Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from April 2008

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from April 2008

Bicycle Delivered Cosmetics Line.
April 25, 2008... Nara University of Advanced Technology venture capital company PGH has begun an environmentally friendly bicycle home delivery service for its own cosmetics brand. The range of cosmetics, independently developed by the company, are...

Recycalable Plastic Chopsticks.
April 25, 2008... A co-operative of 21 companies in Yamanashi Prefecture has released "E-Stick" - recyclable "Waribashi" type plastic chopsticks. Most restaurants in Japan use "Waribashi" [Lit: split chopsticks] a type of disposable chopstick made of softwood....

Digital Cooking Scale Product from A & D Becomes Popular.
April 25, 2008... A & D sells digital cooking scale product "fun to cook" series for homes. The series is not for professional use but it can weigh very accurately in 0.1 g units. The product line includes four shapes (round and rectangle) with eight colors in a...

New Epoxy Thermoplastic.
April 25, 2008... Osaka based component manufacturer Nagase Chemtechs has announced the development of a new high strength epoxy type thermoplastic suitable for moulding into complex forms. According to Nagase, the plastic simply requires heating to 60C and...

Hole Detection System for Heat Shrink Sealing Film.
April 25, 2008... Ajinomoto has announced the development of a patent pending pinhole detection system for the heat shrink sealing film of cup type packaging commonly used for instant noodles and other ready meals. The system consists of an array of nozzles...

Biomass Chips from Coffee Bean "Silver Skin".
April 25, 2008... Key Coffee in conjunction with the toy manufacturer Bandai has developed a biomass chip from "Silver skin" the thin membrane surrounding coffee beans which is removed during processing. The resultant biomass chips release little in the way...

Biomass Plastic with 80% Corn Starch Content.
April 25, 2008... Tokyo based Hayashi Shoji has developed "Bio Plus HSCP" a biomass plastic chip with an 80% corn starch content. The plastic, made from cornstarch derived from non-GM corn, is suitable for all types of processing including pressing and both...

150 Degrees C Heat Stable Pla Plastic.
April 25, 2008... Sekisui Plastics has announced the development of a new heat resistant polylactic acid (PLA) material foam plastic produced using a polystyrene bead process. The resultant plastic is resistant to deformation at temperatures up to 150 degrees C....

Biomass Packaging that Rapidly Breaks down When Heated.
April 25, 2008... The Osaka Municipal Industrial Research Laboratory has announced the development of a biomass plastic film made from polylactic acid (PLA) for use in packaging that decomposes faster than other PLA material when heated. The plastic...

CO2 Emission Reducing Plastic Pouch.
April 25, 2008... Daiwa has released "Flat SP [Standing Pouch]" described as a more environmentally friendly pouch as it is designed to reduce CO2 emissions* by reducing the actual volume of material required in its production and the amount of energy consumed...

Durable, High Transparency LDPE Base Plastic Bags.
April 25, 2008... Ryugu has released "Chopoli" a range of low cost, durable and high transparency LDPE based plastic bags ideal for a wide variety of applications from the distribution of component parts, fresh meat, fish and vegetable produce to rubbish bags....

Rice Hull & Wood Particle Bio Plastic.
April 25, 2008... Environmental venture company Biomass Technology has announced the development of 3 biomass type plastics made from rice hulls (chaff), wood particle and rice flour blended with 30% polypropylene. According to a company spokesperson, in...

Flat Bottom Standing Pouch.
April 25, 2008... Osaka based Meiwa Pacx has released a range of 3 high function free standing pouches with a completely flat bottom to provide them with increased stability. Unlike conventional standing pouches with an inverted bottom due to the sealing...

Hybrid Plastic Cup with Paper Insulating Sleeve.
April 25, 2008... Tokyo based Tokan Kogyo has released "Hb Cup" a composite paper and plastic cup-like container for soup consisting of a plastic cup and paper material insulating sleeve. Air trapped between the outer sleeve and the cup surface acts as an...

