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

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

Results for Imported Cosmetics in First Three Quarters (January - September), 2004.
December 25, 2004... Imports of cosmetics (exclusive of toothpaste and soap) showed a strong nine months, totaling 117.86 billion yen, a 9.7% gain over the 107.43 billion yen total of the same period a year earlier. The first quarter of the year was 40.65...

Cosmetics Using Familiar Foodstuffs Become Popular.
December 25, 2004... Noevir subsidiary Tokiwa Yakuhin has expanded its basic cosmetics brand Sana Nameraka Honpo that uses substances such as isoflavone from soy milk. The company added moisturizing face lotion (200ml, 945 yen) and cream (50 g, 997 yen). S.T....

Magic Tape releases Eco-Friendly Fabric Surface Fastener.
December 25, 2004... Magic Tape has developed a new manufacturing method for fabric surface fastener products. To manufacture fabric surface fastener, polyurethane resin is commonly used as a reinforcing back coating agent to protect the fastening performance and...

Non-Slip Plastic Bathroom Flooring.
December 25, 2004... Hitachi House Tech has announced the release of a plastic bathroom flooring product that uses independently developed technology to produce a lattice like pattern of micro sized protrusions on the surface to prevent slipping. So-called...

Bendable Stainless Steel Pipe.
December 25, 2004... Tokyo based piping manufacturing giant Bennex has announced the release of a thin stainless steel pipe encased in plastic that can be bent in the same way as conventional plastic piping. The piping developed in conjunction with a German...

C.I. Kasei Creates Biodegradable Film that Rivals PE.
December 25, 2004... C.I. Kasei, a vendor of many types of plastic film, has developed a biodegradable film, its first product made from plant-derived sources. The film overcomes the traditional limitations of biodegradables, namely their tendency to split and...

Seamless Laminated Panels.
December 25, 2004... Sumitomo 3M has announced the development of laminating technology that enables two different patterns of laminate sheeting to be joined together as on without a seam. Until now, when two different laminate sheets were joined together they...

Re-Adhering Adhesive.
December 25, 2004... Taniguchi Ink has developed an ink that re-adheres when subjected to heat making it ideal for use for bonding plasma panel terminals and condensers. The adhesive consists of a thermosetting epoxy combined with a specially developed...

Kao Sterilization Pouch with Pocket for Sharp Tipped Medical Instruments.
December 25, 2004... Kao has announced a new pouch designed to protect the sharp ends of medical instruments as they are being sterilized. Known as the Kao Mekkin Bag Pocket Pouch, the patent-pending item has a pocket inside that protects sharp tips. It also allows...

Super Strong Anti Intruder Window Film.
December 25, 2004... Lintech in conjunction with Toray has announced the development of a super strong transparent plastic film for windows designed to prevent unlawful intrusion. Made utilising nanotechnology, and despite measuring only several hundreds of...

NEC Uses Biodegradable Plastic for Laptop Computers.
December 25, 2004... NEC has started using biodegradable plastic in laptop computers and says that by 2010 10% of the PC's body will consist of biodegradable plastic. For now it is using such plastic for dummy cards that are inserted in the slot for small memory...

Electric Wave Absorbing Paper.
December 25, 2004... Toray in conjunction with Himeiji University of Science and Technology has developed a paper that absorbs electric radio waves. The paper contains a newly developed fibre that enables the passage of electricity but absorbs a wide range of...

Bacteria Busting Ion Air Purifier.
December 25, 2004... Sharp has released a house hold air purifying device that releases up to double the amount of airborne bacteria destroying ions as conventional devices. According to Sharp, the constantly released stream of ions in combination with...

New Aroma Leather Cleaner.
December 25, 2004... Columbus, Shoe Cream and Shoe Product Maker, has released "Leather Crystal" - a supreme leather polisher for shoes, leather jackets, bags, gloves and various leather goods. It contains jojoba wax with high quality wool grease (lanolin), mineral...

