Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from June 2006

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from June 2006

Recycled Green Tea Bench.
June 25, 2006... Japanese green tea manufacturer Ito-en in conjunction with the pharmaceutical concern Chuo Kagaku have developed "Ocha Iri Bench" an environmentally friendly, recycled bench made from discarded PET drink bottles, plastic food trays and green...

Flower Bouquet Wrap, Etc.
June 25, 2006... Tokyo based Sunny Sangyo has reported that several large supermarket chains are now using their "Bouquet Carry Sleeve" a triangular shaped pink coloured wrapping product designed specifically for the over-wrapping of flower bouquets. Even...

Sliontec Releases Environmentally Friendly Packaging Adnesive Tape.
June 25, 2006... Sliontec has released eco-friendly packaging adhesive tape No. 3280. The product is made of staple fiber laminated with special olefin resin and rubber type adhesive is applied. The product contains a catalyst for combustion so it incinerates...

Non-Stick Binding Tape.
June 25, 2006... Nirei Kogyo has released "Fushigi Tape" a unique tape product for binding and bundling together items that does not adhere to the items themselves. The tape, suitable for use on a wide range of items including books, newspapers, fabrics,...

Stapleless Fold out Cartons.
June 25, 2006... Toppan Containers, a subsidiary of Toppan Printing has announced the development and release of "EL Case" a cardboard carton for light to medium weight produce such as kiwi fruit and leeks, etc featuring special interlocking tabs on the base...

Environmentally Friendly Reusable Shopping Bags.
June 25, 2006... Yubisha Sangyo has reported a steady increase in the sales of its range of environmentally friendly reusable shopping bags. According to a company spokesperson, on a like for like basis, the brightly coloured, highly durable polyester bags...

Writable Coated Greeting Card Paper.
June 25, 2006... Toppan Forms has recently begun the marketing of a coated paper product for use in greeting cards that can be written on in both pencil and ball point pen. The paper features a coating developed by the venture capital company Uchu Kankyo...

Fragrant Credit Card.
June 25, 2006... Japanese credit card company JCB has become the first in Japan to issue a fragrant credit card as part of a campaign to attract female members in the 20 and 30 year age category to their exclusive womens only "Linda" club (Members of the club...

Envoronmentally Friendly Tape.
June 25, 2006... Kurare Fastening has released "Eco Reef' a range of 2 environmentally friendly hook & loop fasteners ("Magic Tape Standard" & "Uni Eco Magic"). Unlike conventional products, the plastic used as reinforcement in the tape is not derived from...

Tokyo Automatic Machinery Works Adds Diverse Overwrapping Machine.
June 25, 2006... Tokyo Automatic Machinery Works has unveiled its latest overwrapping machine, the FN5. Like the FN4, the system is designed as a mid-speed choice, but the FN5 seeks to go further to meet the diverse needs of the market. Finished packages can be...

Top Laundry Detergent RE-Vamp.
June 25, 2006... Lion has recently released an improved version of their long-time best selling powder type laundry detergent "Top" first launched 50 years ago in 1956. The latest improvements include the addition of 3 enzymes selected for their...

Green Tea Ariel Laundry Detergent from P&G.
June 25, 2006... P&G has announced the release of "Ryokucha Seibun Iri Ariel" a new and improved version of their long selling Ariel brand laundry detergent. In addition to dissolving more rapidly in water, both the regular powder, ion power gel and...

Bamboo Charcoal Laundry Detergent & Conditioner.
June 25, 2006... Taihei Shiki has released "Sumi De Araeru Yo" a multi function liquid type laundry detergent and conditioner containing a natural bamboo charcoal cleansing agent. The minerals in the charcoal soften the fabric eliminating the need for...

Natural Conditioning Agent Laundry Detergent.
June 25, 2006... Kao has released "Funwari Beads" a pink rose scented powder type laundry detergent containing a natural fabric conditioning agent. The natural vegetable based fabric conditioning agent greatly improves the feel of all fabrics while...

