for more than 20 years, and has long tackled the two issues of "reducing the weight of plastic usage" and "reproducibility of fine characters". "Paper constituent film has a rough surface compared to general PET film, so it is difficult for printing ink to adhere to it, and the size of characters (n

 Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) provides three values, "recycling of resources," "reduction of CO2," and "conservation of the natural environment," toward the realization of a carbon-free society, a sound-cycle society, and a society that coexists with nature. We are developing "GREEN PACKAGING", an environmentally friendly packaging. In particular, with the aim of realizing a carbon-free society, we have set a goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG: Greenhouse Gas) emissions from business activities at our bases to virtually zero by 2050, and through products and services. We are working to reduce GHG emissions. At home and abroad, the idea of ​​considering the global environment and aiming to realize a carbon-free society is spreading in connection with the economic recovery from the corona disaster, and the movement toward carbon neutrality to reduce GHG emissions to virtually zero is accelerating.  The "Plastic Resource Recycling Strategy"

 Interest in beauty supplement products seems to be growing rapidly in India. In particular, with the importance of hair care and hair health being watched, an increasing number of consumers are adopting beauty supplements to prevent hair loss. According to the company's Global New Product Database (GNPD) released by global market research firm Mintel on the 18th, the new product market for hair loss prevention shampoo in India is 12%, which is the strongest new product development in the Asia-Pacific region. More than half of Indian consumers who have faced hair loss / damage in the last six months appear to have taken supplements such as vitamins and minerals. In March 2021, the company surveyed 3,000 Internet users over the age of 18 about beauty supplements, and found that 75% of respondents said that regular intake of vitamins, minerals, and supplements was their overall health. I agreed that it would be useful for wellness. 28% said they plan to start using cosmetology supple

 The beauty portal site "lacore" will be the first store to open on September 17, with the cooperation of ALA, which is engaged in space matching business, etc. "ViewT Cosme Supported by lacore" (weekdays 9: 00-22: 00, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 9:00 to 22:00) was opened in the proposal-type bookstore "Kochi Tsutaya Books". "Lacore" is a beauty portal site where you can easily find cosmetics and beauty information that match you on LINE. We personalize and provide products and contents that suit the user's taste according to personal colors such as yellow base and blue base, information entered at the time of registration such as skin type and age, and behavior history on the site. Currently, the number of brands supported by "lacore" has exceeded 100, and the number of friends in the "lacore" LINE official account is 9.9 million (2021), especially among women in their 20s and 30s. It has exceeded (as of Septemb

 According to the production dynamics statistics released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the value of cosmetics shipments in July 2021 decreased by 4.1% from the same month of the previous year to 120,974 million yen, the 19th consecutive month of negative growth.

 We are pleased to inform you that FANCL has succeeded in developing preservative-free nanocapsules with excellent skin penetration in collaboration with Kyowa Pharma Chemical Co., Ltd., a Kirin group company. FANCL has been researching nanocapsules that deliver beauty ingredients to the skin with the aim of enhancing the effectiveness of skin care products. Among them, there was a technical problem in improving the skin permeability of nanocapsules while preserving the preservative-free characteristic of FANCL products. Kyowa Pharma Chemical and FANCL have collaborated to find a technology to solve this problem and jointly filed a patent application. Nanocapsules used in general skin care products are made by dispersing hydrogenated lecithin 1) in water and refining it to nano size (one billionth of 1 m). Furthermore, by adding a beauty ingredient, you can make nanocapsules that retain the beauty ingredient inside. Since nanocapsules are fine, they have excellent penetration into the

 The China National Drug Supervision and Administration (NMPA) has published texts on cosmetic labeling on its official website: "Promote eyelash growth," "Stem cells," and "Acid skin." 1. "Promote the growth of eyebrows" Based on the "Cosmetics Classification Rule and Classification Catalog", it was found that there is no efficacy classification that "promotes the growth of eyebrows". Moreover, at this time, NMPA has never approved cosmetics that claim to promote the growth of eyebrows. Commercially available mascara advertises that the eyebrows can be thickened and lengthened, but they simply apply a film-forming agent and a colorant to the eyebrows in a physical way to "promote the growth of the eyebrows." It does not mean that the effect was demonstrated. Therefore, cosmetic companies should avoid expressions such as "promoting eyelash growth." In addition, the use of "Prostaglandin (PG)" (for

 Pola Chemical Industries, Ltd. has studied lips whose volume decreases with age, "Aging reduces the proteins that make up the muscle fibers of the lips," and "Activates the network of lip-derived fibroblasts and muscle cells." It was discovered that the protein that constitutes muscle fibers increases due to the formation of muscle fibers, and that the combination of sage extract and Obanasarusuberi extract increases RNA involved in cell-cell network activation. By utilizing this discovery, it is expected that the muscles of the lips, whose volume will decrease with age, will be thickened and a three-dimensional and plump shape will be realized.

 The "Tear Bag Eye Color" (pink beige) of the series "Tinker Wink", which is released by the Geneforce Division of Momoya Juntenkan and proposes trendy eye makeup, is doing well. The gorgeous finish around the eyes and the ease of use were supported, and the shipment record from February to June 2021 increased by 206.8% year-on-year, and the number of stores introduced increased by 365.6% year-on-year. On August 23, we added new colors and renewed existing packages, proposing a lineup that can be used by a wide range of people to suit their tastes.

 Kao, along with Daiwa House Industry, Aeon Global SCM, Hitachi Logistics, and Toyota Industries, is a publicly-offered project of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. In, the proposal of a joint project to improve cargo handling efficiency, distribution efficiency, and energy saving by utilizing an automatic operation forklift equipped with AI in a distribution facility and linking it with truck operation was adopted. Currently, the labor shortage of truck drivers and forklift operators in the logistics industry is an issue, and it is necessary to save labor in logistics facilities and improve the efficiency of transportation in cooperation between arrival and departure owners.

