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

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

Supermarket Improves Traceability of Salad, Jam Etc.
June 25, 2008... Japanese nation-wide supermarket chain Ito-Yokado has extended its traceability system for its own brand products to include processed food items such as salads, jams and pickles. The system will cover approximately 50 items retailed via...

Chemical Reaction Food-Warming System.
June 25, 2008... Food Atelier Koh Co., Ltd. has announced the release of "Chefavo" a plate shaped food-warming system that utilises a safe chemical reaction to produce heat to keep food on plates warm until completely eaten. The device consists of a...

Cockroach Repelling Metal Sheet.
June 25, 2008... Metal sheet manufacturer JFE Kohan in conjunction with pharmaceutical and insecticide manufacturers Earth Seiyaku and Ishihara Yakuhin has developed "Sunita" a metal sheet with a thin cockroach repelling surface membrane. The product...

Applications of Light Catalyst Increasing.
June 25, 2008... Fujitsu Ltd. report that a titanium apatite light catalyst developed in conjunction with Tokyo University is now finding use in an increasingly wider range of applications from home electrical appliances, to cosmetics. Compared to...

High Heat Resistance Polylactic Acid Bio Plastic.
June 25, 2008... A research team at the Tokyo University of Science headed by Professors Kanemoto and Sawai has announced that they have succeeded in increasing the heat resistance of polylactic acid (PLA) - the main plant based raw material used in bio...

Polypropylene & Old Rice Container.
June 25, 2008... Mitsubishi Plastics in conjunction with the biomass plastic product producer AFJ has released "Hishi Container BMC-5" a container for transporting food packs made from a mixture of polypropylene and old rice that has gone beyond its sell-by...

Low Cost Bio Plastic reinforcing Agent from Daiso.
June 25, 2008... Daiso Co., Ltd. has announced the development of a reinforcing additive for use in plant material based bioplastics with a production cost of less than one-fifth of that of commercially available cellulose products. The new reinforcing agent is...

Fingerprint Resistant Coating Agent.
June 25, 2008... Sakata Inx has announced the development of a coating agent for offset printing that is resistant to finger print marks. Experiments have shown that the coating agent, for use on decorative packaging and for photographic plates in books,...

Static Reducing Labels.
June 25, 2008... Sanmec has released "Eletouch" a label designed to prevent painful electric shocks due to the build-up of static electricity. The labels can be attached to the inside of skirts to prevent them from sticking to pantyhose and even attached...

Granule Type Antibacterial Mouthwash.
June 25, 2008... Meiji Seika has released its "Isodine" mouthwash product in a convenient, easy to carry granule form contained in single use sachets. To use, the contents are simply added to a glass water and gargled in the same way as conventional...

Tights for Schoolgirl Cyclists.
June 25, 2008... Okamoto has released "Charitai" specially designed tights for schoolgirls who cycle to school. The tights, made of a thicker than normal material, are intended to keep warm the legs of girls who are required to wear their school uniforms when...

Water Draining Plastic Bag.
June 25, 2008... Internet marketing concern Oisix has begun the use of a plastic bag covered with tiny air ventilation holes for vegetables that can be re-used afterwards as a waste bag for vegetable scraps. In Japan, as in many parts of Asia, many...

New Antibacterial & Deodorising Cooling Material.
June 25, 2008... Hiroshima based Brother-tec has released "Shokushin Cool Fresh Sheet" an independently developed ceramic cooling agent with antibacterial and deodorising properties for use with fish, shell fish, meat and other fresh food. The low cost...

Highly Stable Plastic Distribution Boxes.
June 25, 2008... Distribution case and box manufacturer Genesis has announced the release of "Filmless Box" a plastic distribution box with exceptional stability characteristics that eliminate the need for them to be secured with plastic film when stacked on...

