Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from April 2004

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from April 2004

Cosmetic Importers Association of Japan Releases 2003 Import Totals.
April 25, 2004... The Cosmetic Importers Association of Japan says that total cosmetics imports (excluding certain products listed below) in 2003 rose 14.4% year on year to 146.6 billion yen. The association predicted after the third quarter that total imports...

Toyo Ink Launches Anti-Bacterial Mask Product with Bamboo Grass Extract.
April 25, 2004... Toyo Ink has developed an anti-bacterial agent using bamboo grass extract and is using it for the anti-bacterial mask product, Sasa Mask (350 yen each). The company developed the anti-bacterial extract TWEBS with Gifu University and technology...

Unitika Expands Sales of Ceramide as Material for Food.
April 25, 2004... Unitika sells ceramide extracted from a by-product of making konnyaku bulbs into powder. Ceramide is a substance found in human skin that maintains moisture. Synthetic ceramide is used for cosmetics and shampoo and plant derived ceramide is...

Teraoka Seisakusho Develops Easy-Cut PE Cloth Adhesive Tape.
April 25, 2004... Teraoka Seisakusho manufactures P-Cut Tape, a compact adhesive tape product made from PE cloth. The product is quite popular since it is lightweight and easy to tear with the hands even if the person is wearing gloves. The product comes in...

Toray Industries Introduces Biodegradable Home Carpet.
April 25, 2004... Fiber products manufacturer Toray Industries is ready to market a new biodegradable carpet for home use. Using Cargill Dow's biodegradable resin, the company perfected the technique of making fibers from the material and treating them for...

Combi Discovers Influenza Prevention Effect in Swallows' Nest.
April 25, 2004... Combi has discovered that the swallows' nests used for gourmet Chinese dishes are effective for preventing viral infections. It is also said that swallows' nests are effective for nourishing and beauty. The company has discovered sialic acid in...

Tsumura Develops High-End Hair Tonic Product.
April 25, 2004... Tsumura has developed Incent Mouga, a new hair tonic product using plant-derived ingredients including Chinese herbs. The product is the first in Japan that does not use synthetic substances. The company developed the product in cooperation...

Oki Kogei Develops Mask for Controlling Secondary Infection.
April 25, 2004... Oki Kogei has developed a mask that controls infectious viruses such as SARS and influenza. Working with Ryukoku University, Oki Kogei developed the product with bamboo charcoal that has a moisturizing effect and catechins with their...

Kakukei Unrolls New Wrapping Products Line.
April 25, 2004... Kakukei has established a new brand of commercial use wrapping products called Kami Kobo. The diverse line uses printed nonwoven material and includes many styles, including types with ribbons, which is new for Kakukei. Patterns include...

Scented Deerskin Gloves from Berudeer.
April 25, 2004... Berudeer of Kagawa Prefecture has released scented deerskin gloves using super-critical fluid. The company developed the technology jointly with Ko-on Ko-atsu Ryutai Gijutsu Kenkyujo, a lab researching high temperature, high pressure fluid...

C.I. Kasei Develops Ultraviolet Ray Resistant Acrylic Film for Outdoor Use.
April 25, 2004... C.I. Kasei has developed an acrylic film product that can withstand ultraviolet rays when used outdoors. After turning the resin into thin film of 30 to 300 micrometers in thickness, Kasei irradiates it with electron rays to reform the...

Takiron Develops Pet Resin Board with Antibacterial and Anti-Insect Effect.
April 25, 2004... Takiron has developed PET resin board that has antibacterial and anti-insect effects. The product Petech Guard Kokin/Bochu Type PETR-5025 (1m x 2m x 5 mm thickness, 17,250 yen) uses PET resin that does not include chlorine. The product contains...

Lintec Releases Label Material of Polylactic Acid.
April 25, 2004... Lintec has released Biola, an adhesive label material that uses polylactic acid (PLA) plastic film as its surface substrate. The company aims for sales of 100 million yen in FY2004. Derived from corn and sweet potato starch, PLA is...