 The Hokkaido Natural Bio Group's fine-grained face powder "LA MAKEUP God Powder" has attracted attention as a "make-up item that does not collapse with a mask," and has achieved cumulative sales of 40,000 units (as of July 2021). It has changed to. Looking ahead to the after-corona era, we will continue to develop items that are close to the "mask gap" when the mask is removed. "La Meika", which was born in 2010, is developing items that "make Japanese skin beautiful" and "easy to use by anyone" based on the desire to "enjoy make-up for all women". ..

 The make-up market is sluggish due to the self-restraint of going out due to the corona disaster, the normalization of masks, and the spread of telework. Sales of lipsticks and cheeks hidden by masks have fallen sharply, and base makeup-related sales have continued to be severe. However, even under these circumstances, there are some make-up brand items whose sales are increasing. In this special feature, we will focus on "face powder" that does not stick to masks, "makeup base" that can produce a beautiful face without burdening the skin, "eyebrow tint" that meets time-saving needs, and "tear bag liner" that easily gives gorgeous eyes. ing.

 "Medical Tribune", a medical newsletter, was published in an article dated September 16 about the early effects of cosmetic therapy by Okayama University on patients with dementia. This clinical trial was conducted by a research group consisting of Professor Koji Abe of Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Assistant Professor Ryuta Morihara of Okayama University Hospital, and Dr. Isao Tadokoro. It was carried out jointly with the representative directors. As a result of the study, in a clinical trial in dementia patients, it was proved that cosmetic therapy has an effect of improving the emotional function of dementia patients immediately after the start. According to the research group, 36 female dementia patients in the facility were divided into a cosmetic therapy group (19 patients) and a control group (17 patients), and a clinical study was conducted to verify the effect of cosmetic therapy. Thing. Focusing on the early

 The usage rate of lotion for all men was 35%. However, there were 9% of people who are currently unused but intend to use it in the future. In addition, when both men and women were asked about their intentions to recommend to non-users, 16% of men and 35% of women had the intention of recommending them. Next, when asked about "attractive quality" in terms of the characteristics that men demand for lotion, "suitable for both men and women," "large amount of content," "low price," and unified quality are "moisturizing power" and "hypoallergenic." "It suits my skin", the natural quality was "moisturizing power", "prevents dryness and dryness", and the indifferent quality was "unscented", "good makeup", "fashionable design", etc. On the other hand, when asked about sunscreens for men's cosmetics, the usage rate of sunscreens for all men was 35%. There were 14% of pe

 Element Co., Ltd., which handles the communication service business, announced on September 17 that it has newly opened "China Trend Press meinu," which specializes in trends and cosmetics in China. The website will regularly deliver trendy content in China, including the latest information on "Chinese cosmetics." The main contents are as follows. ● Summary of "flower knows", which is popular for the "Chinese cosmetics" unicorn series ● What are the ingredients of "Chinese cosmetics" HOJO? Thorough commentary on safety ● Thorough commentary on the reviews of the "Chinese cosmetics" mail order site "secret" mimi ""! The URL of "meinu" is https://mei-nu.info/.

 Mirai Lab Bioscience Co., Ltd., which is engaged in research, development, manufacturing, and sales of nutraceuticals (health foods and cosmetics), is a system that allows consumers who purchase the company's products to easily judge genuine products on September 17th. Announced that it has introduced. This system allows the purchaser to check whether the product is genuine or not by reading the QR code attached to the product using the dedicated application "Hidden Tag". Currently, this system is applied to all products including the company's supplements and cosmetics. The app can be used on both iOS and Android, and can be installed by downloading it from the QR code. Judgment can also be made using the SaaS service "WeChat Mini Program" that runs on China's national SNS "WeChat".

 SONOKO Corp., which develops care foods, supplements, and cosmetics businesses for adult skin problems from all directions, has released a new comprehensive beauty essence, "The Sonoko Serum." This product is the strongest and highest peak aging care serum in SONOKO history. "SONOKO" is famous as "Queen of Whitening" and is a brand founded by Sonoko Suzuki, who has established herself as a leading expert in beauty and health as a culinary and beauty researcher. We carefully select natural cosmetics as beauty ingredients, and provide safe and secure products without using unnecessary additives. "The Sonoko Serum" was developed as a successor to the comprehensive beauty essences "STEP1 (daytime beauty essence)" and "STEP2 (nighttime beauty essence)". Inheriting the product concept and the plant extracts and food-derived ingredients used, it gives the skin its original firmness and luster, resulting in an unwavering beauty. Aimi

 Point Pure Co., Ltd. in Kumejima Town, Okinawa Prefecture (Kumejima) has developed a treatment gel exclusively for salons that contains the ingredient "CBD (cannabidiol)", which is rapidly gaining attention in the beauty industry in Japan and overseas. Point Pure Co., Ltd., which develops and manufactures cosmetics in Kumejima Town (Kumejima), Okinawa Prefecture, is a treatment exclusively for salons that contains the ingredient "CBD (cannabidiol)", which is rapidly gaining attention in the beauty industry in Japan and overseas. Developed gel for. Combined with Kumejima deep sea water and Okinawa natural materials, it will go on sale on Friday, September 24th. Point Pure Co., Ltd., which develops and manufactures cosmetics in Kumejima Town (Kumejima), Okinawa Prefecture, is a treatment exclusively for salons that contains the ingredient "CBD (cannabidiol)", which is rapidly gaining attention in the beauty industry in Japan and overseas. Developed gel for.

