Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from February 2003

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from February 2003

Mikuni Launches Vitamin C Enriched Electrolytic Water Dispenser.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2003... Mikuni the automotive carburettor manufacturer has released "Levnir" a device that utilises electrolysis and ultrasonic atomisation to ionise vitamin C in order to enable it to more easily penetrate to the inner most reaches of the skin....

Masaki Envec Tabletop Gardening Set Feel Green.
February 25, 2003... Environmental consulting company Masaki Envec is marketing Feel Green, a tabletop gardening kit. The kit comes with a paper cup, a packet of flower or herb seeds, and a bag of Masaki Envec's Roof Soil, soil engineered to hold water so well that...

Security Envelope from Sealed Air Japan.
February 25, 2003... Sealed Air Japan vends KeepSafe, an envelope with security functions. Sized at 200 x 260mm or 325 x 415mm, the envelope is filled with important documents for shipping or money for safekeeping, purged of air and then sealed. The word "stop"...

New Sheets from Daiko Paper Stick without Adhesive.
February 25, 2003... Daiko Paper offers Pitatto-kun, a new sheet material that sticks to surfaces with the suction of tiny cells. Since no adhesive is needed, the material can be used repeatedly on plastic, wood, glass and other materials. Two varieties are...

Transportation Container/Floor Display Box from Chiyoda Container.
February 25, 2003... Yusobako Kenyo Floor Display, a combination shipping box and floor display from Chiyoda Container, has been quite popular among major office device and cosmetics manufacturers. The product protects contents just like a regular corrugated...

Shin Nihon Tex's Carbonized Japanese Paper Creates more Effective Odor Absorber.
February 25, 2003... Shin Nihon Tex has created a carbonized cloth made from Japanese washi traditional paper, and tests show the cloth is far more effective than materials made even of bamboo or revered binchotan charcoal at absorbing odors like ammonia. In one...

Tenma, Kinyosha Win Patent for CD Pop-Up Mechanism.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2003... Two firms have won the Japanese and US patents for a mechanism that makes CDs and DVDs pop up easily out of their cases. Using the fulcrum concept, the firms (a plastics manufacturer and printing company, respectively) used polypropylene...

Rengo Infuses Cellulose with High Ratios of Zeolite for Superior Gas Adsorption.
February 25, 2003... Corrugated cardboard manufacturer Rengo has developed technology to infuse cellulose with unprecedented ratios of zeolite, the mineral that adsorbs odors and harmful gases. Presently many home electronics are shipped in boxes coated with...

Shin-Nakamura Chemical Anchors Germ-Fighter in Plastic to Prevent Leaching.
February 25, 2003... Formed into films on plastics or resins, NK Economer from Shin-nakamura Chemical not only fights a broad array of harmful germs but also does it more safely because it is firmly anchored. The company estimates that within five year sales will...

Damage Free Hooks.
February 25, 2003... Nichiban has released "Nice Tack Nenchaku Hook Calendar Yoo" a small size wall hook specifically designed for calendars. The hooks feature a special double sided adhesive pad that will not damage wall surfaces when removed. The adhesive is...

Easy Opening Food Preserving Bags.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2003... ST Chemicals has released "Zippers Oishiku Hozon Bag" polyethylene food preserving bags with an easy opening and closing zipper. Moving the zipper either left or right seals or opens the bags producing an air tight seal that is suitable...

Suede Shoe Cleaning Kit.(Columbus)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2003... Tokyo based Columbus has released a range of 8 suede shoe cleaning products. The range includes: "Suede Brush A" (1,000 yen) a specially designed brush for removing light dirt, "Suede Colour 1200" a spray type colour enhancing agent that...

Boiled Black Pig Ear Dog Treat.
February 25, 2003... Shiga Prefecture based Bio has released "Tokusen Kurobuta Mimi" an additive and colouring free dog treat consisting of dried boiled black pig ears. The ears are rich in collagen (The black pig variety has typically more collagen than...