Kawata Mfg. Expands Polylactic Acid Resin 40 Times.
April 25, 2004... Kawata Mfg. is using microcellular foaming and inactive expanding agents like carbon dioxide and nitrogen to foam polylactic acid resin to an expansion factor of 40. The feat is unprecedented, because the resin has long been considered too...

Miracle Industrial Seals Provide Tampering Evidence.
April 25, 2004... Miracle Industrial manufactures security seals to prevent tampering and counterfeiting. Its "clear cut" technology allows it to create seals that are the transfer of only the desired pattern or lettering, which tears upon opening to foil...

Lumbar Support Bed Mat.
April 25, 2004... Tokyo based Gel Tech has released "Yoyo" a bed mat made from "Alpha Gel" a newly developed material with high-pressure dispersion and shock absorbent properties. The mat helps preventing the body from sagging, both supporting the back in...

Active Oxygen Reducer.
April 25, 2004... Mitsubishi Denki has released "Kirigamine" a room air conditioner with an integrated antioxidant function that utilises natural herbs. A natural rosemary antioxidant contained in a cartridge is vaporised and spread throughout the room by...

Ear Piece Light.
April 25, 2004... Tokyo based High Mount has released "HL-6 Pilot" a compact LED light measuring L: 84mm x W: 32mm x H: 31mm with a soft earpiece enabling it to be hooked to the ear (Similar to Blue Tooth devices). The light from the single white coloured...

Fold up Drink Carrier.
April 25, 2004... Tokyo based Seisho has released "Wa-Ba" a portable water or cold drink carrier bag that can be folded up flat when not in use. Made from a durable non-odour, composite nylon and polyethylene film, the bag is ideal for transporting water or...

Pet Camera and Feeding Device.
April 25, 2004... Tokyo based AOS Technologies has released "ISeePet" a device featuring a camera linked to the internet that enables the owner to monitor the pet's activities and even dispense dry food remotely from outside the home. The image taken by the...

Posture Slippers.
April 25, 2004... Akaishi has released "Shisei Balance Slippers" a slip on style slipper with a contoured insole with a specially designed cup shaped heel support that both supports the foot and helps maintain a correct posture. The slippers also help distribute...

Beauty Essence Impregnated Body Wash Cloths.
April 25, 2004... Wakayama Prefecture based Yokozuna Kogyo has released "Kibun Wa Este" a range of 4 body and face cloths impregnated with a range of natural beauty ingredients contained in slow release micro capsules. Items in the range include "Rosehip"...

Portable Photo Printer.
April 25, 2004... Fuji Film has released "Cheeky Printer" a compact portable photo printer designed to reproduce images taken by mobile phones with a camera attachment. The easy to use printer is simply plugged into a power supply and the images transferred...

Egg Shape Bath Tub Light.
April 25, 2004... Tokyo based Ban Presto has released "Bath Palette" a completely waterproof egg shaped device measuring 9cm in length that emits coloured light when placed in the bath tub. The battery-powered device has no external switches and is switched...

Stiff Neck & Shoulder Massage Sheets.
April 25, 2004... ST Chemicals has released "Kata Momi Onpacks" a warmth emitting sheet containing a gentle aloe based gel type adhesive that is attached directly to the neck and shoulders to relieve muscle tension. In addition to gently adhering the pad...

Low Centre of Gravity Hammers.
April 25, 2004... Ito has released "Bigman Craft Hammer" a range of small 21cm craft hammers designed with a low centre of gravity that gives the hammer the impact force of a much longer hammers. The hammers feature a copper-coated head and an oak handle...

Gardening Tape.
April 25, 2004... Nirei Kogyo has released "Fushigi Tape Pulp" a gardening tape made of natural rubber and paper pulp designed to gently attach the stems of delicate garden or indoor pot plants to stakes. The unique adhesive ensures that the tape only bonds...

Toilet Roll Folding Dispenser.
April 25, 2004... Automotive product manufacturer Kotobuki Jidosha Buhin Kogyo has announced the release of "Melboa" a toilet roll dispenser that, at the pull of a lever, automatically folds the end of the toilet paper into a neat triangle ready for use by the...