 It is said that efforts are underway to commercialize the hydrophobic spherical porous silica "Aerica" ​​under development. It seems that it will lead to the expansion and deepening of customers by appealing the functionality compared to existing materials and exploring new product development needs and material substitution from existing products. The cosmetics market is a new pioneering field for the company and will be part of the diversification policy of Life Science, which is positioned as a growth business.

 POLA Kasei Kogyo has succeeded in developing a liquid lipstick formulation that does not transfer color to cups and has a long-lasting color while having an excellent usability. This result will be utilized in products released by the POLA ORBIS Group. There is a high need for lipsticks that do not transfer color to cups, etc., and various technologies have been developed, but the mainstream technology so far is to harden the lipstick film with a film agent, and it takes time to harden. There was room for improvement in terms of points and the feeling of stiffness and dryness. Therefore, this time, in order to use it comfortably and comfortably, we abandoned the common sense that color transfer cannot be prevented unless the film is hardened, and new technology is used to realize the functionality of "no color transfer and good color retention" by other means. Worked on the development of. Then, in order to achieve both functionality and usability, we came up with a new idea

 Although the corona wreck has hit the world economy, China's economic recovery is progressing rapidly. Since the demand for Japanese cosmetics in China is still high, it is becoming more and more important to capture the Chinese market. In this special feature, we interviewed seven companies about the current situation and future overseas strategies. China live commerce market expands rapidly 2021 is expected to almost double In China, live commerce is expanding rapidly due to the corona disaster. It is supported by consumers because it can communicate in real time through the chat function in a live format different from normal EC.

 Hoshi no Kuni Shoji, which has four cosmetics specialty stores in Hokkaido, was forced to temporarily close for about 50 days from April to May last year due to the issuance of a state of emergency. Sales for the previous fiscal year (February 2020 to January 2021) were almost flat at the Aeon Iwamizawa store located in the suburbs, but were almost flat compared to the same period of the previous year. Three stores supported by CREE'MARE (hereinafter referred to as “Kurimale store”) were affected by Corona, and the total cosmetics business remained in the 70% range compared to the same period of the previous year, and the number of members who visited the store twice a year was 91%. rice field. President Naoki Takase said, "It's the time of the corona sickness, and we have no choice but to improve our basic physical strength as a company." We are looking for opportunities for recovery by focusing on new initiatives and employee education that utilize SNS such as LINE

 Reharukan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. announced on September 16 that it has confirmed the "migratory * activation" effect of fibroblasts in the extract extracted from the skin of the citrus "pearl citrus", which is mainly produced in Kumamoto prefecture. This means "movement of cells that produce collagen", and this action is expected to distribute "uniform collagen production" in the human body, suggesting that it can be applied to applied research for wrinkle prevention effects. Was done. "Fibroblasts" that produce collagen have the function of moving to a place where the density of cells is low (migratory). However, it has been reported that this force also declines with age, and the company said, "'The density of fibroblasts is uneven' means that'collagen is not produced (produced where there are no cells). The distribution of collagen will be uneven.) ” Therefore, the company sought the possibility of enhancing "

 Mirrorla Co., Ltd., a cosmetics planning, development and sales business, announced on September 16 that it has relaunched a skin care product containing collagen, which is a surplus of tuna, which is a surplus waste of tuna. Kindai tuna had its bones and skin discarded in the process of making it into food. From the viewpoint of its effective utilization, the Kinki University Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences conducted research on collagen extraction, which is the root of this "Kindai Tuna Collagen". According to the company's explanation, the extracted collagen not only has better water retention than conventional type I collagen, but can also be expected to have a protective effect on hair, and it was found that it is an unprecedented collagen. Furthermore, by using the waste site as a raw material, it will lead to effective utilization of resources. In addition, the company's all-in-one moisturizing beauty gel "Collajenne" has been renewed this time. M

 Nippon Menard Cosmetics Co., Ltd. announced on September 16 that it has developed an evaluation technology for scoring color unevenness from skin images and the results of a questionnaire survey on factors that make the skin feel beautiful. Of these, regarding the factors that make the skin look beautiful, we asked women in their teens to 80s, and the number of valid responses was 921. The first question is, "Are you worried about red unevenness * on your skin?" As a result, it was found that about 60% of women were concerned about red unevenness on their cheeks (Fig./Questionnaire on their own red unevenness on their cheeks). It can be said that many people feel that "skin with less red unevenness looks more beautiful than wrinkles." From this survey, it was found that red unevenness has a large effect on the impression of beautiful skin and many people are concerned about it, so it is an important factor for making the skin look beautiful.

 A10 Lab Inc., which develops the habitual application "Minchare", announced on September 16th, in a matching business sponsored by Kanagawa Prefecture, an open innovation program "Shiseido Global Innovation Center (GIC)" led by Shiseido's R & D base "Shiseido Global Innovation Center (GIC)". Announced that it matched with "fibona". This project in Kanagawa Prefecture is called "BAK PARTNERS CONNECT 2021", and by creating co-creation between companies based in Kanagawa Prefecture and venture companies, various issues that have become apparent due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection. It is a project aiming for a solution. In addition, "fibona" ​​consists of four activity plans, and is a program for co-creation with the outside with the aim of creating new value in the beauty field and creating innovations that go beyond cosmetics. In the future, A10 Lab's digital peer support app "Minchare" * wi

 ADrim Co., Ltd., which handles WEB marketing business, announced on September 16 that it has released "AD JUDGE", an immediate check tool for violations of the Pharmaceutical Machinery Law and the Landscape Law. This is an "advertising expression check tool" that can immediately check the content of expressions on advertisements from the viewpoint of the Pharmaceutical Machinery Law and the prize display method, including content check (OK / NG judgment) and alternative proposals.