Fat Reducing Dog Food.
June 25, 2006... Kao has announced the release of "Healthlab" a delicious range of nutritionally balanced, fat reducing dry type dog food products formulated with a special fatty substance that does not contribute to obesity. The products contain...

Weight Measuring Commercial Food Waste Processer.
June 25, 2006... Teraoka Seiko has announced they developed a dryer type food waste processor for food product manufacturers, supermarkets and hotels that indicates the input weight, remaining processing time and weight of remains following processing on an LCD...

Printed Baking Sheet.
June 25, 2006... Lion has released "Lead Hot Cooking Sheet Large Size Okashi Zukuri Kikakuhin" a large size (30cm x 3m) non-stick baking sheet printed with pink love hearts on a check background making it ideal for both baking and wrapping cookies, etc for...

Improved Cooking Paper.
June 25, 2006... Lion has announced the release of an improved version of their popular highly absorbent heat resistant "Lead Cooking Paper" first launched in 1970. In addition to absorbing excess oil from fried food, the paper, made from a thick, natural...

Improved Refrigerator / Freezer Bags.
June 25, 2006... Lion has announced the release of improved versions of its popular "Lead Shinsen Hozon Bag" refrigerator food preservation bags and "Lead Reito Hozon Pack" freezer bags. Both products feature a sturdy, easy opening / closing zip lock...

Humidity Absorbing Deodorant.
June 25, 2006... Lion has recently released a new and improved version of its range of "Ban" underarm deodorising products now containing "Nano - Tech Karatto Powder" a microscopic sized powder that absorbs not only perspiration and skin oils but also...

Ultra Thin Hand Tearable Magnetic Tape.
June 25, 2006... Kokuyo has released "Magute" an ultra thin magnetic tape product that can be easily torn by hand to the desired length. The roll type tape, measuring 0.3mm in thickness features an adhesive backing that can be attached to the reverse side...

Dot Pattern Tape Type Glue Dispenser.
June 25, 2006... Osaka based Kokuyo S & T has released "Dot Liner Mini" a compact glue dispenser that releases an adhesive dot patterned tape. A continuous tape containing an array of adhesive dots is released as the small palm size dispenser similar in...

Spermicidal Jelly Condoms.
June 25, 2006... Okamoto has launched "Skinless S Epoka" a condom containing a spermicidal jelly in the tip. The jelly, contained on the inside of the condom turns to liquid when warmed by body heat and rapidly dissolves among the sperm. Price: 12 condoms...

Cordless Rechargeable Vacuum Cleaner.
June 25, 2006... C.C.P. has released "Cordless Power Cleaner CT-244B" a compact yet powerful cordless rechargeable vacuum cleaner weighing a mere 1.4kg. The latest device, an improved version of C.C.P's current model, has sufficient suction power to enable...

Morning High Blood Pressure Reader.
June 25, 2006... Kyoto based Omron Health Care has announced the release of Omron Digital Jido Ketsuatsukei HEM-7020" a blood pressure reading device capable of compiling blood pressure readings taken in the morning. An increasing body of medical evidence...

Portable Spray Type Air Conditioner.
June 25, 2006... Nisshin Medico has released "Keitai Air Con Jet Alpha" a range of body cooling spray products applied directly to clothing. Developed in conjunction with the Dept. of Material Development of Shinshu University, the spray containing alcohol,...

Pen Type Mould Remover.
June 25, 2006... Yokohama based Johnson has released "Gomu Pakkin-yoh Kabi Killer" a jelly type fungicide in a convenient pen type applicator. The product is ideal for eliminating mould build-up that commonly occurs on the rubber seals around refrigerator...

Gentle Cleansing Electronic Body Brush.
June 25, 2006... Matsushita Denki Sangyo has released "Uru Hada Body Brush BH-820" a battery operated body brush that gently yet thoroughly removes accumulations of dead skin cells and excess skin oil from deep within the skin's pores. The brush produces a...

