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

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

Rohto Pharmaceutical Sells Functional Cosmetics through Medical Institutions.
January 25, 2008... Rohto Pharmaceutical has added two new items to the special brand DRX that is sold only at medical institutions. The new items are moisturizers for face and body. DRX AD Perfect Barrier Face Milk (50 ml) and DRX AD Perfect Barrier Body Milk...

Taisho, Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Add New Cosmetics Products.
January 25, 2008... Taisho Pharmaceutical and Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare are among manufacturers of over-the-counter drugs who are increasingly stepping up their offerings in the cosmetics market. Taisho's Nourish Night Cream contains moisturizer flavangenol...

Hitachi Omron Target Overseas Markets.
January 25, 2008... Tokyo based Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions, manufacturer of cash ATM devices has announced its intention to begin the marketing of a security system based on finger vein pattern recognition technology for use in both ATM machines. The...

High Gas Barrier Transparent Film.
January 25, 2008... Tohcello, part of the Mitsui Chemical group, has announced the development of "Max Barrier" a high gas barrier, microwave safe PET type packaging film for food products that allows 20% less oxygen to permeate compared to conventional packaging...

Fast Drying Ink from Sakata.
January 25, 2008... Sakata Inks has announced the release of "Ecopure 8SPEC J" a fast drying off-set printing ink that both enhances print quality while enabling simultaneous double sided printing on high quality paper such as that used for calendars and posters....

Natural Colour Change Preventing Agent for Food.
January 25, 2008... Fit-In has announced the development of "Kuronaran" a natural anti-oxidising agent for preventing the discoloration of fresh food items which could be used as a replacement for conventional chemical based agents such as sulfite. The agent...

Environmentally Friendly Car Interior Paint.
January 25, 2008... Origin Denki has announced the development of a range of 3 environmentally friendly paint products (including 1 water based item) for car interiors and digital electric items containing a specially developed non-toxic organic solvent as a...

Room Deodorising Calendar.
January 25, 2008... Japanese paper product manufacturer Nippon Paper Industries is set to release a range of products such as calendars and posters made from "P Dashu" a deodorising coated paper. The paper used in the products are coated with an inorganic...

Room Temperature Hardening Polyurethane from NOK.
January 25, 2008... Japanese car component manufacturing giant NOK has announced the development of a new lightweight, low cost polyurethane material for use as a sealant that both expands and hardens at room temperature. The polyurethane, produced by mixing 2...

Antibacterial Plastic Paint.
January 25, 2008... Itochu Shoji has announced the development of an antibacterial paint for ABS and other composite plastics commonly used for refrigerator interiors and vacuum cleaner bodies, etc. The paint contains "Myufan"* a special pure silver fibre...

Glowing Logo Technology.
January 25, 2008... Product logo manufacturer Tefuco Aomori in conjunction with the plastics producer Nagashima Kogei has announced the development of a logo that glows in the dark for use in the interiors of top of the range automobiles. The logo consists of...

Tohcello Develops Plant Derived Plastic with 215-Degree Melting Point.
January 25, 2008... Tohcello has developed a plant derived plastic with a melting point of 215 degrees. It also invented the corresponding molding technology. With their usually low melting points, bio-plastics have been limited to food wrapping and envelope...

Recyclable Paper Material Cool Boxes.
January 25, 2008... Yoshizawa has released "Cool Easy Box" an environmentally friendly, easy to construct cool box for distribution made from recycled paper. Features of the boxes include large printable outer surfaces, a waterproof outer finish, a single...

Fully Shrink Wrapped Bottle.
January 25, 2008... Uyeki has released its new "Baking Soda+Orange Paste" cream type kitchen surface cleanser in a new fully shrink wrapped bottle. The OPS plastic label features a bright photograph of sliced oranges intended to highlight the refreshing...

New, Convenient Tablet Case.
January 25, 2008... Osaka based Daiko Yakuhin has released its "Seirogan" sugar coated digestion tablets in a new, brightly coloured case intended to appeal to younger consumers and dispel the rather dated image of the product. Developed in conjunction with a...

Paper Cup Holder.
January 25, 2008... Fuji Package has released "PC Holder" a disposable cup holder with handles featuring a large area for printing company logos, advertising or even colourful illustrations. According to Fuji, the holders are ideal for parties or trade events...