Silicone Oven Mitts.
April 25, 2004... Imao Corporation has announced the release of "Orca" stylish French designed oven mitts capable of withstanding temperatures of up to 300 degrees Celsius. Named "Orca" due their resemblance to the head of a killer whale, the palm of the...

Ball Point Pen with Correction Tape.
April 25, 2004... Pilot Corporation has released "Feed White Line" a 3 coloured (Black, red, blue ballpoint pen featuring a compact, replaceable 2.5 metre roll of 5mm thick correction tape in the end. The body of the pen is available in a selection of 6 colours....

Knock Type Correction Pen.
April 25, 2004... Mitsubishi Pencil has released "Uni Whitea Knock-Shiki Shusei Pen" an easy to use, ball point pen type correction pen that simply needs to be knocked to release the correction fluid. Unlike conventional pens that need to be shaken or...

Light Reflective Glass Spray.
April 25, 2004... Komatsu Process has announced the release of "Pikara" a range of reflective spray paint products containing microscopic sized beads of glass that reflects almost all incoming light making signs and advertising clearly visible at distances of up...

Cute Child Height Measuring Device.
April 25, 2004... Osaka based Asahi Denki Kasei has released "Kodomo Shinchokei" a device for measuring children's height and featuring a cute chicken that pops out of the egg shaped read out part. A pole with the egg shaped measuring device is screwed to...

Amino Acid Garden Spray.
April 25, 2004... Fumakilla has released "Kadan Amino Acid Power" an amino acid enriched spray type fertiliser product for home gardens. The spray is formulated with amino acid rich glutamic acid and proline which have the effect of increasing the sweetness...

Triple Layer Gauze Mask Filter.
April 25, 2004... Yokoi has released "Virus Guard Mask" a triple layered gauze mask filter designed to filter out pollen, house dust and other irritants that can contribute to allergic reactions. Attached to the inner side of conventional gauze masks, the...

Non-Greasy Moisturising Hand Cream.
April 25, 2004... Pier Farblue Japon has released "Avene Yakuyo Hand Cream" a non-greasy formulation cold cream made with natural mineral rich spring water and moisturising agents in the form of vitamin E and glycyrrhizinic acid. The cream is produced using...

Cosmetic Carry Bag Set.
April 25, 2004... Cosmetic manufacturer Ipsa has released a range of 4 stylish and functional cosmetic carry cases. Each of the washable and waterproof cases has been compartmentalised for the easy retrieval and storage of make up. A brush case priced 2,000...

Pet Bottle Table Top Warmer.
April 25, 2004... CCP has released "Pet Pot" a device designed to heat the contents of PET bottles at the table. A special cap is first attached to the PET bottle which is then inserted up-side-down into the top of the device. When the "Heat" switch is...

Stiff Shoulders and Muscle Pain Wet Pack for Ladies.
April 25, 2004... Kobayash Seiyaku has released "Ammeltz Ladyna" (medical product) - a new wet pack roll-on type for relief from stiff shoulders and muscle pains for ladies. It features: (1) Non-smell that creates in the traditional wet pack for stiff shoulders...

Digital Blood Pressure Reader.
April 25, 2004... Tokyo based Omron Health Care has released "Fit Cuff HEM-780 Fuzzy" a compact digital blood pressure featuring a soft and flexible cuff-like device that fits around the wrist. When activated, the cuff gently closes around the wrist and the...

Easy Clean Toilet.
April 25, 2004... TOTO has released "Pure Rest" a stylish toilet and cistern with an integrated hand wash sink in the top of the toilet specially designed to be easy to clean. TOTO have eliminated the rim around the toilet bowl - one of the most difficult...

Heat Adjusting Golf Glove.
April 25, 2004... Pro Gear has released "PRGR Hot Hand" a functional golf glove for the winter season made from "Out Last" a heat adjusting material developed for use by NASA for its astronauts. The material prevents the hand from becoming cold even in the...

