Japan Cosmetics News

 Sumitomo Corporation Group's Sumisho Cosmetics and Sumisho Foods will collaborate on the development of cosmetic ingredients from the perspective of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). Recently, we have agreed to jointly embark on building a supply chain (SC) for the development of cosmetics using food residue and food loss as raw materials. Sumisho Foods will utilize its global supply network to procure the leftovers after squeezing vegetables and fruits, non-standard foods, etc., and Sumisho Cosmetics will make proposals to brand owners and raw material manufacturers. In the future, if necessary, we will consider opening factories and warehouses for drying and freezing raw materials and forming alliances with processing partners. Both companies act as a bridge between the cosmetics and food industries.

 Dainichiseika launched Chitosan lactate powder made from mushrooms. it is allergen-free and can be used in various applications including the personal care field. It has excellent moisturizing and film forming properties and can also be used as a viscosity modifier. This is a solution for sustainable formulations. https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/product/i-dainichiseika-color-chemicals-knk-l200 https://www.cosmetic-info.jp/mate/detail.php?id=19354

 Kao and Costco Wholesale Japan have introduced folding containers that can be used repeatedly as product packing materials on a trial basis at the Costco Kawasaki warehouse from July 19th. We plan to use about 1,500 bales per month. In addition, this initiative is the first to be embodied by the system "01KAO", which started in July 2021 for all Kao Group employees, soliciting ideas from each employee and realizing commercialization and internal structural reforms. commercialization project. In recent years, as companies have become more active in environmentally friendly initiatives, the Kao Group has enhanced the Yoki-Monozukuri philosophy cultivated through its corporate activities to Yoki-Monozukuri from an ESG perspective. We are strengthening our efforts to consider the environment and society. Also, at Costco, based on the recognition that global prosperity is necessary at the same time as business growth, "SUSTAINABLITY COMMITMENT" is disseminated. We are a

 Kose has implemented a virtual trion on its own counseling platform "WEB-BC SYSTEM" through system joint development with Perfect. Taking this opportunity, on July 16th, a new course "Personal Beauty mirror" will be offered on the screen during online counseling at "DECORTÉ Personal Beauty Concierge (PBC)", an online counseling service of "Cosme de Corte". It is open. The course was jointly developed with Perfect, which handles "YouCam Makeup" apps that make full use of AR / AI technology. This is the world's first introduction of a make-up simulator to the independently developed video call platform "WEB-BC SYSTEM". "PBC" is a high-definition image that is as close to real as possible by improving the reproducibility of the delicate "color" and "texture" peculiar to cosmetics on the screen, which has been a major issue in online counseling so far. Is realized. Since its introduction in Septe

 The open innovation program "fibona" ​​led by Shiseido Research Institute is a new fragrance experience system developed by SCENTMATIC, which started co-creation in November 2021, for a limited time from July 14th to October 14th. It will be installed on the 1st floor of the Shiseido Global Innovation Center (S / PARK) to provide a new scent experience. This scent experience system is equipped with the scent developed by Shiseido in the scent and word conversion system "KAORIUM" developed by Centmatic, and the scent-related sensitivity data collected and analyzed from the experiencers will be collected and analyzed in the future. It will be used for further evolution of the company's scent research. The experience fee is free, and it provides visitors with an experience where the richness of the scent can be felt more deeply. By observing what kind of words visitors apply to the scent developed by the company and further studying from the knowledge obtained fro

 Kose is the first group in the group to use mechanical recycled PP (manufactured by Lotte Chemical) for the product cap of "Coenrich The Premium," which will be released from Kose Cosmetics Port under its umbrella on August 1. In the future, we will expand the use of existing caps for "Coenrich". Mechanical recycled PP is one of the recycled materials. The recovered used polypropylene is sorted, crushed, and washed to thoroughly remove dirt and foreign substances on the surface, and then exposed to high temperature to stay inside the resin. Recycled after removing impurities. For this mechanical recycling PP, we asked the FDA to evaluate the recycling process, and as a result of the evaluation, we adopted substances for which NOL (No Objection Letter) was issued. In addition, it uses raw materials recycled from used certified household parts, and is highly safe and environmentally friendly.

