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

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

Cosmetics Importers Association of Japan.
July 25, 2003... June 2, 2003Results for Imported Cosmetics in First Quarter, Calendar 2003Imports of cosmetics (exclusive of toothpaste, soap and special use products) made wide gains in the first quarter of calendar 2003, reaching 35.8 billion yen, a YOY gain...

Matsushita Battery Industrial Receives Asia Star Award.
July 25, 2003... Matsushita Battery Industrial has received the Asia Star Award 2002 for a new battery package line. Sponsored by the Asia Package Federation, the Asia Star Contest is open to packaging products that have received awards in their own countries....

Lintec's Britem Anti-Theft Detection System Gaining Foothold.
July 25, 2003... Lintec has just kicked off sales of a new electronic article surveillance system to protect against shoplifting. The new Britem EAS Series uses electromagnetic sensor tags, which are thin and compact and are a good fit for CDs and other items...

Kao Develops Fat Reducing Tea Beverage.
July 25, 2003... The cosmetics giant Kao has announced plans to market "Healthya" a range of green tea and oolong tea products containing high concentrations of the fat reducing agent catechin. The beverages will contain approximately 4 times the natural...

Pearl Kinzoku Launches Natural Spa Soap.
July 25, 2003... Niigata Prefecture based camping goods manufacturer Pearl Kinzoku has released "Ge (Germanium) Sekken" a soap product containing high concentrations of organic germanium extracted from natural hot spa waters. Each 100g cake of the...

Vision Megane Develops 1g Glasses Frames.
July 25, 2003... The optical product chain store Vision Megane has announced the development of "Gr-1" the world's lightest glasses frame weighing in at a fraction over 1g. Made from a highly durable and flexible nylon material the frames with plastic...

Fukumitsuya Releases Pure Sake Cosmetics.
July 25, 2003... The sake (Japanese rice wine) manufacturer Fukumitsuya has announced plans to release "Junmaibiyo Suppin Essentials" a moisturising cosmetics range made from pure sake. Sake is naturally rich in essential amino acids and as the products...

Matsushita Battery Industrial Uses Biodegradable Plastic for Battery Packages.
July 25, 2003... Matsushita Battery Industrial has developed a blister package made solely of biodegradable plastic derived from plants. If it is burned the biodegradable plastic does not cause a net increase in carbon dioxide in the air and does not release...

Nichiro Process to Extract Valuable DNA from Salmon Milt on Large Scale.
July 25, 2003... Nichiro is moving to mass-produce refined DNA from salmon milt. A kg of salmon milt can yield 50 grams of high-molecular DNA, a substance that can in turn be used to make electroluminescent materials, strong films and materials for trapping...

Sumitomo 3M Solar Reflecting Film to Keep Car Interiors Cooler.
July 25, 2003... Sumitomo 3M plans to sell its new Solar Reflecting Film to automobile manufacturers as a way to keep auto interiors cooler and cut air conditioner usage. The film comprises hundreds of layers of polyester-based film that specifically block near...

Material from Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Makes Ceramics Machinable.
July 25, 2003... Mitsubishi Gas Chemical has begun treated ceramics at a Tokyo factory with its newly developed material Cerajin. The liquid resin hardens at it is heated; when it is added to ceramics and pressurized, it makes the ceramic material less brittle...

NEC Set to Use Eco-Friendly Polylactic Acid in PC Cases.
July 25, 2003... PC maker NEC plans to sell computers in cases made with 10% or more polylactic acid, a plant-derived resin that is easy on the environment. Normally that resin begins to lose its shape at 67 degrees C, but the addition of 20% kenaf boosts that...

Sankyo System Offers Super-Compact Bag Sealing System.
July 25, 2003... The SKK-C-15 is an ultra-compact sealing system light enough (40kg) to be carried from worksite to worksite. It handles bags from large to small at a belt speed of up to nine meters per minute, applying seals of 10mm in breadth. Manufacturer...