Easy Cutting PE Film & Aluminium Film Tape.
April 25, 2008... Denki Kagaku Kogyo K.K. has released "Al-Y Tape" a general-purpose composite PE film and aluminium foil adhesive tape with superior straight tear characteristics. The tape is comprised of an ultra thin aluminium foil 7 microns in thickness...

New Cup Coffee Container from Ito En.
April 25, 2008... Ito En has begun trials of its "Tullyfs Coffee Winter Shot" hot milk coffee beverage in a new "Seattle Top" cup container featuring a separate plastic cap similar to that used on the cups commonly used in fashionable coffee establishments. ...

Shiseido & Kao Launch Refills for Premium Hair Care Lines.
April 25, 2008... Two of Japanfs largest toiletry and cosmetics manufacturers Shiseido & Kao has announced plans to release environmentally refill packs for their premium hair care products "Tsubaki" & "Asience". While refill packs have long been available...

Easy Application Condoms from Okamoto.
April 25, 2008... Japanfs leading condom manufacturer Okamoto has re-released "No Touch" an easy to apply condom that can be put on without it coming into direct contact with the fingers. The renewal follows a recent consumer study citing that the main...

Healthy Baking Paper.
April 25, 2008... Lion has announced the release of a new and improved cooking paper "Reed Healthy Cooking Paper" with superior moisture and oil retention and absorption properties that absorbs excess oil and reduces vitamin loss when cooking or re-warming food...

Excess Oil Absorbing Sheet for Hotpot Dishes.
April 25, 2008... "Reed Aku Mo Yu Mo Toru Sheet" from Lion is an improved version of their excess oil and impurity-absorbing sheet for hot pot dishes. The sheet, made of highly absorbent fibres, is provided with "Active" slits around the circumference and...

Oil & Cholesterol Absorbing Microwave Sheet.
April 25, 2008... Lion has released "Reed Chin Shite Abura O Suitoru Sheet" a sheet placed under food when re-heating them in the microwave that absorbs excess oil and cholesterol. The sheet itself is made from natural wood pulp fibres and features a thick...

Vitamin Retaining Vegetable Cooking Bags.
April 25, 2008... Lion has released "Reed Chin-Shite Kantan Onyasai Bag" a specially designed bag enabling vegetables to be conveniently cooked in the microwave oven without prior steaming or boiling. The special moisture retention properties and the...

Compact Hydrolysed Water Type Air Purifier.
April 25, 2008... Japanese electrical giant Sanyo Electric has released "Kukan Seijoki Eneloop Fresher" a compact air purifying device that emits an antibacterial electrolytic water mist. The stylish, slightly tapering cylindrical shaped device, measuring...

2-Week Disposable Soft Contact Lenses.
April 25, 2008... Menicon has released "Menicon 2-Week Premio" a disposable contact lens product that enables oxygen to freely permeate to the eyeball enabling the lenses to be used continuously for up to 2 weeks. The lenses are the first in Japan to be...

Battery Powered Body Heater.
April 25, 2008... Asahi Electrical has released "Elpa Eco Kairo" a battery operated pocket-sized device designed to keep the body warm. The device is powered by rechargeable lithium ion batteries which can be recharged up to 500 times and releases a sustained...

Bathroom Mist Sauna.
April 25, 2008... Toho Gas in conjunction with Rinnai has released "Ru Mist" a device that connects directly with gas powered bathroom heaters to produce a heated mist similar to that of a sauna. The device, comprised of an array of direction adjustable...

Flame Resistant Hood Extraction Unit Filter.
April 25, 2008... Hiroshima based Jutaku Service has announced the release of Poito-Kun Muhyohaku Non-Hole" a filter for oven extraction units made from a specially developed flame resistant material. The filter is made of a flame resistant and highly...

Antibacterial Multipurpose Spray.
April 25, 2008... Oz Planning has released "Sena Coat" an antibacterial surface spray effective against over 400 types of bacteria including the dangerous O-157 strain responsible for several severe food poisoning outbreaks. Superior heat, evaporation,...