 On June 17, Paula scientifically analyzed the effects of hot water from 14 hot spring inns in Shimane Prefecture on the stratum corneum and sebum, and discovered that the skin-beautifying effect can be classified into 6 types. A joint presentation was held with Shimane Prefecture to appeal that the website "Onsen x Skin Science" was released. Regarding the skin-beautifying effect of hot springs, although we often hear voices such as "the skin became moisturized and smoothed", there was almost no data to scientifically support the effect. Therefore, the members led by Mr. Akihiro Tada (Pola Orbis Holdings, a skin science researcher in charge of skin science wellness production project R & D), who has been dealing with the skin of thousands of women for more than 20 years, are the main members. , Re-examined the hot springs from the viewpoint of skin science, launched the "Beautiful Skin Wellness Project" to deepen the appeal of hot springs, such as the

 From May 23 to June 6, Naris Cosmetics conducted a skin awareness survey of 2001 women aged 20 to 59 years nationwide in Korona-ka, a woman with sensitive skin. Many people have been forced to wear masks due to Korona-ka, but it has become clear that wearing masks causes great discomfort and stress, especially for women with sensitive skin. When asked about their own skin quality, it was 59.8% excluding "normal skin" (29.3%), "I don't know" (9.8%), and "I don't want to answer" (1.1%), which is about 60% of all women. However, he answered that he had "sensitive skin", although the time of symptoms and the part of sensitive skin were different. By age, only 17.5% of respondents in their early twenties answered that they had "normal skin", and 66.2% answered that they had "some kind of sensitive skin". The highest percentage of respondents who answered that they had the most severe symptoms, "sensitive skin on the f

 The open innovation program "fibona" ​​led by Shiseido Research Institute is a business proposal from a tech doctor at the "THINK SPACE LIFE Accelerator Program 2021" newly launched by JAXA's business co-creation platform "THINK SPACE LIFE Platform". Decided to adopt. In the program, in December 2021, we solicited business proposals on the recruitment theme "Realization of beauty by visualizing and optimizing life rhythm / internal rhythm" set from Shiseido's business domain and issues / needs of space life. In the future, we will promote technology and business development in collaboration with Tech Doctor toward the realization of "development of new beauty solutions by visualizing life and internal rhythms and adjusting rhythms", creating new business value on the ground and the future in space. Aiming to apply to daily life.

 There are various bacteria on the skin. These bacteria are called the skin resident flora and are said to interact with human skin. Among them, Staphylococcus epidermidis has been suggested to have a positive effect on the skin, such as decomposing sebum to produce glycerin and fatty acids, which contributes to the water retention and pH maintenance of the skin. On the other hand, Staphylococcus aureus is frequently detected in the skin of patients with atopic dermatitis and is said to be one of the causes of exacerbation of atopic dermatitis. We are continuing various research focusing on the bacterial flora, and we think that cosmetics that balance Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus can keep the skin in a healthy state, and joint research with Ichimaru Falcos Co., Ltd. The we. We have found molasses-containing sake lees extract as a cosmetic ingredient that suppresses Staphylococcus aureus, which is said to be one of the causes of exacerbation of atopic dermatitis.

 The Mediterranean diet is based on virgin olive oil and nuts, which are rich in anti-inflammatory polyphenols. The purpose of this study was to assess the association between Mediterranean dietary adherence and facial acne severity in French women. A case-control observational study of 40 women with mild to severe acne and 40 control subjects was conducted at Nantes Hospital in France. Compliance with the Mediterranean diet was evaluated based on the PREvención con DIeta MEDite rránean questionnaire. A global assessment by a trained dermatologist was also performed using the acne severity score. As a result, the global linear model showed a significant negative correlation between acne severity and adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Researchers say they have confirmed the importance of using a holistic approach to acne management.

