Japan Cosmetics News

 In collaboration with Shizuoka University, Han Soda announced that it has discovered the world's first lactic acid bacterium (NMN lactic acid bacterium) that produces nicotinamide mononucleotide, which has been attracting attention as an anti-aging substance in recent years, and has applied for a patent. In the elucidation of functionality, it was also discovered that NMN lactic acid bacteria have the function of producing both collagen and hyaluronic acid components in skin cells. It is said that it can be developed as a raw material for cosmetics and as a new neutral succulent.

 Shiseido has licensed the environmental load reduction technology listed in the "WIPO GREEN" database to the "TOYO SDGs Students Project" of Toyo University. After signing the license, students from the same university will take on the challenge of planning cosmetics, utilize Shiseido's "low energy manufacturing technology," and develop a sustainable hand serum with a low environmental impact, with the goal of revitalizing the area around the university. Was realized. The university will continue to plan and develop cosmetics that utilize this technology as part of its research and educational activities. Shiseido participated in "WIPO GREEN" in March 2020 as the world's first partner company from the cosmetics industry. This is the first case of technology licensing. The company has been engaged in research on environmentally friendly products for many years, and as it becomes even more important to tackle environmental issues on a glob

 On March 17, FANCL released "FANCL Liquid Detergent for Clothing," a neutral detergent for clothing jointly developed by Pigeon Home Products, which plans and develops baby-standard sanitary products, and FANCL Research Institute over a period of about one year. did. In addition to reliable detergency that removes dirt firmly, high antibacterial and deodorant powers are added, and plant-derived palm and palm oil surfactants are used to give consideration to the environment and clothing. Starting with this product, we aim to develop original daily necessities with functionality and environmental friendliness. The food-derived antibacterial ingredient "polylysine", which has a high antibacterial effect on the two types of bacteria that cause odor (skin-derived gram-positive bacteria and moist environment-derived gram-negative bacteria), is added to suppress the growth of odor bacteria. Furthermore, the deodorant component "oyster fruit extract" thoroughly c

 Started selling to cosmetics makers and OEM companies, focusing on rare raw materials in Southern Africa, which are not widely distributed in Japan. Verde Marula Co., Ltd. started wholesale sales of organic cosmetic ingredients derived from plants and produced in Southern Africa in January 2022. We handle 9 types of rare ingredients such as marula oil and kgalagadi melon seed oil, which can only be found in Southern Africa. We also have the first raw materials in Japan such as Bruvine Frutes Sense leaf juice and Cape Gold essential oil. [URL] https://verdemarula.com

 Existing epidemiological studies have shown that people with sensitive skin are more likely to develop skin allergies, but their relevance is unclear. In this study, we analyzed 88 cosmetics from international brands on the market with the aim of assessing the presence of allergens in facial skin products for sensitive skin. Allergens identified on the product label were listed and grouped. As a result, fragrances were the most common allergens, followed by skin conditioning agents, surfactants and preservatives. The most used fragrances were linalool, benzyl alcohol, geraniol and citronellol. Overall, the majority of cosmetic formulations did not contain fragrance allergens, with 7% of the product. Other allergens were found in most products (95%). Many of these compounds were rare sensitizers, but due to the lack of research demonstrating the risks to people with sensitive skin, the findings should be interpreted with caution.

 Nikko Chemicals is strengthening the proposal of O / W type emulsifier "NIKKOL Nikkolus 41S" that can realize a sunscreen formulation that has both water resistance and freshness. The best feature is that despite being an O / W type, it achieves high water resistance. Until now, the O / W type formulation has a problem that it easily flows into water, and even in the sunscreen formulation, it flows immediately when it enters water, and the effect of SPF is not exhibited. On the other hand, since the O / W is very fresh and comfortable to use, this product uses a gel network structure formed of a surfactant and a higher alcohol in order to achieve both water resistance and freshness. .. The NIKKOL Nicomurus 41S has the same composition and emulsification characteristics as the NIKKOL Nicomurus 41 that has been sold for many years, but it is a grade that uses raw materials that are newly compatible with Cosmos certification and RSPO certification, and can contribute to sustain