Salt Free Dog Noodles.
April 25, 2008... St. Ladyfs has released "Honba Sanuki No Wanko Udon" a delicious salt free, low calorie (147kcal) and low starch vermicelli noodle treat for dogs. Price: noodles 150g + stock concentrate 21ml = 500 yen.

Stainless Steel Mug and Coffee Filter Set.
April 25, 2008... Tokyo based Rivers has released "Wallmug Mug SS13 Filter Model" a stainless steel mug featuring a convenient removable filter that can be used both for regular coffee and tea leaves. The mug features a stainless steel inner surrounded by a...

Instant Cup Noodle Cup.
April 25, 2008... "World Noodle Refill Cup" from Sabu Hiromori is a 500ml ceramic mug specifically designed for making instant cup noodles. Features include a polypropylene plastic lid and markings on the inside to indicate the water level. Available in...

Plant Extract Cockroach Repellent.
April 25, 2008... Okinawa based San Okinawa has released "Gokiburi Kihizai" a cockroach repellent made from a variety of natural plant extracts. Ingredients in the repellent include a ginger extract - traditionally used in Japan to repel insects and prevent...

Sponge for Washing the Inside of Pet Plastic Bottles.
April 25, 2008... Poason Kitchen Osakana Bottle Arai Sponge" from Mana is a small fish shaped sponge attached to the end of a stick for washing the inside of PET plastic beverage bottles, vases and other containers with small openings. Total length: 27cm (Ideal...

Tongue Scraper.
April 25, 2008... "Zeclean" from Shiai Medical is a small 128cm long, flexible plastic scraper designed to remove minute pieces of food debris, etc. from the tongue surface. The flat end of the scraper features 3 flat surfaces each offset from the other....

Chemical Additive Free Multipurpose Deodorising Spray.
April 25, 2008... Invex World-wide Japan has released "Quari Earth Multi Air Care" a chemical additive free deodorising spray effective against all types of common household odours including toilet and kitchen, cigarette and body odours. The product is...

Flower Pot Shaped Room Humidifier.
April 25, 2008... Alta Corporation has released "Aqua Breeze Floral" a flower pot shaped room humidifier that uses ultrasonic waves to release a stream of fine mist. Features include an auto stop function that turns the device off when the water reservoir...

Moisturising Gloves.
April 25, 2008... Japanese cosmetics giant Pola has added hand moisturising "Shittori Moisture Gloves" to its extensive "Sense of Life" product range. The fibres of the 100% cotton gloves are impregnated with 3 different moisturising agents including...

Shock Absorbing Gel Shoe Insoles.
April 25, 2008... Nagoya Jewel has released "Dolce Line Soft Gel Cushion Tsumasaki & Kakato" a shoe insole product for women featuring shock absorbing gel cushions for both the heel and ball of the foot. Other features include an ultra thin cross section...

Water Spray Type Deodorant from Nivea-Kao.
April 25, 2008... Nivea-Kao has added "8 x 4 Morning Shower" a new water spray type antiperspirant deodorant to its extensive "8 x 4 (Eight four)" deodorant range. The deodorant is in the form of a pleasant, refreshing mist like shower that dries rapidly on...

Nivea-Kao Add New Fragrance to "8 X 4" Deodorant Range.
April 25, 2008... Nivea-Kao has announced the addition of 2 new fragrances to its "8 x 4 [Eight Four]" powder spray type deodorant range. The new fragrances are: "Diamond Marine" (Described as a clear and refreshing marine fragrance) and "Floral Tiara" (A...

Highly Flexible, Self-Adhering Sports Taping from Nichiban.
April 25, 2008... Nichiban has recently announced the release of "Battle-win Kuttsuku Bandage" a highly flexible and stretchable self adhering sports bandage for strapping and supporting ankles, knees, fingers and wrists, etc. In addition, to make...