 Yamasaki Co., Ltd., which develops the seaweed cosmetics brand "Lasana", announced that it has switched from plastic cushioning material to paper cushioning material made of recycled paper from September 1, 2021. bottom. This cushioning material has a special shape patented by the manufacturer that can optimally protect small to medium size packaged products, is lightweight and can fill a large space, and has the flexibility to fit in any shape. It is said that there is. The company says that this switch will bring the following benefits. ・ It is expected that the amount of plastic used will be reduced by about 2,000 kg per year. ・ It is expected that the environmental load will be reduced by using recycled paper. -Because the product can be protected firmly, the transportation quality is high and the risk of product damage is greatly reduced. -It is easy for customers to dispose of it, and because it is made of paper, it is highly recyclable. -Conventional cushioning materi

 We approached organic cosmetics that energize the body, producers and the earth. An organically grown mandarin orange farm that grows in a land rich in nature, right next to the vast sea. What was previously abandoned at this farm is now a new source of income for farmers. Muneki Hashimoto, Representative of Colors "We will support producers and farmers on a" scale "" Organic cosmetics "Algeran" sold by major drug stores such as Matsumoto Kiyoshi.

 Goto Tsubaki Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Goto City, Goto Prefecture, Representative Director:? Kawatomitaka), a certified partner of the Goto Camellia Project, is a valuable regional resource of the Goto Islands, where Japan's most camellia grows naturally. "Camellia leaf moisturizing water" made by low-temperature distillation of camellia leaves will be on sale from September 28th. Image: https://newscast.jp/attachments/Ci6SA4FbrkGUEv6URkE2.jpg Goto Camellia Co., Ltd. conducts research and product development of Goto camellia as a certified partner company of the "Goto Camellia Project" that aims to revitalize the archipelago by utilizing the camellia that grows naturally in the Goto archipelago and utilizing it in industry. I am. In 2020, announced the skin care lineup. We have released "Camellia yeast soap" and "Camellia yeast oil (face)", which are the world's first * original ingredients and contain camellia leaf cuticle , which is a m

 Tsukino Group Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Katsuragi-cho, Ito-gun, Wakayama Prefecture, President and CEO Tomomi Tsukino https://www.tsuno.co.jp/) is a company that aims to promote SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). We have released a video about our efforts. We started our business with the desire of the founder to "contribute to society through a business that can provide a stable supply of food," and with the goal of using up rice bran, which is a valuable plant resource, without waste, various products such as rice bran oil. We are developing food raw materials, pharmaceutical raw materials, cosmetic raw materials, chemical products, etc. We believe that promoting the effective use of unused and low-use resources in a recycling-oriented manner and creating familiar rice bran-derived products that can contribute to people's health, beauty, and the environment will help lead to a sustainable life. Now that poverty, hunger, resource depletion, and global environmental is

 Hirosaki University and RIKEN have developed a technology to immediately measure the amount of polyphenols contained in apples, which are said to have high health effects. In the past, the test piece was analyzed over several hours, but it is only necessary to irradiate the surface with laser light for a dozen seconds. It will be easier to obtain data to support "foods with functional claims", which will lead to the development of sales channels for apples, and is expected to support mass production of cosmetic raw materials.

 "Αism" that pays attention to the positive α way of thinking that is useful for workers. On the 22nd, we approached organic cosmetics that energize the body, producers and the earth. An organically grown mandarin orange farm that grows in a land rich in nature, right next to the vast sea.What was previously abandoned at this farm is now a new source of income for farmers. Muneki Hashimoto, Representative of Colors "We will support producers and farmers on a" scale "" Organic cosmetics "Algeran" sold by major drug stores such as Matsumoto Kiyoshi. Matsumotokiyoshi's private brand has sold over 16 million units because it is a full-fledged organic cosmetic made from high-quality plant materials and can be purchased at a reasonable price. From the product renewal in March 2021, a new pickling oil called "Natsudaikan Flower Extract" from a sweet summer farmer in Kumamoto Prefecture has been added to treatments and body soaps. Mr. Hotor

 Environmental Management Holdings' natural whitening cosmetics LPP is wild in partnership with domestic NPOs such as Asia Science Cafe, a group company and partner organization, UK / European NGOs, and Himalayan producers. He is involved in a project to strengthen the value chain of vegetable oils and herbal extracts. "Prince Pier Oil", which was commercialized as part of the project, is the first cosmetic ingredient in Japan to be certified as an "ethical ingredient", and is internationally certified as EU organic certified (Euro leaf), USDA organic certified, and ONECERT. Has also acquired many.

 C'bon, which develops its own beauty program "Home Care + Salon Care", established a local subsidiary in mainland China in 2017, and started full-scale sales through distributors in 2018. We are also developing products through distributors in Russia, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

 In August of this year, Higuchi Shokai, which imports and sells raw materials that make use of its knowledge in the pharmaceutical business, started transactions with the French plant extract maker "Green Tech," which is focusing on research on the microbiota. Even in the existing lineup, we have unique natural ingredients such as seaweed-derived ingredients from France's Odesia, which won the 3rd place in the "CITE JAPAN Award / Environment Category" held this spring. Founded in 1992, "Green Tech" has strengths in proposing more than 5,000 kinds of plant extracts, and has been selling it in Japan for more than 20 years.

 Sansho Seiyaku is focusing on proposing "Nagasaki camellia seed extract". The camellia used is harvested from pesticide-free camellia that grows naturally in the mountains, and is made from seed degreased product (camellia oil cake) produced in the process of squeezing camellia oil. The company's camellia seed extract produced by a unique manufacturing method has been confirmed to have a proliferative effect on keratinocytes and fibroblasts, as well as an antioxidant effect.