Fast Drying Pet Pee Mat.
February 25, 2003... Uni Charm Pet Care has released "Aiken Genki Oshikko Hirogaranai Pet Sheet" a sheet like product for the indoors with a fast drying surface designed to rapidly absorb pet pee and associated odours. Designed for pets kept indoors, the...

Sanitary Pad Rubbish Bags.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2003... Tokyo based CBiC has released "Ebameri" two types of self sealing bags specifically designed for the discrete and hygienic disposal of used sanitary items. "Tsukaisute Sanitary Box" - designed for home use, the compact box type...

Ultra Thin Water Resistant Band Aids.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2003... Johnson & Johnson has released "Band Aid Yawaraka Bosui Film" an ultra thin type, large size band aid that utilises a 0.02mm polyurethane film. The highly flexible band aids stretch and contract with the movement of the body and feature a...

Clothing Cleaning Sheet.
February 25, 2003... Sunstar has released "Dry Up Suit Refresh" cleansing cloths capable of lifting stains and smells from suits and other garments that are unable to be washed in water. The dry type double sided cloths contain both a cleansing agent and a...

Nail Guards.
February 25, 2003... Nobel has released "Nail Guard" consisting of plastic bulldog like clips that clip onto the end of the fingers preventing damage to freshly manicured fingernails. The guards fully enclose the end of the finger and feature small nodules on...

Traditional Japanese Aroma Scented Toilet Paper.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2003... Tokyo based paper product manufacturing giant Nepia has added 2 new aromas to its popular "Nepia Japan No Kaori [scent]" aromatic toilet roll range. Nepia has now added "Bell flower" and "Sudachi (Japanese citrus fruit)" aromas to the...

Aluminium Impregnated Kitchen Sponge.(from ST Chemicals)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2003... ST Chemicals has released "Geki Pika Kinzoku + Sponge" a multipurpose kitchen sponge and scourer. The product consists of an antibacterially processed polyurethane sponge with oxidised aluminium particles imbedded into the upper surface....

Disposable Non-Woven Face Mask.
February 25, 2003... Daisan has released "Tsukai Kiri Sawayaka Mask Chisame Size" a disposable small size mask made of a non-woven material specifically designed for women and children. Most face masks currently on the market are "Free Size" and in general too...

Fever Cooling Sheet.
February 25, 2003... Daisan has released "Netsu Reikyaku Sheet" a sheet containing a heat absorbing gel designed to rapidly reduce fevers when placed on the forehead. The long lasting sheets provide effective relief for up to 10 hours and also contain menthol...

Styling Brush.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2003... Tokyo based Kai Jirushi has released "Muzosa Hair Yo Brush" a hair brush specifically designed to produce the currently popular "Short and messy" style hair designs that are difficult to achieve with conventional brushes. The brush...

Integrated Faucet and Water Purifier.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2003... Kyushu based Takagi has released "Mizu Kobo EX JG Series" a stainless steel faucet with an integrated water purifier, eliminating the need for unsightly and cumbersome tanks around the sink area. The cartridge type filter is simply replaced...

Wrist & Knee Brace.
February 25, 2003... Teru Corporation has released an easy to apply knee brace "Hiza Genki" and wrist brace "Tekubi Genki" product with adjustable Velcro strips. The strips allow the brace to be tightened according to the degree of load placed on the joint....

Squeaky Floor Eliminator.
February 25, 2003... Takamori Koki has released "Yuka Nari Pittato" a fast acting spray type product designed to stop wooden and laminated floors from squeaking. The squeaking noise common in traditional wooden and modern laminate flooring alike is caused by a...

Electrical Appliance Lightening Guard.
February 25, 2003... Shizuoka Prefecture based Noah has released "Kaminari Guard" a small size device that is plugged into the power socket to protect sensitive appliances such as televisions and personal computers from power surges due to lightening strikes....

Hand Massager.
February 25, 2003... Yamatani has released "UFO Grip" a natural rubber hand held finger and hand exercise and massaging device designed to exercise the fingers and relieve tension. The device features a central rubber core with a stainless steel spring around...

