Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from November 2002

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from November 2002

Shiseido Rolls out New Brand Inoui ID.
November 25, 2002... Shiseido has launched the new cosmetics brand Inoui ID. To distinguish the brand from the long-established Inoui line, Shiseido will sell the new brand only through a limited number of department stores, starting with a Takashimaya store in...

Keio Shinjuku Store Offers Beauty Consulting Appointments Via Internet.
November 25, 2002... As a convenience for its customers and a way of promoting eight cosmetics brands, the Keio department store in Shinjuku, Tokyo accepted appointments for beauty consultations via the Internet from July 26 to August 18 this year. Women were able...

Omron Water Jet Brush to Clean Scalp Pores.
November 25, 2002... Omron has created the Soki Sohatsu, a small device that delivers bursts of water to the face and scalp to clean the pores. The rechargeable, cordless unit is easy to carry around. Omron recommends first washing the hair then applying the nozzle...

Scalar Lens to Facilitate Remote Skin Diagnosis.
November 25, 2002... Scalar has created a lens that fits onto camera-equipped cells phones by NTT DoCoMo, KDDI or J-Phone. With it, the user can take an image of the facial skin at a magnification up to 70 times and send it to a beauty consulting service. Scalar...

Nihon L'oreal Releases Anti-Aging Cosmetics for Men.
November 25, 2002... Nihon L'oreal has released an anti-aging cosmetics product for men from the Biotherm brand. The new product is Skin Fitness Biotherm Homme (50ml, 5000 yen) and sells at the Biotherm counter of department stores. Young men in their teens and...

Sony CP Laboratories Strengthens Overseas Cosmetics Salons.
November 25, 2002... Sony CP Laboratories, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment, is strengthening its overseas cosmetics business. The company offers cosmetics less expensive than other products and plans to open more CP Salons overseas by contracting with...

S.T. Chemical Deodorizing Products for Varied Uses.
November 25, 2002... S.T. Chemical's Sanity line of industrial deodorizers includes four varieties that attack fatty acids, nitrogen compounds and sulfur compounds. Users can pick the needed type according to the type of odor they need to eliminate: tobacco, food...

Unitika VMPC Film Packages Have Exceptional Tearing Properties.
November 25, 2002... VMPC is Unitika's new aluminum-coated, biaxially drawn PET film that creates packages that tear straight down. The manufacturer is transitioning to full-scale production after early samples gained a positive response. Aluminum-coated PET film...

Haji Giken Selling 500, 1000ml Self-Standing Packages.
November 25, 2002... Haji Giken has begun selling two stand-up soft containers for liquids called Luxip for use in both the retail and the industrial market. The cap incorporates a vacuum nozzle. The containers are made from laminated PE and nylon, the cap is PE...

Ecoasu Offering Packaging Made from Forest Thinnings.
November 25, 2002... Ecoasu is enjoying accelerating sales of its wooden dishes made from scraps resulting from forest thinning activities. The dishes can be burned after use and pose little burden on the environment. Ecoasu is selling to national chains of...

Oji Paper, Oji Tack Offering Emulsion-Type Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive.
November 25, 2002... Oji Paper and Oji Tack have developed an emulsion-type pressure-sensitive adhesive for oriented polypropylene (OPP) film. The glue is for labels on containers for drinks, food or medicines. It offers excellent resistance to water and detergent,...

Toyo Chemical Gains Respect for Easy-Cut Packing Materials.
November 25, 2002... Toyo Chemical has posted steady sales for its heat-shrink Mirror Film wrapping, made with independently developed rolling and drawing processes. This comes in two series, the S (shrink) type made from LDPE, which offers excellent shrinking...

Lion Face Wash in Pump Bottle.
November 25, 2002... Lion has effected the nationwide launched of Shokubutsu Monogatari Kuchimoto/Ho made Tappuri Uruoi Milk Senganryo. The container holds enough for 150 uses. The product is, as its name implies, a facial wash with milk to give plenty of moisture....

New Sony Walkman Built with Biodegradable Plastic.
November 25, 2002... The outer case of a new Walkman personal stereo from Sony is made of more than 90% biodegradable plastic. Made primarily with cornstarch, the case breaks down into harmless water and carbon dioxide after disposal and will not emit any dioxin if...

