Japan Cosmetics News

 L'Oréal Japan will be the first in the beauty industry to start an upcycling of cosmetologist uniforms from the end of June. Through this initiative, we will reduce waste and CO2 emissions from our business activities and contribute to the transition to a recycling-oriented socio-economy. The company has incinerated the uniforms of beauty staff who are no longer used due to design changes or retirement, but in the future it will be upcycled as automobile parts in collaboration with Chikuma.

  Fermen Station, a research and development startup that aims to build a sound-cycle society with fermentation technology, has recently acquired the "B Corporation certification" given to companies that meet high standards in terms of transparency and accountability to the environment and society. In addition to being the first domestic start-up company, it will also be the first in Japan for beauty companies. The company was founded in 2009. It has a research and development base and its own factory in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. Under the purpose of "Fermenting a Renewable Society," we will develop up-cycle ethanol, which is a raw material for cosmetics, by fermenting non-standard agricultural products and food / beverage residues that are normally discarded using our unique technology. In addition, fermented lees produced in the process of fermentation will be used as raw materials for cosmetics and feed for chickens and cattle, and chicken manure will be used

 Kose held a make-up seminar and introduced make-up techniques that make makeup look neat without losing makeup while predicting future make-up trends. Beauty Development Department Beauty Creation Unit Hair & Makeup Artist Osamu Tsuchihashi showed off a make-up technique that does not easily collapse even if the number of masks put on and taken off increases, while actually applying make-up to the model according to future trends. Mr. Dobashi commented on the change in make-up trends due to mask relaxation. "If you have more opportunities to remove the mask, you will be looking for bright pink and orange cheeks and lips that are familiar to the skin and tend to give off a complexion. As the number of times the skin and mask rub against each other increases due to the attachment and detachment of the mask, make-up collapse is likely to occur, so a foundation with a matte texture that is resistant to rubbing and make-up keep spray are required.・ As a treatment for acne, the dem

 Technoble Co., Ltd., which researches, develops, manufactures and sells functional wellness materials, collaborates with Hayashihara Co., Ltd., which develops business in a wide range of fields based on biotechnology and functional pigment technology, to whiten quasi-drugs. The latest research on the active ingredient L-ascorbic acid 2-glucoside was reported at the 74th Annual Meeting of the Vitamin Society of Japan. It has been known that this ingredient has a brightening effect that separates ascorbic acid in the skin and acts directly on melanocytes. For the first time, the research team has discovered a new mechanism by which ascorbic acid glucoside acts on the surrounding environment of melanocytes in the derivative state, and exerts a brightening effect by carbonylation and inhibitory effects on inflammatory cytokines. The company will introduce a comprehensive brightening theory by combining ascorbic acid glucoside, which is known to be safe, secure, and functional, with the co

 PFAS is a synthetic chemical that has been pointed out to have the potential to disrupt blood pressure control and is currently undergoing global tightening of regulations. This study investigated the association between PFAS blood levels and the risk of developing hypertension in 1058 non-hypertensive middle-aged women of various races and ethnicities enrolled in the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN). did. The survey was followed up from 1999 to 2017. As a result, the group with the highest baseline serum concentration had a adjusted hazard ratio of 1.42 for perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and 1.47,2- (N-) for linear perfluorooctanoic acid, compared to the group with the lowest serum concentration. It was 1.42 with ethyl-perfluorooctane sulfonamide) acetic acid. In the mixture analysis, women in the highest PFAS concentration group had a hazard ratio of 1.71 compared to the lowest tertile group. Several PFASs have shown a positive association with the development of h

 To investigate the effect of 1 g of omega 3 fatty acid supplement per day in 23,523 American adults (male over 50 and female over 55) without severe dry eye symptoms. Subject enrollment was performed from November 2011 to March 2014, treatment and follow-up ended December 31, 2017, with a median follow-up of 5.3 years. As a result, the incidence of dry eye was not different from that of the omega 3 fatty acid group (2.0%) and the placebo group (2.0%) (hazard ratio 0.97). There was no difference in the incidence of secondary composite endpoints for dry eye diagnosis and the occurrence of severe dry eye symptoms, with 8.9% in the omega 3 fatty acid group and 9.1% in the placebo group (hazard ratio 0.97).