Functional & Stylish Hand Mixer Set.
April 25, 2004... Tokyo based Kai Jirushi has released "Zada New York Hand Mixer" a chic, light weight hand mixer set featuring a mixer unit, stainless steel bowl, bowl stand and a range of 4 attachments. The attachments are specially designed to draw air...

Solar Mobile Phone Recharging Unit.
April 25, 2004... Osaka based Reben has announced the release of "Rina" a compact and highly portable solar powered mobile phone recharging unit that enables mobile phones to be recharged anytime, anywhere. The unit is simply opened up and the solar panels...

Led Light Handy Torch.
April 25, 2004... Sanshu has begun the marketing of "Inoba X1" a handy small size LED light torch that uses a single AA battery to create a powerful spotlight type beam that can be seen from distances of up to 1.6km (1 mile) away. The US made torch is...

High Speed Ultrasonic Electric Toothbrush.
April 25, 2004... Takamatsu City based dental hygiene device manufacturer Marine has released "Estena" a low priced high-speed ultrasonic toothbrush set. The head of the brush minutely vibrates at 1,200,000 times per minute dislodging plaque and food debris...

Oval Toothbrush Head.
April 25, 2004... Osaka based Biba Tech has released "Dental Sigma" a toothbrush featuring a unique oval head design featuring micro fine bristles over 360 degrees of its surface enabling the brush to be rotated inside the mouth. The 0.13mm bristles that...

New Anti-Perspiration Deodorizing Product from FT Shiseido.
April 25, 2004... "Do&Be" from FT Shiseido is an anti-perspiration deodorizing agent which contains the company's own newly developed "Silver-Containing Zeolite" and the deodorant "Titanium Oxide Complex Powder" and fights perspiration and odor for 24 hours. It...

Insect Protection for Delicate Clothing.
April 25, 2004... Osaka based Dai Nippon Jochukiku has released "Gon Gon Stole & Fur Yoh" a bag type product designed to protect delicate articles of clothing such as Cashmere and fur scarves and stoles from insect damage. The bags are made of a fully...

Good Luck Feng Shui Air Freshener.
April 25, 2004... Hakugen has released "Feng Shui Sarudoshi Kaiun No Kaori" a room air freshener in the shape of a monkey (2004 is the year of the monkey according to the Chinese calendar) that releases a luck improving mandarin aroma. The product is...

New Colorful Paper Diaper for Baby Boy and Baby Girl.
April 25, 2004... Unicharm has released "MOONY MAN" - new colorful paper diaper. No more white paper diaper! "Moony Man" has Blue for active Baby Boy and Pink for pretty Baby Girl with new design and new packaging. 6 variations of enduring Disney cartoon...

New Stretchable Paper Diapers.
April 25, 2004... Unicharm has developed "Moony Nobiru (Stretchable) Fit" - a new stretchable paper diaper. It features: (1) "Magic Waist", a stretchy material on both side of diaper to enable for baby to move easily, (2) "Fold-in-Two Diaper" that fits gently...

New Diaper With "Stools Pocket".
April 25, 2004... Unicharm has introduced "Moony Oshiri (Back) Pure" - a new "Stools Pocket" diaper to keep baby's back clean from the popular "Moony Newborns" and "Moony S Size" brands. It features: (1) "Stools Pocket" to control baby's loose stools spreading...

New Refreshing Sanitary Pad.
April 25, 2004... Unicharm has released "Lifree Sawayaka (Refreshing) Pad" - new refreshing sanitary absorbent pad for active Senior Women over 60 years old to be free from light urine leakage (15cc). It is only 2mm thin, well fitted, high absorbent polymer...

New Mini Sanitary Sheet.
April 25, 2004... Kobayashi Seiyaku has released "Sarasarti Mini Sheet" - a mini sanitary sheet for women. It is 100% cotton, comfortable like underwear, gentle to skin, slim and high absorbent, handy and compact. The price is 210 yen for 10 sheets and 260 yen...

Functional Flower Design Adult Diapers.
April 25, 2004... Tokyo based Oji Nepia has released "Nepia Tender Print Pants" a highly functional adult diaper for women featuring an attractive flower design. The panty type product features a high elasticated waistband and a standing gather around the...