Sanshin Machines for Filling Pastes are Doing Well.
July 25, 2003... Sanshin reports that several of its models for filling products with paste-like consistencies are selling well. These include several members of the Nentai Kobunta Series, including the TPK-2000 and TPK-700A. The two items have filling...

Uniheater Devises Heat-Shrinker for Component Packaging.
July 25, 2003... Uniheater has devised an original shrinker for packaging components for home electronics. When manufacturers of such components could not find any good shrinkers for such packaging, it turned to the company known for its heater products. The...

New Air Freshener and Deodorising Range from ST Chemicals.
July 25, 2003... ST Chemicals has released a range of air freshener and deodorising products"O-Heya No Shoshu Pot" - A range of 4 air room freshener and deodorising products in a stylish glass pot like containers designed to match the aroma. The aromas,...

Microwave Oven Cleansing Cloths.
July 25, 2003... Soft 99 Corporation has released "Range Aa! Kirei" a cloth impregnated with an environmentally friendly cleanser specifically designed for microwave ovens. The special mesh of the cloth combined with the antibacterial cleansing agent...

Cleansing Sponges from ST Chemicals.
July 25, 2003... ST Chemicals has recently released 2 new sponge products. "Geki Pika Hera Tsuki Sponge" - A double layered antibacterially treated dish washing sponge product consisting of a hard sponge layer for removing grease and a soft layer for...

Odour Targeting Room Deodoriser.
July 25, 2003... Global Product Planning has released "Refresh Water" a room deodorising product that specifically targets offensive odours leaving scents such as that from flowers and aroma oils. In addition to freshening the air, the biodegradable and...

Negative Ion Releasing Plug in Air Freshener.
July 25, 2003... ST Chemicals has released "Minus Ion Plug" a plug in type room air freshener featuring an integrated negative ion dispenser. In addition to releasing a pleasantly scented deodorising agent, the product also emits negatively charged ions...

3D Room Air Freshener.
July 25, 2003... ST Chemicals has recently released "Shaldan Liquid" a room air freshening product featuring a glass bottle containing a 3D panorama designed to match the scent. Each of the 3 fragrances, "Water" (Containing natural cloves and mint),...

Clothing Insect Protective Cover from ST Chemicals.
July 25, 2003... ST Chemicals has released "Mushuda Matomete Cover" a clothing insect repelling cover. The clothing cover can hold up to 7 jackets or coats and features a hook enabling it to be hung in the wardrobe. The front opening design of the cover...

Recyclable Mending Tape.
July 25, 2003... Nichiban has released "Eco Mending Tape" a transparent paper adhesive tape for documents, etc that, unlike conventional tapes with an acetate film finish, can be recycled. The high level of transparency of the tape enables any printing under...

Contact Lens Lubricator.
July 25, 2003... Lion has released "Smile Contact Fine Fit" a contact lens lubrication solution suitable for both soft and hard lenses. The solution contains 2 high polymer active ingredients that reduce friction between the lens and the cornea enabling the...

Cosmetics Brush Holder.
July 25, 2003... Tokyo based Bobbi Brown Professional Cosmetics has released "Leather Brush Holder" a stylish pocket book style holder for cosmetic brushes and nail files, etc. Available in 2 types, "Professional size" (35,000 yen) and the slightly smaller...

Skin Care Underwear.
July 25, 2003... Asics has released "Kinu Supli" a range of 4 sports ware and under garments with skin care and general health functions. The fabric is impregnated with vitamin C, pH control and relaxing negative ions, etc. recognised as beneficial to skin...

Brush Cleaning Mini Brush.
July 25, 2003... Tokyo based CCB Paris has released "Broth Pro" a combined nylon and boar bristle hair brush featuring a special mini brush for removing hair caught in the bristles. The mini brush containing metal bristles and a comb at one end is designed...

Natural Bio Type Deodoriser.
July 25, 2003... Hirose has released "Kokedama Shoshu Shigarayaki Toki" a uniquely Japanese style room deodorising product consisting of moss growing in a stylish Shigarayashi type pot filled with an environmentally friendly natural deodorising agent. The...