 Sojitsu Corporation established a joint venture with Braskem SA (hereinafter referred to as "Braskem Braskem") on March 16, 2022 for the purpose of jointly developing production technology for biomass-derived monoethylene glycol and monopropylene glycol. The two companies have signed a contract to establish a total of three commercial plants, of which the first commercial plant is expected to make a final investment decision in 2023 and start operation in 2025. Braskem, a leader in the commercial production of biochemicals, completed MEG production in 2020 in collaboration with Haldor Halder Topsoe Topsoe A / S, a leading engineering company with catalytic technology that plays an important role in the production of biomass-derived MEG. We are promoting the development of MEG production technology derived from biomass by utilizing the demo plant of. Sojitz will utilize the customer network it has cultivated to contribute to expanding sales of environment-friendly products th

 Ichimaru Falcos, a research and development manufacturer of functional raw materials in the fields of cosmetics, quasi-drugs, and health foods, has added the natural cosmetic raw material "Adepurun" released in the spring of 2021 to the effect of increasing the volume of the skin and the brightness of the skin. We have newly acquired data that can be expected to have an improved tone-up effect. Under the dermis layer, there are fat cells that bring about the luster and elasticity of the skin. Fat cells regress and decrease due to aging and ultraviolet rays, wrinkles are conspicuous, and the impression of skin becomes dark (deflated skin). "Adepurun" is an extract extracted from Asteraceae / Arnica flowers, which has been used since ancient times as a medical herb with anti-inflammatory and blood circulation effects. It has the function of increasing fat cells, increasing the volume of the fat layer, and increasing the volume of the skin. It leads to "pruned sk

 Hoshi Chemicals, which sells raw materials and manufactures containers centered on cosmetics OEMs, has expanded its lineup of containers handled by utilizing its network with domestic and overseas container manufacturers to meet client needs such as compatibility with bulk and cost. We are proposing the most suitable container. The types of containers handled by the company have doubled compared to two years ago, and environmentally friendly "plastic alternative containers" such as refill pouches, vegetable / biodegradable plastics, biomass, pottery, and recycled glass are available to clients. We are expanding the lineup in response to requests. Among them, "an increasing number of clients are adopting" refill pouches "that are relatively easy to take in and contribute to reducing the amount of plastic used by repeatedly using the container body." In addition, it seems that demand for skin care OEM products such as creams and lotions is increasing for ja

 Shiseido has decided to invest in a minority in "Perfect Corp.", one of the industry's leading beauty tech companies that provides solutions for AR, AI and Saas. Shiseido will acquire a minority stake at the timing when the company is scheduled to be listed on the US NASDAQ market through the de-SPAC process with Provident Acquisition Corp., a special acquisition company. Aiming for completion by the third quarter of 2022. Under the medium- to long-term management strategy "WIN 2023 and Beyond," the Shiseido Group positions "conversion to a digital business model and organizational construction" and "strengthening innovation through collaboration with other companies" as important elements of its main strategy. For several years, Shiseido has developed virtual makeup and beauty platforms using Perfect's advanced technology under major brands, and has built trust and partnership with the company. By investing in a minority in Perfect this

 In April 2021, Kose relaunched Cosme de Corte's "Dip in Glow Cream Highlighter". It is a highlight that shines flowing along the skeleton and creates a three-dimensional effect with light, and can be used for multiple purposes such as around the eyes, cheeks, nasal muscles / tips, and chin. "At Cosmetics Decorte, we value the beauty of each person rather than playing with colors and coordinating like fashion. To express the beauty, intellect, and dignity from the inside with make-up. It is necessary to make the color and texture extremely. This product is the product that most embodies the philosophy of such a brand, and has been cherished since its debut in February 2018. The skin that the person has. It is an item made for the purpose of bringing out the beauty and three-dimensional effect of the product. It features a fresh and moisturized luster that seems to be integrated with the skin, and is particular about the texture of light. It has a role not only as a h

 Nippon Menard Cosmetics verified the psychological state and the effect on the living body of the use of nail color, and confirmed that it has "the effect of making the feelings positive" and "the effect of reducing fatigue and stress in the typing work of the personal computer". .. Nail color is a popular item for a wide range of ages because it has a wide variety of colors and you can easily enjoy your favorite colors and decorations, but the effect of nail color on your psychological state has not been studied much. In Corona, which has continued since 2020, opportunities to refresh are decreasing due to various restrictions such as refraining from going out and working from home, and the company thinks that nail colors that can be easily enjoyed by oneself may help reduce stress, and verify the effect.  In the study, eight women were asked to choose one of the 16 nail colors, "a nail color of their favorite color" and "a nail color of a color the