 In the lip and lipstick category, where the market remains sluggish, the tint lip "Kiss Lip Armor" released by Isehan under the "kiss" brand in April this year is sold out in a few hours on the day of its release at the company's official online store. It is in the limelight. Before the release, we promoted a communication strategy centered on SNS. Myra Arai, who was appointed as a brand image model, also supported the response of the Web CM, and on SNS, "I'm worried about the product name" and "# armor tint" were talked about.

 Showa Denko manufactures and sells six products, including vitamin C derivatives, vitamin E derivatives, vitamin P derivatives methyl hesperidin, and the new raw material "Moistol" as functional raw materials for skin care. All products are provided with physiological functions, physical properties, and prescription information so that they can be utilized in the product planning and development of customers. "Moistol", a new raw material, is a sugar derivative made by adding oligosaccharide to inositol, and can be expected to have moisturizing effect, anti-inflammatory effect, anti-polution effect, and anti-aging effect on the skin, and moisturizing care for dry and sensitive skin. It can be used for various product planning such as cosmetics for the outside environment, UV care, and anti-aging. Since "Moistol" is a water-soluble raw material, it can be blended into various skin care dosage forms such as lotion, all-in-one gel, milky lotion, and beauty e

 The popularity of eyelash extensions has increased dramatically. For eyelash extensions, commercial products containing adhesives and proprietary professional adhesives are used. It has been pointed out that neither eyelash extension adhesive can release formaldehyde, which is a carcinogen and can cause allergic contact dermatitis, even though it is not specified as an ingredient. The purpose of this study was to evaluate eyelash adhesives by measuring formaldehyde using the chromotropic acid method. Purchased 17 types of commercially available eyelash adhesives and 20 types of professional eyelash adhesives. A total of 37 eyelash adhesives were analyzed by the chromotropic acid method. As a result, as for the commercially available eyelash adhesives, two types of adhesives with formaldehyde specified and two types of adhesives without formaldehyde specified were positive by the chromotropic acid method. Of the 20 professional eyelash adhesives, 15 (75.0%) were positive. It was sugges

 Pentadecyl is an oil-soluble powder raw material obtained by extracting, separating, and purifying saturated fatty acid lipids produced by the microalga "aurantiochytrium" belonging to the stramenopile organism group including kelp, wakame seaweed, and diatoms. It started selling in May last year. The origin of Aurantiochytrium has been attracting attention in recent years for producing polyunsaturated fatty acids DHA, EPA, and DPA. At Sea Act, people indirectly ingest fish such as mackerel and sardines that eat algae such as Aurantiochytrium, and the fat and oil components derived from Aurantiochytrium are used as a nutrient source. Focusing on it, we succeeded in finding a group of substances with extremely high bioactivity in the fats and oils produced by Aurantiochytrium. The above-mentioned pentadecyl has commercialized this group of substances as a useful ingredient for adding cosmetics. Regarding the wrinkle-improving effect of pentadecyl, a lotion containing 0.1% of

 Fujifilm applies the liposome technology cultivated in the pharmaceutical business to control the permeability of water-soluble components with high accuracy, and enhances the permeability in the epidermis and dermis.・ Liposomes for the dermis) were developed. By improving the permeability of water-soluble components into the skin, which has been an issue so far, it is possible to allow more diverse components to penetrate into the skin. In the future, we will apply these monolayer liposomes to cosmetics development.

 An extract extracted from Solidago altissima grown by the limited liability company "Tsumugite", which was fascinated by natural cultivation without using pesticides or fertilizers, was registered as a raw material for cosmetics. The company regenerates abandoned cultivated land in the innermost part of Sawasuji in the eastern part of Nagakute City and grows a number of weeds.

 The antibacterial activity of sophorolipid and palmarosa oil and their combined effects were evaluated by the trace liquid dilution method and the checkerboard method. Antioxidant activity was measured by the DPPH method. As a result, it was confirmed that this compound exhibits antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis. The combination of sophorolipids and palmarosa oil resulted in synergistic and additive interactions, reducing the concentrations required for efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis to 98.4% and 50%, respectively. Cosmetic formulations without chemical preservatives showed antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and P. acnes. The pH value and sensory properties of the pharmaceutical product were stable under all the conditions tested. This study has shown the potential for the development of effective multifunctional cosmetic formulations containing natur

