Japan Cosmetics News

 Farmen Station exhibits up-cycle fermentation ingredients from Japan in Europe, the home of clean beauty. Fermenstation Co., Ltd., a research and development startup that builds a society that regenerates and circulates unused resources with its own fermentation technology, exhibited at "VIVA TECHNOLOGY 2022", one of the largest tech conferences in Europe, and is the home of clean beauty in Japan. We will exhibit up-cycle fermentation raw materials, consider future expansion into Europe, and explore open innovation with global beauty brands and companies including Europe. This exhibition was realized as one of 12 companies in a program that supports the exhibition of Japanese startups carefully selected by the Japan External Trade Organization. Fermen Station is a research and development type startup that builds a society that regenerates and circulates unused resources with "Fermenting a Renewable Society" as its purpose. We have a research and development base a...

 DIC will enter the cosmetics formulation business. Through collaboration with Bio-Venture (VB), we jointly develop active ingredients of natural origin that are promising for skin care applications. The company plans to develop primary processed products that are easy to utilize the dispersion technology cultivated in ink manufacturing as the main battlefield and develop them as base formulations for skin care products. As the first step, we plan to launch a formulation containing the moisturizing ingredient "Sakuran" discovered by VB from a university in Japan this year. We will jointly develop a formulation containing polyol oil with VB in the United States, which has expanded the alliance, and aim to launch it by 2024.

 Global market research firm Mintel has released findings that American consumers are more likely to favor diverse or inclusive beauty brands. According to the company's latest survey, nearly half (47%) of US cosmetology users say they favor a diverse or comprehensive brand, and 38% of Gen Z beauty consumers have been diversified in the past. It was revealed that they purchased the product from a beauty brand that promotes. Nearly half (49%) of U.S. consumers argue that advertising for beauty products should make them feel good, and 30% argue that advertising should be motivated. .. Social media has a strong influence as an advertising method, with a quarter (23%) of cosmetology product users claiming that the models / influencers used by cosmetology brands tell a lot about their value. Three attributes were mentioned as a way to define "various beauty brands". First, 45% support brands that create products for people with different skin tones / hair types, 38% that creat...

 Nicotinamide mononucleotide is a component that has been confirmed to have increased energy and lipid metabolism and increased insulin sensitivity in mouse tests, and is expected to have an antiaging effect. In this study, we investigated the effect of nicotinamide mononucleotide on skin pigmentation. It was applied to both young and aged melanocytes and analyzed for melanin production, protein expression, and mRNA levels. In addition, a human skin model was used to examine the effect of nicotinamide mononucleotides on melanin formation in vivo. As a result, nicotinamide mononucleotide did not show a clear effect on young melanocytes, but a significant decrease in melanin production was observed in aged melanocytes. Nicotinamide mononucleotides also efficiently reduced melanin production in human skin, including aged melanocytes. Genome-wide analysis shows down-regulation of melanin formation-related cAMP / Wnt signaling in aged melanocytes, showing melanin formation-related prote...

 "KANEBO" is one of the brands "G11" that Kao Cosmetics business is focusing on globally. Despite being a cosmetics brand, we have developed it as a "brand that conveys hope, not beauty," and have proposed products that appeal to the individuality of the user. Nowadays, as wearing masks is becoming more commonplace, more and more people want to have a rich facial expression when they remove the mask. Therefore, from "KANEBO", we will release "Kanebo Lively Skin Wear", a beauty essence foundation that has a rich facial expression and is equipped with a new technology that reproduces the original beautiful texture of the skin while firmly covering the areas of concern. .. In communication as well, we will promote that it is a foundation that "transforms into bare skin" and will be close to the feelings of customers who want to like their own skin. "Kanebo Lively Skin Wear" is a beauty essence foundation that shines wit...

 On May 20, Shiseido held the Osaka Ibaraki Factory Grand Opening Ceremony prior to the opening of the public tour facility "SHISEIDO BEAUTY SITE". President Uotani said, "In order to become a global beauty company from Japan that can win the world, we should have a production base in Japan, and from now on, we will further strengthen our strength of high quality. A year ago, in 2015, we started the concept of a new factory. And in the milestone year of the 150th anniversary of our founding, the Osaka Ibaraki factory will start full-scale operation. Based on the idea of ​​"PEOPLE FIRST", we have devised everywhere so that we can concentrate on our duties and concentrate on our duties. We are planning to open the facility, and if you can foster the significance of working and the view of profession, it will contribute to society. Also, with the operation of the new factory, it will not run out of stock in the after-corona situation, and it will be solid. We have...