New Free-Oxygen Absorbing Agent from Powder Tech.
June 25, 2008... Powder Tech has announced the release of "XP Type" the latest addition to their "Wonder Keep X Series" moisture dependent free-oxygen absorbent agent line-up. The new product, a compact version of their "XA Type", is individually packaged...

Embossed Laminate Film.
June 25, 2008... Ohkura Kogyo is reporting an increasing uptake of its "Lami Emboss" embossed laminate film for use in food packaging. The embossed pattern applied using a combination of heat and pressure is available in 3 types: diamond, tortoise shell and...

Hanging Bottle Display Bags.
June 25, 2008... Osaka based Yamagata Gravure has released "Serisu Pack ZBGR" a polypropylene material bag specially designed for suspending bottles or tubes from hanging displays. Features of the bags include a double layer film construction on the back...

Soothing Sound Emitting Floating Bath Lights.
June 25, 2008... La Chere has released "Spa Light" a battery powered (3 x AAA) disc shaped LED light that floats on the surface of the bath water and emits a range of natural sounds to help with relaxation. The H: 4.3cm x Diameter: 12cm size waterproof...

Kao Add 2 New Fragrances to Fabric Softener Range.
June 25, 2008... Kao has announced the addition of 2 new "relaxing" fragrances "Oriental Rose" and "South Sea Island Resort" to their popular "Floral Humming" fabric softening range. General characteristics of the product range include a long lasting...

Men's Biore Toiletry Range from Kao.
June 25, 2008... Kao has announced the addition of 4 new products to its ever growing "Men's Biore" cosmetics and toiletry range for men. The products are:"Double Oil Clear Sengan" - A refreshing aqua mint fragrance non-scrub facial wash formulated with...

Unicharm Renew Kiyora Panty Liner Range.
June 25, 2008... Unicharm has renewed its long running "Kiyora" panty liner range first released in 1980. In conjunction with the re-release, the individual panty liner packaging features a delicate European lace motif with each containing one of 3 short...

2 in 1 Umbrella & Walking Stick.
June 25, 2008... Umbrella manufacturer Tokyo Maruso established in 1949 has released "Shikomi Tsuetsuki Stick-Gasa" a tight folding umbrella that doubles as a walking stick. The central pole of the umbrella is made of a sturdy yet lightweight steel...

Zebra Motif Tweezers.
June 25, 2008... Shian has begun the marketing of a pair of exclusive stainless steel tweezers made by a Swiss precision machinery manufacturer and featuring a unique zebra stripe motif. The flat end of the tweezers has been cut at a slight angle to enable...

Anti-Intruder Gravel Made from Recycled Glass.
June 25, 2008... Tokyo based window repair company Glass Assist has released "Ga Bohan Tamajari" a gravel made from glass designed to produce a loud noise when walked on to deter intruders. The 2-3cm size round glass pebbles comprising the gravel consist of...

Plant Growing Lamp.
June 25, 2008... Land Shinshohin Kenkyujo has released "Glow Light" a specially designed 150 watt HID lamp ideal for use in growing plants and seedlings indoors. The lamp reproduces a light similar to that of natural sunlight, enabling the plants to grow...

Body Warming Pillow.
June 25, 2008... "Spacekan Poka Poka Dake-Makura" from Adofield is a 120cm long, 23cm diameter (Weight: 1.5kg) cylindrical shaped pillow designed to first absorb and then release body heat to keep the body comfortably warm while sleeping. The pillow which...

Almond Oil Nail Moisturiser.
June 25, 2008... The Body Shop has released "Nail & Cuticle Treatment AM" a paint on type nail moisturiser containing almond oil. The almond oil protects the nails from dryness and keeps them soft, flexible and less prone to cracking and splitting. Also...

Girdle Swimsuit.
June 25, 2008... Mizuno has released "Mizuno Onaka Support Mizugi" a polyester (90%) and polyurethane (10%) material ladies swimsuit provided with an elastic material backing that compresses and supports the tummy for a slimmer look. The backing material...