Clothing Lint & Dust Removing Film Mitten.
June 25, 2006... Osaka based Uyeki has released "Irui No Hokori Toritebukuro Handy Clean" a disposable mitten like product with an adhesive surface that is simply patted over the article of clothing to remove stray thread, lint, hair and dust. The hand is...

Multi-Purpose Sticky Dots.
June 25, 2006... Tokyo based Yamato has released "Sticky Dots" consisting of dots of adhesive on backing paper that can easily be peeled off and used for a wide variety of purposes. The fast drying adhesive dots measuring 11mm in diameter and 0.5mm thick...

Pigeon Repellent.
June 25, 2006... Tokyo based Nippon Deodoru has released "Hato Yorazu" a jelly type pigeon repellent containing a hot pepper and peppermint extract as its main active ingredients. The jelly repellent is simply spread on areas where pigeons tend to alight....

Stylish Room / Car Air Purifier Range.
June 25, 2006... Tokyo based Antlex has released "Ionic Breeze" a range of 4 stylishly designed differing capacity air purifiers. The products are: "3.0" an energy efficient, low running cost (Energy consumption; 2 yen per 24 hours) device for larger rooms...

Soft Silk Face Mask.
June 25, 2006... Sato Pharmaceuticals has released "Sutonarini Rittai Mask" a soft textured, air filtering face mask. The 3-dimensional formed mask naturally sits away from the nose and mouth so as not to restrict air flow yet fits close to the contours of...

Lap Top Alarm.
June 25, 2006... Motohiro Seisakujo has released "Tanfunbo" an unobtrusive alarm designed to alert the owner if his/her PC is being snatched. The device consists of a transmitter the size of a stick of chewing gum that is attached to the PC, etc and a...

Portable Outdoor Toilet.
June 25, 2006... Uni-Trend has released "Uni-Toilet Mini" a highly portable, easy to assemble sit - down toilet designed for outdoor use. The toilet consists of a lightweight "X" shaped aluminium tube frame on which the toilet seat sits. A net-like holder...

Knitted Incontinence Shorts.
June 25, 2006... Tokyo based Tahira has released "Pad Pittari Pants Regular-Yoh" a pair of uni-sex style close fitting shorts designed to hold incontinence pads firmly in place. The shorts, which extend from the mid waist to mid thigh are made from a...

Powerful Jet Spray Nozzle.
June 25, 2006... Osaka based E.C. Techno has released "Bubble-in Sonic" a light weight jet wash nozzle that produces a powerful stream of water with a high air content. The robust aluminium die-cast nozzle has been specially designed to infuse the water...

Ear Wax Remover.
June 25, 2006... Tokyo Based I.C.M has released "Mimiture" a suction device specifically designed to remove ear wax. The device, consisting of a compact pump connected to an elongated ear-pick by a thin tube, sucks up all ear wax, etc dislodged by the...

Screw Free Furniture Topple Preventor.
June 25, 2006... Tokyo based Ideal Brain has released "Gum Lock" a screw free device that secures tall standing furniture such as crockery cabinets, etc. to walls preventing them from toppling over during earthquakes. A T-shaped plate is first attached to...

Collegen Gardening Gloves.
June 25, 2006... Kinbon has released "Tsururun" gardening and agricultural work gloves specially designed to maintain the hands natural moisture levels. The close fitting gloves feature a urethane resin coating impregnated with collagen on the palm area...

Allergen Stopping Nostril Filter.
June 25, 2006... Tokyo based Bambi has released "Hana Mask To Hitoshima Sen" a transparent nose plug with a disposable filter which when inserted into the nostril traps all types of allergens including pollen, house dust and airborne bacteria. Available in 3...

Charcoal Filter Air Filtering Device.
June 25, 2006... Shinshuu Greenery has released "Dasshu Sengen Sumi Wood 1500 GWT-1500" a simple floor standing re-circulating type air filtering and room deodorising device containing a charcoal filter. Unlike many modern air filtering devices, the device...