 Shiseido has developed "Shape-Shifting HA technology" that controls the volume of hyaluronic acid (HA). HA, which forms a water-retaining film on the surface of the skin and exerts a high moisturizing effect, has a problem that it does not easily penetrate into the stratum corneum even if it is applied to the skin because the molecule is very large. By controlling the volume of a certain HA, it is said that the penetration of HA into the stratum corneum and the function in the stratum corneum can be enhanced, and soft and fresh skin can be realized. HA is a biopolymer with excellent water retention and is known to exhibit various physiological activities in addition to moisturizing the skin. Since the amount of HA contained in the epidermis decreases with age, it is important to supply HA to the inside of the skin in order to maintain healthy skin. However, it was extremely difficult for HA to penetrate the skin because the molecule of HA is very large and the stratum corneu...

 The world's first chemical-free, plant-based, 100% biodegradable biodegradable product that can be decomposed in the natural environment and in the body by applying lactic acid bacteria peptide research. Was newly released in March this year. The oral care "Oral Peace" used in ISS daily necessities was developed jointly by Professor Emeritus Kenji Sonomoto of Kyushu University, who is a world leader in lactic acid bacteria peptide research, and Tribe. But it's an oral care product with safe ingredients. It has the power to sterilize bacteria in the mouth, but it is absorbed even if swallowed, so it is difficult to gargle and spit out, including elderly people requiring nursing care, babies, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, outdoor and disaster use, and dogs and cats. It is used for brushing the teeth and oral care of pets. The "Oral Peace" was officially selected as an on-board item on the International Space Station (ISS) in November 2021, and it is ...

 In collaboration with Professor Akira Ikari of Gifu Pharmaceutical University, Shiseido promoted the production of hyaluronic acid (HA) and spermidine by the action of magnesium ion (Mg ion) on epidermal cells. It was discovered that it has the effect of protecting cells from oxidative damage such as ultraviolet rays. In the company's previous research, it was found that Mg ions have a barrier recovery effect on the skin, but this time we were able to clarify the moisturizing effect and protective effect together with the mechanism, so we have never focused on Mg ions. I was able to show the possibility of maintenance. Part of the research results was presented at the "Japan Hospital Pharmacist Association Tokai Block / Pharmaceutical Society of Japan Tokai Branch Joint Academic Conference" and "The Japanese Biochemical Society Chubu Branch Regular Meeting", and the December 2021 issue of the "International Journal of Molecular Sciences" It was publis...

 Mederma has published a study of how scars affect mental health. According to this, 81% of Americans are ashamed of scars and imperfections, while 68% of those with noticeable scars feel that the scars are empowering, and 80% think they are unique. rice field. The company commissioned research firm One Poll to conduct an online survey of 2,000 Americans over the age of 18. Respondents with acne (30%), stretch marks (29%), and surgical scars (28%) said they had been anxious for a long time. Almost 60% of people who are nervous about what others think are worried that others may notice their scars. It also became clear that a similar percentage (56%) was concerned about what their wounds would look like to others. Eighty-six percent of people with visible wounds were happy to share a story about how they got the wound, and 78% said they felt better after talking about themselves. ing. 38% said they were able to heal mentally and emotionally with advice from people with similar scars...

 The results of examining the status and factors of undernutrition in elderly obese patients were posted. Both obesity and malnutrition are recognized as common health problems in the elderly. In this study, we conducted a cross-sectional study of 1911 elderly people (avarage age 77.34 ± 8.0 years) who received a comprehensive geriatric evaluation. As a result, 931 (48.7%) were obese, 6.0% were malnourished and 26.3% were at risk of malnutrition. Age, women, widow, people living with children, number of medications used, heart failure, Parkinson's disease, dementia, calf circumference and muscle weakness are more malnourished than obese patients with no nutritional problems. It was often seen in obese patients. Undernutrition obese individuals have lower tinetti scores for basic and instrumental daily activities and standing / walking / trunk balance assessments than hypernutrition obese individuals, with a fall and senile depression scale of -15. The score was high. Half of the el...

 Mash Beauty Lab has recently signed a cooperation agreement with Wakatu, a New Zealand company that develops, manufactures and sells food, beverage and cosmetic ingredients. The signing ceremony held at the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry on April 22 was attended by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardan of the country and Minister of Trade and Export Promotion of New Zealand Damien O'Connor. , Refine Holdings, a major solvent recycling company, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, and Shiratori Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. signed an agreement. Wakatu's director, Milliana Stevens, said, "I am very pleased to launch natural health and wellness related products using kiwifruit powder in the Japanese market. Mash Beauty Lab is a high-value-added, high-end retail store and organic. It handles a wide range of brands such as food and cosmetics. It is an innovative and technology-driven company, and collaboration in R & D is possible in the future. " Yuki Hibayashi, Vice Pres...