Underarm Perspiration Absorbing Pads.
April 25, 2008... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released "Ase Waki Pad Riff" a soft textured mesh pad attached to the underarm area on the inside of clothing to absorb perspiration and prevent wet patches. The thin sheet type pads measuring 1mm in thickness...

Tochu Tea Capsules.
April 25, 2008... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released "Noshuku Tochu Tsubu" a concentrated tochu tea leaf nutritional supplement in a soft capsule form. The tochu tea variety was first introduced into Japan from China several thousand years ago and has...

Insecticide Free Herbal Insect Repellent.
April 25, 2008... Earth Pharmaceuticals has released "Herb Shoshu De Boshu" a chemical insecticide free insect repellent and deodoriser for clothing formulated entirely from aromatic herbal extracts including the natural antibacterial agent phytonchid. ...

Childrenfs Toothbrush from Lion.
April 25, 2008... Lion has added 3 toothbrush items each designed for a specific age group to its Lion Dental care range. The products are:"0-3 Years" - An ultra soft bristle brush for babies and toddlers with a specially designed handle with a grip on all 4...

Childrenfs Toothpaste from Lion.
April 25, 2008... Lion has released "Lion Kodomo Hamigaki" a fluoride toothpaste specially formulated for children in a new tube with an easy to open cap. The standing type tube is decorated with an illustration of the popular Japanese cartoon character...

Toothpaste with Light Catalyst.
April 25, 2008... Tokyo based Yoshimi has released "Aura Rose" a low irritant gel type toothpaste containing a titanium apatite light catalyst. The light catalyst helps remove plaque deposits by absorbing the proteins and sugars making up plaque itself and...

Low Noise Portable Electric Toothbrush.
April 25, 2008... Kyowa Kogyo has released "White Fairy" an ultra quiet battery powered electric toothbrush. The lightweight, highly portable brush can hardly be heard even when standing next to the user enabling it to be used discretely almost anywhere....

Toothbrush Bristles with Antibacterial Coating.
April 25, 2008... "Misoka" from Osaka based Mushokunin is a manual toothbrush featuring bristles each with a special, independently developed antibacterial coating. According to the manufacturer, the "Nano-shon" mineral coating destroys bacteria on the...

Fabric Deodorising Laundry Detergent from Lion.
April 25, 2008... Lion has announced the release of new and improved "Shoshu Blue Dia[mond]" a powder type laundry detergent specifically formulated to rid clothing of stubborn odours. In addition to increased levels of bleach to breakdown odour particles...

New & Improved Fabric Softener from Lion.
April 25, 2008... Lion has released "Kaori No Deodorant No Sofran" an antibacterial fabric softener now containing a natural herbal aroma oil to suppress unpleasant perspiration and cigarette odours from adhering to the clothing fabric. Available in 3...

Water Saving Laundry Detergent.
April 25, 2008... Kao has released "Attack Bio Gel" a gel type laundry detergent that enables clothing to be washed thoroughly faster and with less water. The gel is formulated with an independently developed fast penetrating bio enzyme cleansing agent used...

Shiseido Add to "UNO" Menfs Skin and Hair Range.
April 25, 2008... Shiseido has added 16 new products (17 items) to its popular "Uno" hair and skin care range. The most notable addition is "Cream Neo" a gloss enhancing cream type hair styling agent for longer hair. The product features a "Hard rinse base"...

Flexible Fibre Menfs Hair Styling Wax.
April 25, 2008... Shiseido has released "Fibre Neo" a new generation of 8 hair styling wax products containing a newly developed flexible fibre that enables the hair style to be altered time and again without noticeable loss of hold. The new fibre provides the...

Men`s Skin Care Range from Attenir.
April 25, 2008... Attenir has released 2 skin care items specifically formulated for men. The products are: "Menfs Skin Clear Wash" - A facial wash formulated with finely powdered, highly absorbent coral particles that trap and lift excess skin oil from the...