 In February 2021, Mandom renewed its popular cleansing lotion from "Bifesta", a cleansing and facial cleansing brand that achieves beautiful skin, as "Micellar Cleansing Water" because it does not need to be washed off and can be used anywhere. Micellar cleansing water is a cleansing lotion that gently removes make-up stains and dullness with the power of micelles formed from moisturizing cleansing ingredients derived from lotion. In this renewal, the package design has been redesigned to be transparent and simple with the image of freshness and moisture, and the capacity and skin-friendliness have been improved.

 Office Profit International has entered the cosmetics business through its group company, Prandu, by utilizing the knowledge gained from importing and wholesale of natural and organic pet food. Launched "SAIRAI" as a vegan cosmetics brand from Japan, and released 5 products on December 3, 2009. We have confirmed the response by disseminating information on SNS and selling on our own site. Through the creation of posters and the development of pop-up stores, it will be fully rolled out around March this year, and efforts will be made to expand the lineup and create a counseling sales system, and develop it into a depacos.

 Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation and Toyota Tsusho Co., Ltd. have begun studying commercialization with the aim of starting production and sales of ethylene, propylene and its derivatives made from bioethanol as raw materials in 2025. There is a growing need for plastic reuse and recycling toward the realization of a sustainable sound material-cycle society. There are also strong expectations for the realization of a sustainable life cycle by using plant-derived materials. Mitsubishi Chemical and Toyota Tsusho are working on the commercialization of various types of recycling, and are aiming to realize a sound material-cycle society by switching raw materials from fossil fuels to plant-derived materials. In order to make a wide range of products, including packaging, containers, and sanitary products that are generally difficult to collect and recycle, more sustainable, ethylene, propylene, and ethylene, propylene, and other plant-derived materials are used. We have decided to start st

 Kose has officially joined the "Cosmetics Bank Project" conducted by Bank Force Smiles, a general incorporated association. As an advisory board company, we participated in the "Cosmetics Bank Project Management Committee", which started its activities in March of this year, and we are working on it. We will deliver cosmetics through the project to about 30,000 households centered on. The cosmetics bank project was delivered as a pilot version in December 2021, and a total of 150,000 cosmetics and daily necessities donated by 17 companies including Kose were delivered to approximately 22,000 households. The company provided 30,000 cosmetics such as the representative skin care brand "Sekkisei", "It's been a while since I've had someone give me a new cosmetic, and I'm thrilled." "My son praises me when I use cosmetics." It made me happy, too. " In response to such a great response, we decided that we could carry out act

 The open innovation program "fibona" ​​led by Shiseido Research Institute has started a full-scale experiment in collaboration with ORPHE to demonstrate a new evaluation method for the beauty of walking. The company has built a unique evaluation method that defines and quantifies "beautiful walking motion" in previous research, but by utilizing ORPHE's smart shoes with a built-in small sensor and a motion analysis system using a smartphone. , Established the basis of a new evaluation method that can easily evaluate walking movements. Until now, the evaluation of "beautiful walking movements" required visual evaluation by trained specialists, but with the aim of providing more consumers with walking movement analysis and evaluation services at stores, etc. The demonstration experiment started in November 2021. Based on its own R & D philosophy "DYNAMIC HARMONY", the company has the knowledge of research areas, which is the strength of the

 Students from Rirasozogeijutsu High School in Makunimiya, Kimino Town, Wakayama Prefecture, use "grape haze" wax, which is widely cultivated in the town as a high-quality raw material for Japanese candles, and "ka", a town tree. Developed "Kinomi Nori", an organic cosmetic product that uses "ya)" as a fragrance. We started selling only 100 pieces. The students are enthusiastic that they can "liven up the local industry." Grape Haze is a variety that originated in Wakayama, where Hazenoki was mutated. The name comes from the fact that the fruits are larger than normal poison ivy and grow like a bunch of grapes. Japan wax, which is obtained from the fruits of Hazenoki, is a raw material for Japanese candles and powders. It was a natural monument designated by the prefecture before the war, but the designation was automatically canceled without an application for redesignation. In 2017, a student of the school discovered a log that was su