Vegetable Extract External Wall and Tile Cleaner.
June 25, 2008... Biomentech has released "Tile-yoh Chemi-Clean" a powerful bio-type cleansing agent for household use specifically formulated to clean external tiles on wall and floor surfaces. The cleansing agent made from 32 different natural vegetable...

Silicone Anti-Snow Adhesion Spray.
June 25, 2008... Taka Mori Koki has released "Risetsu Silicone Acrylic Spray" a colourless silicone spray that produces a durable membrane that prevents snow from adhering to and hardening on the blades of snow shovels. A single spray is sufficient to last an...

Door Static Electricity Discharging Pad.
June 25, 2008... "Seidenki Nakunaru Pad Mini Size" from Bessel is a small 30mm x 50mm x 7mm polyurethane pad that when attached to the door at the base of doorknobs, etc effectively discharges static electricity build-up to prevent painful shocks. The...

Pollen & Dust Repelling Shoes.
June 25, 2008... Japanese footware manufacturer Achilles has released "Marie Claire Forum " a range of casual shoes for women featuring a sole made from an anti-static material that repels both dust and pollen to help prevent it from being tracked into the...

Fragrant Bubbling Bath Tablets.
June 25, 2008... King Chemicals (Part of the Hakugen Group) has released "Happo Yakuyo Nyuyokuzai European Cool" a foaming tablet type bath additive in an assortment of 4 refreshing fragrances. Designed for use during the hot summer months, the tablets are...

Strap on Foot Cooling Pads for Hot, Humid Nights.
June 25, 2008... Hakugen has released "Oyasumi Ice Non" a foot cooling pad that is strapped onto the bottom of the feet to help the user sleep peacefully during hot, humid summer nights. The gel cooling packs are first placed in the freezer for 3 hours...

Fly Screen Insect Repellent.
June 25, 2008... "Amado De Mushiyoke Mushi Stopper" from Hakugen is a thin, grill like insect repellent which is attached to window and door fly screens to keep insects away from entrances altogether and preventing them from entering the house each time the...

Deodorising Fresh Grass Air Freshening Range.
June 25, 2008... Sueyoshi Consulting has released "Sogenko" a range of deodorising air freshening products featuring a stress relieving natural fresh grass fragrance. Price: Aerosol spray 250ml = 1,260 yen, 100 times concentrated liquid for use in room...

Fabric Softener Scented Toilet / Room Air Fresheners.
June 25, 2008... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has announced the addition of a "Fabric Softener" fragrance to its extensive "Syosyugen" range of liquid type room and toilet air fresheners. The strength of the fragrance can be adjusted by the raising or lowering of...

Seasonal Fragrance Room Air Freshener Range.
June 25, 2008... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released "Kaori Biori" a liquid type room air freshener in a range of delicate, relaxing fragrances formulated to invoke flowers and blossom traditionally associated with Japan. The fragrances are: cherry, Japanese...

Soap Fragrance Room Air Freshener.
June 25, 2008... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has announced the addition of a new "Baby Cotton Soap" fragrance to its unique and imaginatively named range of fragrant liquid type room air fresheners. The latest addition is described as "a gentle floral soap...

Toothpaste with Plaque Removing Micro Particles.
June 25, 2008... Kao has released an improved version of its "Clear Clean" fluoride toothpaste containing micro sized "Micro Crush" particles which penetrate into the gaps between the teeth where individual bristles can not reach to remove accumulated plaque....

Fold Up Tooth Brush.
June 25, 2008... Osaka based Kawakita has released "Brillo" a convenient and highly portable foldaway toothbrush set. The set consists of a durable urethane plastic toothbrush that folds in half in a similar way as a cutthroat razor. Come complete with a...

2 in 1 Kitchen Cleanser & Drain Cleaner from P&G.
June 25, 2008... P&G has announced the release of "Haisuiguschi No Jokin Boshu Mo Dekiru Super Awa Joy" a powerful antibacterial foam type kitchen cleanser that can also be used to clean and eradicate unpleasant odours from kitchen sink drains. Price: 250ml...

