Japan Cosmetics News

 This time, the safety of a highly purified liquid injectable silicone for the treatment of acne scars in both light and dark skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types IV and V, mean age 50.77 years, 83% women). conducted a retrospective review of efficacy and effectiveness. The study included 96 patients who received a total of 206 treatments with liquid injectable silicone between July 2010 and March 2021. The results show that highly purified liquid injectable silicone is a safe and effective treatment for acne scars on all skin types. No complications such as granuloma formation, silicone extrusion, hyperpigmentation, hematoma, or infection were observed. The mean follow-up was 6.31 years. The results were considered important because the use of liquid injectable silicones to treat acne scars is considered controversial, especially in dark-skinned patients.

 Stage pigments used by opera singers are known to contain high concentrations of heavy metals. The current study investigated whether frequent exposure to pigments through dermal contact or inadvertent ingestion causes occupational diseases. Specifically, we investigated the presence and amount of release of chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn) from 40 types of stage pigments, and investigated the health risks associated with actual usage scenarios. evaluated. As a result, the average intake of heavy metals from pigments ranged from 7.0% to 19.9% ​​for oral intake and 1.1% to 2.2% for skin contact. Generation of reactive oxygen species by stage lighting was found to increase the intake of heavy metals through skin contact. Quantitative evaluation on 3D skin models has shown that skin contact of pigments can induce predictable skin damage and potentially other skin diseases. Researchers say there is a need for regulation on the heavy metal content of stage pigments ...

 Starting in January 2021, Kao and Kyoto University will work together with Saijo City in Ehime Prefecture to conduct demonstration experiments aimed at establishing a "carbonized recycling system for used disposable diapers." We aim to establish the technology and implement it in society after 2025. Currently, more than 2 million tons of used paper diapers are incinerated as waste annually, accounting for 4-6% of combustible waste. It has become. In the future, it is expected that the amount of garbage will increase as the use of adult disposable diapers increases due to the aging population, and the impact on the environment will become even greater. Under these circumstances, the company has been promoting "development of carbonization equipment for used disposable diapers", "conversion of carbonized used disposable diapers to carbon materials", and "social implementation of recycling systems". Regarding the "carbonization device", t...

 The skincare brand “unito” developed by Choju Nosato is an ethical ingredient serum brand that actively pursues clean beauty, such as the concept of whole foods, manufacturing methods that minimize waste, and environmentally friendly packaging. It's becoming Choju Nosato has been selling completely additive-free products by mail order for 20 years. It's here. In April 2020, we launched a brand as an in-house venture with the desire to create products that advocate "how to choose cosmetics" by looking at the behind the scenes of making cosmetics and the production areas of raw materials. was to be launched.

 Shiseido will launch its global makeup brand NARS Cosmetics (NARS) in India. In recent years, India's economy has continued to grow, and as demand for global prestige brands has increased, we will strengthen our portfolio of skin beauty brands in the prestige area and accelerate growth in Asia Pacific. In developing NARS this time, through Shiseido Asia Pacific, Global SS Beauty Brands Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shoppers Stop Limited, which operates premium and luxury large-scale department stores and retail stores in India. In January 2023, we signed a global strategic partnership with SS Beauty Brands. Since entering the market in 2001, in addition to the Indian brand SHISEIDO and fragrance brands, we have introduced NARS, which has a strong global presence, into our brand portfolio to meet diversifying customer needs. We aim to further improve our presence by utilizing Shoppers Stop Limited's cosmetics sales know-how and network in the prestige and department sto...

Shiseido, the "ELIXIR" brand wrinkle cream, which has maintained the number one share in the wrinkle improvement market for four consecutive years (INTAGE SLI, September 2017 to December 2021), was released last year for the first time in two years. It is said that it has regained the top share in purchasing value (INTAGE SLI, January 2010-December 2010). In 2022, we tried to create touch points by combining different approaches of digital communication and newspaper insert flyers.

 Nikko Chemicals will become the first member company of Action For Sustainable Derivatives in Japan from the perspective of promoting SDGs, and will pursue transparency in the supply chain of palm oil derivatives and palm oil-derived products in which the company is involved. Action For Sustainable Derivatives (ASD) is an inter-company initiative that promotes the generation and sharing of "information", "data" and "solutions" in the supply chain of palm oil derivatives, mainly in order to accelerate the transformation of the entire overseas personal care industry. As a collaborative organization, we aim to support livelihoods in production areas by adhering to NDPE principles, prohibiting deforestation, and respecting human rights. The company owns many palm oil-derived products, but due to the complex structure of its supply chain, it has not been able to fully grasp the transparency of the production process. By becoming an ASD member, the company will...