4 Year Shelf Life Alkali Batteries.
December 25, 2004... Hitachi Maxell has recently announced the release of "New Dynamic" an alkali type AA dry cell featuring a 4 year shelf life (Twice that of conventional batteries). According to Hitachi, the life of the cell (Either when on the shelf or...

POP-UP CD/DVD Storage Case.
December 25, 2004... Tokyo based Ooto has released "Pop Up Case" a CD & DVD storage case from which the internal tray slides forward ejecting the CD automatically enabling it to be removed easily with out scratching. When replacing, the CD is simply lightly placed...

Mitten Facial Wash Cloth.
December 25, 2004... Toray has released "Toreishi Sengan Mitten" a mitten type facial wash cloth made from micro fine fibres. The mittens are ideal for reaching difficult to clean areas of the face such as behind the ears and around the nose, etc. The micro...

Cooking Oil preserving Ceramic Blocks.
December 25, 2004... Sofia Energy has released "Energy One" ceramic blocks that prevent cooking oil from oxidising. The blocks release powerful electrons that cut the chains of hydrocarbons that form the oil. In addition, the hitherto positively charged oil...

Chilled Glass.
December 25, 2004... Nippon Screen Shokai has released a unique clear beer tankard that stays chilled right down to the last mouthful. The tankard features a double layer construction featuring a glass inner layer surrounded by a plastic covering. A clear,...

Bamboo Fibre Hot Carpet.
December 25, 2004... Matsushita Electrics has released "Bichotan Carpe" an electrically heated floor carpet made from fibres containing bamboo charcoal. According to the manufacturer, the bamboo charcoal impregnated into the heating element cover under the...

6 Essential Nutrients in One Pack.
December 25, 2004... Yokohama based Attenir has released "Good Balance" a nutritional supplement consisting of a pack containing 6 tablets each containing a different essential vitamins and minerals. The 6 tablets containing the daily recommended allowance of...

Non-Clean Filter Vacuum Cleaner.
December 25, 2004... Sanyo Denki has released "Gabatori Cyclone SC-XW33F" a vacuum cleaner featuring a specially designed filter that only requires cleaning once a year. A conventional sheet of tissue paper, placed into the filter, catches dust and lint, etc....

Multi Purpose Stamp Pad Ink.
December 25, 2004... Tsuki Neko has released "Staz On" a stamp pad containing a multipurpose ink that can be applied to a wide variety of medias including paper, metal, plastic and even glass. The fast drying, oil based ink is also effective on semi permeable...

Insulated Mugs.
December 25, 2004... Tokyo based XGT Japan has released "Warmug" an insulated hot and cold drink mug featuring a unique dual layer construction. The "Seattle Cafe" styled mugs enable both hot and iced drinks to be enjoyed for up to one hour. Features a...

Fold up Plates & Cups.
December 25, 2004... Osaka based ATS has begun the marketing of "Orikaso" a range of highly portable, light weight fold up polypropylene plates and cups that are ideal for outdoor use. Based on the principles of origami, the plates, etc. are simply folded...

Gel Anti Slip Foot Pad for Sandals.
December 25, 2004... Dr. Scholl has released "Gel Half Insole Party Feet" a thin gel pad designed to both cushion and stop the foot from slipping forward when wearing sandals or mules. The discrete transparent pad is applied to the front end of the shoe and...

Lucky Corporation Releases Special Body Wash Brush with Sponge.
December 25, 2004... Lucky Corporation has released the special body wash sponge Awawa Puru Puru Body Wash (1,800 yen). The product consists of two silicone brush surfaces with a sponge in between. One side has a wavy brush with two different lengths of bristles...

Convenient Blood Pressure Reader.
December 25, 2004... Tokyo based Omron Health Care has released "Omron Digital Jido Ketsuatsuki Spot Arm HEM-100" an easy-to-use digital blood pressure reader. The arm is simply slid into the ring shaped device where 2 air bags inflate to the exact size and...

Bio Kitchen Waste Disposal Unit.
December 25, 2004... Alfakusu has released "Alpet" an environmentally friendly kitchen waste disposal unit that utilizes parasitic action to break down the waste. The compact, stand alone unit measuring W: 46cm x L: 47cm x H: 74cm (weight 24kg) is capable of...