 Consumers today seem to be more likely to demand more than just products from their brands. According to a report "Future Forward" released by global market research Mintel on the 4th, "no harmful ingredients" (48%) is the highest priority for consumers to ask beauty brands. However, consumers seem to want to invest (purchase products) where they can share their values. According to the company's survey, consumers want businesses to be honest about their business practices (29%) and treat their employees fairly (21%). Also, 15% of consumers want their brands to be more comprehensive by designing products for people of all backgrounds and abilities. These reforms are said to be more conscious of the younger generation. It has become clear that consumers are also keenly interested in corporate environmental initiatives. 34% of consumers say they expect brands to comply with environmental regulations. In addition, an increasing number of groups are expecting brand

 Nano Egg Co., Ltd. focused on the sparingly water-soluble beauty ingredient "Asiaticoside" contained in Centella asiatica extract, and succeeded in nanoencapsulating the industry's first Asiaticoside using its own technology. We have started selling to manufacturers. Centella asiatica extract, which is attracting attention as a CICA component, contains a glycoside called "asiaticoside" and is said to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, wound healing, and collagen synthesis activity. However, the current situation is that "Asiaticoside" is difficult to dissolve in water and has a high molecular weight, so it is difficult to achieve the expected beauty effect. We have succeeded in developing "CICAegg®", a raw material for cosmetics, by nanoencapsulating the "Asiaticoside" inside. This makes it possible to prescribe more powerful than the conventional CICA cosmetics. In previous studies, the active ingredient "Asiatic

 A paper evaluating the usefulness of body creams containing bee-related materials was published online in the "Journal of cosmetic dermatology" on March 2. Research was conducted to develop prototypes of skin care products using bee venom, propolis, honey, beeswax, and royal jelly. The prototype product formulation was 0.1% bee venom, 0.3% propolis extract, 0.45% honey, and 1.0% royal jelly, and the prototype body cream stability, antioxidant activity, dermatological response, and cells. The toxicity was analyzed. In addition, a panel test was used to evaluate skin smoothness, nutrition, moisturization, skin tone, brightness, and wrinkle visibility. As a result, it was confirmed that this body cream has a high antioxidant capacity of 85.45%. No cytotoxicity was observed. No irritants or allergic reactions occurred in non-allergic persons. Stability tests showed stability for up to 90 days at room temperature and +40 ° C. Panel tests showed smoothness and increased water cont

 It is likely to make a big step toward the development of new materials that are not on the planet. Nikko Chemicals is the only Japanese private company to participate in the "EDDI (Emulsion Dynamics and Droplet Interfaces) Project", an international industry-academia collaboration project launched by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. We will explore new possibilities for surfactants under microgravity and lead to the development of new technologies. The EDDI project is a project approved by ESA in 2018 as part of an academic research program aimed at utilizing microgravitational fields for physical, biological and chemical experiments. The purpose is to develop a more efficient emulsification process that can obtain the optimum emulsion with a small amount of emulsifier by carefully examining the physical properties and behavior of the surfactant regarding the emulsification function in the ideal system that eliminates the influence of gravity.

 Since January 2021, Kao and Kyoto University have been conducting demonstration experiments to establish a "carbonized recycling system for used paper diapers" with the cooperation of Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, and by 2023, they will be working on carbon materials. Establish conversion technology and aim for social implementation after 2025. By carbonizing, carbon is immobilized on carbides, so CO2 generated when burned can be reduced, leading to a reduction in the environmental load. In order to establish a recycling system, it is indispensable to develop a carbonization device for used disposable diapers and to convert carbonized used disposable diapers to carbon materials. By advancing this initiative, CO2 emissions will be emitted. We will contribute to reducing the environmental load by reducing the amount. If the development of carbonization equipment progresses, it will be possible to efficiently carbonize with a small amount of energy input (low temperature reacti