Camping Gas Lamp.
February 25, 2003... Tokyo based Iwatani Primus has released "Ohgata Metal Mesh Lantern P-573" a gas operated camping lantern featuring a metal mesh type cover in place of conventional glass. The mesh cover is fully integrated into the burning element...

Highly Absorbent Towelling Material.(Imamura)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2003... Osaka based Imamura has released "Fuwa Fuwa Care Towel" a soft 100% cotton towelling material with extremely high absorbency. The high absorbency has been achieved through the combination of hollow and non-twisted cotton fibres. Price: face...

Cup Pot Plants.
February 25, 2003... Nagasaki based Masaki Envec has released "Feel Green" a range of 8 varieties of plant seeds in small size cup like containers designed for cultivation on office work desks. The cup contains a newly developed disease resistant soil replete...

Washable Incontinence Pads.
February 25, 2003... Matsumoto Nurse Sangyo has released a range of 5 different types of pads and pants that can be used in a variety of combinations for everything from light emissions through to addressing the needs of the permanently bed ridden. Products...

Silver Ion Deodorising Spray.
February 25, 2003... Kankyo Science has released "Ag moist" a natural, multipurpose household deodorising spray that utilises the power of silver ions to eliminate odours. In addition to the silver ions that deodorise by breaking the hydrogen bond of the odour...

Low Resilience Polyurethane Cushions.
February 25, 2003... Kurabo has released "Kune Cushion" a low resistance polyurethane cushion that can be twisted and bent into the desired shape. The long tube shaped cushions are made of a highly malleable polyurethane that does not spring back to its...

Two In One Underarm and Foot Deodoriser.
February 25, 2003... Nikken Ceramics Hanbai has released "Biyontoru" a 2 in 1 clothing underarm and shoe deodorising agent containing microscopic sized antibacterial ceramic particles that produces a crystalline film that both absorbs then breaks down odour causing...

New Powder Containing Hairstyling Wax from Mandom.
February 25, 2003... Lucido Powder In Wax, from Mandom, is a non-sticky hairstyling wax that contains a powder for men. It allows the user to achieve his desired hair style with its high hair-setting effect. Containing a powder, it maintains the hair in a...

New Antiperspirant & Deodorant from Mandom.
February 25, 2003... Mandom has launched a new item "EX Deodorant Spray " as part of its "Gatsby Deodorant" series. The spray-type product contains two times more antiperspirants and deodorants than usual and fights perspiration and odor superbly. It includes...

Improved Mildew Remover from Lion.
February 25, 2003... Lion is announcing the re-launch of its mildew remover "Look Kabitori Gel." The revamped product is two times more adhesive and adheres more closely to mildew than before. Look Kabitori Gel is a spray-type chlorine-based mildew eradication gel...

New Fragrances from Shiseido.
February 25, 2003... Shiseido has released 2 new fragrances as part of their extremely popular Qiora Inner Serum function fragrance body care range. The Eau de cologne massage gel is available in "Inner Serum F" a refreshing, stimulating fragrance designed to...

Spray Type Car Body Repair Paint.
February 25, 2003... Soft 99 Corporation has released "Bodypen Chibi Can" a range of car body repair paint products for small size touch up work. Each 120ml can provides enough paint to cover and area the equivalent of 4 A4 size sheets of paper. The range...

Heart Shaped Odourless Clothing Insect Repellents.
February 25, 2003... Hakugen has released "Heart De Mamoru Bochuzai Mrs. Lloyd" a cute heart shaped clothing insect repellent. The odourless products produce a heart shape inscribed with the words "Happy End" when requiring replacement. Available in drawer and...

Battery Fan Powered Insect Repellent.
February 25, 2003... ST Chemical has released "Mushuda Fan for Walk In Closets" an insect repellent device with a battery operated fan that automatically activates once every 30 minutes to ensure an even spread of the repelling agent throughout the closet. The...