 Ryusendo Co., Ltd. has launched "Dyglo Fit ®", a functional raw material that is a diet and anti-metabolic material. In the future, Daigro Fit will be proposed to those who want to achieve weight control and health promotion at the same time. DygloFit® is an extract powder extracted from the pods of firefly tree, an edible plant with diet and anti-metabolic activity. DygloFit is a deciduous tree that is widely distributed in tropical regions and is used as a spice for traditional soups. Although it has been used, recent studies have confirmed its diverse and excellent usefulness in weight control and health promotion. Therefore, it is used in various parts of the world such as the United States, which is a major obese country.

 On May 9, Lion published the "Lion Group Plastics Environmental Declaration" on its website as a guideline for efforts to recycle plastic resources. The company group positions "promotion of efforts for a sustainable global environment" as an important issue, and aims to achieve both a sustainable society and business development. Regarding the plastic problem, we have set it as one of the issues to be focused on in "LION Eco Challenge 2050", aiming to minimize the amount of plastic used and to collect and recycle all the plastic used, and solve the problem. Challenge. By 2030, which is the mid-term goal, we will achieve a petroleum-derived plastic usage rate of 70% or less and a refillable product ratio of 50% or more.  By 2050, which is the final goal, we aim to realize "continuously circulating plastic use" that collects, recycles, and utilizes the plastic resources used in the business. In the medium- to long-term management strategy frame ...

 Saji (seaberry) is attracting attention as a skin care ingredient. In the last five years, sage fruit extract, sage oil, and sage fruit oil have all been used in about 0.4% of skin care products, according to a recent study released by global market research firm Mintel. That is. Looking at the products listed in the company's new global product database (GNPD), the growth of fruit oil has been remarkable in recent years, and the utilization rate of fruit oil components reached 0.54% in 2021. Buckthorn is a deciduous shrub of the buckthorn family, the genus Ilex, which can be cold pressed to produce pulp and oil. Fruits are rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin E, and have moisturizing, sebum balance, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects, so they are mentioned as a skin material that works as a multi-purpose skin material for beauty products. Recently developed skin care products containing sazzy ingredients include farming eye cream, facial mask sheets that improve dullness, and fa...

 Nippon Menard Cosmetics has confirmed that Reishi, which has been prized as a crude drug for a long time, has the effect of preventing blood vessel aging, making blood vessels supple, and improving blood flow. As the word "people grow old with blood vessels", blood vessels become stiff due to aging and disorder of lifestyle, lose suppleness, and blood flow also deteriorates. Deterioration of blood flow contributes to coldness and stiff shoulders, as well as dullness and decreased metabolism in the skin. Therefore, the company has been searching for herbal medicines that improve blood flow by making hardened blood vessels supple. In particular, we focused on "Reishi", which has been prized as a crude drug for a long time, and the extract extracted by our original extraction technology (sub-critical water extraction method) has the effect of enhancing the function of vascular endothelial cells and making blood vessels supple. discovered. Furthermore, it was confirmed...

 Shinnihonseiyaku Co., Ltd. (CEO: Takahiro Goto) is inspired by the habit of fish manipulating light and assimilating into the surrounding environment, and applies the technology of applying "guanine crystals" born from biomimetics to cosmetics at Hiroshima University and Yamaguchi University. Developed through joint research with. By dispersing "guanine crystals" that are present in fish scales and diffusely reflect light to a particle size of 5 mm or less and adding them to cosmetics, you can expect the effect of covering cosmetic stains and dullness and the effect of skin tone up. What is "guanine crystal"? It is a crystallized substance of "guanine," which is one of the DNA constituent bases of all living things on the earth. Although it is a transparent substance that does not have a pigment, it has the characteristic of refracting light due to the laminated structure of crystals and exhibiting various colors. It is present in the liver of m...

 Shiseido has revised the "Shiseido Ethical Code of Conduct," which stipulates high ethical standards and guidelines for actions that are important for employees around the world to build relationships of trust with all stakeholders and promote business activities. The new Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct has expanded its content in response to recent changes in the business environment, such as heightened awareness of human rights, diversity, personal privacy and sustainability of society as a whole. In addition, in order for employees to deepen their understanding and reflect it in their daily activities, in addition to promoting the significance of the code of conduct with a top message, we added links to related rules and Q & A to make the structure clearer and more familiar. The code of conduct that should be taken in all business activities is composed of five chapters for each employee, customer, business partner, shareholder, and social / global stakeholders. We...