Drink Carton Handle.
December 25, 2004... Tokyo based Grow has begun the marketing of "Milk Holder B-2171" a Danish designed handle that fits securely onto the side of conventional 500ml and 1 litre drink cartons. The handle not only makes drinking directly from the cup easier but...

Coackroach Repellent.
December 25, 2004... Nippon Deodol has released "Goki Yorazu" a coackroach repellent formulated from natural peppermint oil. The product consists of a cylindrical container measuring 52mm in diameter and 82mm in height containing a special non-woven cloth...

Stylish Water Butt.
December 25, 2004... Takiron has released "Ama Oto Kun Mini" a stylish water butt that collects rain water for use on the garden or even cleaning the car (Not suitable for the storage of drinking water). The 80 litre capacity device, made of durable...

Glass and Plastic Writeable Ball Point Pen.
December 25, 2004... Pilot Corporation has recently announced the release of "Perma Ball" a ball point pen product containing a water based ink capable of writing on both plastic and glass. The pens contain "C-Ink" formulated with a newly developed pigment....

Throw Type Fire Extinguisher.
December 25, 2004... Bonex has released "Nagekesu SAT 119" an easy to use, light weight fire extinguisher that is simply thrown at the fire. Developed in response to the increasing number of elderly killed or injured by house fires, the extinguisher releases...

Kitchen Surface Block Protection Sheet.
December 25, 2004... Osaka based Toyo Alumi Foil products has released "Kirei Ni Hareru Choridai Kyuchaku Sheet Pearl Stone" a sheet made of a special polyester film designed to protect modern kitchen surfaces including the area around oven hobs from grease spatter...

Vegetable & Fruit Extract UV Protection.
December 25, 2004... Tokyo based Jyuugaoka Clinic Medical Laboratory has released "JC Program Daily Skin Veil UV" a low irritant UV skin care product formulated with anti-ageing vitamins C & E. Intended for daily use, the smooth spreading cream also contains a...

New Eau De Parfum Spray.
December 25, 2004... Avon Products has introduced "Treselle Eau De Parfum Spray" - a new eau de parfum spray with opulent sensual floral scent that creates women sensual with pride and charm. Fragrance Ratings: (1) Top Note: sweet scent, (2) Second Note: fresh...

Renewed Dog Snack.
December 25, 2004... Vanguard International Foods has launched the renewed "Dried Lamb (LUNG)" for dog snack. It is made of lamb's lung and nutritious and a good treat to give it to dog during training. No sugar, salt, preservatives, artificial flavors, colorings...

New Dog Supplement.
December 25, 2004... Vanguard International Foods has launched "Plus Up Supplement" - a new supplement for dog food. Well balanced nutrition such as vitamin, minerals, fat acid, amino acid are all in one. Powder type. The price is 2,500 yen (100g) and 7,900 yen...

Nutritional Dry Dog Food from Sumakku.
December 25, 2004... Sumakku has released "Sumakku Only Wan" a range of 3 nutritionally enhanced dry dog food products for small size, long hair and animals over 7 years. The small size product is fortified with calcium for healthy bone growth while the long...

3 in 1 Foot Massager.
December 25, 2004... Aruinko has released "Momikussu Duo" a foot massaging device capable of massaging the foot in 3 different ways. The device, that sits on the floor and is run off mains power, features 2 different rollers that massage the foot in two...

Professional Tooth Polishing Set.
December 25, 2004... Inoue Kenkyujo has released "Sorubii Kaiten Shikan Dendo Brush Clean White" an electronic toothbrush and fluoride tooth surface polishing gel similar to that used by dentists. The toothbrush comes complete with a range of 4 heads, including...

Ergonomic Toothbrush.
December 25, 2004... Tokyo based Office Mondo has begun the marketing of "Proxydent" an ergonomically designed toothbrush that is easy to manipulate by the very young and old alike who have a weak grip. Designed by the Swedish company Ergonomic Design Company,...