Slim Incontinence Pants Range from Unicharm.
April 25, 2008... Unicharm has released an improved version of 3 of its popular slim type, high absorbency incontinence products. The improvements include the development of new processing technology that has resulted in a softer feel to make the wearing of...

New & Improved Urine Absorbency Pad from Unicharm.
April 25, 2008... Unicharm has announced a range of improvements to its popular and long selling "Lifree Anshin" range of absorbency pads for use in its tape fastening disposable diapers. The pads now feature a double layer construction absorbency zone...

Water Play Diapers.
April 25, 2008... Unicharm has released "Moony Man Mizu Asobi [Water Play] Diapers" swimming costume like waterproof diapers designed for use in paddling pools or the sea. Features of the diapers include a slim styling without conventional high molecular...

Highly Absorbent Panty Liner from Unicharm.
April 25, 2008... Unicharm has released "Charm Nap Kyusui Sarafi Light" a 14cm long panty liner with 3 times the urine absorbency of conventional products. The ultra high absorbency of the panty liner is due to the dry polymer absorbency sheet which rapidly...

New & Improved Training Diapers from Unicharm.
April 25, 2008... "Tore Pan Man [Training pants Man]" is a new and improved toilet training diaper from Unicharm featuring a variety of innovative features to help with the toilet training process. The diapers feature a special surface sheet that intensifies...

Ultra Absorbent Tampon from Unicharm.
April 25, 2008... Unicharm has released "Charm Soft Tampon Super Plus" a tampon for particularly heavy days with approximately 1.3 times the absorbency of the companyfs own "Super" type. Other features include a rounded applicator for easy insertion and a...

Dried Rose Petal Bath Additive.
April 25, 2008... Adonis International has released "Blossom Aroma Dried Rose Bath" a teabag type bath additive containing natural dried rose petals that fills the bathroom with a luxuriant rose scent . When added to the bath water the natural moisturising...

White Clay Soap.
April 25, 2008... Thereis has released "Tout Vie Dieu White Clay Soap" a moisturising facial soap containing a fine grained white clay comprised mainly of particles of dead coral extracted from the Republic of Palau. The large surface area of the highly...

Snow Flake Shaped Paper Thin Soap.
April 25, 2008... Hokkaido based Gel Design has released "Papersoap " paper thin slivers of soap in the shape of snowflakes. The flakes are made from liquid soap mixed with paper fibres which is poured into a snowflake shaped mould and left to dry. The soap...

Anti-Dandruff Shampoo with Motherfs Milk Extract.
April 25, 2008... Shiseido has released "Massage Super Mask" a skin-gentle natural ingredient based anti-dandruff shampoo under its "super Mild Chikara [Power]" brand. In addition to a variety of irritation and itch suppressing natural herbal extracts the...

Shiseido Renew Camellia Hair Care Range.
April 25, 2008... Shiseido has announced the release of a new and improved version of their popular "Tsubaki [Camellia]" hair care product range (6 products, 14 items) now containing "Bien Camellia Liquid" a moisturising essence extracted from camellia petals....

Morning Hair Moisturising Sprays from Kao.
April 25, 2008... Kao has released 2 new hair moisturising spray products designed to improve the manageability of the hair in the morning. The products are:"Liese Cocktail" - So named because the lighter treatment oil floats on the heavier moisturising...

Hair Tonic for Thicker Hair.
April 25, 2008... Kao has released "Success Vital Charge" a hair tonic specially formulated with the active ingredient "t-Flavanon" to help produce thicker diameter hair with stronger roots making it less prone to falling out. Other ingredients include...

Hair Treatment Water Spray.
April 25, 2008... Kao has released "Essential Damage Care Treatment Water" 2 types of non-rinse hair treatment products formulated to both repair damage and improve manageability in the morning prior to styling. The products are formulated with a natural...

Vegetable Extract Scalp Conditioner.
April 25, 2008... Of Cosmetics has released "Yakuyoh Tonic of Hair 3 Mebuku" a spray type scalp conditioner formulated with a wide range of plant extracts to create the optimum scalp environment for healthy hair growth. Instead of water, the product is made...