 Goto Camellia Co., Ltd. conducts research and product development of Goto camellia as a partner company of the "Goto Camellia Project" that aims to revitalize the archipelago by utilizing the camellia that grows naturally in the Goto Islands and utilizing it in industry. In the year, skin care that contains the world's first * 1 unique ingredient, camellia leaf kuchikura * 2, camellia yeast extract * 3, and 99.5% naturally derived ingredients extracted from Goto camellia. The products "Camellia yeast soap" and "Camellia yeast oil (face)" have been released. This new product, which is the third item of skin care, focuses on the lotion that is said to be used most frequently in customers' skin care habits, and makes the best use of Goto's camellia to make it a product with high skin effect. Developed with the aim of finishing. We have created "Camellia leaf moisturizing water" that has a high moisturizing effect by drying and crushing

 At the 60th Japanese Society for Medical and Biological Engineering (June 15-17, 2021), Dr. Katsuhiko Tsuchida of Shiseido Mirai Development Institute, "Non-invasive evaluation of skin oxidative stress using ultra-weak light measurement technology" He made a presentation under the theme of (joint research with Tohoku Institute of Technology) and received the "Japanese Society for Medical and Biological Engineering Young Investigator's Award Grand Prize (medical)". This award is given to each of the medical and engineering departments for outstanding research themes that are expected to contribute to the fields of originality / novelty, sprouting, and medical-engineering collaboration by young researchers. The Japanese Society for Medical and Biological Engineering, which is sponsored by the Society for Medical and Biological Engineering, aims to develop research on methods such as electronic engineering and mechanical engineering in biology, medicine in enginee

 Shiseido applied skin biophoton measurement technology using a photomultiplier tube and conducted global skin research. As a result, it was confirmed that oxidative stress caused by ultraviolet rays occurs regardless of the amount of melanin in the skin tissue. Also, using this technology, it was clarified that oxidative stress continuously accumulates on the skin not only immediately after UV irradiation but also thereafter. The company has found that the usage rate of sunscreen differs depending on the country / region in the survey so far, and based on the results of this research, the importance of protecting the skin from UV damage is on a global level. I will convey it with.

 The Government of Japan has set a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to virtually zero by 2050, with the aim of realizing a carbon-free society. Along with this, the movement to tackle the decarbonization management of each company is also progressing. It is said that the average global temperature as of 2020 has risen 1.2 degrees compared to before the Industrial Revolution, and it is predicted that the temperature will rise further in this situation.

 Kose has jointly developed with Nippon Carbide Industries a new mascara material that has both a waterproof effect that is resistant to sweat and water and a function that can be easily removed with hot water when washing the face. This research result will be applied to the "Fasio Permanent Curl Mascara Hybrid (Volume Long)" released on November 16th. Mascara is required to have the "curl effect" of eyelashes and the "curl keep effect" of keeping the eyelashes for a long time as one of the important basic qualities.

 At Farmen Station, which aims to realize a sound material-cycle society by upcycling unused resources, organic JAS organic rice cultivated by affiliated farmers in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture is fermented and distilled using our unique technology to produce organic ethanol. There is. Fermented mash (rice moromi mash) produced in the process of ethanol production is rich in ceramide and free amino acids, and has been confirmed to have antioxidative, anti-aging, and hyaluronic acid retention effects. Ecocert Cosmos and USDA NOP are organic. It is a certified functional cosmetic ingredient.

 Point Pure, a cosmetics manufacturer with its own factory in Kumejima, Okinawa, will open its pre-opened directly managed store "Ryu Spa Kokusaidori Prefectural Office" in Naha City, Okinawa on September 22 (Wednesday). do. The grand opening of "Ryu Spa Kokusaidori Prefectural Office" reflects the company's desire to become a bright topic in the Okinawan economy, which has been sluggish due to the impact of the new corona. At the store on Kokusai-dori, Naha City, which is an important area for tourism in Okinawa Prefecture, we provide skin care products that combine Kumejima deep sea water and Okinawa's natural materials to bring the beauty and strength of Okinawa to the whole country and the world. I will send it.

 Asahi Kasei Advance (Minato-ku, Tokyo), a trading company specializing in manufacturers that handles industrial materials including resins and chemicals, including textile products for clothing. We are calling on inns and hotels to implement anti-virus measures using the high-performance cleaning wet wiper "NEW Rack Wip Series" for business use. Thirty years have passed since its birth, and it is said that it is used at daily cleaning sites, mainly in industrial fields such as the automobile industry. The NEW rack wipe series is a durable and hard-to-tear "special split fiber non-woven fabric" that is impregnated with various cleaning liquids and scraped off with a single blow. "By applying the cleaning liquid in advance, the cleaning work time is shortened and the cost of purchasing parts is reduced."

 In China's ever-expanding cosmetics market, overseas luxury brands such as Europe, the United States and Asia are rapidly increasing their market share year by year in the mid- and high-priced base makeup categories. The Shanghai MEIHE Group is a high-quality base makeup product with a skin care effect that beautifies and conditions the skin to meet the needs of Chinese women seeking high-quality medium- and high-priced base makeup. In September 2020, the UK-based luxury cosmetics brand "EXACTING" was launched. In China, it has already been introduced in more than 500 stores such as department stores, variety shops, and commercial facilities, and we are considering expanding into Japan in the future.

