Japan Cosmetics News

 POLA established a new company "SOULA" in February to provide health tech services in collaboration with Sony Network Communications, and started its business. SOULA integrates the knowledge and experience in the recurring business utilizing the advanced analysis technology developed by Sony Network Communications and the service development know-how cultivated by Paula such as skin analysis, counseling, and care proposals. We will provide unique health tech services in the areas of beautiful skin, exercise, and sleep. In the future, we will actively promote external collaboration, including content expansion and business alliances, to improve the value of health tech services. The company name is "to create a socially meaningful health tech company that provides user experiences that lead to adventures in intellectual exploration and improves people's lifestyles through AI technology and data analysis." The name is a combination of the acronyms "Social,...

 Test results have been published showing that high protein and fiber shakes promote weight management and metabolic health. The study included a high-protein and fiber-based multi-component nutritional shake (HPF) and a low-protein and fiber-based placebo (LPF) in a 12-week randomized trial of 206 healthy obese adult men and women. Compared. All participants ate an energy-restricted diet (500 kg / day less than their energy requirement) and a HPF or LPF shake 30 minutes before breakfast and lunch. As a result, both groups lost weight, and HPF (3.3 kg) showed greater weight loss compared to LPF (1.8 kg) on ​​day 84. Body fat percentage also decreased in both groups, and there was no difference between the groups. Serum total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and oxidized LDL decreased in both groups, and adiponectin increased by 9.0% in both groups. The multi-component HPF dietary supplement Shake has been shown to have a positive effect on weight management and metabolism in overweigh...

 Kose is a high-value-added hair care brand "Stephen Nor New York" jointly developed with top hair stylist Stephen Nor, who is based in New York. "Treatment" will be released at drug stores, mass retailers, and cosmetics specialty stores nationwide. In recent years, there has been an increasing need to enjoy changing the impression depending on the hair color by incorporating high-tone colors that change to brighter shades, design colors that change between light and dark and multiple shades, and inner colors that dye only the inside of the hair. As a result, the tendency to fulfill the image of one's own desire at that time is increasing, and the need for home care items such as color keeping and color care to keep the beautiful hair color dyed in the salon for a long time is increasing. In order to enjoy the ideal hair color for a long time, the items to be released this time will keep the beautiful hair color freshly dyed by intensive care for 7 days immediat...

 Future Cell Japan Co., Ltd. has started joint research with the Center for Disease and Biomedical Engineering, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo. Future Cell Japan Co., Ltd. has been developing cosmetics and selling raw materials using human umbilical cord blood cell culture supernatant, etc., but this time, for the purpose of developing new cosmetic raw materials and evaluating their functionality, Reiwa From December 3rd, we signed a joint research contract with the University of Tokyo. With the start of joint research, a researcher was dispatched from Future Cell Japan Co., Ltd. to start development. Based on the research of Associate Professor Seiichiro Osako, who is active in the front line of research on the arylhydrocarbon receptor (AhR) that contributes to the remission of allergic atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, which is an autoimmune disease. We aim to develop new cosmetic raw materials by exposing growth factor and iPS cell culture supernatant to the ski...

 On the 22nd, 36 cosmetics and personal care companies around the world established the EcoBeautyScore Consortium with the aim of developing an environmental impact assessment and scoring system for cosmetics throughout the industry. The consortium is global and is based on a common science-based approach. We will collaborate with Quantis, a sustainability consulting company with a wealth of knowledge, to jointly build an evaluation method and scoring system. The Eco-Beauty Score Consortium responds to the growing demand from consumers for greater transparency regarding the environmental impact of cosmetics, and provides consumers with clear information on comparable environmental impacts. Eco Beauty Score Consortium Participating Companies Amore Pacific, Babor, Beiersdorf, Corrugated Palmolib, Cosmébio, COSMED, Cosmetic Valley, Cosmetics Europe, cosnova, Coty, Estee Lauders Companies, Eugène Perma, FEBEA, The Fragrance Creators Association, Henkel, IKW Beauty Care, The Internation...