Powerful Silver Ion Car Deodoriser.
April 25, 2004... ST Chemicals has released "Dasshu Gin Seat-ka Senyo" a powerful jelly type deodorising agent containing silver ions that is placed under the passenger seat. The product consists of the highly porous natural odour particle absorbing mineral...

Wheel Rim Cleaner.
April 25, 2004... Soft 99 Corporation has released "Fukupika Wheel Senyoh Fuku Dake Sheet" a sheet type automobile wheel rim cleaner designed to remove even the most stubborn road grease and tar from alloy wheels without hard rubbing. The sheet is designed...

Pet Massager.
April 25, 2004... Osaka based Doggie Man Hayashi has released "Yasuragi Massage Purupuru" a paw shaped, hand held, vibrating type massaging device designed to stimulate the pets pressure points. The battery powered palm size device (1 x AA battery) produces...

Small Dog Carry Bag.
April 25, 2004... Marukan has released "Square Leather" a stylish leather tote style carry bag for small sized pet dogs. The bag features a secure lid with a mesh window in the top that enables air to ventilate freely to the dog when being carried while...

Bottled Hot Spring Bath for Pets.
April 25, 2004... Seikatsu Yoshiki Kenkyujo has released "Pet Onsen Yu" a gentle alkali type bottled mineral rich hot spring water for pets that is simply added to normal bath water when bathing. Rich in calcium sulphate and sulphur ions, the spa water is...

New Sunscreen Series from Yuskin Pharmaceutical.
April 25, 2004... Yuskin Pharmaceutical has launched a new "Yuskin S UV Skincare" series of non-fragrance, coloring-free and hypoallergenic anti-sunburn products which contains no UV absorbents and includes a moisturizing agent perilla leaf extract. The range...

New Sunscreen Products from FT Shiseido.
April 25, 2004... FT Shiseido has launched two new items as part of its "The Sunscreen" series of anti-sunburn products. "Subesube UV Milk" (100ml) is a non-sticky milky lotion which contains smooth globular powder. "Milk Sunscreen" (40ml) includes extremely...

Electrolytic Household Cleanser.
April 25, 2004... Needs International has released "Zero" an environmentally friendly general-purpose hard surface household cleansing spray consisting of an alkali type electrolytic water. The surfactant free product unlike conventional electrolytic...

Natural Ingredient Toilet Cleanser.
April 25, 2004... Tokyo based Logistic Japan has released "Ecover Toilet Cleaner" a toilet and general bathroom cleanser made from 100% natural biodegradable ingredients. The weak acid cleansing formulation of the product is achieved by a mix of citric acid...

Compact Air Humidifier.
April 25, 2004... Tokyo Kikaku Hanbai has released "My Cure Mist" a compact and highly portable battery powered (2 x AA batteries) cordless air humidifying device. The cylindrical shaped device measuring 12cm in diameter and 18cm high contains a water...

Clay Natural Sculpture Room Humidifer.
April 25, 2004... Tokyo based Rise Japan has released "Hisui" a room humidifier featuring a natural looking natural moss covered rocky mountain and water setting made of moulded clay placed in a round tray measuring 41cm in diameter. An ultra sonic...

New Makeup Base and Foundation Products.
April 25, 2004... Kose has launched "ESPRIQUE" Brands - new makeup base and foundation products for "Cosmetic Beauty Veil" that is to conceal freckles and pigmentation effectively to create a beautiful, natural-looking skin: (1) "ESPRIQUE" - a new makeup base to...

New Eye Color.
April 25, 2004... Nippon Menard Cosmetic has launched "JUPIER Eye Color N" - 3 new colors in 2 sets: N82 (Light Ocean), N83 (Shiny Marine) N86 (Energy Blue) for Blue Tones and N52 (Shiny Earth) N72 (Light Leaf) N78 (Deep Green) for Green Tones, which appear...

New Dewy One-Touch Lipstick.
April 25, 2004... Nippon Menard Cosmetic has launched "JUPIER One Touch (Dewy)" (SPF12,PA+) - 2 new spring colors 22 (mild pink) and 24F (sweet pink). 24 colors in total. One-Touch Lipstick is fast and easy application and handy touch-ups with one hand to create...