 Ten major companies such as Shiseido and Lion were advocated by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF Japan) in February as part of efforts to promote advanced resource recycling of plastics toward the realization of a sustainable environment and society. Participate in the ambitious framework "Plastic Circular Challenge 2025" announced on the 22nd, with 2025 as an important milestone. We will work to solve marine pollution and climate change problems in containers and packaging and disposable plastics, aiming to realize a more sustainable society. Shiseido has established three actions to reduce the burden on the global environment, develop sustainable products, and promote sustainable and responsible procurement as a response to environmental issues, and is working to reduce the burden on the environment and use sustainable resources. Is being promoted. In "development of sustainable products," we aim to make cosmetic containers 100% sustainable by 2025, and we will adopt

 Shiseido combines years of dermatological research findings and accumulated big data of 1472 Japanese women with AI technologies such as machine learning methods to clarify the relationship between DNA characteristics (SNP) and skin condition. did. In addition, we have succeeded in developing a new DNA test method that can evaluate the innate skin characteristics that differ from person to person with high accuracy by constructing a unique algorithm from the obtained results. This test method contains 79 types of wide-ranging SNPs that include not only factors that have a direct effect on the components that make up the skin, but also factors that have an indirect effect on the skin from the body, such as blood vessels, hormones, and vitamin metabolism. By using an algorithm constructed by combining information from the above and a huge amount of actual skin measurement data, it has become possible to understand the customer's skin with high accuracy and holistic. Aiming to realiz

 The process of producing olive oil, which is important to the food and beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, produces environmental by-products, especially in high-yielding Mediterranean countries. These by-products are rich in phenolic components such as oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol, and tyrosol, and have great potential for use in various fields with proper treatment. Solid waste (olive pomace) can be considered as a primary resource with a high phenol content. Olive pomace with different water content produced by using a commonly used centrifugal extraction system is a pâté Olive Cake or Olive Pomace, which consists of moist pulp, especially rich in phenol. It produces a new by-product called cake. Furthermore, it was suggested that the collection and treatment process contributes to efficient waste management, which in turn enhances the sustainability of the olive oil industry and may lead to economic benefits.

Shiseido has developed a service "Beauty DNA Program" that proposes optimal care based on the characteristics of the skin that an individual was born with, such as the ease of wrinkles and the difficulty of wrinkles, using a DNA test method that utilizes an original algorithm. did. The test development will start from the 150th anniversary monitor experience recruited from the end of March 2022. The "Beauty DNA Program" is a technology that uses AI technology to clarify the characteristics of the skin born from DNA, and a digital-specialized cosmetologist (BC) provides online optimal care methods according to the test results. Proposed service. We will support the beauty of each person through the latest personalization service that combines technology and people. DNA (deokiribonucleic acid) composed of four bases is a DNA sequence in which adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), and thymine (T) are linked to form a DNA sequence, from parent to child as a design dra

 The Japan L'Oreal Research & Innovation Center, the research and development division of the world's largest cosmetics company L'Oreal Group in Japan, uses useful ingredients of cosmetics obtained from plants through joint research with pharmaceutical manufacturing company L'Oréal Co., Ltd. We have succeeded in developing "Active Delivery Capsule". This capsule contains useful ingredients in a high concentration in the capsule membrane, and at the same time, by enclosing various other useful ingredients in the capsule, it is possible to protect them from oxidation and alteration, and to maintain long-term performance and stability. Become. Previously, capsules only contained useful ingredients inside the capsule, but this new capsule is L'Oréal's first seamless capsule in which the useful ingredients of cosmetics themselves are the main constituents of the capsule membrane. Milotamunus flaberifolia is a plant that lives in southern Africa. In the

 Biotechnology venture company Tribe will release "Space Cosmetics Moisturizing Cream," a skin care product for astronauts. For the general public, it will be sold at medical institutions, department stores, and online stores nationwide. This product is a dense cream that can be carried on a spacecraft and is friendly to the human body and the earth's environment. It is plant-based (100% plant components), chemical-free (no chemical substances), and 100% biodegradable (in the natural environment and inside the body). (All disassembled) is realized. It does not use alcohol or chemical components, which are prohibited components for spacecraft loading, and can be used in space life or on the ground regardless of age or gender. The key ingredient is the lactic acid bacterium peptide preparation "Neonisin-e". It also contains emollient ingredients made from domestic rice germ oil and lecithin, vegetable glycerin, and damask rose essential oil to achieve clear, moist