Vivatec Expands Sales of Special Toothbrushes to Nursing Care Area.
December 25, 2004... Vivatec has developed a special toothbrush that has bristles around the entire circumference of the handle. The product has more than 10,000 very fine bristles (0.09-0.13mm), which is many times more than regular toothbrushes. The product can...

Triple Brushing Mode Electric Toothbrush.
December 25, 2004... Gillette Japan Inc. has released "Braun Oral B Sonic Complete" an ultrasonic type electric toothbrush featuring 3 brushing modes to ensure plaque removal. Each row of bristles on the head are angled so that they cross over each other while...

New Men's Skin Care.
December 25, 2004... Dariya has launched a new "Men's Palty Skin Care Series" to cleanse skin sebum and dirt in pores. 4 items: (1) "Tekari Kao Sukkiri (Face Sebum Cleansing) - Face Washing": Cleansing sebum, dirt and old horniness. Menthol fresh feeling,...

New Men's Section Hair Coloring.
December 25, 2004... Dariya has launched "Men's Palty Wax Bleach" - a new hair coloring for section. Hard wax base gives a free hair coloring for only a portion of hair (section) and an easy hair styling by fingers. 4 special agents are combined: (1) Hair...

New Men's Speedy Hair Coloring.
December 25, 2004... Dariya has launched "Dariya SALON DE PRO Unscent Hair Coloring Men's Speedy" for gray hair - a new quick hair coloring for men. Cream Type. 5 color variations: Natural Brown. Simple and easy coloring in 5 minutes. Coating cream by brushing....

New Men's Hair Coloring.
December 25, 2004... Hoyu has launched "Bigen One Push" - a new hair coloring for men from "Men's Bigen One Push" for men's gray hair coloring brand. 4 color variations of Light Brown. One push makes quick 15-minute hair coloring. No mixing. Cream Type. Brings to a...

New Men's Hair Coloring.
December 25, 2004... Hoyu has launched "Men's Beauteen - Mocha Brown (an apricot/brown color)" and "Men's Beauteen - Burning Ash (a copper/ash color) from hair coloring brand "Men's Beauteen" - a new men's hair coloring. 2 variations: Mocha Brown and Burning Ash....

Holy Pillow.
December 25, 2004... Inoakku Corporation has released "Aero Flow Pillow" a unique pillow made from low resilience urethane that features a total of 231 holes positioned to allow maximum ventilation to the head and neck area. The holes enable heat released from...

New Lustrous Moisturizing Hair Coloring.
December 25, 2004... Dariya has launched new lustrous moisturizing hair color from "Palty" to create a smooth touch and beautiful hair color. 8 color variations: Honey Brown, Apricot Tea, Peach Chocolate, Karamel Brown, Natural Brown, Chiffon Beige, Milktea Tart...

New Quick Hair Coloring.
December 25, 2004... Dariya has launched "Dariya SALON DE PRO Unscent Quick Hair Coloring Cream" for gray hair: 1 (40g) + 2 (40ml), 850 yen and "Dariya SALON DE PRO Quick Hair Coloring Lotion" for gray hair: 1 (50g) + 2 (50ml), after-treatment (15g), 750 yen. 2...

New Hair Coloring "Turn Color".
December 25, 2004... Dariya has launched "Palty Lustrous Moisturizing Hair Turn Color" - Powder 1 (40g) + 2 (80ml), Hair Pack (15g) for 750 yen and "Palty Lustrous Moisturizing Turn Color Spray" - Spray (80g) for 750 yen from "Turn Color" Series - a new hair...

New Men's Color Plus Styling Foam.
December 25, 2004... Dariya has launched "Dariya LIBERTY Color Plus Styling Foam" - a new hair coloring for men. Daily hair styling gradually darkens gray hair and takes 2-3 weeks for completion. Foam Type. Non-sticky and smooth natural finish. Hair color turns...