Chlorine Based Washing Machine Drum Cleaner.
July 25, 2003... ST Chemicals has released "Ultra Powers Sentakuso Cleaner" a chlorine type antibacterial washing machine drum cleaner. Suitable for use in all types of washing machines, including those with plastic and stainless steel drums, the product...

Wall Mounted Room Deodoriser.
July 25, 2003... Toshiba Denchi has released "Airion Slim DC-230" a stylish battery operated air freshener and dispenser with a space saving wall mounting bracket. The slim size heat type dispenser measuring W: 76 x D: 79: x H: 151 (mm) ensures that the...

Powder Type Dish Washing Detergent.
July 25, 2003... ST Chemicals has re-released it popular "Finish" automatic dishwashing detergent in a powder form featuring a new "swelling" function. In addition to the powerful active cleansing agents capable of removing grease, coffee and lipstick type...

Safe Outdoor Heater.
July 25, 2003... Coleman Japan has released "Catalytic Heater" a highly efficient noise free and flameless outdoor catalytic heater that emits heat by burning felt like ceramic fibre. The heat-emitting element radiates heat 360 degrees and is located at...

Natural Hand and Body Warmer.
July 25, 2003... Nagoya based Sokosha has released "Jaga Pack Eco" a hand and body warming product made with a natural heat retention agent. Unlike conventional products that use chemical reactions or agents to either produce or retain heat, this product...

Knee Support Range.
July 25, 2003... Ottobock Japan has launched a range of 31 different ankle, wrist, and knee supports designed by a team of Swedish physiotherapists and artificial limb makers. All the support products made from "Theromoprene" are designed to provide the...

Water Proof Digital Hearing Aid.
July 25, 2003... Leon has released "HI-D9WE" the world's first compact (37.5mm) waterproof digital hearing aid that fits unobtrusively in the ear. Conventional digital hearing aid products tend to use an "air battery" - a special battery that requires the...

Stored Rice Insect Repellent.
July 25, 2003... ST Chemicals has recently released "Kome Toban" a plastic container containing a natural type insect repelling agents that protects stored rice from insects, mould and bacteria without tainting the taste of the rice. The red pepper shaped...

Small Dog Snacks.
July 25, 2003... Osaka based Hai Pet has released "Petit Cookies" a range of 3 oral care snack products for small dog varieties. "Petit Soft Cookie" - A soft textured cookie for older dogs with weaker teeth, the cookies are formulated with milk calcium to...

Spray Type Cat Food.
July 25, 2003... Tokyo based Magic Japan has released "Katsuobushi Spray" a bonito and mackerel flavoured spray specifically formulated to be sprayed onto the animals regular food to boost flagging appetite. The spray contains a blend of 80% bonito and a...

Cow Stomach Dog Food.
July 25, 2003... Vanguard International Foods has released "Nature Green" an artifical preservative free canned dog food product made entirely from the stomach of cows. The stomach region is more readily digested than red meat making it ideal for older...

New Health Food Good for the Eye and Retina from Noevir.
July 25, 2003... Noevir Wild Huckleberry 100, from Noevir, is a health food that is made with 100% freeze-dried wild huckleberry rich in anthocyanin, various polyphenols and vitamins A, C and E and is good for the eye and retina. It is perfect for people whose...

New Dietetic Food Supplement from Kanebo Pharmaceutical.
July 25, 2003... Slim Blancher, from Kanebo Pharmaceutical, is a chewable dietetic food supplement which contains CoQ10, cystin-containing protein and raspberry ketone - a fragrant substance that is similar in structure to the spicy component of red pepper that...

Exclusive Seven Eleven Shaving Range.
July 25, 2003... Comy has released "Men's TBC" a range of medium priced men's shaving products to be retailed exclusively via Seven Eleven convenience stores. Products include "Soft Foaming Shave" (100g = 400 yen) a rich lathering facial hair softening...

Ergonomically Designed Razor.
July 25, 2003... Kai Razor has released "Besty EX" a double bladed disposable razor featuring an easy to manipulate ergonomically designed handle. The handle, slightly longer than conventional disposable razors, has been specially designed to fit securely...