Shiseido has set a goal of 100% childcare leave for male employees by the end of 2023. The target was employees of the Shiseido Group in Japan, and the acquisition rate as of the end of 2021 was 34.3%. The acquisition rate of female employees is 100%. Recognizing and respecting differences regardless of gender, age, or nationality, and realizing an organizational culture in which each employee can exert their strengths and continue to generate innovation will lead to corporate growth, so it is enriched for all employees regardless of gender. We have improved the environment. By setting a new target for taking childcare leave for men this time, these efforts will be further accelerated. 

 Kao aims to reduce CO2 emissions from its business activities to zero by 2040 and to be negative by 2050 by working on "reduce innovation" and "recycling innovation" of CO2 toward the realization of a carbon-free society. The company formulated the ESG strategy "Kirei Lifestyle Plan" in April 2019, and set 19 priority action themes. The medium- to long-term target set to achieve this "decarbonization" target has been certified as a "1.5 ° C target" by the SBT initiative, which is an international initiative, and 100% of the electricity used by the business is renewable energy. It is also a member of the international initiative "RE100", which aims to cover electricity. In 2021, as one of the achievements, we achieved 100% renewable energy consumption at all logistics bases in Japan. In 2021, in addition to the utilization of conventional non-fossil certificates, the newly adopted corporate PPA will be utilized at the head off...

 Maruzen Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.'s "Waism <Wild Time>", which manufactures pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, cosmetics, and raw materials for foods from natural products centered on plants, is the global cosmetics award "BSB Innovation Award 2022". Won first place in the most innovative active raw materials category of. Starting with the award of "Yamanashi Peach Leaf Extract BG30" in 2019, "Lemon Balm Extract RA" and "Silver Vine Extract BG30" will be released in 2020, and "Wa ism <Wa ism <" in 2021. "Gaiyou>" and "Wa ism <Setouchi Olive Leaf>" were awarded in two categories each. With this award, we have achieved a cumulative total of 6 items, the largest number of Japanese companies, for the 4th consecutive year. Based on the philosophy of diversity and inclusion, it is a raw material for aging care cosmetics with the theme of "beauty regardless of age". It is expected to...

 Based on the composition of the new Hamigaki developed at the research institute, Lion and Hitachi predict in advance the problems that will occur during actual production at the factory, and propose optimal composition information and physical property information in the manufacturing process. We have developed an automatic proposal system. By utilizing advanced digital technology, it is expected that the manufacturing process examination time will be reduced by up to about 40%, which is expected to speed up the product development of toothpaste. Lion will improve the efficiency of product development by operating this system, and will utilize the time created by the efficiency for exploring the needs of consumers and developing technologies and products based on it. In addition to utilizing it for more production issues and quality prediction, we will proceed with studies with a view to applying it to the manufacturing process of other products. Like this initiative, we will cre...

 Results of examining the immediate or short-term effects of smoking on the eyes. This study evaluated the tear film, pupil size, and eye adjustment ability within 5 minutes of smoking in 45 habitual smokers of cigarettes. For the analysis of the tear film, three measured values ​​of tear film destruction time, tear oil layer thickness, and tear meniscus height were used. As a result, the tear layer destruction time was evaluated by all three evaluation methods, and the degree of decrease was statistically significant (P <0.001). A decrease in reservoir thickness was observed in the two evaluation methods used and was statistically significant (P <0.01). Significant reductions in pupil size (P <0.01) and accommodation (P <0.001) were observed after smoking cigarettes. Differences in tear meniscus height and depth of focus curve before and after smoking were not statistically significant (P> 0.05). These results indicate that smoking has an immediate adverse effect on...

 Cosmetics makers are accelerating efforts to reduce plastics. Kao has started a demonstration experiment to collect used containers such as lotion and milky lotion and recycle them into recycled bottles. Refills are also increasing in line with consumer sentiment, which is reluctant to dispose of plastic waste. In February, Kao began collecting containers such as its flagship brand "Towanie" at 36 stores such as Aeon in the Kanto region. JEPLAN will remake the collected containers into raw materials using its own technology to manufacture recycled bottles. The experiment is scheduled to be completed by the end of July, and the scale of collection will be expanded in the future. FANCL also expanded the number of stores to collect from April to 61 stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area in order to recycle used containers into flower pots. Refillable products are not uncommon for low-priced products purchased at drug stores without counseling by sales staff, but they are also ex...