New Treatment for Soft Straight Hair.
December 25, 2004... Dariya has launched "Dariya VENEZEL SOFT STRAIGHT PERM" for a short hair and section hair coloring use - a new treatment to straighten natural wavy hair or wavy perm to soft straight hair. Cream Type. Simple and easy to treat in a short time....

Hair Straighting Setting Agent.
December 25, 2004... Cessco Corporation has released "Cess Straight Set" an easy to use hair straightening agent that does not require the use of straightening irons or perming agent. The odourless product is simply massaged into damp hair and combed straight...

New Hair Coloring.
December 25, 2004... Hoyu has launched "Beautylabo Hair Color Cassis Chocolate" - a lustrous brown like a Cassis and "Beautylabo Hair Color Custard Chocolate" - a gentle and sweet yellow brown like a custard from a gently hair touch and beauty hair coloring...

New Hair Manicure.
December 25, 2004... Hoyu has launched "CIELO Hair Manicure" for gray hair from hair color brand "CIELO" for a dandy look by hair coloring. The first hair manicure containing "Aqua Collagen" for reproduction of hair moisture. Creamy foam gives elasticity, smooth,...

New Pack Beauty Lotion.
December 25, 2004... Hoyu has launched "Beautylabo ColorCare Concentration Pack Beauty Lotion" from a color care brand "Beautylabo ColorCare" - a new effective hair coloring that never washes away the treatment. 3 concentration hair care effects are: (1) Cuticle...

2 IN 1 Hair Styling & Treatment Range.
December 25, 2004... Moltobene has released "Bene Crystal Treatment Hair Cream" a range of 5 cream type hair styling products containing natural oil treatment agents. The products, formulated with horse oil and shea butter (A natural oil) improves...

Camellia Hair Treatment.
December 25, 2004... Yanagiya Honten has released "Tsubaki-chan No Kami Shittori Biyoeki" a non-greasy hair treatment product formulated with camellia oil. Through the combination of a variety of hair treatment agents, the greasy finish and distinctive aroma...

Henna Natural Hair Dye.
December 25, 2004... Dime Health Care has added to its range of natural hair dye products with the release of "Dime Cover Grey Treatment" containing henna directly imported from India. When used regularly over a 3 week period, the dye gradually darkens the...

Natural Looking Extra Cover Make Up Range.
December 25, 2004... Osaka based Oppen Cosmetics has released "Risedeur" a range of 3 base makeup items formulated to provide extra cover for wrinkles, blemishes and acne, etc. "Control Colour" - Specifically formulated to disguise redness and darker blemishes...

UV Protection Face Powder.
December 25, 2004... Tokyo based Kira Cosmetics has released "Kira Face Powder EX" a micro-fine face powder made using nano-technology that covers enlarged skin pores without restricting the natural respiration of the skin. The powder, applied using a soft...

New Lipsticks.
December 25, 2004... Dariya has launched "Palty Color - Lips" - new lipsticks to enjoy color variations. Lipstick effect gives solid color, long-lasting shine, 3-D soft pearl shine. Gloss effect gives non-sticky light gloss oil and glossy moisturizing effect. 5...

Palette Type Makeup Set.
December 25, 2004... Utou has begun the marketing a selection of the popular New York based Paula Dorff makeup products in a range of convenient, portable palette type sets. The sets include: "Eye Compact" comprising 1 eye makeup base colour & 7 eye colours,...

Pearl Nail Polish Collection.
December 25, 2004... Suzy New York Division has recently released "Suzy Nail Colour S" a range of 6 nail varnishes featuring a subdued pearl glitter. The application brush is designed to fan out evenly across the surface of the nail for a smooth, even finish....

Shiseido International Releases Powdery Foundation Set, Makeup Support Mist.
December 25, 2004... Shiseido International has released Velvety Design Base Duo (six varieties, with a sponge, 4,000 yen each, case 1,000 yen, SPF 15, PA ++) in the global makeup brand Shiseido S & Co. The product, which gives a soft glow to the skin, is a pairing...