Microwaveable Frozen Plastic Lunch Trays.
January 25, 2008... Tachibana Yoki have become the first company in Japan to release a moulded plastic tray (Patent Pending) for frozen "O-bento" [packed lunches]. The main feature of the "Chef Pack" tray is its ability to be heated from frozen in the...

Special on the Rocks Whisky Glass.
January 25, 2008... Glass ware manufacturer Ishizuka Glass in conjunction with Japanese whisky distilling giant Suntory have developed "Half Rock Glass" a glass specially designed to increase the drinking pleasure of whisky with ice. Features of the glass...

Vegetable Extract Cooling Packs.
January 25, 2008... Try Company has announced the release of "Catch Cool Eco" an antibacterial, anti-fungal and deodorising cooling pack containing vegetable and fruit extracts. Developed in conjunction with the Industrial Technology General Research Centre,...

Reusable Folding Polystyrene Container.
January 25, 2008... Endo has announced the development of "Compo 35"a reusable insulated box made of lightweight polystyrene. Following use the box can be folded down to half its original size, reducing potential damage during the collection process and...

Lightweight, Fold up Polypropylene Plastic Pallet.
January 25, 2008... Wakon Danboru has released "Pladan Pallet" a light weight all polypropylene material pallet for customers not wanting to use wooden pallets but reluctant to use cardboard types due to strength and water resistance concerns. The pallet is...

Non-Wood Product Logo Paper Towels.
January 25, 2008... Two paper towel products have become the first to be officially recognised by the Japanese environmental NPO (Non Profit Organisation) "Non-Wood Product Green Association" and are now permitted to use their Non-Wood Product Green logo on their...

Environmentally Friendly Non-Woven Material Bag.
January 25, 2008... Miyuki has released "Fushokufu Eco Bag" a range of environmentally friendly, individualistic looking reusable shopping bags made from a highly durable non-woven material. Products in the range include one with a internal insulating layer...

Sanitary Pad for Sensitive Skin.
January 25, 2008... Unicharm has released "Sofi Hada Omoi" a sanitary pad featuring a special soft textured sheet that rapidly wicks away discharge from the skin to keep it feeling dry and prevent irritation. The "Funwari Naminami sheet" is made from an...

Pull Tie Rubbish Sacks.
January 25, 2008... System Polymer has released "2-hon Himo-tsuki Polybukuro" sturdy plastic rubbish sacks that close simply by pulling on 2 ties located on the top of the bag. Available in 25 and 45-litre sizes. Price: 5 sacks = 150 yen, 10 sacks = 300 yen.

PET Plastic Bottle Humidifier.
January 25, 2008... CCP has released "KX-60UP" a compact ultrasonic type humidifier that uses conventional PET plastic water bottles as its water reservoir. To use, an adapter cap is first attached to the neck of the PET bottle, which is then simply inserted...

Negative Ion Releasing Hairbrush.
January 25, 2008... Pola Cosmetics has released "Hair Brush" a hairbrush designed to gently massage the scalp and reduce friction damage to the hair. The brush consists of a natural wood body with a wide, square shaped head, a soft natural rubber pad and...

Aroma Emitting Room Humidifier.
January 25, 2008... "EHF 710" from Electrolux Japan is their latest 2 in 1 room humidifier with an aroma diffusing function. Essential herbal oils are simply added to a special reservoir located in the top of the device. Other features include a lime scale...

Cream Extracting Spatula.
January 25, 2008... Q.E.C (Quick) Spatula" from Kai Corporation is a convenient spatula designed to scoop out the ideal amount of face cream, etc from the pot so as not to have to use the fingers. According to Kai, the device was developed in response to the...

Allergen Suppressing Flooring Wet Wipes.
January 25, 2008... Osaka based Global has released "Aller-Buster Flooring Wet" wet type wipes for cleaning hard floor surfaces containing a pollen and allergen activity suppressing agent. The agent, developed by Sekisui Kagaku, suppresses up to 90% of...

Decorative Air Freshener.
January 25, 2008... Dainippon Jochugiku has released "Colour Flow Art" a unique and decorative room deodorising and air freshening product containing natural vegetable extracts. The product consists of an octagonal shaped bottle containing balls of coloured...

Swelling & Fatigue Reducing Knee-High Socks.
January 25, 2008... Tokyo based Torain Corporation has released "Leg Aid" knee-high socks that apply a graduated pressure to the lower legs to help prevent swelling and relieve fatigue. Designed by an Italian doctor specialising in circulatory disorders, the...