 Kao and Kose will collaborate comprehensively in the area of ​​sustainability in the cosmetics business as the first step in the "horizontal recycling of cosmetic plastic bottles" promoted by Kao and "painting, etc." with which Kose has cooperated. Started collaboration in "Efforts to Recycle Cosmetics". In the future, both companies will implement the initiatives they have been promoting, and will promote and develop them in collaboration while making use of each other's knowledge. Regarding collaboration between Kao and Kose in the area of ​​sustainability, the activity themes are "Efforts to contribute to the realization of environmental protection and a sound material-cycle society" and "Efforts to contribute to the solution of social issues", and the project team of both companies is discussing them.  Kao began using chemically recycled PET materials manufactured by the Japan Environmental Design Group for bottle containers of...

 Shiseido has revised its group procurement policy in order to actively promote sustainable and responsible procurement together with its business partners. Under the corporate mission "BEAUTY INNOVATIONS FOR A BETTER WORLD", we will clarify our attitude to contribute to the global environment where we can enjoy "beauty" in order to realize a sustainable society where people can feel happiness. In the medium- to long-term management strategy "WIN 2023 and Beyond" formulated in 2021, the sustainability strategy is positioned at the center of management, and all employees are promoting the creation of social value. Instead, we believe that collaboration with our business partners is indispensable, and we are proceeding with our efforts. Therefore, in the new group procurement policy, we will stipulate the content to have our business partners comply with the environment and human rights, and we will introduce a strict and objective risk identification and co...

 Shiseido has joined the international initiative "RE100", which aims to make the electricity used by companies in their business activities 100% renewable energy. The company has set the goal of realizing "carbon neutral by 2026" toward the transition to a carbon-free society. We believe that the utilization of renewable energy is indispensable for achieving this, and by joining "RE100", we will further accelerate the conversion of electricity used in business activities to renewable energy. As a response to environmental issues, we have established three strategic actions, "reducing the burden on the global environment," "developing sustainable products," and "promoting sustainable and responsible procurement," and working with various stakeholders throughout the entire value chain to load the environment. We are promoting efforts to reduce the cost and use sustainable resources. Shiseido has joined the international initiat...

 Reactive oxygen species generated by exposure to ultraviolet (UVB) stimulate fibroblasts. The fibroblasts promote the production of matrix metalloproteinase-1, a degrading enzyme such as collagen and hyaluronic acid, and induce skin aging. In this study, we examined whether the ginger herbaceous plant Kyoou (and Temurawaku reduce MMP-1 expression, which is commonly used in traditional Thai women's medicines. Kyoou and Temurawaku extracts, and Using the isolated compound, a study was conducted to investigate the possibility of reducing UVB-induced MMP-1 in HaCaT keratinocytes, and the effect was evaluated by measuring the total phenol content and antioxidant capacity of the extract. The results showed that both the two extracts and compounds effectively reduced UVB-induced MMP-1 levels in HaCaT cells and restored cell cycle arrest. In addition, the Temurawaku extract contained more phenolic components than the Curcuma cona extract, and a stronger antioxidant effect was observed. Cu...

 The results of an investigation into the toxicity of the ingredients used in sunscreens to marine plankton were posted on "Cosmetics" online on February 1. Many sunscreens currently on the market are composed of simple or complex aromatic structures that can pose a threat to marine ecosystems. In this study, three strains of sea urchin larvae, Paracentrotus lividus, copepod Acartia tonsa, and microalga Tisochrysis lutea, and planktonic organisms at two different trophic stages were used to understand the effects on the marine environment. It was used to perform various ecotoxicity bioassays. Exposure of these organisms to eight sunscreen exudates showed differences in toxicity depending on the plankton organisms used, for example, when tested on sea urchin larvae, test number 4 sunscreen was the most toxic. .. In addition, the toxicity of 2-phenyl-5-benzimidazole sulfonic acid in the UV filter contained in Test No. 4 was strong under exposure, and it was considered that phot...

 Shiseido has decided to transfer the professional business of commercial hair care products such as "SHISEIDO PROFESSIONAL" in Japan and Asia to Henkel, Germany. After transferring 100% of the related assets of the target business held by Shiseido in Japan to a subsidiary through the company split, 80% of the company's shares will be transferred to Henkel's subsidiary, and the shares and related assets of the target business overseas will be transferred. To a subsidiary of Henkel. The transfer amount is 12.3 billion yen, and we aim to complete it by the end of June. The business results of the split business (FY2021) are sales of 15,866 million yen, operating profit of 757 million yen, and more than 500 employees (including researchers).