Ultra Slim Panty Liner from P&G.
July 25, 2003... P&G Far East has recently released "Whisper Neo Slim" an ultra slim panty liner product featuring an ultra absorbent powder. In addition to the "Absorbent Lock System" the product features a coating of specially absorbent powder with an...

P&G/Wacoal Sanitary Panty Range.
July 25, 2003... P&G Far East has recently announced the released of "Whisper Pashorts" a range of sanitary panty products developed in conjunction with the Japanese hosiery manufacturer Wacoal. Made from ultra soft cotton to help prevent irritation, the...

3D Mask from Unicharm.
July 25, 2003... Unicharm has released "Unicharm Chorittai Mask" a 3D mask designed to fit snugly against the face preventing the formation of gaps. Made from a non-woven material, the masks feature an integrated filter that effectively cuts out pollen,...

Toilet Training Diapers from Unicharm.
July 25, 2003... Unicharm has released "Kuma No Pooh - San Gohobi Stamp" a brightly coloured diaper product featuring the Winnie the Pooh specifically designed to encourage the toddler to begin to use the toilet. For a limited period the diapers will...

Tangerine Scented Soap.
July 25, 2003... Taihei Shiki has released "Mikan No Kaori Sekken" a hard type tangerine scented facial soap product containing moisturisers in the form of orange extract, orange juice and fruits acid. The soap, resembling an orange cut in half, gently...

New Highly Biodegradable Body Shampoo from MoltoBene.
July 25, 2003... Bene Pure Natural Body Shampoo, from MoltoBene, is a highly biodegradable body shampoo which removes only excessive sebum or old keratin while leaving moisture essential to the skin. It is made using a cleansing agent made with only natural...

Skin Care Soap.
July 25, 2003... Osaka based Will has released "Sekken Este" an artificial ingredient free morning and an evening use soap set each formulated with over 10 different varieties of natural ingredie The soap, resembling an orange cut in half, gently cleanses the...

New Facial Clensing Soap from Nippon Menard Cosmetic.
July 25, 2003... Menard Extra Skin Mellow, from Nippon Menard Cosmetic, is a hypoallergenic and weakly acidic facial cleansing soap that cleanses the skin gently while leaving moisture essential to the skin through the functions of the amino acid-based...

Double Movement Head Electric Toothbrush.
July 25, 2003... P&G Far East has recently released "Crest Spin Brush Pro" a battery operated toothbrush featuring the world's first dual movement head with bristles that both rotate and move backwards and forwards. The head of the brush features 2 sets of...

Tooth Scraper and Brush Set.
July 25, 2003... Mind Up has released "Eiseishi San" a range of 2 scraping tool and toothbrush sets designed to clean between the teeth. "Teeth Pick Series & Cleaner" - 3 stainless steel picks similar to those used by dental hygienists to scrape tartar of...

New Sun-Protection Body Lotion from Attenir.
July 25, 2003... Attenir Sun Protect Body, from Attenir, is an easy-to-spread lotion-style sunscreen product (SPF40) which powerfully blocks out UV rays and is suitable for use even at the beach or in the mountains. It contains a new UV absorbent which causes...

New Products in "Sunkiller" Series from Kiss Me Cosmetics.
July 25, 2003... Kiss Me Cosmetics has added two new items to its "Sunkiller" series of sun-protection products. The products are: 1) Sunkiller Clear Strong (1000 yen for 45g) - A clear-type sunscreen product (SPF50/PA+++) which will never tan the skin....

New Sun-Protection Cream from E'quip.
July 25, 2003... RMK Face Protector Nr from E'quip, is a non-sticky water-based gel-form sunscreen cream (SPF31/PA+) which contains aloe, cucumber and chamomile extracts and keeps the skin moist while protecting the skin from dryness caused by air conditioners...

New Sun-Protection Products from Kose Cosmenience.
July 25, 2003... Kose Cosmenience has launched four new items as part of its "Sports Beauty Fasio" series of sunscreen products. The products are: 1) Super UV Screen (1200 yen for 50ml) - A waterproof sunscreen lotion for sports and the sea under the...