 TesTee Inc., which develops online research business, conducted a survey on Korean cosmetics on September 10th, targeting 4,029 women in their teens and 30s (986 women in their teens, 1,187 women in their 20s, and 1,856 women in their 30s). Announced the results of. This was carried out by the owned media "TesTee Lab" for young people operated by the company. According to the report, 51.0% of teens answered that they still use Korean cosmetics, 43.1% of those in their 20s, and 27.3% of those in their 30s. 16.9% of teens, 21.1% of those in their 20s, and 23.7% of those in their 30s answered that they had used it before. Furthermore, as a result of asking the people who answered "I still use (Korean cosmetics)" about the items they are using, "Eyeshadow" is the number one in their teens and 20s, and they are in their 30s. The first place was "skin care". In addition, the company said that although there is no big difference in the items used, it w

 Naris Cosmetics will sell the medicated eye cream "Diase Wrinkle Deep Focus Eye Cream" to improve wrinkles around the eyes from October 21st, and communicate with Naris cosmetics stores nationwide for the coming season when dryness will become severe. It will be on sale for sale. The area around the eyes, where the skin is thin and wrinkles are likely to occur due to facial movements, is also a part that stands out when wearing a mask, and is a part that many women have trouble with. The first medicated wrinkle-improving eye cream released by Naris Cosmetics' intensive skin care brand "Diase Wrinkle" can provide pinpoint deep care for wrinkles around the eyes. The fruit of more than 50 years of wrinkle research, the first medicated "wrinkle improvement" eye cream. Research on wrinkles in Naris cosmetics dates back more than 50 years and began with the challenge of protecting collagen in the dermis, which is essential for firm skin. In 1973, we succeed

 Kofuku Shoji GK (Arakawa-ku, Tokyo) produces THC-free cannabidiol (CBD) extracted and manufactured only from the mature stems and seeds of cannabis plant, which is a hot topic of industrial hemp, from carefully selected overseas factories. Decided to start regular import and sales business. On September 28, 2021, sales of raw materials for CBD isolate (Ministry of Health and Welfare reviewed lot number: 20210508) and broad spectrum oil (Ministry of Health and Welfare reviewed lot number 20200201) will begin. CBD is widely regarded as having potential medical applications and is attracting attention, and is also distributed as a health food and cosmetic ingredient. Cannabis plant component (CBD) is a function called the human endocannabinoid system (physical regulation function = ECS) that regulates aging, memory, immune regulation, emotional suppression, nerve protection, motor function, etc. It works directly to help maintain lifestyle, care for irritability, anxiety, haze, depressio

 In collaboration with Fasmac, Nippon Menard Cosmetics has developed a skin flora detection kit that allows anyone to quickly visualize the condition of indigenous skin flora (P. acnes / Malassezia). Menard has been conducting research on skin flora for about 20 years, focusing on the skin flora "P. acnes" and "Malassezia" that also cause acne.

 Lion has signed a partnership agreement with Yokohama City on the promotion of gender equality, and as the first step in that effort, will jointly hold a "Housework Share Seminar" to review daily housework on October 23.

 From September 10th, Kao has called the work style that incorporates active "rest / break" during working hours for employees working at the head office (Kayabacho office) as "break break work style". The recommendation has started. Amid the diversification of work styles such as working from home and remote work, through this initiative, we will promote the creation of an environment that is easier to work than ever, and strive to maintain the physical and mental health of employees and improve work productivity. Recently, due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, people's work styles have changed significantly, and in particular, teleworking and the establishment of remote work have created flexible and flexible work styles.

 On September 9, Kao opened the flagship store of Kanebo Cosmetics' super prestige brand "SENSAI" at China's largest B2C online shopping mall "Tmall" operated by Alibaba Group. We will establish the brand's presence at an early stage in the prestige cosmetics market in China, which is growing rapidly due to heightened awareness of beauty. Soichi Yamaguchi, head of the SENSAI brand group in the Kao cosmetics business division, said, "We will thoroughly strengthen our approach from all directions, including domestic EC, duty-free shopping, and inbound tourism, toward the rapidly growing prestige cosmetics market in China. In 2022. Is also planning to open a physical store in Japan. "

 Kao spreads pesticides on the surface of water-repellent crops so that they spread wet, and prevents the sprayed droplets from evaporating in the wind before they adhere to the crops. KAO ADJUVANT is a functional spreading agent for drone spraying. Sales of "A-200" started in July 2021 in China. In the future, we will consider expanding this functional spreading agent globally. In order to maintain the yield and quality of agricultural products, it is necessary to control pests by spraying pesticides, but in China, while the agricultural working population is decreasing, the area of ​​agricultural land per producer is increasing, and automation of pesticide spraying work has been an issue.

 At the Keio Department Store Shinjuku store and cosmetics department, where 42 brands excluding miscellaneous goods have counters, the recent situation in the first half of 2021 started in April, and sales are on a recovery trend from the previous year when sales dropped sharply due to temporary closure of Corona and shortened business hours. However, it has been negative compared to the year before last (2019). However, even under these circumstances, the sales performance of the four brands "Joe Malone London," "Attenir," "Aveda," and "La Mer" is said to be positive compared to the previous year from April to June.

 Nippon Menard Cosmetics Co., Ltd. conducted a questionnaire survey on the factors that make the skin feel beautiful. As a result, it was found that about 60% of women feel that "skin with less red unevenness is more beautiful than skin with less wrinkles". From this result, it became clear that uneven skin color has a great influence on the impression of beautiful skin. Therefore, Menard has developed an evaluation technology for scoring color unevenness from skin images. The results of this survey and evaluation technology will be utilized in future beauty proposals and product development.