Bad Breath Meter.
January 25, 2008... "Etiquette Checker" from Topland consists of a compact 11cm long digital sensor that indicates breath odour on a scale of 1 to 6. Prior to a date or business meeting etc, the user simply breathes onto the device. Within 13 seconds of...

Black Coloured Aluminium Foil.
January 25, 2008... Toyo Aluminium Eco Products has announced the release of "Foil Black" featuring a black coloured printed surface designed to improve heat absorbency. According to Toyo, the improved heat absorbency speeds the cooking time for more juicy,...

One Touch Opening Plastic Container.
January 25, 2008... OXO International has released "Pop Container" a convenient plastic storage container that "Pops" open simply by lightly pressing down on the large size button located on the lid - enabling it to be opened with one hand. The container is...

Petroleum Free Kitchen & Bathroom Cleanser.
January 25, 2008... "Ya Sa Sea" from Nakaichi Medical is a powerful multi-purpose household cleanser free of conventional petroleum based surfactants. Instead, the product contains a natural surfactant (cleansing agent) produced from a soybean extract and the...

Deodorising Silver Ion Vacuum Cleaner Bags.
January 25, 2008... Osaka based Asahi Denki has released "Elpa" vacuum cleaner bags containing antibacterial and deodorising silver ions. The silver ions, released from silver fibres woven into the paper material of the 5 layer construction bags, eradicates...

Bathroom Mould Killing Spray.
January 25, 2008... "Kabi Bomber" from TK Plan is a safe non-drip gel type antibacterial spray specially formulated to suppress mould growth on bathroom and kitchen surfaces. Following application, the gel dries and solidifies to form a thin, invisible...

Mould Suppressing Zinc & Silver Spray.
January 25, 2008... Tokyo based Planet Company has released "Kabi Block Super Teppki" a bathroom spray formulated with silver and zinc that forms a highly durable antibacterial coating on tile and grouting surfaces to prevent the growth of mould and bacteria for...

Antibacterial Toilet Spray for Public Toilets.
January 25, 2008... "SKT Seiketsu" from Proto Life is a compact, easy to carry antibacterial spray for quickly cleaning the seats of public toilets before use. The spray features a skin gentle electrolytic ionised alkali water as its main ingredient that...

Antibacterial Silver Ion Toilet Cistern Freshener.
January 25, 2008... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has added a blue jasmine scented product containing antibacterial silver ions to its extensive "Bluelet Okudake" range of solid type toilet cleansers which are simply placed in the water cistern. The silver ions,...

Disposable Glasses & Mobile Phone Cleansing Cloths.
January 25, 2008... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has added "Megane Cleaner Fuki-Fuki" disposable wet type lens wipes to its extensive eyeglasses care range. The fast drying wet wipes rapidly remove finger marks and skin oil from the lens without leaving smears....

Throat Moistening Face Mask.
January 25, 2008... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has added "Nodo Nuru Nure Mask" a bacteria and virus filtering face mask with a special filter designed to help keep the lining of the throat pleasantly moist. The mask features 2 "Steam Filters" contained in...

Fabric Softening Laundry Detergent with Long Lasting Camomile Fragrance.
January 25, 2008... Lion has released "Kaori Tsuzuku Top" a 2 in 1 laundry detergent and fabric softener produced using new fragrance prolonging technology that extends the duration of the natural camomile fragrance. The independently developed technology...

Auto Dish Washer Cleaning Detergent.
January 25, 2008... Lion has released "Charmy Crysta Konai Mo Sukkiri Gel" a powerful gel type detergent for automatic dish washers that also cleans the inside of the dish washer. The quick dissolving gel formulation detergent contains polycarbonic acid and...

Coral Water Filter.
January 25, 2008... Ina has released "Quari" a water filtering jug that uses a cartridge containing natural coral particles as its main filtering agent. (All coral used in the product has been naturally ground down due to wind and rain action) When activated,...

Flu Virus & Allergen Fil Tering Mask for Kids.
January 25, 2008... "Chorittai For Kids" from Unicharm is a virus and allergen filtering face mask specifically designed for children. Features of the mask include a 3D construction designed to keep the front of the mask away from the mouth and nasal passage...

Natural Clay Moisturising Bath Additive.
January 25, 2008... In response to a survey showing 50% of women aged between 20 and 60 believe that their skin rapidly looses essential moisture after bathing, Lion has released "Bathtology Body Care Nyuyokueki" a liquid type bath additive containing natural...