 Ceramides play an important role in maintaining skin barrier function. Studies supporting the beneficial effects of topical ceramides on the restoration of skin barriers have been published, but few studies have been on oral ceramides. In this study, we evaluated the effectiveness of rice ceramide (RC) supplementation to improve skin barrier function through a comprehensive clinical evaluation. We investigated the efficacy of orally administered rice ceramide supplements in 50 volunteer participants. Skin hydration, firmness and elasticity, transepidermal hydration (TEWL), melanin index (MI), erythema index (EI), sebum production, pH, and wrinkle severity at baseline and during monthly follow-up. Evaluated to. Rice ceramide supplements significantly improved skin hydration, sebum production, firmness and elasticity, and wrinkle severity. In addition, rice ceramide significantly reduced the rate of transepidermal water loss (TEWL), melanin index (MI) and erythema index (EI) levels. Ana

 At Hoshi Chemicals, the demand for "skin correction items that are difficult to color" has increased due to the mask habit and the increase in home time triggered by the Korona-ka, and we have come up with the idea of ​​a colorless foundation that does not color the skin. OEM orders for the new skin care "Soft Focus Serum" developed by Hoshi have started from the end of May this year. Soft focus serum is a gel cream with a soft texture that spreads well, making pores and fine wrinkles less noticeable by physical action, and producing a clean and well-textured skin feeling. Specifically, it is one of the methods to correct and show the skin beautifully, which is known as a makeup base and foundation technology, and adopts a "soft focus action" that scatters light and blurs the target. With a frosted glass-like veil that is different from transparent gel, it blurs skin problems such as pores and fine wrinkles and makes them less noticeable. In addition, the

 Takara Belmont will be exhibiting at the Japan International Exposition, and is planning to exhibit the "Future Healthcare Salon" that combines beauty and medical care. This time, we will exhibit at the "Osaka Pavilion", which is created by the cooperation of the public and private sectors in cooperation with the business community such as Osaka Prefecture and the city. Under the theme of "REBORN (people are reborn, take a new step)", an exhibition will be held in the same pavilion. The company believes that the "future health care salon" will play a role of supporting people's health in addition to the role of a conventional hair salon such as "cutting hair", "dying", and "making a style". It is said that there is. "As the healthy life expectancy is extended, services that match the diversification of people's affluence scales will be required," and the "future salon" will be exhibited t

 FANCL non-invasively analyzes micronutrients in the body and makes full use of "in-house developed proprietary technique to estimate β-carotene sufficiency using a small amount of urine" to urinate from the subject's home. We used it to investigate the relationship between β-carotene in the body and lifestyle. As a result, it is possible to easily grasp the amount of β-carotene in the body by analyzing the β-carotene contained in a small amount of early morning first urine collected at home, similar to the results of the blood-based survey reported in previous studies. I understood. In the future, we will aim to utilize it for services that provide personalized supplements by confirming the state of nutrient sufficiency in the body.

 "Freeria" roses are born in our exclusive rose garden, "Naris Rose Garden" in Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture. In the rose garden where roses with a site area of ​​about 10,000 tsubo and 10,000 shares or more are cultivated, professional staff picks the flowers by hand, not by machine, at the most suitable timing, and collects the flowers without damaging them. Select only high roses. In addition to the five types of roses, "Lady Rack," "Double Delight," "Black Gold," "Golden Heart," and "Masetsu," this time, the ingredients from the apricot-colored rose "Caramel Antique" are blended for the first time. About 6 tons of domestic raw roses are extracted annually by a special extraction method called "low temperature low pressure distillation". It is equipped with a rare ingredient that weighs 3 kg and can only take 1 g from the petals of about 600 flowers. In addition, a new ingredient that has been s

 Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., together with Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Sunstar Co., Ltd., Nippon Colmar Co., Ltd., and Mandam Co., Ltd. Below, a total of 6 companies are focusing on skin irritation, which is one of the safety evaluation items, and are working to expand data on alternative methods for animal experiments and enhance test conditions. Currently, safety tests using animal experiment alternatives are being used more and more in the cosmetics industry, but the information published by papers and public institutions is limited. Furthermore, there is little information on the ingredients of quasi-drugs and cosmetics, and each company independently acquires and owns it. Similarly, the OECD TG439 contained in the "Guidance on the Skin Irritation Evaluation System in the Safety Evaluation of Quasi-drugs / Cosmetics" issued by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on April 22, last year can be used as a raw material for cosmetics. There is still little inf

 Shiseido will release the beauty essence "Bio Performance Skin Filler" equipped with advanced hyaluronic acid research technology from the brand "Bio Performance" series. Until now, it has been a very difficult task to deliver high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, which has a high moisturizing effect, to the inside of the stratum corneum of the skin, but we have newly developed a method to penetrate the skin without impairing its function. In order to efficiently deliver hyaluronic acid to the skin, the new beauty essence is equipped with the epoch-making "Molecushift Technology" that reduces the molecular size and then returns it to its original size. This allows the uniquely designed night and morning serums to work effectively, leading to a radiant, firm, elastic, moisturized skin from the inside. Package design has evolved into a holistic one that creates newness in terms of both technology and sensibility, considering the endless intellect of life a