 On February 1, Shiseido Japan held an online spring / summer 2022 new product launch event for "SHISEIDO," which operates in 88 countries and regions around the world. Miho Matsumura, the SHISEIDO brand manager, said on behalf of the organizer, "2022 is the 150th anniversary of Shiseido, so we will develop various campaign visuals and limited edition products with gratitude for the anniversary. Brand" SHISEIDO " We have been able to continue to develop with the support of everyone for the last 150 years. We would like to convey the value of Japanese beauty from the brand "SHISEIDO". " To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the brand's founding, a limited quantity package (100mL, 8800 yen) of "Eudermin", which is also a symbol of the brand's history, will be released from April 1st. In Japan, it will be deployed at cosmetics specialty stores, general merchandise stores, and about 1000 drug stores nationwide. In 1897, when Shise...

 (1) About 70% of women use sunscreen on their faces. About 60% use it regardless of the season. More than half of young people in their early twenties also use sunscreen on their bodies, and more than 30% use it on a daily basis regardless of the season. (2) More than half of the women use "face / body" sunscreen. "For the body" is highly supported by people in their 20s, and "makeup base / milky lotion" type is highly supported by people in their 40s and above. There is no difference between generations of women who use the most used "face and body" sunscreens. (3) For sunscreen textures and older people, select "milky lotion type". For young people, the usage rate of "cream type" and "beauty essence type" will increase. There are differences depending on the age, "essence type" and "spray type". (4) What is required of sunscreen for the face, "correction effect" and "whitening...

 Kao Corporation and Kose Co., Ltd. have agreed to comprehensively collaborate in the area of ​​sustainability in the cosmetics business with the aim of realizing a sustainable society, and the project teams of both companies are currently considering this. As the first step, we have decided to start collaboration between Kao's "horizontal recycling of cosmetic plastic bottles" and Kose's cooperation in "approach to recycle cosmetics for paints". .. In the future, the two companies will implement these initiatives that both companies have been promoting, and will work together to promote and develop them while making use of each other's knowledge. Since June 2021, Kao has adopted chemical recycled PET manufactured by Pet Refine Technology Co., Ltd., a group company of JEPLAN, Inc., for the bottle container of "TWANY". Furthermore, from February 2022, we will expand the brands we adopt and gradually introduce them to new products such as "e...

 Farmen Station, which aims to realize a sound-cycle society by up-cycling unused resources, has a research and development base and its own factory (Oshu Lab) in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, and organic JAS organic rice cultivated in fallow fields in the city. Is fermented and distilled using our own technology to produce rice ethanol that has acquired USDA NOP / Ecocert Cosmos certification, which is one of the few in the world. In addition to the raw materials business, the company is engaged in organic cosmetics business and OEM / ODM business under its own brand "FERMENSTATION".

 A paper investigating the effect of ketoconazole 2% cream on the formation of seborrheic dermatitis dermatophytological microflora was published. This prospective cohort study aimed to characterize the cutaneous microbial community of seborrheic dermatitis before and after topical treatment with ketoconazole 2% cream using a high-throughput DNA sequencing method. Thirty patients with facial seborrheic dermatitis and 15 healthy age- and gender-matched controls were enrolled in the study. Skin swabs were taken from the site of seborrheic dermatitis lesions on the cheek at baseline, after ketoconazole treatment, and 2 weeks after treatment. DNA was extracted from skin samples. Bacterial 16SV3V4 rRNA and fungal ITS1-5F regions were sequenced and R3.6.1 was used to analyze the composition of the microbial community. As a result, a significantly lower bacterial and fungal diversity was confirmed at the lesion site of facial seborrheic dermatitis in comparison with the control. Facial se...

 Many sectors of the beauty and personal care market have been impacted by rising retail prices, and prestige skin care appears to be rising in average selling prices due to international and regional issues. According to a survey by the global information company NPD Group, the average selling price of Prestige skin care in the UK in the fourth quarter of 2021 increased by 7% compared to the same period of the previous year. Average selling prices have risen from £ 34.80 to £ 37.38. The products that recorded the most significant price increases were face masks (+ 11%), body creams (+ 11%), and eye treatments (+ 8%) in the skin care subsegment. Core products such as face cream increased by 3% over the same period, with a more modest rise in average selling prices. "With rising raw material, packaging and shipping costs, brands have little choice but to raise product prices to sustain their business," said Emma Fishwick, account manager for NPD UK Beauty.  Sales of mid-range ...