Clothing Cleansing Sheets & Spray from Sunstar.
February 25, 2003... Sunstar has released a range of clothing cleansing and deodorising products specifically designed for articles that are difficult to launder at home. "Dry Up Suit Refresh Sheet" - A sheet product containing a deodorising agent derived from...

Improved Fabric Bleach from Lion.
February 25, 2003... Lion is announcing the re-launch of its oxygen-based fabric bleach "Super Tema Nashi [No Hassle] Braito." The revamped product can both eliminate and prevent yellow stains since it removes both sebum blots and the substance which turns sebum...

Mushroom Supplement.
February 25, 2003... Noevir has released "Noevir Tennen Reishi 26N 108E" a nutritional supplement consisting only of Ganoderma Lucidum - a type of mushroom only found in the forested plateau's of Tibet's highlands (Over 800m in altitude). The sachet...

Nutritional Supplement for Women from Noevir.
February 25, 2003... Noevir has released "Noevir Menoformula" a nutritional supplement intended to reduce tiredness, irritability and hot/cold flushes and formulated specifically for menopausal middle aged women suffering with a hormonal imbalance. Active...

New Health & Beauty Food from Pola Cosmetics.
February 25, 2003... Be White Plus, from Pola Cosmetics, is a granulated health and beauty food which helps beautify the skin from the inside. It contains 11 kinds of vitamins (B1, B2, B6, B12, E, P, beta carotene, folic acid, niacin and pantothenic acid) including...

Cotton Paper Tooth Cleaner.
February 25, 2003... Hanix has released "Cool Wave Paper Hamigaki" consisting of 2 varieties of a natural 100% cotton paper designed to both clean the teeth and freshen the breath. The strong tear resistant, mesh type paper is simply rubbed over the surface of...

Natural Liquid Chlorophyll Mouth Wash.
February 25, 2003... Nihon Natures Sunshine Products has released "Chloro Clear" spearmint flavoured breath freshening product containing natural chlorophyll extracted from alfalfa. The chlorophyll, long recognised as a natural breath freshening and cavity...

Double Head Electric Toothbrush.
February 25, 2003... Daisaku Shoji has begun the marketing of the US made "60 Second Time Machine" battery operated electric toothbrush that features a unique double head design. The opposing heads with the bristles facing inwards are designed to surround the...

Tartar Control Listerine.
February 25, 2003... Fizer Consumer Inc. has released "Yakuyo Tartar Control Listerine" a mouthwash product containing zinc chloride to prevent tartar adhering to the tooth's surface. The zinc chloride prevents the initial build up of tartar by stopping the...

Power Brush from J&J.
February 25, 2003... Johnson & Johnson has added a new product to its popular "Reach" range of battery operated toothbrushes. "Powerbrush" is the first electric toothbrush of its kind to feature a neck angled at 12 degrees. The accentuated angle provides the...

Tartar Dye Toothpaste.
February 25, 2003... Tanpei Seiyaku has released "Hamigaki Jozu" a liquid toothpaste product containing a dye agent that turns tartar accumulations red enabling them to be targeted when brushing. The alcohol free and low irritant product is simply swished...

Natural Moisturising Powder Foundation.
February 25, 2003... Tokyo based Nippon Restall has released "Rinage Silky Make Pact" a foundation product containing a natural pearl moisturising powder. The powder enables the foundation to maintain the natural moisture and oil levels in the skin while...

Shiseido Release New Cosmetics Colour Range.
February 25, 2003... Shiseido has recently announced the release of a new colour range for its "Pied Nus" make up range. The total range can be characterised by the single word "Shine" with all products prominently featuring a pearlesence effect. Products...

Fibre Mascara Base.
February 25, 2003... CCB Paris has released "Agnis B Extension" a mascara base product containing fibre to extend the lashes prior to applying mascara for a fuller longer effect. The specially designed brush ensures that the fibre is spread evenly along each...

Split Nail Prevention.
February 25, 2003... Tokyo based D-Up has released "Premium Cuticle Oil" an oil product formulated to replenish natural oils lost from the finger nails and finger tips through the use of nail polish remover or after removing false nails. The natural vegetable...