 Bathbank Co., Ltd., an affiliate of Future Cell Japan Co., Ltd., has a lotion and eyelashes that are a double combination of "human umbilical cord blood cell acclimation culture solution" and "human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell acclimation culture solution", which are attracting attention in the field of regenerative medicine. We will release a beauty essence. Stem cells attracting attention in regenerative medicine research. CELL CODE is a skin care brand that contains "human umbilical cord blood acclimation culture solution" contained in the baby's umbilical cord, which was created by a pharmaceutical company over 20 years of research. Rare baby-derived stem cell culture supernatant is a state-of-the-art aging care ingredient that is also used in beauty clinics. We approach various skin problems that increase with age. The lotion and eyelash serum to be released this time is a luxurious formulation that contains not only "human umbilica

 The natural cosmetics brand "Sokamoka" (Kinari Co., Ltd .: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo), which nurtures healthy skin with the power of Japan's nature, will be launched from Thursday, September 16th to 9th, 2021. The brand's first pop-up store will open on the 2nd floor of GINZA SIX, SIXIÈME GINZA, on Wednesday, 29th of March. This time, Kusahana Kika has decided to participate in the pop-up "GBS store" with the theme of "natural aging care" to be held at GINZA SIX 2F "Sigeme Ginza". In this pop-up store, there are "Facial soap" that contains plenty of moisturizing ingredients by the frame kneading method, and "Yuzu no Megumi beauty oil" that condenses the whole blessing of domestic Yuzu (seed, peel, fruit). We have a wide range of popular items such as "Olive skin softening beauty mist" that contains up-cycle ingredients of Shizuoka olives.

 POLA CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES started the organizational development service "Protian Career Dock" provided by the General Incorporated Association Protian Career Association in June 2021 to promote the career autonomy of employees, and has been implementing it for about 6 months. .. "Protian Career Dock" is a comprehensive organizational development service that promotes the career development of employees by incorporating the modern version of Protian Career Theory into the self-career dock promoted by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Support behavioral change with a systematic package of seminars, training, career interviews, and career strategy meetings.

 Kao and Unilever Japan are implementing the "Minna de Bottle Recycling Project" in Higashiyamato, Tokyo, with the cooperation of Veolia Japan, toward a recycling-oriented society where plastics do not become waste. At the collection boxes installed at 10 locations in the city, used containers for daily necessities were sorted and collected, and a total of 1426 used containers of approximately 42 kg were collected from June 1st to August 18th. It is calculated that 3.6% of all households in the city participated. Approximately 46% of the collected containers were bottles and approximately 54% were refill film containers, which were washed and dried cleanly at home, and contamination with items other than daily necessities containers was limited. The city's website, SNS, garbage separation app, posters, etc. were actively announced to promote the understanding of the citizens, and it seems that the collection is proceeding smoothly. Furthermore, it was recognized as a proj

 Unicharm is a sanitary napkin "Sophie Center in Compact 1/2" series that is convenient to carry, and a panty liner "Sophie Kiyora" series that contains a natural scent. "Scent of No" was released nationwide for a limited time on September 7, 2021. Lavender is a first-picked blend harvested just before flowering, and is characterized by a fragrant scent unique to the time when a refreshing breeze blows.

 Morinaga & Co., Ltd. confirmed that the functional ingredient "piceatannol" of the company's original food material "Pasenol" that supports functional labeling has a new function to promote fat burning during rest and daily activities. Passionol is a product obtained by extracting the polyphenol component "piceatannol" derived from passion fruit using Morinaga & Co.'s patented technology. On September 15, the company held a "Research Results and Press Conference on Pasenol" at the head office building in Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Shinya Mori, Senior Executive Officer, Director of the Institute, and Sadao Mori, Researcher, Health Science Research Center, Morinaga & Co., Ltd., presented the results of this research. Researcher Sadao Mori explains that passion fruit-derived polyphenol material "Pasenol" has a function to promote fat burning regardless of whether it is at rest or during daily exercise activities, as the

 Fukumitsuya Co., Ltd. (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture / President: Matsutaro Fukumitsu), a sake brewing company in Kanazawa City, and Ishikawa Prefectural University jointly develop cosmetic ingredients using the beauty ingredient "ceramide" extracted from the company's sake residue. It was reported that it was proceeding. According to the article, in 2017, Fukumitsuya found that sake lees contain abundant human-type ceramides NP and AP, which are the same components as ceramides that human skin has, and succeeded in extracting high concentrations in the following 18 years. bottom. Compared to other ceramides, NP and AP are superior in moisturizing power and barrier effect, and from July 2021 they received a new product development subsidy from the city and started developing cosmetic ingredients. The development will proceed with Associate Professor Sogo Nishimoto of the Department of Food Science, a prefectural university specializing in food immunology, with the a

 Orbis Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo / President: Takuma Kobayashi) collaborated with Plantex Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo / President: Kosuke Yamada), a new plant factory startup, on September 9. Announced that it will start a new business that "draws healthy beauty from the inside of the body" through the food business of "high-performance * lettuce" that is being handled by. * Vegetables with increased content of the main nutrients inherent in vegetables such as β-carotene As the first step, with the cooperation of Apis MC Holdings Co., Ltd. (Kita-ku, Osaka / President: Mika Kawagoe), which operates "CURATIVE KITCHEN", Orbis' experience-specific facility " At "SKINCARE LOUNGE BY ORBIS", 3 types of "INNER COLOR SALAD" will be on sale from September 11th. The "high-performance lettuce" that is the material of the "inner color salad" to be sold this time is cultivated in a closed artificial light type plant fa

 Kasei Kasei Co., Ltd. (Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture / President: Taku Shibata) and Vitamin C60 BioResearch Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo / President: Gentaro Hayashi), a cosmetics raw material manufacturer, jointly joined forces. It was reported that it is working on a business to utilize the natural pigment "carotenoid" produced by marine yeast collected off the coast of Atami as a raw material for cosmetics. The two companies are aiming to commercialize the antioxidant functions of the new carotenoids, such as whitening and wrinkle suppression, in cosmetics and start selling them in the market by the end of 2024. Professor Makiko Hamamoto of the Microbial Engineering Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Meiji University is conducting research on this carotenoid as "Analysis of the physiological functions of rare carotenoids produced by marine yeast." In collaboration with the professor, the two companies are also investigating the effects they have on the skin as c