 Retinoids and calcipotriols regulate the proliferation and differentiation of keratinocytes. Retinoids have been used to treat acne due to their keratolytic and anti-inflammatory effects, but the effects of calcipotriol have not been reported. In this study, 40 acne patients were treated with topical calcipotriol (0.005%) cream and 0.1% adapalene gel on the right and left sides of the face, respectively. The clinical and histological efficacy was evaluated 2 months after the start of treatment. As a result, all acne lesions were significantly reduced, and the overall evaluation scores by doctors and patients on both sides of the face were significantly reduced. There was no significant difference on both sides. Histological evaluation showed a significant reduction in the density of inflammatory infiltrates, which was more pronounced on the right side. Local calcipotriol had the same anti-inflammatory effect as adapalene

 Toshokai introduces a wide range of raw materials with unique characteristics from home and abroad. The company is attracting attention with SFC-001 (methyl perfluoroisobutyl ether) and AE Cosmoflow 61 from AE Chemie of the United States, which started handling in April this year and has the same ingredients as SFC-001. It's AE Cosmo Flow 76. Since the raw material is set to volatilize at almost body temperature, it is possible to give a refreshing feeling to the skin and improve the feel of oils, and self-foaming cosmetics are the most used for applying high volatility. It is said that self-foaming cosmetics are becoming more and more popular not only in Korea but also in the Japanese cosmetics market. When used in combination with a surfactant, the above-mentioned volatilization due to body temperature, which is a characteristic of the same raw material, triggers the development of cosmetics that quickly foam the surfactant on the skin. A creamy foam can be generated on the skin

 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals mfg. developed a new item of Chitosan derivatives. It is a liquid of chitosan lactate that uses chitosan isolated and purified from natural resources, mushrooms. Chitosan lactate is allergen-free because it is designed without using crustaceans such as shrimp and crab, making it a liquid that can be used in a variety of applications, including in the personal care field. KNK-L400 is rich in moisturizing and film forming properties and has a characteristic tactile sensation. Dainichiseika is now seeking to develop their line-ups of cosmetics ingredients.

 Shiseido Co., Ltd., Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. and Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. are working to build a series of circulation models that collect plastic cosmetic containers, recycle them into resources and raw materials without sorting them, and then recycle them as containers. start. Cosmetic containers are made from a wide variety of plastics because of the importance of protecting the contents, ease of use, and design, but it is difficult to separate them, which is an issue when recycling them as plastic resources. .. Therefore, the three companies decided to utilize each other's strengths to build a new mechanism from the collection of plastic cosmetic containers to their recycling. Shiseido will work to establish a collection scheme for plastic cosmetic containers through stores and utilize recycled polyolefins in cosmetic containers. Sekisui Chemical uses "BR ethanol technology" to gasify used plastics and other combustible waste without separating them and convert

 According to Kao's survey, conspicuous nasolabial folds are one of the skin problems that many people have, and more than 80% of people in their 40s and 60s feel that they are worried. In addition, about 60% answered that they were not satisfied with the current measures against nasolabial folds. Therefore, this time, we aimed to create a new market through value proposals that temporarily make the nasolabial fold inconspicuous by using Kao's cutting-edge technology for existing nasolabial fold care. Dramatic memory adopts the world's first ingredient approach that combines a special polymer and oil. The shrinkage of the paint film pulls the skin and makes the nasolabial fold less noticeable. At the store, we will provide detailed counseling, such as explaining how to use and points to keep in mind, and propose new habits before foundation.