 The results of a study analyzing the causes of adolescent hidden obesity were published online in the British Journal of Nutrition on January 30. Research on new phenotypes of obesity is progressing, and attention is being paid to normal body weight obesity (hidden obesity), which has a high body fat percentage even though BMI is within the range of normal body weight. Hidden obesity increases the risk of cardiac metabolism, but there is a lack of research, especially in adolescence. The purpose of this study was to investigate sociodemographic factors associated with hidden obesity in adolescence, family history of chronic non-communicable diseases, physical perception, lifestyle and food consumption. The subjects of the study were 506 normal-weight men and women aged 10 to 19 years, and the weight, height and BMI / age were calculated. Body fat was associated by logistic regression using a dual-energy X-ray absorption assay and a hierarchical approach. The results showed that th...

 Looking at cumulative sales from January to October 2021 in Chinese e-commerce (Tmall, Taobao), while many skin care products recorded negative growth year-on-year, only cleansing and UV care products It was a positive growth. Cumulative sales in the UV care market are 689 million CNY, growing 3% year-on-year, and the overall skin care market occupies about 7-9%. As a result of analyzing the top 500 brands with cumulative sales from January to October for the last three years by dividing them into mass mass stage premium, the premium UV care market shows a growth trend in all of the number of brands, product sales volume, sales, etc. ing. From January to October 2021, among the top 500 brands of UV care, 119 brands had an average selling price of 200 CNY or more, which is an increase compared to the number of brands in the same period of 2019. In addition, the cumulative sales of premium brands from January to October 2021 was 2.18 billion CNY, and the ratio of sales was 32%, surp...

 Ehime Paper Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture) will accelerate efforts to expand sales of citrus-derived cellulose nanofibers (CNF), which have been miniaturized using our unique manufacturing technology, as raw materials for cosmetics. Recently, companies in Ehime Prefecture have adopted it for moisturizing creams and rinse-in shampoos. With the first commercialization as a foothold, we will enhance our proposal capabilities and aim to expand our business partners. It is expected to have the effect of increasing the viscosity and protecting the skin from ultraviolet rays, etc., and will be widely appealed as an environmentally friendly material. Actively promote business development while also considering development in food applications.

 Kao has been engaged in research on the essence of getting healthy and beautiful hair for everyone, and has recently developed a technology that makes it easier to straighten habit and swelling hair. Many people with habits and swelling hair are worried that "styling is not good" and "even if you think you are doing the same styling, the finish will change depending on the day". The reason is that the shape of the habit and swell hair is different for each hair, so it is possible that a slight difference due to styling will affect the finish. Therefore, in our research, we considered changing the original hair to a property that makes it easier to style, so that even habitual and swelling hair can be made into "straight hair that is easy to grow as you wish", and it will be shaped when pulled in a dry state. Focus on the existence of easy hair and non-easy hair. It was clarified that hair that is easy to shape has the characteristic of "high stress r...

 Test results to confirm whether pearl oyster extract has a photoaging inhibitory effect were posted online on January 30th in "Chemistry and Biodiversity". Pearl powder has been recognized and used for health care and cosmetology since BC. However, there are few studies on its photoaging inhibitory effect. In this study, we evaluated the protective effect of pearl extract on UV-induced photoaging in mice. First, amino acid analysis of pearl extract was performed. In addition, different doses of pearl extract gel were topically applied to the shaved back skin area of ​​mice prior to UV irradiation and used for skin physiologic and histological analysis, antioxidant enzyme and inflammatory factor tests. The anti-photoaging effect of the pearl extract gel was evaluated. As a result, it was suggested that the pearl extract gel contains 14 kinds of amino acids and can be expected to suppress wrinkles, sagging, thickness and dryness of UV-stimulated skin. In addition, the pearl ex...

 On February 5, Noevir released "Treatment Water Foundation LX" (2 colors 40mL, 5500 yen, SPF20, PA ++) from the base makeup series "Noevir 5", which applies the commitment of skin care research. A water-based foundation that has both a high moisturizing effect and a make-up-preventing effect, and is resistant to rubbing, so you can spend comfortably even with a mask. The combination of skin powder LX fits like a lotion with a fresh and light feel, and the powder with a soft focus effect keeps a beautiful finish. Produces clear, moist and beautiful skin.