 Results of an awareness survey on "current life, makeup, and skin care compared to before Corona"- In all of daily life, makeup, and skin care, the keywords are "do not try too hard, do not overdo it, and be natural"! ● A person in his twenties who is conscious of himself due to the corona sickness and tries to enjoy his time alone. In his thirties, he tries to protect his family and partners, but does not try too hard. ● 30% of the makeup that you think is “like you” is “natural makeup that hides skin problems”. "Natural make-up that does not hide skin problems" accounts for 20%, and there is also a trend toward skinnimalism. In the current life compared to before Corona, the priority of "do not work too hard", "regular life", and "get more sleep" is higher, and about 40% of people are in front of Corona. I thought that I was able to lead a "life like myself" in comparison. Twice The reason why the priority of life

 On October 6th, from the oral care brand "GUM", Sunstar sterilized the mouth for a long time with a new habit before and after going out, preventing bad breath and keeping the mouth clean.・ Mouth barrier ”(4 products, 450-900mL, 880-1320 yen) will be released nationwide. According to a global survey conducted by Sunstar in 15 countries around the world, 38% of Japanese understand that oral health is related to overall physical health, which is more than that of other surveyed countries. I found that I understood.

The carbon dioxide bath salt market is growing in response to the needs to enhance the health and immunity of Corona, and the carbon dioxide bath salt "Bab" brand developed by Kao also performed well. The brand as a whole performed well in 20 years, up 8% from the previous year, and achieved record high sales since its launch in 1983. Bath time is attracting attention as an effective way to utilize the increased time at home, and in addition to health needs, the use of bath salts for healing and relaxation is increasing, and assorted types that allow you to choose the scent according to your mood are 20 compared to the previous year. It increased significantly by% and contributed to sales.

 Due to the increase in the time spent at home and the increase in health consciousness triggered by the prevention of infection, the frequency of bath salts used has increased and the number of new bath salt users has increased as the number of baths in the bathtub has increased. The bath salt market is growing significantly. The bath salt market in 2020 increased by 16% from the previous year to double-digit growth to 50.7 billion yen (according to a weekly cosmetics survey). The market for the first half of 2009 continues to grow due to the prolonged corona sickness, and the annual market is expected to increase by 4 to 5% from the previous year.

 Point Pure Co., Ltd., which has its head office and factory in Kumejima Town (Kumejima), Okinawa Prefecture, officially opened the pre-opened "Ryu Spa Kokusaidori Prefectural Office Station" on September 22, 2021 (Wednesday). increase. With the grand opening of a store on Kokusai-dori, Naha City, which is an important area for tourism in Okinawa Prefecture, we will provide skin care products containing Kumejima deep sea water and Okinawa's natural materials both domestically and internationally, and the beauty of Okinawa.・ I would like to disseminate strength to the whole country and the world. We hope that the grand opening of "Ryu Spa Kokusaidori Prefectural Office" will be a bright topic in the sluggish Okinawa prefecture economy due to the influence of the new corona. Point Pure Co., Ltd. (President: Atsushi Omichi), which has its head office and factory in Kumejima-cho, Okinawa (Kumejima), opened the "Ryu Spa Kokusaidori Prefectural Office" in Se

Kose will utilize the AI ​​being developed by the make-up brand "Visée" with the release of two new 2021AW limited colors for the eye color "Glossy Rich Eyes N" to be released on September 16th. A new function "Face type diagnosis" will be added to the personal color diagnosis service "Pasokara", which will be available for a limited time until the end of December. "Pasokara" introduced a personal color judgment service utilizing AI for the first time as a cosmetics brand at that time in January 2019. Utilizing the personal color judgment service "irofit" developed in collaboration with Digital Garage and Style Works, it has started to be provided in the form of Web API.

 Mandom Corporation recently announced that it has succeeded in developing a cream formulation that can contain up to 70% of bactericidal alcohol. A new emulsification technology that has both moisturizing power and bactericidal power, and is expected to be applied to hand care products in winter when the skin tends to dry. Many of the disinfectants used to prevent and control coronavirus infection are alcohol-based, which have high bactericidal activity. On the other hand, alcohol-based disinfectants have been shown to promote dryness of the skin.

 Cosmetics OEM / ODM maker Pure has released new products "LIHAW MOIST REPAIR MASK" and "LIHAW DEEP" from the skin care brand "LIHAW" focusing on "CICA" derived from herbs that prevent rough skin. We are pleased to announce that "MOISTURE CREAM" will be on sale from September 1, 2021 at various shops and drug stores nationwide, including the EC site. Nowadays, mask life is becoming more common in Corona. An increasing number of people are suffering from skin problems such as rough skin and acne. Meanwhile, "LIHAW" will announce a new product as the second product following the LIHAW Moisture Lotion LIHAW All-in-One Gel released in April 2021. The product to be released this time has a face mask that can be used as "intensive care" after using lotion while following the popular lemongrass-based scent, and is particular about the rich texture and moisturizing feeling for the purpose of drying and moisturizing measures.

 L'Oreal Research & Innovation Center (Location: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Director: Amit Jayazuwar), the research and development division of L'Oreal Group, the world's largest cosmetics company, is the global commitment of L'Oreal Group "L'Oreal for the Future". We will hold a new technology pitch event "Green Science 2021" for start-up companies to create new value through "Green Science" * 2, one of the important technologies that support innovation in * 1. This event, which will be held for the first time, aims to transform corporate activities and solve social and environmental issues in consideration of planetary boundaries * 3 while developing cutting-edge technologies for future customers. We will provide our partner companies with the necessary resources such as support and funds for industrialization and know-how for developing cosmetic technology. At this event, Mr. Hiroaki Kitano * 4, who has been a leader in