Cute Chicken Dispenser Correction Tape.(Correction notice)
June 25, 2006... Tokyo based Midori has released "OJ Swing Bird" a correction tape in novel chicken shaped dispenser which wobbles from side to side when placed on a desk. The dispenser which fits snugly into the palm of the hand and performs all the...

Environmentally Friendly Portable Refrigerator.
June 25, 2006... Kiryu has released "Mobi Cool Series" a range of non- fleon gas, Peltier type environmentally friendly portable refrigerating and warmth retention boxes. As the boxes utilize a Peltier cooling method (Namely they do not use a compressor in...

Easy Operation Cork Screw.
June 25, 2006... GS Home Products Japan has released "Wine Opener DX" a cork screw device consisting of a black poly carbonate resin body and stylish metallic coloured zinc die cast handles and levers that removes the cork without effort. The foil cap is...

En Vitro Plants.
June 25, 2006... Green Success has released "En vitro Plants" a plant growing kit where the plant develops in a clear glass tube enabling the growth - including that of the roots - to be seen. The set consists of a corked glass tube, colourful nutrient...

Reusable Silicon Microwave Lid.
June 25, 2006... Kawashima Kogyo has released "UFO Wrap" a round, soft heat resistant silicon sheet that can be used as a pot / container lid when heating food on hobs and in microwave ovens. The soft, flexible texture of the silicone ensures that it...

Odourless, Warm Vapour Releasing Sheets.
June 25, 2006... Kao has released "Megu-Rhythm Shikki Onnetsu Power" a heated vapour releasing sheet that relieves tired muscles and improves both nervous and digestive system activity by improving the blood circulation. The odourless and discrete skin...

Iron Rich Heat Vapour Releasing Sheets.
June 25, 2006... Following extensive research, Kao has announced the development of "Teppun O 80% No Ko Haigo De Fukumu Hatsunetsu Sheet" a thin heated vapour emitting sheet containing an 80% iron powder content. The research conducted by Kao showed that...

New Toothbrush Range from Kao.
June 25, 2006... Kao has released 2 new toothbrush products as part of its "Clear Clean Plus" range of products. The products are:"Multi Care Toothbrush" - A multipurpose toothbrush containing a variety of bristles cut at different angles to ensure all parts...

Children's Toothpaste and Brush Range.
June 25, 2006... Kao has released "Clear Clean Kids" a toothpaste and tooth brush range specially designed for children. The juicy mint, grape and strawberry flavoured fluoride toothpaste is formulated with the natural sweetener xylitol proven to prevent...

Medicated Toothpaste Range from Kao.
June 25, 2006... Kao has released a new and improved version of its long-selling "Clear Clean" medicated fluoride toothpaste range first released in 1990. In addition to a powdered cellulose cleansing agent that removes coffee and nicotine tooth surface...

Small Size Gap Cleaning Floss Brush from Lion.
June 25, 2006... Lion has announced the addition of an "S-Size" flossing brush specifically designed to cleanse the gaps between the teeth to its "Dentar Systema Shikan-Yoh Dental Brush" range. The "L" shaped product features a durable wire with interwoven...

Tooth Decay Preventing Night-Time Dental Rinse.
June 25, 2006... Lion has released "Mushiba Risk O Care Suru Clinica Dental Rinse Night Time Care" a liquid type toothpaste specifically formulated to prevent decay while asleep. In addition to the natural tooth decay inhibiting sweetener Xylitol, the...

PC Clinica Oral Care Products from Lion.
June 25, 2006... Lion has announced the release of an improved version of 2 of its "PC Clinica" brand oral care products: "PC Clinica Lion" fluoride toothpaste and "PC Clinica Lion Freshmint" fluoride dental rinse. The 2 products contain both an...

Sensitive Teeth Toothpaste.
June 25, 2006... Lion has released "Hi Techto" an advanced toothpaste product specially formulated with 6 active ingredients for sensitive teeth and gums. The fluoride toothpaste contains a highly effective traditional herbal anti-inflammatory agent in the...