Shiseido Offers Custom-Made Foundation.
December 25, 2004... Shiseido offered a customized product, Shiseido Cocouture Foundation (7,000 yen, refill 5,500 yen, SPF 18, PA++) at major department stores during the month of October. The company used its "Customize Simulator" to analyze skin color and...

Kanebo Releases New Items for Autumn from Revue Brand.
December 25, 2004... Kanebo has released new autumn items from Revue brand (seven items, 19 kinds, 1,000 to 4,000 yen). The items contain rosehip beautiful skin essence and moisture catching polymer that form a flexible moisture layer. Essence in Treatment (10g,...

Lissage Releases New Base Makeup Products.
December 25, 2004... Lissage has released Beauty Up, a new base makeup line that helps skin troubles. The line concept is positive: the products do not conceal troubles but make the skin look more beautiful by giving shine to troubled parts. The items are Beauty Up...

Natural Syrian Soap.
December 25, 2004... Crosroad Trading has begun the marketing of "Kasab Sekken" a rich lathering Syrian soap product made from extra virgin olive oil and laurel oil. The olive oil acts as a gentle cleansing agent removing dirt and skin oil from the skin's...

Health Food Soap.
December 25, 2004... Osaka based Max has released "Hoawa Sekken" a range of 5 rich lathering, low irritant body soap products containing ingredients derived from traditional Japanese health foods. The perfume, artificial colouring and preservative soaps...

Skin Moisturising Bath Additive.
December 25, 2004... Kanazawa City based Health has released "Seishun Sento" a range of 4 skin re-hydrating bath additives all containing hyaluronic acid in addition to a variety of natural vegetable moisturising agents. Items include: cherry blossom aroma,...

New Fresh Handmade Bath Additives.
December 25, 2004... LUSH, Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, originated in England, has launched LUSH Bath Bomb "Flower in Green Field" - a new fresh handmade bath additives that helps imagine a lot of colorful and various flowers in the green field. Now available in LUSH...

New Fresh Handmade Body Soap.
December 25, 2004... LUSH, Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, originated in England, has launched "LUSH Soap Taiyo ga Ippai (Full Sunshine)" - a new fresh handmade body soap. Now available in LUSH Stores and by mail order. Product Features: Body wash for both normal and...

New Fresh Handmade Bubble Bar.
December 25, 2004... LUSH, Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, originated in England, has launched LUSH Bubble Bar "Snack at 3 o'clock" - a new fresh handmade bath additives. Now available in LUSH Stores and by mail order. Product Features: Cocoa Bath Additives with white...

New Fresh Handmade Bath Additives.
December 25, 2004... LUSH, Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, originated in England, has launched LUSH Bath Bomb "Pink!" - a new fresh handmade bath additives that melts and foams the bathtub in shocking pink. Now available in LUSH Stores and by mail order. Product...

New Fresh Handmade Bath Additives.
December 25, 2004... LUSH, Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, originated in England, has launched LUSH Bath Melt "Mero Mero Marsh" - a new fresh handmade bath additives that melts and foams the bathtub in soft sugar pink like marshmallow, of which the name was made. Now...

New Fresh Handmade Body Soap.
December 25, 2004... LUSH, Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, originated in England, has launched LUSH Soap "Oh La La!" a new fresh handmade body soap. Now available in LUSH Stores and by mail order. Product Features: Purple Body Soap with lavender and rose on the top....

Tomato Soap.
December 25, 2004... Midas has released "Tomato Soap" a soap product containing naturally moisturising tomato juice in addition to hyaluronic acid. The lycopene that gives the soap its characteristic red colour is said to be a more powerful antioxidant than...

Fermented Soy Bean Extract Face Mask.
December 25, 2004... Tokyo based Midas has released "Uruoi Emory End Mask" a re-hydrating face mask containing the moisturising agent polyglutamic acid - an amino acid derived from the popular Japanese health food fermented soy beans. Other active ingredients...

Low Irritant Base Makeup Range.
December 25, 2004... Sanpo Shoji has released "Cells" a low irritant, electrolytic water based base make up range specifically intended for those with sensitive skin conditions such as acne and dryness. The products are: "Washing Gel" - The alkali nature of the...