 Fibroblasts and fibroblast-like cells (FLCs) are present in the dermis layer of the skin and gastrointestinal tract. It is attracting attention from the cosmetics industry because it plays a role in producing collagen and hyaluronic acid, which are important for keeping the skin firm and moisturized. This time, we will investigate the effects of nine synthetic and natural dyes (indigo carmine, carmine, sunset yellow, tropeoline, acid green 25, chlorophyllin, tartrazine, lysamine, and amaranth) on human foreskin fibroblasts in vitro. The test was carried out. The effect of the dye on normal human fibroblasts was investigated using the MTT assay. To investigate the cytotoxic mechanism, we evaluated the effects of dyes on the parameters of cellular oxidative stress, including lipid peroxidation and reactive oxygen species (ROS), lactate dehydrogenase. As a result, in the MTT assay, chlorophyllin showed a concentration of more than 10 μg / ml and indigo carmine showed a concentration ...

 Kao is conducting a demonstration experiment to recycle used cosmetic bottles that have been collected, with the aim of horizontally recycling cosmetic plastic bottles. From February 1st to July 31st, used cosmetic bottle containers were collected at Aeon's directly managed stores in the Kanto area, which handles the cosmetics brand "TWANY", and "Color Studio" at Aeon Mall. It will be used for the horizontal recycling demonstration experiment of cosmetics "from bottle to bottle" by the chemical recycling technology "BRING Technology" owned by JEPLAN. Target brands are "TWANY", "DEW", "freeplus", "L'EQUIL", "suisai", etc., and collect PET material bottle containers such as lotion, milky lotion, and shampoo. Kao's goal of horizontal recycling of cosmetic plastic bottles is to manufacture recycled materials using the collected used cosmetic bottles and recycle them into cosmetic bottles,...

 We confirmed the research results showing that Euglena Extract EX promotes the proliferation of human dermal fibroblasts and epidermal keratinocytes and may eliminate aged cells. Euglena Co., Ltd. announces that it has standardized "Euglena Extract EX" as a new cosmetic ingredient using the microalgae Euglena. "Euglena Extract EX" is an extract obtained by extracting the components of Euglena from Euglena powder with BG. We are conducting research on the functions of "Euglena Extract EX", which promotes the proliferation of human dermal fibroblasts and epidermal keratinocytes and suggests the possibility of removing aged cells as follows. We are confirming the research results. Euglena extract EX was added to human dermal fibroblasts and cultured. As a result, it was confirmed that Euglena extract EX significantly promotes the proliferation of human dermal fibroblasts in a concentration-dependent manner as compared with the one without any addition. Proli...

 Shiseido has succeeded in developing an epoch-making emulsification technology that achieves both high emulsification stability and usability / effect at a high level. Furthermore, through joint research with Tokyo University of Science, we succeeded in photographing the emulsified interface for the first time in the world using this technology, and elucidated the emulsification mechanism. In the new emulsification method developed this time, the emulsifier exists in a flat "nanodisc" structure at the interface (border between oil and water) to form extremely stable emulsified particles. In addition, when the nanodisc structure is applied to the skin, it changes to a uniform coating film, realizing a comfortable feeling of use without stickiness and high functionality. Shiseido has taken on the challenge of developing a new emulsification technology that can enhance functionality while pursuing a good feel and high quality, based on the approach of "Functionality / Japa...

 Kanda Budoen in Yonesaki-cho, Rikuzentakata City has launched a new product brand "POMACE" that uses pomace from fruits produced during the wine brewing process. The first is an aroma spray with a scent inspired by the city's scenic spot, Takata Matsubara. This is the company's first product development using unused resources, and it is attracting attention as an initiative to achieve the United Nations' sustainable development goals. Aroma spray is completed by distilling grape and apple pomace produced during the production of wine and juice and scenting distilled water with essential oil. Developed two types, "white sand" that expresses the freshness of the beach where the sandy beach spreads with lime and lavender, and "blue pine" that has a deep scent like pine forest using bergamot. Use by spraying on cloth products and spaces. The company handles processed fruit products such as wine and juice, but sales have declined due to the effects...