 In the development of cosmetics, it is common to think that it is most important to stabilize the finished product so that it can be used to the end without changing its condition. This technique forms a layer on the lips after being applied to the lips. The inner layer near the lips is the colored lipstick layer, and the outer layer away from the lips separates into two layers, a clear oil layer and a state change. As a result, the object that touches the lips adheres only to the transparent oil layer and not to the color layer, so the color layer does not adhere to the touching object. In the conventional way of thinking, state change is a development failure, but in this research, we aimed to change the state. The transparent oil layer protects the moisture of the lips and creates a glossy feeling. Techniques that can make you look beautiful with or without a mask Originally, the development was aimed at preventing the color of the lipstick from fading due to color transfer to the

 Dainichiseika Color&Chemicals newly developed a new Chitosan product for cosmetics. Chitosan lactate pawder KNK-L200. Chitosan lactate powder is made from chitosan isolated and purified from natural resources, mushrooms, and changing the chitosan into a lactate form that is easy to formulate. Since it is designed without using crustaceans such as shrimp and crab, it is allergen-free and can be used in various applications including the personal care field. It has excellent moisturizing and film forming properties and can also be used as a viscosity modifier. Polysaccharide and amino groups make chitosan unique one. Among the functional polymers with amino groups, chitosan is the only one which produced from natural products on an industrial scale. With this product, you can make a new sensation into cosmetics. https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/selectors/s-dainichiseika-color-chemicals

 A survey of the association between sitting time and all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease in high-, middle- and low-income countries was published. In this study, sitting time in countries with different economic levels was measured using an internationally standardized physical activity questionnaire, and the association between mortality and major cardiovascular disease was examined in a population-based cohort study. Using data from the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study of a prospective cohort study conducted on five continents, including low- and middle-income countries, participants aged 35-70 in 21 high-, middle- and low-income countries, 105-677 People were followed for a median of 11.1 years. As a result, a combined outcome (cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, stroke or heart failure) of all-cause mortality and major cardiovascular disease (cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, stroke or heart failure) in a long sitting position (8 hou

Lapas Japan is a type of drug delivery system that uses "soluble microneedles" used in the medical field to manufacture and sell microneedle patch cosmetics with excellent penetrating power and stability. .. The microneedle patch is gradually gaining recognition in the beauty field, but it was originally developed as an alternative to injection. "Most of the DDS are administered by injection, but the pain caused by needles, the securing of a cold chain for storage and transportation in'cold / frozen', and the death toll from contaminated needles are 1.3 million per year. There are also environmental problems caused by medical waste, such as exceeding the number of people. To solve these current problems, the microneedle patch has emerged as an innovative DDS. " Soluble microneedles are based on hyaluronic acid, which has the physical properties of being dissolved by the water inside the skin, and can produce microneedle patch cosmetics that combine various a

 Daio Paper Corporation and LiveDo Corporation have agreed to engage in joint research to separate and recover the constituent pulp, polymer, and plastic from used disposable diapers and reuse them as resources. By doing so, we aim to recycle used disposable diapers of 6000 tons per year and reduce CO2 emissions by about 1940 tons per year.

 POLA ORBIS HOLDINGS has been certified as an "SBT Initiative" for the Group's greenhouse gas reduction targets for 2029. Based on the Sustainability Statement, the company group has declared that it will continue to grow as a company that creates a sustainable society by facing all stakeholders and the global and social environment in good faith, and has also set it in sustainability plans and non-financial goals. "Environment" is taken up as one of the five priority areas. With the acquisition of SBT certification this time, the goal of reducing CO2 emissions of Scope 1 and 2 set by the group by 42% by 2029 and CO2 emissions of Scope 3 by 30% was recognized. As specific efforts, we are proceeding with information disclosure of risks and opportunities that climate change poses to businesses, scenario analysis, and switching to CO2 free electricity derived from 100% renewable energy at production plants and business establishments. Furthermore, the commitment le

 Kao has evolved "sebum RNA monitoring" that grasps various states of the body and skin by analyzing sebum RNA collected from sebum, and has built a technology that can stably store and transport sebum RNA at room temperature. This makes it possible to collect sebum RNA at various locations, including at home, and expands the situations in which sebum RNA monitoring can be utilized. Using this technology, we will work with Healthcare Systems to develop a mail inspection service that enables consumers to grasp their health status while staying at home, and are working on tests for implementation in order to realize the service provision within 2022. I'm out. Kao discovered that human RNA (ribonucleic acid) exists in sebum, and by constructing a unique analysis technology "sebum RNA monitoring" that comprehensively analyzes the RNA, various states of the body and skin. I have found that it may be possible to grasp. Collection of sebum RNA has the advantage that it