New Spring Plump Lipstick EX.
April 25, 2004... Nippon Menard Cosmetic has launched "FAIRGRACE Lipstick EX" - 1 new spring fresh fruity color 27 (Cherry Pink). Vivid energy-up color. 11 colors in total. It spreads smoothly to create a fresh spring fruity finish, moisturizes with moisture...

New Vivid One-Touch Lipstick.
April 25, 2004... Nippon Menard Cosmetic has launched "Dayful One Touch Lipstick" - 2 new colors 35 (Vivid Revival Red) and 45 (Vivid Revival Orange). 19 colors in total. They spread smoothly to create a beautiful finish, moisturize lips with vivid red and vivid...

New Fase Color Powder.
April 25, 2004... Nippon Menard Cosmetic has launched "JUPIER Face Color" - 1 new face color 51 (Ivory). 11 variations. It applies smoothly and creates natural and beautiful complexion with soft feeling. It features: (1) The High Lighted Color to create natural...

Fast Drying Nail Varnish Range from Oppen.
April 25, 2004... Oppen Cosmetics has announced the release of a new range of fast drying (60 seconds) nail varnish colours produced from the results of a customer questionnaire. Products in the range include: 7 new colours including cherry blossom light...

Fibre Mascara Base.
April 25, 2004... Maybelline has announced the release of "Maybelline Dream Lash Fibre In Base Mascara" a mascara undercoat formulated with fibre that adds both volume and length to lashes. Simply applied under conventional mascara, the fast drying product...

Jet Black Mascara from Imyu.
April 25, 2004... Imyu has announced the release of "Opera My Lash" an elegant volumizing jet black coloured mascara that produces a film coating over the lashes when dry to prevent runs. The smooth spreading formulation flows easily along the full length...

Volumizing Hair Treatment Spray.
April 25, 2004... Kerastase has released "Kerastase RE Gel Volume Active" a non-wash off gel spray type hair treatment agent formulated with active ingredients that strengthen the bonding between the cells in the hair. In addition added polymers help increase...

New Hair Spray from Utena.
April 25, 2004... "Proqualite AH Spray" from Utena is a hair spray which prevents the hair from spreading out on a rainy day. It has a light floral scent which protects the hair from cigarette smoke and other odors. The price is 580 yen for 80g.

New Hair Color from Utena.
April 25, 2004... "Purine Quick Color Treatment" from Utena is a hair coloring formulated to obscure the border between the dyed or bleached bright color and black hair which has newly grown in three minutes. The product contains the newly developed coloring...

New Haircare Product from Utena.
April 25, 2004... "Amino Tank" from Utena is a haircare product which supplies eight kinds of amino acids lost through dye or perm damage. It makes the hair moist and healthy and prevents the hair from breaking. Has a juicy citrus note. There are two "Moist" and...

Hair Tonic for Young Men.
April 25, 2004... Reflecting the increasing concern of young men regarding premature baldness, Tokyo based Kanebo Cosmette has released "Shidenkai Hair Repower" a low priced hair tonic for men specifically aged from 25 and above. Formulated with 6 different...

New Hair-Growth Tonic for Women from Kanebo.
April 25, 2004... "Kanebo Hair Essence Aroma" (4000 yen for 150ml) from Kanebo is a medicated hair-growth stimulant for females. It contains the newly developed perfume consisting of rose, orange and ylang-ylang notes and eight kinds of ingredients effective in...

New Extra Color Hair Care Products.
April 25, 2004... Kose has launched Extra Color Hair Care Series from high quality "STEPHEN KNOLL COLLECTION": (I) "Extra Color Care" - New Damaged Hair Care Series. 5 variations. The damaged hair by coloring becomes healthy and looks beautiful and...

New Hairstyling Spray from FT Shiseido.
April 25, 2004... "Amiche Shikki & UV Cut" from FT Shisedo is a hairstyling spray which shuts out moisture and UV rays. A 180ml pack is open-priced.