Gentle Electric Toothbrush Clay Toothpaste.
June 25, 2006... S.K Sekken has released "Ryuukyuu Nendo Kucha Dendo Ha-Brush Hamigaki" a toothpaste specially for electric toothbrushes and containing a clay extracted from Okinawa. Instead of conventional polishing agents and surfactants, the toothpaste...

Negative Ion Emitting Electric Toothbrush.
June 25, 2006... Tokyo based Minimum has released "Hapika Minus Ion" an electric tooth brush that uses a combination of minute vibrations and negative ions to prevent plaque and tartar build-up. Tartar and plaque is removed by a combination of minute...

Anti-Sheen Deodorising Face Sheets for Men.
June 25, 2006... Lion has announced the launch of "Men's Ban Zero Face refresh Sheets" a refreshing facial excess skin oil, perspiration and odour absorbing sheet for men designed to remove facial sheen and stickiness. The large size sheets made from a...

Skincare for Men.
June 25, 2006... Mandom has introduced a new face lotion from "Mandom Basic Face Wash Series" for young men's skincare. Target: Men in 10's -20's. 2 kinds: (1) "Shinsosui (Deep Fresh Water) Face Lotion" - a face lotion containing plenty of minerals produced...

Face Wash and Lotion for Men.
June 25, 2006... Mandom has introduced new products. 2 items: (1) "Grapefruit Face Wash Scrub" - a new face washing cream giving a cool feeling and dry finish and (2) "Grapefruit Powder in Face Lotion" - a new face lotion giving non-sticky touch and smooth...

Success Grey Hair Colour for Men.
June 25, 2006... Kao has released "Success Stylish Colour" an easy application, non-drip gel type hair colouring product for men. The gel is applied using a special comb attachment which releases the dye through holes at the end of the bristles as it is...

New Addition to Laurier Super-Slim Sanitary Pad Range.
June 25, 2006... Kao has announced the addition of "Shikkari Yoru-Yoh" a slim sanitary pads specifically designed for night use to its "Laurier Super Slim Guard" range. The super slim contoured pad fits comfortably and snugly against the contours of the...

Daily Wear Panty Liners from Kao.
June 25, 2006... Kao has released "Laurier - F Panty Liner" a comfortable, ventilated high-absorbency panty liner product suitable for both periods and everyday use. The surface of the panty liners which comes in contact with the skin is covered with "F -...

3-D Wet Type Floor Wipes.
June 25, 2006... Kao has announced the release of Quickle Wiper Rittai Kyuuchaku Wet Sheet" disposable wet type floor cleaning sheets featuring an array of dust trapping undulations. In addition to picking up and trapping dust and hair, etc the undulations...

Asian Beauty Hair Care Range.
June 25, 2006... Kao has released a new and improved version of its "Asience" premium hair care brand range specifically formulated for Asian hair type characteristics. All products in the range, comprising a shampoo, conditioner and a treatment pack,...

Aube Cosmetics 2006 Autumn range.
June 25, 2006... Kao has announced the release of the 2006 autumn line-up of its "Aube" cosmetics brand. Products include:"Rouge Aqua Douche" - A long lasting high gloss moisturising lip stick in 13 warm colours (Unique non-smudge formulation prevents the...

Bright Lipstick.
June 25, 2006... Vivienne Westwood Cosmetics introduced "Vivian Westwood Mat Lip Color" - a bright color of lipstick. It prevents drying, gives moisture and arranges smoothly. To make the lip smoothly, apricot and peach seed oil are combined. High quality...

High Cover Micro Particle Foundation.
June 25, 2006... Avon Products has announced the launch of "Clear White CNX" a range of UV protection, high cover foundation products containing a nano-sized particle powder (Nano = one 1 billionth of a metre). The microscopic size of the particles enables...

Liquid Eye Colour from Avon.
June 25, 2006... Avon Products has announced the Japan launch of "Avon Colour Liquid Eye Colour - Dazzlers" a range of long lasting liquid type eye colours containing minute light reflecting lame particles that can be spread smoothly and evenly over the eyelid...