Multi Functional Hair Mist.
April 25, 2008... Amaze You Planning has released "Angel Heart Hair Mist" a 3 in 1 hair styling mist that also deodorises and treats damaged hair. The spray is formulated with natural vegetable oils to improve manageability and contains treatment agents to...

New Summer Foundation Range from Kose.
April 25, 2008... Kose has announced the addition of 7 products (totalling 19 items) to its "Esprique Precious" summer cosmetics range. All items in the range are formulated to resist excess skin oil and perspiration secretion to maintain a natural, smooth...

Double Effect Lip Rouge from Kanebo.
April 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has announced the addition of "Conbiant Rouge" a 2 in 1 lip rouge product in a slim stick format to its Coffret Dfor" cosmetics range. Each stick contains 2 rouges of different colour and characteristics. One end of the...

Compact Size Liquid Lip Gloss from Kanebo.
April 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has recently announced the addition of "Liquid Rouge" an easy to carry, compact size liquid lip gloss to its "Lavshuca" cosmetics range primarily targeted at women aged 25-40. The high gloss product is formulated with a...

Traditional Herbal Extract Makeup Line from Kanebo.
April 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has released "Freeplus" a new 9 product (21 item) low irritant, skin moisturising basic makeup line all formulated with 6 herbal extracts used in traditional Japanese and Chinese medicines in addition to a niacin B and vitamin...

Kanebo Add New Lip Gloss to "Kate" Line-Up.
April 25, 2008... Kanebo has added "Wrapping Emerald Gloss" a new lip-gloss to its popular "Kate" range specifically targeted at younger women aged 15-25. The product features a brilliant, long lasting gloss in a range of "Milky colours" which in addition...

Kanebo Add 2 New Foundations to Dortier Range.
April 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has announced the addition of 2 new profile enhancing foundation products (5 items in total) to its "Dortier" makeup brand retailed primarily via drug store outlets. The products include: "Selective Stick" - A soft, smooth...

Kanebo Launch "Lavshuca" Spring / Summer Range.
April 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has announced the addition of 7 new products (totalling 25 items) as part of its "Lavshuca" cosmetics brandfs new 2008 spring / summer line up. The most notable products include:"Powder Foundation N" - A close adhering...

Kanebo Add New Foundation Items to Lunasol Brand.
April 25, 2008... Japanese cosmetics giant Kanebo Cosmetics has announced the addition of several new foundation and base makeup products to its "Lunasol" brand retailed exclusively via department store makeup counters. "Modelling Water Liquid Foundation" -...

New Eye Makeup Items from Kanebo.
April 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has added "Line Spicy N" a new range of eye makeup products (6 products totalling 16 items) to its "Kate" product range for younger women. The main product is a 4-colour palette eye shadow ideal for creating high impact...

Ultra Thin Particle Face Powder.
April 25, 2008... Shiseido has added "Brilliant Star" a skin glow enhancing powder type foundation comprised of ultra thin powder particles to its "& Face and Method" range. According to Shiseido, the individual powder particles of the different powders making...

Shiseido Add 7-Items to "d Program" Sensitive Skin Brand.
April 25, 2008... Shiseido has added 7 new base makeup products (totalling 15 items) to its "d Program" product range for sensitive skin. The products, developed in conjunction with the Sensitive Skin Physiological Research Institute, are formulated to...

All Season Foundation from Shiseido.
April 25, 2008... Shiseido has announced the addition of "Lifting Moisture Pack" an all season foundation to its "Elixir" cosmetics range. The powder type foundation with added moisturising agents is formulated to produce a smooth finish to ensure even skin...

"EST" Spring Base Makeup Range.
April 25, 2008... Kao has announced the addition of 2 new foundation products to its popular "est" cosmetics range retailed exclusively via department store counters. The products are:"Liquid Makeup Aqua Appearance" - A water based liquid foundation...