Water Based Denture Fixative.
January 25, 2008... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released "Mizu Grip"Japanfs first water based denture fixative formulated to rinse off easily with water to leave no residue on the gums after removing the dentures. The oil, fragrance and colouring free...

Antibacterial Oral Drops.
January 25, 2008... Sunstar has added a green apple flavour to its "GUM Medical Drops" hard tablet type antibacterial mouth freshener. The sugarless drops containing a CPC antibacterial agent gradually dissolve to eliminate bad breath causing bacteria to leave...

Night Time Oral Care Range.
January 25, 2008... Sunstar has added a refreshing "Cool type" flavour to its "GUM Dental Rinse Night Care" mouthwash formulated to help prevent the occurrence of bad breath and the unpleasant sticky feeling in the mouth while sleeping. The product contains a...

Stain Preventing Toothpaste Range.
January 25, 2008... Sunstar has released "Ora 2 Stain Clear" a range of mouthwash and toothpaste oral care products formulated to prevent both cavities and tooth surface stains. "Stain Clear Paste" - A fluoride toothpaste product containing a coating agent to...

Micro-Fibre Roller Toothbrush.
January 25, 2008... "Kurun" from Global Work Tomo is a unique roller type tooth brush covered in 16,800 micro fibres - 16 times the number of bristles found on the head of a normal toothbrush. When rolled over the toothfs surface the bristles effectively...

Over Excitement Suppressing Dog Spray.
January 25, 2008... Taurus has released "Amagami Non" a dog training aid in the form of a herbal scented liquid that is applied to the hands to help prevent young dogs from becoming overly excited and jumping up and nipping the hands of their owners. In...

Temporary Eyelash Colouring.
January 25, 2008... "Mayu Colour" from Dariya is a temporary eyelash colouring agent applied with a brush in the same way as mascara. The fast drying and perspiration resistant mascara quickly and smoothly coats the lashes to produce an even colouring....

Wedding Party Makeup Range.
January 25, 2008... Osaka based Bison has released "Weddingparty" a range of makeup products (2 products, 4 items) intended to produce the picture perfect smooth skin every young lady would want on her wedding day. The "Moist Base" liquid foundation (Price:...

Lissage Release New Massage Type Base Makeup.
January 25, 2008... Lissage has announced the renewal of its entire skin care type base and foundation product range (13 products, 21 items). All items are applied with a light massaging action to help improve dark, blotchy looking skin caused by poor skin...

Light Diffusing Foundation Range.
January 25, 2008... Pola Cosmetics subsidiary Cofu has released 2 moisturising foundation products; "Clear Shimmer Loose Powder" and "Clear Shimmer Liquid Foundation", both containing a range of powders to produce maximum coverage with minimum application. ...

Cosmetic Gift Set.
January 25, 2008... Pola Cosmetics has released "Premium Ora Collection" a limited edition 5 item cosmetics gift set packaged in a unique and striking 6 sided pyramid shaped box that opens up like the petals of a flower. The items in the set are: "Nuance Paris...

Liquid Lip Gloss from Kose Cosmenience.
January 25, 2008... Kose Cosmenience has announced the release of "Fasio Liquid Rouge" a richly coloured liquid lip-gloss containing light reflecting pearl particle and featuring an easy to use pen type applicator. The pen-like applicator features a large...

Nail Polish with Multi Coloured Glitter and Pearl.
January 25, 2008... Tokyo based Para Do has released "Fresh Nails" a range of 6 vividly coloured nail polish products featuring jewel like light reflecting glitter and pearl particle. The nail polish also features a new water-resistant formulation making it less...

Vidal Sasson Premium Range.
January 25, 2008... P&G Japan has recently announced the release of "Premium Vidal Sasson Series" a range of hair care products including a shampoo, conditioner and treatment for both coloured and non-coloured hair, formulated to produce a highly reflective...

Root & Temple Touch-up Hair Colour.
January 25, 2008... P&G Japan has released "Wellaton 2 + 1 Nemoto & Haegiwa" a cream type hair colour product for touching up grey around the hair roots and temple areas. The product comes complete with a specially designed application brush with an easy grip...

Gentle Cleansing Shampoo with Eel Grass Moisturiser.
January 25, 2008... Noevir has released "Comore Shampoo" a rich lathering shampoo containing a moisturising agent extracted from eel grass [Zostera marina] - a type of seaweed which also helps suppress excess skin oil secretion. Other ingredients include a...