 ROSE LABO manufactures and sells cosmetics for sensitive skin using roses cultivated on its own farm as raw materials. The "ROSE LABO" brand was launched in 2018 and has steadily expanded its sales channels to department stores and variety stores, but the situation has changed completely due to the Korona-ka. By shifting its focus from over-the-counter sales to its own mail-order site, it has achieved regrowth. Currently, the focus is on skin care for sensitive skin, but we will expand our product line to include aging care and inner care that extract oil from new varieties of roses. Representative Tanaka dropped out of the university, and after two years of training at a rose plantation, he opened a pesticide-free rose plantation in Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture in 2015. Prior to the development of cosmetics, in 2016, he developed foods such as tea and jam made from roses. After that, he succeeded in developing a new variety "24" for the purpose of blending beau

 Two-color filling that fills the red gel in the transparent gel. This red color is not a synthetic colorant. By atomizing pure gold to nano size, gold turns red, and by blending it, the bulk itself is also colored. This two-color filling cannot be manufactured without this red bulk. This is because the outer and inner colors gradually mix and it is not possible to maintain two beautiful colors just by coloring with coloring agents or colored raw materials. This technology is patented by our partner factories, and not all factories can do it. It keeps two beautiful colors when it arrives at the customer's hand, and you can enjoy it with your eyes when you open the box. Furthermore, gold has not only coloring but also antioxidant activity. It is an ingredient that can be expected to have a beauty effect.

 Fermenstation Co., Ltd. and Nichirei Foods Inc., a research and development startup that builds a society that regenerates and circulates unused resources using its own fermentation technology, are unused with the aim of realizing a circular economy for a sustainable society. As an initiative of the resource regeneration and circulation partnership, fermented alcohol is refined from non-standard rice discharged in the manufacturing process of Nichirei Foods' frozen food "Yaki Onigiri 10 pieces", and its up-cycled ethanol is used. We have developed the original "Yaki Onigiri" disinfectant wet tissue. Until now, Nichirei Foods has been working to solve various social issues as part of the "Hamidas Activities," an in-house revitalization project in which all employees voluntarily work beyond their areas of responsibility, such as food education, environmental activities, and social contributions. I have been working on it. Currently, reducing food loss i

 It is important for clinicians who provide care for acne vulgaris, which is common in children and young adults, to develop an action plan to assess and manage acne in routine practice. This study examined the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of triphalotene 0.005% cream in a post-hoc analysis of subjects aged 12 to 17 years in two large phase 3 pivotal trials. As a result, triphalotene was effective on both the face and trunk of pediatric patients with moderate acne and was well tolerated. The incidence of adverse events was low and acceptable and well tolerated. Once-daily triphalotene monotherapy was associated with good clinical efficacy, safety, and tolerability. Low concentrations of triphalotene were suitable for use in large skin areas such as the trunk.

 1. Utilization of Metaverse Cosmetology brands are vaguely emphasizing diversity in the virtual world in various ways. For example, cosmetics brand Unseen offers a new make-up, Spectra Eye Color, in shades of black or a faint silver-gray. In addition, when exposed to light, such as a camera flash, these shades turn into reflective silver, transforming without the use of augmented reality tools. In addition, MAC Cosmetics sold lipsticks with NFT (Non-Fungible Token) in April 2022. The Viva Glam x Keith Haring NFT collection offers three limited edition animations of lipstick based on the work of the late artist / activist Keith Haring. 2. Appeal to value With rising living costs, brands are leveraging marketing to appeal to consumers about their value and transparency. Skin care brands such as Elf Cosmetics, Horace and Deciem have announced price increases through a transparent message on social media / websites. We clarified the reason behind the price increase, gained the understandi

 Nippon Menard Cosmetics, in collaboration with Fujita Medical University School of Medicine, is conducting research on the mechanism by which epidermal stem cells decrease due to aging. Found to suppress. It is speculated that this protein affects the ability of the skin to regenerate. It is known that the epidermis, which constitutes the outermost part of the skin, becomes thinner and metabolism slows down with aging. Although it has been found that these changes are associated with a decrease in "epidermal stem cells" that produce epidermal stem cells, there are still many unclear points as to the cause of the decrease in epidermal stem cells. Therefore, the joint research group focused on skin stem cells and continued research on the relationship with aging. This time, a protein called "activin βA (activin A)" increases with aging in the epidermis, and the proliferation of epidermal stem cells is promoted. Found to suppress. It was also confirmed that epidermal