New Sun-Protection Milky Lotion from Noevir.
July 25, 2003... Noevir Raysela 03 Protect Mild Body, from Noevir, is a sunscreen milky lotion which has a superior UV-blocking effect (SPF18/ PA+) but can even be safely used on sensitive adult skin or delicate baby's skin. The product contains the...

Lissage Updates Two Versions of UV Protect Veil.
July 25, 2003... Lissage has relaunched both the Natural and Lucent varieties of skincare product UV Protect Veil available through its 2450 shops nationwide. The products contain all the benefits of the earlier forms with better performance. The UV Protect...

Advanced Skin Protection with Lissage's New Perfect Body Protector UV.
July 25, 2003... Lissage Shops nationwide now carry Perfect Body Protector UV for advanced skin protection and wellbeing, especially for women who spend plenty of time outdoors. It offers SPF50+ PA+++ protection for whole-body coverage from the sun. It contains...

New Hair Treatment from Utena.
July 25, 2003... Proqualite II After Treatment, from Utena, is a concentrated-type hair treatment which supplies lots of protein lost through the perming process and repairs damaged hair right to the core. It turns the hair which has become alkaline after...

Improved "Merfini" Series from Utena.
July 25, 2003... Utena is announcing the re-launch of its "Merfini" series of haircare products for extremely dry hair. The range now consists of ten revamped varieties including "Treatment Shampoo N" (780 yen for 350ml), "Treatment Conditioner N" (780 yen...

Grey Hair Disguising Shampoo and Treatment Range.
July 25, 2003... Tokyo based Kurobara Honpo has released "Kurozome" a hair care range formulated with the natural pigment agent logwood extract and greying retardation agent Japanese pepper tree extract that with daily use gradually dyes grey hairs black over a...

New Hair Growth Tonic from Oppen Cosmetics.
July 25, 2003... Yakuyo Tsuten, from Oppen Cosmetics, is a medicated hair-growth stimulant which contains such active ingredients (herb medicines) as ginseng extract and Swertia japonica extract. It improves blood circulation in the scalp, activates hair roots...

New Skincare Products from Herbal Care.
July 25, 2003... The Fromaliese Skincare Graceful Rose, from Herbal Care, is a line of skincare products which contains a rose extract which has an excellent moisturizing effect and fine rose aroma. The range includes two items. "Washing Liquid Soap" (2000 yen...

Preshampoo Hair Treatment.
July 25, 2003... Tokyo based Yanagiya Honten has released "Kami No SubeSube Este Zai" a fast penetrating hair and scalp treatment product formulated with natural high polymer keratin specifically designed for dye and perm damaged hair. The cream type...

Wink Up Mascara Range.
July 25, 2003... Osaka based cosmetics company Naris Up Cosmetics has released a range of 7 new mascara and eyelash products under the brand name "Wink Up". Products include:"Sparkle Lash" - An eyelash product applied over conventional mascara containing...

Brown Mascara Range.
July 25, 2003... Naris Up Cosmetics has added 3 new colours to its "Cha Ma Yu II" range of 5 brown tinted mascara products designed to enable the user to co-ordinate both hair and eyelash colours. The fast drying mascara features a non-clump formulation...

Spring Nail Polish Range from Imyu.
July 25, 2003... Tokyo based Imyu has released "Mia Baby Nail" a range of three half matte nail polish products for spring based on the soft pink hues of cherry blossom. The quick drying varnishes contain lame and pearl to create a shimmering effect...

New Foundation Range from Avon.
July 25, 2003... Avon Products has recently released "Neo Nurtura" a range of 4 new base makeup products containing a so-called "Super Matte" powder. Unlike conventional highly absorbent powders, the newly developed "Super Matte" powder does not produce a...

Moisture Balancing Foundation from Avon.
July 25, 2003... Avon has recently released "Mission Revitalizing Powdery Dual Pact" a new type of foundation with a moisture balancing function that maintains the moisture level on the skin's surface to prevent dryness. The fragrance free, easy spreading...