Limited Spring Edition Herb Scented Febreze.
June 25, 2008... P&G has released their popular "Febreze" range of deodorising products (fabric spray 370ml, solid type room air freshener 130g, toilet air freshener 130g) in a new spring limited edition herbal fragrance. Price: All products = Open price.

Oral Care Chewing Gum from Lion.
June 25, 2008... Lion has announced the release of "Medish P" and "Medish C" 2 sugarless chewing gum products formulated to protect the teeth and gums. The products are: "Medish P" - A fresh mint flavoured chewing gum containing lactoferrin a...

Water, Snow and Mud Repelling Shoe & Clothing Spray.
June 25, 2008... Lion has released a new and improved version of their popular "Rain Guard" water, snow and mud repelling shoe and clothing spray. The product produces a highly durable invisible membrane over most types of fabric based materials that...

Nivea Sunscreen for Oily Skin Prone to Sun Damage.
June 25, 2008... Kao has released "Nivea Sun Protect Face Balance Milk" a maximum strength SPF 50+ PA+++ sun block for the face specially formulated for oily skin types prone to dryness due to exposure to the sun or air conditioning. The fragrance and...

SPF 50+ Moisturising Face Milk from Kao.
June 25, 2008... Kao has released "Biore Sara Sara UV Moist Face Milk" a moisturising face milk offering maximum strength SPF 50+ PA+++ sun protection. The milk produces a thin yet durable moisturising veil over the skin's surface that protects it from...

Natural Aroma Extract Car Air Freshener.
June 25, 2008... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has added 2 new fragrances featuring delicate fruit aromas produced entirely from natural fruit extracts to its "Nature Clean" solid type car interior deodorising range. The product is ideal for those who find the...

Powerful Car Interior Deodoriser from Kobayashi.
June 25, 2008... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has announced the release of "Cleair Kurumayo" a solid type deodorising agent for use in cars containing highly absorbent deodorising beads that provide the product with double the deodorising capacity of conventional...

Geniposidic Acid Rich Tochu Tea from Kobayashi.
June 25, 2008... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released "Koi Tochu Cha 85" a 350ml size tochu tea beverage containing 5 times (85mg) the amount of geniposidic acid as conventional tochu tea products. The tea is produced using a patent pending process that...

Beauty Suppliment for Over 50's.
June 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has released "Evita Royal Supply" a tablet type beauty supplement rich in a wide range of ingredients essential in the maintenance of healthy skin of women over 50. Ingredients include a vitamin C antioxidant, royal jelly,...

Non-Rinse Type Hair Treatment.
June 25, 2008... Yamasaki has released "La Sana Kaiso [Seaweed] Hair Milk Essence Morning Repair" a non-rinse type hair treatment spray formulated with a mineral rich seaweed extract produced in Brittany, France. In addition to replenishing natural shine...

Charcoal Hair Care Shampoo.
June 25, 2008... I.C. Trading has released "Y & F Slick Scalp Shampoo Santan" a scalp conditioning shampoo product formulated with three different types of natural charcoal particles. The minute and highly absorbent charcoal particles produced from bamboo...

Seasonal Hair Care Range.
June 25, 2008... B!ROAD has recently released "Seasons Presentation" a range of hair care products specifically formulated to protect the hair from seasonal damage. The first two products to be released are:"Feels Super Moist Shampoo" - A deep moisturising...

Hair & Scalp Massage Cream from P&G.
June 25, 2008... P&G Japan has released "H&S Head Spa Cream" a hair and scalp massage cream containing high purity aqua minerals (including zinc) to prevent dryness, dandruff and itchiness and maintain the ideal scalp environment essential for healthy hair...