Kanebo Add Skin Care Items to "Lunasol" Range.
January 25, 2008... Kanebo has announced the addition of 6 skin care products (8-items) to its extensive "Lunasol" makeup line-up. The products include:"Morning Wake Massaging N" - A massaging cream containing a moisturising "Diffusion Complex" to help remove...

Kanebo Renew "Twany" Skin Care & Base Makeup Range.
January 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has given their "Twany Pure Natural" base makeup (5 products, 16 items) and skin care (9 products, 12 items) range a full face lift. The concept of the range, specifically targeted at younger women in the 20 to 30 year age...

Kanebo Revamp "Evita" Makeup Range for Over 50fS.
January 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has announced a revamp of their "Evita" cosmetics range for women aged 50 and above. In conjunction with the revamp, 3 new products have been added to the range. "Essence Rouge" - A smooth spreading lipstick formulated...

Collagen Night Cream.
January 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has released "Freshel Moist Lift Night Collagen Wrap" a night cream that produces a nutrient sealing "wrap" effect to plump and moisturise the skin. The cream produces a triple layer membrane over the skinfs surface, with...

Kanebo Add 5 New Anti-Ageing Items to Impress IC Range.
January 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has announced the addition of a new 5 product (7 item) intensive care anti-ageing range to its exclusive Impress IC "Intensive Care" line-up. All products are formulated with a moisturising and skin plumping neem extract from...

After Bath Jojoba Moisturising Oil.
January 25, 2008... Lissage has released "Bath Tours Body Finish Oil" a moisturising skin oil containing natural jojoba oil in addition to Moroccan Argan oil, rich in linoleic and oleic acid moisturising agents. Can also be used on the hair. Price: 100ml = 2,940...

Moisturising & Skin Plumping Cream from Max Factor.
January 25, 2008... Max Factor has released "Max Factor SK-II Signs Treatment Totality" formulated with niacin amide microcapsules, and yeast peptide to moisturise and plump the skin to help restore lost elasticity and reduce the appearance of oversize skin pores...

Skin Plumping Eye Cream from Max Factor.
January 25, 2008... Max Factor has released "Max Factor SK-II Signs Eye Cream" an eye cream specially formulated with a wide range of active ingredients including a natural vegetable rice sterol moisturising agent, niacin amide and pro-vitamin B5. The smooth...

Moisturising Eye Mask.
January 25, 2008... Kose has released "Beaute de Kose Moisture Engage Eye Mask" a deep moisturising eye mask containing "Rice Power Extract No. 11" a re-hydration agent specifically developed for the eyes containing a balanced supply of more than 20 amino acids...

Peel off Inner Face Mask.
January 25, 2008... "Sannic Mekutte Kirei Mask" from Daisan is a bacteria filtering face mask featuring an inner sheet that can be peeled from the mask when dirty, extending the life of the mask itself and making the wearing experience more pleasant. The...

Low Irritation Moisturising Cream.
January 25, 2008... Unou International has released "Pana Friends Pure Plus Cream" a low irritant moisturising cream ideally suited for use by those with sensitive skin conditions. According to Unou, the product is a modified version of a cream widely used on...

Fresh Flower Extract Moisturising Face Mask.
January 25, 2008... LfOccitane Japon has released "Immortelle Dual Concentrate Mask" a sheet type moisturising face mask containing a natural beauty oil extracted from freshly picked Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum) flowers. Prior to applying the mask, a gel...

Face & Body Cream from Decencia.
January 25, 2008... Pola Orbis Holdings subsidiary Decencia has announced the release of its first product range for sensitive skin: "Tsustumu Face Cream" and "Tsustumu Body Cream". Both products are based on a 2 pronged "Activity Security" concept, whereby...

Skin Softening Milk from Pola.
January 25, 2008... Pola Cosmetics has released "The Milk BA" an artificial colouring free oil rich moisturising milk formulated with 6 vegetable moisturising extracts (including 4 independently developed by Pola), vitamin E and a natural patent pending skin...

Eye Zone Treatment Mask.
January 25, 2008... Pola Cosmetics has released "Assist One Eye Zone Clear Gel Mask & Cream" a 1 month eye area treatment set formulated to improve skin suppleness and reduce sag around the eye area. For best results, Pola recommend applying the cream to the...