Baobab & Tamarind Soap.
February 25, 2003... Sony CP Laboratories has released 2 types of facial soaps containing unique overseas ingredients under the collective brand name "Hikyo""Africa Baobab" contains a moisturising extract derived from leaves of the baobab tree commonly found in sub...

New Bath Additive from Kanebo.
February 25, 2003... Vita Rosso Bath Essence, from Kanebo, is a bath salt which contains the fragrant substance "raspberry ketone" which is similar in structure to the spicy component of red pepper that burns fat and "olive oil" which moisturizes the skin. The...

Body Shampoo/Bath Essence Gift Pack from Pola.
February 25, 2003... Pola Cosmetics has released 2 fragrant bath essence and body soap gift sets based on its popular "Eau de Fleur" toiletry range. "Rose Set" - A luxuriant rose fragrance body shampoo and bath essence. The natural rose fragrance has been...

Charcoal Massaging Soap.
February 25, 2003... Osaka based Vanbel has released "Sumi Massage Soap" a gel type massage soap containing salt granules and the highly absorbent cleansing agent charcoal. Designed for use in the bath, the natural salt granules pleasantly stimulates the skin...

Weak Additive Skin Care Bath Additive.
February 25, 2003... Nagaoka Hanbai has released "O-hada To Onaji Jakusansei O-hada Ni Yasashii Nyuyokuzai" a bath additive product with a low acid formulation which because it is identical to that of the skin will not cause irritation. The product consists of...

Natural Hot Spa Like Bath Additive.
February 25, 2003... King Pharmaceuticals has released "Ii Yu Tabidachi" a range of powder type bath additives containing the same natural ingredients found in typical hot spas enabling the whole family to enjoy a hot spa at home. The products contain sodium...

Skin Care Type Bath Additive from Rohto.
February 25, 2003... Rohto Pharmaceutical has released "Mentholatum AD Yakuyo Nyuyokuzai" a skin care type bath additive. The product contains a fermented rice extract rich in natural amino acids that penetrates rapidly to re-hydrate dry, problem skin. Price:...

New Bath Salt from Tokuyama Home Products.
February 25, 2003... Tokuyama Skin Refresh Yakuyo Nyuyokueki Olive Oil, from Tokuyama Home Products, is a medicated liquid bath additive which contains 75% refined virgin olive oil from Spain abundant in oleic acid and squalene. It is perfect for dry, chapped skin....

Seaweed Bath Additive.
February 25, 2003... Tokyo based Aqua Mail has released "Ocealine Bain d'Himanthalia" a bath additive containing an extract from Himanthalia seaweed. In addition to its skin moisturising properties, the seaweed also increases the immunity of the skin cells...

New Sunscreen Products from Pola Cosmetics.
February 25, 2003... Pola Cosmetics has launched three new sun-protection products as part of its "Southern Call" series. The products are: 1) Face UV Sunscreen (3500 yen for 50g) - A non-sticky anti-sunburn product for the face which spreads over the skin...

New Sun-Protection Lotion from Kao.
February 25, 2003... Biore Jakusan UV Cut, from Kao, is a weakly acidic sunscreen lotion which protects the skin from ultraviolet light in daily life. The non-sticky water-based milky-type product (SPF20/PA++) is absorbed by the skin smoothly and can be used on the...

Two New "Curel" Brand Sun-Protection Products from Kao.
February 25, 2003... Kao has launched two new medicated sunscreen products as part of its "Curel" series of skincare products for sensitive skin prone to dryness. The products are "UV Milk For The Face" (1500 yen for 30ml) and "UV Lotion For The Face & Body" (1200...

New Hair Growth Tonic from Kao.
February 25, 2003... Success Yakuyo Flavasite, from Kao, is a medicated hair-growth stimulant which contains a new hair-growth ingredient "t-Flavanone" which accelerates the multiplication of the cells in hair bulbs and promotes the growth of strong, long hair. The...