Day Time Hair Treatment Essence from P&G.
June 25, 2008... P&G Japan has released "Pantene Daytime Repair Essence" a hair treatment product featuring a unique non-sticky formulation that enables it to be applied quickly and without mess to the hair in the middle of the day when it is most needed. ...

New Makeup Range for Over 55's from Kanebo.
June 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has released "Chicca" an extensive 42 product, 132 item new cosmetic range specifically targeted at women in their late 50's. According to Kanebo, women are pursuing increasingly active lifestyles well into what in years...

New Cosmetics Range from Kanebo.
June 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has announced the release of "Glamacy" (A contraction of "Glamorous" and "Supremacy") a new cosmetics range comprising 21 products, 49 items. The range is to be primarily targeted at women in the 30 y.o. age category. A full...

New Lipstick & Eye Shadow from Kate Range.
June 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has added "Rouge Trans S" a new high gloss thin spreading lipstick to its "Kate" makeup range. The lipstick produces a semi-transparent effect similar to that of its popular "Rouge Trans N" range but with added jojoba and...

Blemish Lightening Powder Foundation.
June 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has released "Impress IC" a skin oil and perspiration resistant blemish lightening powder foundation offering powerful SPF 27 PA++ protection from UV damage. Features of the product include the use of a "W (Double)...

New Nail Polish Range from Kanebo.
June 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has announced the release of "Coffre t'dor" a 4 product, 23 item range of nail colours. The range centres around "Jewel-Light Nail Colour" - 20 fast drying high gloss nail colours that spread evenly over the nail surface...

Lunasol Summer Colour Range.
June 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has announced the release of its 2008 summer colour and new product line-up for its "Lunasol" cosmetics range retailed exclusively via department stores. The theme for this summer is "Clean colour" - bright, unsullied...

SK-II Blemish Lightening Foundation from Max Factor.
June 25, 2008... Max Factor has announced the Japan release of "SK-II Whitening Source Transform Foundation" a moisture rich emulsion type foundation comprised of both a beige and a white layer. The beige cover layer is formulated with mirror like powder...

Lipstick with a Treatment Core from Avon.
June 25, 2008... Avon Products has recently announced the release of "Centre Core Mousse Lipstick" a rich coloured lipstick featuring a central moisturising core down its centre. The lipstick features a soft mousse like texture that spreads smoothly and...

Nail Art Kit.
June 25, 2008... Paradou has released "Paradou Art Nails" 2 black and white nail enamel products that come with an ultra fine bristle brush ideal for creating delicate designs such as polka dots and flowers etc, on the nails. A protective high gloss topcoat is...

Complexion Enhancing Powder Foundation from Lissage.
June 25, 2008... Lissage has released "Brush Up Foundation" a fine powder foundation which is first applied using a sponge then lightly brushed with a soft bristle brush or puff to ensure all excess powder is removed and the remaining powder is spread evenly...

Multi Polymer + Fibre Lash Curling Mascara.
June 25, 2008... Mandom has released "Vanity Freak Long Curl Mascara" a perspiration, water and skin oil resistant mascara formulated to produce long elegantly curled lashes from root to tip. The highly durable, non-smear mascara is formulated with 3...

Perspiration Absorbing Cheek Powder.
June 25, 2008... Tokyo based Future Labo has released "Secret Magic Essence Cheek Pink-Beige" a moisturising cheek powder formulated create a natural skin glow similar to that when getting out of the bath. The powder is formulated with highly porous powder...

Freshel Blemish Lightening Range from Kanebo.
June 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has announced the complete renewal of its "Freshel" blemish lightening range totalling 12 products (15 items) priced from 800-1,800 yen. The products are primarily being targeted at women between the ages of 30 and 50. ...

Blemish Lightening & Moisturising Range.
June 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has announced the release of "Twany Pure Natural" a range of daily use skin moisturising and blemish lightening products. The 2 in 1 product utilises a 2-pronged approach to repair dryness and other general skin damage...