 Injury patterns during normal training and weight loss were compared for 102 male and 95 female taekwondo athletes in South Korea. We classified by gender, weight class, location of injury, etc., and calculated the injury incidence rate of each group using the χ2 test. As a result, a total of 703 injuries were recorded during regular training and 149 injuries were recorded during the weight loss period. Taekwondo athletes had a higher incidence of injuries during the weight loss period than during normal training (3.66 vs. 6.88 injuries per 1000 hours). The injured body parts differed significantly between normal training and weight loss. Injuries to the lower limbs or head and neck were relatively high during normal training, and damage to the trunk and upper limbs was relatively high during weight loss. Muscle, ligament, and bone damage was comparable during normal training and weight loss. Level I injuries were more common during normal training and Level II and III injuries we...

 Results of examining the relationship between acne and short-term PM2.5 exposure and outpatient visits. Investigating the correlation between short-term PM2.5 exposure and outpatient visits due to acne from 120,842 outpatient data from December 2013 to December 2019 from three major hospitals in Chongqing, China.  A stratified analysis was also performed to examine the differences in gender and age in the effects of PM2.5. As a result, it was shown that there is a positive correlation between PM2.5 concentration and acne outpatient visit. An increase in PM2.5 concentration of 10 μg / m3 was associated with a 1.71% increase in acne outpatient visits, delayed 0-7 days. A stratified analysis showed that the effects of PM2.5 were greater in people over the age of 25 than in those under the age of 25, but there was no gender difference. In conclusion, short-term exposure to PM2.5 was shown to be positively associated with the risk of outpatient acne, especially for people over the...

 What is the new value created from the upcycling that "waits" for disposal? Farmen station founded in 2009. Although it is a venture company, in recent years it has been collaborating with major companies one after another. The reason is the solution of "a certain problem" that a company has. Wet wipes sold at a corner of the "ANA Festa" shop at Haneda Airport. Kaori Takeshima, General Affairs Team, General Affairs Department, All Nippon Airways Trading Co., Ltd. "Disinfecting wet wipes made from non-standard unused bananas" Wet wipes made from non-standard Ecuadorian bananas imported by ANA Foods. Of the approximately 14,000 tons imported annually, about 1% of non-standard bananas have darkened skins or rotten shafts. Mr. Takeshima, General Affairs Team, General Affairs Department, All Nippon Airways Trading Co., Ltd. "I used to use (non-standard bananas) as feed for livestock, but it is a dream to be reborn as a different product with new...

 High school students in Karatsu City picked orange flowers, which are the raw material for cosmetics. This initiative was opened by a cosmetics manufacturer headquartered in Nara Prefecture and having a factory in Karatsu City to encourage them to think about the cosmetics industry in Karatsu. On the 3rd, about 30 people, including students from Karatsu Nishi High School and their families, participated and picked white orange flowers in a field of 1400 square meters of Citrus unshiu in Karatsu City. Mandarin orange flowers are used as a raw material for skin care cosmetics. President Tatsuo Kurebe, a cosmetics manufacturer, said as follows. "I want high school students to know that cosmetics can be made from agricultural products in Karatsu. I wish I could do activities that can contribute to the community with cosmetics by taking raw materials." Mandarin oranges are scheduled to be picked until the beginning of this month, with the aim of harvesting 120 kg.

 Naris Cosmetics has developed an ingredient from the apricot-colored rose "Caramel Antique" that decomposes the nitration of the skin due to ultraviolet rays and aging and prevents the yellowing caused by nitration. It is known that the skin color gradually becomes yellowish and dull with aging, and it is known that the nitration of the skin loses the elasticity of the skin.This time, by preventing the nitration, the yellowing of the skin is prevented and the elasticity is prevented. We proceeded with the research for the purpose of preventing the deterioration of the skin. When we investigated the ability to decompose nitration from eight types of rose petal candidates, we found that the apricot-colored rose petals (petals) called "caramel antique" have the strongest nitration-decomposing effect. , Succeeded in ingredient formation. This time, we discovered the hidden power of apricot-colored rose flowers, so the company will install it as a raw material for cosme...

 "Ebourg" has planned item 3 that reuses the residue of cosmetic ingredients of the company's cosmetic brand "Grid" as a dye. This is the first effort to circulate waste within the group. The raw material for the dye is the residue of lemongrass used in "grid" skin care products. Normally, it is a part that is discarded after extracting beauty ingredients, and this time it was used as a raw material for the botanical die series, which is popular in "Ebourg" Juniper and red pine nuts were added to the lemongrass residue and dyed in light green, which is the image color of "grid". Yuki Furuya, director and designer of "Ebourg", said, "Originally," Ebourg "shared the world view with" Grid ", such as the uniforms of sales staff being handled by" Ebourg. " I was satisfied with the beautiful dyeing. I want the customer to feel the beauty of the color and the healing power derived from nature, j...