New Hair Colorant Series from Kao.
February 25, 2003... The "Lavenus Color Appeal Motif" series from Kao is a line of hair dye products for teen-age girls that has a fruit fragrance instead of the usual sharp ammonia smell and dyes black hair fashionable scarlet tone or sober brown shade. The...

Improved "Elence 2001 Scalp" Series from Marna Cosmetics.
February 25, 2003... Marna Cosmetics is announcing the re-launch of its "Elence 2001 Scalp" series of haricare products. In addition to the existing 15 kinds of natural plant extracts, the revamped line includes 6 new plant components such as marsh mallow, thyme,...

Hair Care Product Gift Set from Pola.
February 25, 2003... Pola has released 2 gift set selections containing its popular "Idea Style" range of hair care products. "Gift Set L" - A natural type shampoo (600ml) and rinse (590g) set containing a sunflower extract that helps suppress the oxidation of...

New Damaged Hair Styling Series from Lion.
February 25, 2003... The "Free & Free Damage Aid" series from Lion is a line of hairstyling products for the hair damaged by the dyeing process that contains Lion's own damage-repairing agent "DGA" (polyphenol derivative) and treats damaged hair to make the hair...

Salon Quality Hair Dyes.
February 25, 2003... Henkel Lion Cosmetics has released a new range of salon quality hair dye products under the brand name "Schwartzcopf Vision Hair Colour"The dyes produce a vivid, natural rich colour with what the manufacturer describes as a "Clear Gloss" from...

Hair Treatment Lotion.
February 25, 2003... Osaka based Rubel Cosmetics has released "Essence for VT" a vegetable based hair treatment agent containing 6 lipid type active ingredients. The lotion type essence is simply massaged lightly into damp towel dried hair following a shower....

Treatment Range for Damaged Hair.
February 25, 2003... Nippon Natures Sunshine Products has released "Neitoria Restore" a range of shampoos and conditioners specifically formulated to repair damaged hair cuticles. In addition to aloe and herbal moisturising agents, the products contain the...

New Hair Care Product from L'Oreal.
February 25, 2003... Nihon L'Oreal has released "L'Oreal Paris Elseve Damage Care Water Charge Essence" - A jelly type hair moisturising product formulated with an 80% moisturising agent content including hydra proteins that rapidly replenish lost moisture from...

New Skincare Series from Kanebo Home Products.
February 25, 2003... The "Hada Bisei Clear White" series from Kanebo Home Products is a line of skincare products that is intended to both whiten and beautify the skin targeted at women in their 20s-40s which have concerns about dark spots and freckles. ...

New "Shokubutsu naive" Series from Kanebo Home Products.
February 25, 2003... Shokubutsu [Plant] naive, from Kanebo Home Products, is a collection of skincare products and haircare products. This line features 100% plant-based moisturizers extracted from coconut or palm, contains the company's own new moisturizing agent...

New Facial Oil Absorbent Sheet from E'quip.
February 25, 2003... RMK Oil Off Paper, from E'quip, is a thick orange-colored roll-type facial oil absorbent sheet. The price is 1000 yen per pack.

New Comprehensive Skincare Cream from Lissage.
February 25, 2003... Lissage Cream Fortunate, from Lissage, is a medicated comprehensive skincare cream for women in all age groups who have various types of skin problems. The product contains plant ingredients (hawthorn extract, lupine extract, etc.) with...

New Skincare Series from Lissage.
February 25, 2003... The "Lissage Age Free Formula" series from Lissage is a line of skincare products for women who are annoyed with small wrinkles, sagging skin and dry, chapped skin. Products in the range include: 1) Face Up Cream (l0,000 yen for 75g) - A...

New Skin Moisturizing Products from Lissage.
February 25, 2003... The "Lissage Moisturizing Formula" series from Lissage is a line of medicated skin moisurizing products for women who worry about dry, chapped skin. Products in the range include: 1) Hydro Supply (8000 yen for 25g) - An oil-free medicated...