Sheet Type Blemish Lightening Face Mask.
June 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has released "Twany Whitening Treatment Mask" a low irritant blemish lightening sheet type mask impregnated with both moisturising and blemish lightening agents. The triple layer mask contains a water soluble vitamin C...

New Melanin Suppressing Blemish Lightening Range from Kanebo.
June 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has recently announced the release of "Blanchir Superior whitening Conclusion" a blemish lightening lotion formulated with the company's own independently developed lightening agent "Magnolignan". The whitening agent...

UV Blocking Beauty Lotion from Kanebo.
June 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has released "Dew Superior Protect Essence Concentrate" an advanced moisturising body lotion providing SPF 26 PA++ sun protection. The product is formulated with a wide variety of moisturising agents including "Dew Extract...

New Blemish Whitening Product from Twany.
June 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has released "Whitening Alpha Serum MA" as part of its popular and extensive Twany cosmetics and skin care range. The product is formulated with "Magnolignan " an independently developed whitening agent modelled on a...

Body Beauty Lotiuon for Over 50's.
June 25, 2008... Kanebo Cosmetics has released "Hanayagi Aroma Body Serum" a moisturising beauty lotion suitable for all parts of the body specifically formulated for women over 50. The non-greasy, smooth spreading formulation product contains a variety of...

Himalayan Rock Salt Cleanser.
June 25, 2008... Fitz Corporation has begun the marketing of "Abahna" a skin cleanser made from Himalayan rock salt and 3 different natural oils. When gently massaged over the skin while in the bath the large, coarse grains of the mineral rich salt remove...

Natural Plant Extract Hand & Feet Warming Cream.
June 25, 2008... Nagoya based MTG has released "Soso" a cream for warming chilled hands and feet made from 9 plant extracts commonly used in traditional Japanese and Chinese herbal cures to ward off chills. Ingredients include mugwort and capsicum. Also...

Squaline Rich Moisturising Cleansing Cream.
June 25, 2008... Attenia has released "Cleansing Cream Gentle Refiner" a cleansing cream formulated with a Cropure Cupuassu seed extract. The extract, produced from the seed of the Cropure Cupuassu tree native to the Amazon forest, rapidly permeates into...

Organci Rosemary Extract Skin Care Range.
June 25, 2008... Hokkaido based Shichikku Garden has released "Shichiku Garden Herb Series" a range of 5 products (lotion, body soap, shampoo, conditioner, facial soap) all containing rosemary and other herbal extracts organically grown on the company's own 6...

Hormone Activity Enhancing Beauty Lotion for Over 30's.
June 25, 2008... Dr. C:Labo has released "3GF Signal Essence" a deep penetrating beauty essence formulated to enhance the natural elasticity and suppleness of the skin by improving hormonal activity. The non-greasy essence is formulated for women over 30...

Melanin Suppressing Blemish & Wrinkle Cream.
June 25, 2008... Covermark has released Covermark Fair Light Complexion EX2 a lotion containing natural vegetable extracts that suppress the production of melanin within the skin responsible for blemishes and general discoloration. Also contains moisturising,...

Anti-Ageing Facial pack.
June 25, 2008... C'BON has released "Facialist Intensive Smoother 1 & 2" a 2 step skin care facial pack formulated to reduce the appearance of oversize pores and help reduce skin sag. The sheet type mask is first applied to soften the skin and make it more...

SPF 26 Excess Skin Oil Wipes.
June 25, 2008... Hakugen has released "STF UV Care Oil Clear Film" a refreshing excess skin oil absorbing film type facial wipe that also provides powerful SPF 26 sun protection. When lightly patted over the face, UV blocking powder in addition to natural...

Factor 26 Moisturising Milk from Max Factor.
June 25, 2008... Max Factor has released "Illume White Capture UV" a non-greasy formulation moisturising milky lotion providing high strength SPF 26 PA++ UV protection. The lotion can be applied over foundation and other makeup without fear of caking, etc, to...