Roller Ball Blush from Avon.
June 25, 2006... Avon Products has announced the Japan launch of "Avon Colour Roller Ball Blush" a loose powder type cheek blush product applied with a ball shaped roller. The roller moves smoothly over the skin's surface ensuring that the powder is spread...

Stress Relieving Milky Bath Additive.
June 25, 2006... Kao has announced the addition of "Bub Milky Selection" a moisturising milky type, muscular tension relieving bath additive to its popular and extensive "Bub" range. The tablet type additive releases a stream of carbon dioxide gas bubbles...

Angel Rose Fragrance Relaxing Body Shampoo.
June 25, 2006... Kao has added a new "Angel Rose" fragrance to its popular "Biore u" range of moisturising body soaps. All products in the range feature a gentle weak acid formulation with the exact same pH to that of the skin making them suitable for use...

Moisturising Skin Care Bath Additives from Kao.
June 25, 2006... Kao has added to it "Emorika" a range of liquid type medicated moisturising skin care bath additive products first released in 1992. The new addition - "Moist Aroma" - is formulated with a variety of moisturising agents including ceramide...

Moist Liquor Bath.
June 25, 2006... Gekkeikan has introduced "Shittori (Moist) Sake Buro (Liquor Bath)" - Bath additivescontaining Sake (Japanese Liquor) to fully enjoy bath. 3 kinds: (1) "Citron Scent" with seaweed extract, (2) "Cherry Scent" with hyaluronic acid and (3)...

Facial Cleansing Soap.
June 25, 2006... Taiyo Yushi has launched "Pax Oile Face Foam" - a foam type facial cleansing soap basing olive oil, which contains a plenty of oleic acid that contains in human body. No chemicals and preservatives are used; thus, it is safe to use for a...

Skin Elasticity Improving Spray.
June 25, 2006... Kao has announced the release of "Est Lift Support Multi Effactor" a fragrance and colouring free all-body spray formulated to improve the skin's natural suppleness and elasticity. The non-greasy spray leaves the skin feeling soft and dry...

2 Anti-Wrinkle Products from Kao.
June 25, 2006... Kao has re-released new and improved versions of its popular "Sofina Wrinkle Seraty" anti-wrinkle products specifically formulated to reduce the appearance of small facial wrinkles. "Essence" - A fast penetrating and non-greasy fragrance...

Blemish Lightening Moisturising Spray from Kao.
June 25, 2006... Kao has announced the release of "Est Whitening Four- Dimensions" a blemish lightening spray product that suppresses the production and activity of melanocyte and melanin the substances primarily responsible for freckles and localised darkened...

Moisturising Body Shampoo.
June 25, 2006... Kao has announced the release of "Biore-u Uruoi Shittori Hada" a moisturising body shampoo containing natural moisturising agents and featuring a gentle, low acid formulation making it suitable for use on all skin types. The lotion-like...

Pen Type Lip Gloss.
June 25, 2006... Avon Products has recently launched "Avon Colour Quick Pen Modern Lip Gloss" a unique, easy to apply pen type lip gloss product. Turning the lower part of the pen releases just the right amount of lip gloss into the holes in the sponge...

2 Step Facial Peel.
June 25, 2006... Avon Products is set to launch its "Mission DR Facial Peel" 2 step colouring and perfume free facial peel product in Japan and Asia. In the first step, old and dead keratin on the skin's surface is gently peeled away using a peel complex...

Amino Acid Rich Moisturising Facial Cleansing Wash.
June 25, 2006... Avon Products has announced plans to launch "Neo Nurtura Moist Foaming Wash" a gentle, rich lathering facial cleansing product containing an 80% amino acid cleansing agent. The perfume, artificial colouring and mineral oil free cleansing...

Lip Cream.
June 25, 2006... Ohmi Kyodaisha has introduced new lip cream products from "Oumi Kyodaisha Medicated Menthol Water in lip Series". 2 kinds: (1) "Peach" with soft and sweet scent and (2) "Pine" with fresh and sour scent. Contains aloe juice for moisturizing...