Makeup Touch Up.
July 25, 2003... Sony CP Laboratories has released "Gogo 3ji Kesho Uwaji" a product that is simply applied over existing makeup when a touch up is required. The easy to apply product spreads evenly and smoothly over all types of existing foundations -...

New Gel-Form Beauty Lotion from Shiseido.
July 25, 2003... Elixire Suplinic Jelly, from Shiseido, is a gel-form beauty lotion for the summer targeted at women in their 30s-40s. The transparent gel turns to a lotion on contact with the skin and penetrates into the skin smoothly. The product contains...

New Sheet Type Facial Pack from Shiseido.
July 25, 2003... UV White White Freezer Mask, from Shiseido, is a medicated sheet-type facial pack. Containing a whitening ingredient "Stabilized Whitening Vitamin C" and a cooling agent "Ice Freezer Liquid" consisting of menthol, ethanol and menthyl lactate,...

New Products in "Shirohada" Series from Utena.
July 25, 2003... Utena has added three new items to its "Shirohada [White Skin]" series of skin-whitening products. The products are: 1) White Lotion (800 yen for 150ml) - It produces natural-looking fair skin. Contains UV-blocking agents to protect the...

New Products in "Lamuca White" Series from Utena.
July 25, 2003... Utena has added three new items to its "Lamuca White" series of skin-whitening products . The products are: 1) Essence 100 (1500 yen for 9.4ml x 15) - A one-time-use medicated whitening beauty lotion which contains a raw collagen liquid that is...

New Aromatherapy Style Skincare Products from Meishoku Cosmetics.
July 25, 2003... Meishoku Cosmetics has added two new items to its "Wakansho" series of aromatherapy-style skincare products which contains eight Japanese and Chinese plant extracts including dried orange peel extract, retains a refreshing orange scent and...

New Products in "Sakura Honoka" Series from Meishoku Cosmetics.
July 25, 2003... Meishoku Cosmetics has launched two new items as part of its "Sakura Honoka" series of natural-oriented weakly acidic skincare products which contains Japanese plant extracts, employs both colortherapy and aromatherapy, retains a soft cherry...

New Concentrated Beauty Lotion from Meishoku Cosmetics.
July 25, 2003... Seasons Spot Clear, from Meishoku Cosmetics, is a concentrated beauty lotion (skin treatment) for use after treating unwanted hair on the legs, underarms, etc. It contains such ingredients as flavosterone, blackberry lily and sophora root...

Pine Bark Antioxidant.
July 25, 2003... Tokyo based Doctor Raljue has released "Raljue" a moisturising beauty lotion for the face, neck and chest containing an antioxidant "pycnogenol" derived from pine bark. The antioxidant extracted from pine bark grown in the south-west...

New Powder-Type Facial Cleansers from Pelican Soap.
July 25, 2003... Pelican Soap has Iaunched three new powder-type facial cleansers. "Okona-no Doro Tanseki" (1500 yen) contains medicinal charcoal and specific clay, removes dirt from the pores thoroughly and keeps the skin moist. "Vitamin E+C" (1200 yen)...

New Products in "Magical" Series from Kiss Me Cosmetics.
July 25, 2003... Kiss Me Cosmetics has launched two new items as part of its "Magical" series of skincare products. The products are: 1) Magical White (980 yen for 43g) - A non-fragrance gel-form cream (SPF18/PA++) which produces translucent fair skin with...

New Eye Gel from Dr. Murad USA.
July 25, 2003... Murad Moisture Silk Eye Gel, from Dr. Murad USA, is a gel-form skincare product for the skin around the eyes which makes the skin fresh, moist and youthful. It contains moisturizers such as chamomile extract, seaweed extracts which contract and...

New Facial Oil Absorbent Sheet from Taihei Shiki.
July 25, 2003... Virgin Face Paper, from Taihei Shiki, is a facial oil absorbent sheet containing a "bakuhanseki" (a Chinese medicinal stone) powder. The highly porous minute particles of "bakuhanseki" absorbs and removes perspiration and skin oils speedily and...