 Albion established a research institute and a pilot farm in 2010 with the cooperation of Fujisato Town, Akita Prefecture, at the foot of the Shirakami Mountains, a World Natural Heritage Site. In 2012, we started purchasing Yama Sobinion from Fujisato Town, and started studying grape-derived cosmetic ingredients. In 2015, we started consulting with Fujisato Town about viticulture and development of cosmetic ingredients, and in 2018 we took over the vines from a vine farmer who was out of business due to old age and started cultivating vines for research on cosmetic ingredients. In 2021, as one of the facilities of the institute, "ALBION Shirakami Vineyard & Winery" was opened to carry out the production of in-house cultivated plant extracts, extraction technology research, and fermentation technology research. Including cultivation technology research, we conducted various extraction research including the company's original subcritical dimethyl ether extraction, whi

 This spring, the cosmetics department of GSI Creos is the latest skin care active ingredient developed by PAT's patented technology (plant milking technology), which enables stable supply of high-concentration active ingredients while considering the environment. Proposal for "Rootness Energize" has started. Plant milking technology typically grows loofah in the air in a controlled indoor environment that is unaffected by the weather, using only water and nutrients, and hydrating and nourishing the exposed roots directly. It is said that "brionolic acid", which can be obtained only in a very small amount by the cultivation method of, can be extracted about 10 times. Produced by a 100% traceable and eco-friendly manufacturing process, Rootness Energize supplies energy to cells by increasing the production of ATP, which decreases due to the effects of aging, stress and lifestyle, and provides skin elasticity and firmness. Increases the production of elastic fiber

 The "Setouchi Silk Factory", which can handle everything from sericulture to the production of materials using silk, has opened. We aim to revive the sericulture industry by reducing the workload during the production of eyebrows through mechanization and producing promising cosmetics and pharmaceutical materials. The factory is a steel-framed one-story building with an area of ​​about 95 square meters. It is operated by United Silk (Matsuyama City), which manufactures and sells silk raw materials. The facility was renovated by renting a farm building of the social welfare corporation Kurushimakai (Imabari City). People with disabilities of the association are also responsible for taking out pupae from the eyebrows. The company aims to produce 1 ton of eyebrows annually, including the same type of sericulture equipment in Matsuyama City. The centerpiece of the factory is the mass breeding system for silk moths. Until now, it was a burden on farmers to cut and feed a large am

 Seiwa Kasei Co., Ltd. has started selling "Soy Heat Guard", a hair care cosmetic ingredient derived from soybean protein that leads to beautiful hair by using the heat of hair dryers and curling irons. Three features of soy heat guard 1. It coats and beautifies the hair by using the "heat" that is originally damaging to the hair. 2. Uses soybean protein, which has an excellent moisturizing effect among plants. 3. Preservative-free, compatible with China, compatible with quasi-drugs Seiwa Kasei Co., Ltd., a cosmetics raw material company, has been focusing on the development of naturally derived hydrolyzed proteins since its inception. We have researched proteins and their derivatives of various natural materials such as keratin, collagen, silk, milk, pearl, soybean, rice, and pea, and succeeded in commercializing them as cosmetic raw materials. In recent years, the popularity of the natural concept has increased the demand for plant-based proteins. In addition, man

Albion established a research institute and a pilot farm in 2010 with the cooperation of Fujisato Town, Akita Prefecture, at the foot of the Shirakami Mountains, a World Natural Heritage Site. In 2012, he started purchasing Yama Sobinion from Fujisato Town and started studying grape-derived cosmetic ingredients. From 2015, he started consulting with Fujisato Town about viticulture and development of cosmetic raw materials, and from 18 years he took over the vines from a vine farmer who was out of business due to old age and cultivated vines for research on cosmetic raw materials. Then, in 2009, as a facility of the institute, "ALBION Shirakami Vineyard & Winery" was opened to carry out the production of in-house cultivated plant extracts, extraction technology research, and fermentation technology research. At the facility, various extraction researches including the world's first Albion original subcritical dimethyl ether extraction are conducted, including cultivati

 The cosmetic raw materials imported and sold by Higuchi Shokai are characterized by their high effectiveness and abundant data, and they utilize the experience and knowledge that the company has cultivated in the pharmaceutical industry for about 70 years. Currently, we are strongly launching upcycling raw materials. JADE ALGA developed by ODYCEA (Odesia), which is based in Brittany, France, is an up-cycle raw material using sea lettuce. Sea lettuce proliferates due to the effects of pesticide outflow to the ocean and global warming, and has become an environmental problem at the seaside in Brittany, and is collected and disposed of at the expense of the government every year. ODYCEA focused on the shape memory function of the disposed sea lettuce and succeeded in applying this function to cosmetic raw materials. JADE ALGA has the function of keeping the keratin in a precise shape by the soft peeling effect and the effect of promoting the production of keratin constituent proteins, an

 Shiseido has discovered that in a dry environment, the "moisturizing power that coexists with the environment" inherent in the skin promotes the production of the enzyme (PAD1) that produces the natural moisturizing factor (NMF) inside the skin. In addition, we have newly discovered a component that enhances the production of PAD1 and supports the skin's original moisturizing power. In the future, we aim to develop cosmetics that maintain healthy and beautiful skin by increasing adaptability and resistance to dry environments. Some of the research results were announced at the "46th Japanese Society for Investigative Dermatology" (December 3-5, 2021). In the modern society where the natural environment is changing remarkably, the company has further evolved the technology of the new idea of ​​"accepting the environment, harmonizing and realizing beauty", and the first technology of coexistence with ultraviolet rays, this time low humidity. Following o

 It is said that if the screen time is too long, mental health will decrease and stress will increase. This survey examined the potential alleviating effects of physical activity and sleep on the relationship between screen time and stress in 513 college students during the fall 2017 to spring 2020 survey. The survey was conducted with a questionnaire to assess perceived stress levels, involvement in physical activity, screen time, and sleep. As a result, stepwise hierarchical regression analysis confirmed that screen time, sleep, and three-way interactions between screen time, sleep, and physical activity were associated with stress. Post-degradation revealed that both higher levels of physical activity and sleep alleviate the relationship between screen time and stress. The results of this study suggest that changeable health behaviors such as physical activity and sleep may be important factors in controlling the adverse effects of screen time on stress in college students.

 Kao participated in the "Digitally Driven Super Resource Recycling Participatory Social Co-creation Center" adopted as a nurturing project in the "Co-creation Place Formation Support Program" of the National Research and Development Corporation, Keio University. Established "Recycling Lab" with Kamakura City and participating companies / organizations. In the project, the digital platform, IoT, and 3D manufacturing technology of Keio University will be introduced to Kamakura City, an SDGs future city that has promoted waste reduction and resource recycling with the aim of realizing "Zero Waste Kamakura". The government, academia and the private sector will work together to re-commercialize the plastics discharged in the city to higher value and return them to the community, aiming to build a sound material-cycle society. Since 2015, Kao has combined the "recycling" of returning used products to resources and the "creation" of

 Kao's efforts to analyze big data with advanced AI and build a system for automating plant operation monitoring and detecting signs of abnormalities have been highly evaluated, and the highest award "16th Responsible Care" was given by the Japan Chemical Industry Association. Received the Grand Prize. This initiative is "equipped with an abnormality sign detection system that uses big data for the first time in a batch process instead of a continuous process, and may be linked to further expansion to other processes and recovery measures in the future." Incorporating anomaly sign detection using cutting-edge AI technology to pass on the technology and improve productivity ”was highly evaluated as a reference example for other companies. Hiroaki Yamaguchi, the plant manager of the Kao Wakayama Plant, said, "It is necessary to respond to issues such as aging equipment, aging and shortage of human resources, technology transfer, and environmental changes. Our

 Integriculture aims at a future that protects the lives and environment of animals, and as a solution to the protein deficiency problem that has been taken up in the food problem in recent years, it uses a unique animal-derived cell culture system and cultures using a new production method. I am doing research on meat. Utilizing the cell culture technology, we succeeded in developing our own cellament, which contains many components that activate cells. Cerament is the world's first skin care ingredient mainly composed of egg-derived cell culture supernatant, and carefully selects and cultivates nutritious and high-quality domestic eggs. Cerament contains many components that activate cells and has been confirmed to be useful for human skin. In addition, it is a sustainable raw material because it can produce about 3 kg of serament from one egg and can reduce the energy required for raw material production.