P&G Japan Updates Joy Dishwashing Liquid Product and Package.
November 25, 2002... The Joy series of dishwashing liquid products from P&G Japan has received an update that includes a smart-looking package. The package, previously cylindrical, now tapers toward the bottom. That makes it easier to hold but also gives a sleek...

Teijin Opens PET Bottle Recycling Center.
November 25, 2002... Teijin has improved its PET bottle recycling facility in Tokuyama to recycle PET bottles into new PET bottles. The facility is already making 24,000 tons of DMT (dimethyl terephthalate) from 30,000 tons of used PET bottles. DMT is not so clear...

UCC Ueshima Coffee Uses Coffee Grounds to Make Business Cards.
November 25, 2002... UCC Ueshima Coffee has switched the material used in its employees' business cards from regular paper to recycled paper made with coffee grounds and hemp bags. This reduces factory wastes and at the same time can be used promotionally. The...

Mitsubishi Plastics Industries Develops Clear, Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Material.
November 25, 2002... Mitsubishi Plastics Industries has developed a biodegradable plant-derived plastic packaging material (sheet and film types) that has good transparency and is also heat and impact resistant. The company has been developing biodegradable...

Daikin Industries to Launch First Japanese Production of Fluoropolymer Film.
November 25, 2002... Daikin Industries will launch full-scale production of PCTFE Film, a fluoropolymer film with exceptional moisture barrier for packaging pharmaceuticals. The company thus becomes the first to produce such film in Japan. The exceptional moisture...

Kose Foundation to Feature Silicon/Titanium Oxide Powder.
November 25, 2002... New foundation products coming out this autumn from Kose will boast a low light refractive index thanks to a new powder made by combining titanium oxide with silicon. The effect is soft, beautiful skin. Since titanium oxide can promote...

Jintan Discovers Gelatin Replacement.
November 25, 2002... Jintan, a maker of health and beauty products, has developed a technology for using starch from seaweed in place of bovine starch to make gelatin, which is often used for the outer 'skin' of food and medical products. It may prove attractive to...

Alternate Soft PVC Feedstock from Asahi Kasei.
November 25, 2002... Asahi Kasei has developed a high-performance elastomer which can serve as an alternate feedstock for polyvinyl chlorides in place of vinyl chloride resins. Dubbed S.O.E.-SS, the elastomer also has potential as a base for foamed films used for...

Mizuno, Ajinomoto Develop Skin-Moistening Fiber.
November 25, 2002... Mizuno and Ajinomoto have jointly developed a fiber incorporating amino acids which act to moisten the skin when the fiber is combined into clothing. Mizuno is preparing a line of golf wear using the fiber, called Amino Veil. Amino Veil is...

Mapepe Unit, Gunma University Professor Develop Titanium-Coated Silk Thread.
November 25, 2002... A professor of Gunma University's engineering department and Mapepe Unit, a dealer of bedding supplies in Maebashi, have jointly developed a method for coating silk thread with titanium or silicon. Titanium is an efficient promoter of...

Precision Stick Liquid Filler from Toyo Machine Manufacturing.
November 25, 2002... Toyo Machine Manufacturing recently demonstrated the Model TM40-Z at Interpack in Germany. The product fills stick packages with thin and thick liquids including ketchup, sauces and shampoo at speeds of up to 240 packs per minutes. The system...

Ikegami Tsushinki Tablet Checker at 250,000 Units Per Hour.
November 25, 2002... Ikegami Tsushinki offers the TIE-7000, which can check up to 250,000 tablets per hour for impurities, chips, printing errors and fibers. The system, with a base price of 50 million yen, uses a color line sensor to perform the feat and a handy...

Sun-Tec Systems for Separator-Free Labeling.
November 25, 2002... Sun-Tec is vending a number of labeling systems capable of working with square and round containers and films that need no separator. That includes OPP and other film labeling materials and a variety of adhesives. By eliminating the separator...

Tani Kogyo Introduces Economical Self-Sealing Liquid Container.
November 25, 2002... Tani Kogyo, a manufacturer of containers, has applied for a patent on a cap for a squeeze bottle which prevents ingress of air into the bottle and the resultant oxidation of the contents. Called the V Drip, the cap consists of three concentric...

Takachiho Announces New Leak Tester Using Helium.
November 25, 2002... Takachiho is selling a new series of vapor-analyzing leak testers dubbed the GLT-8000 series. It does not require the test containers to be placed in any special locations and its hood can be adapted for use with containers of almost any shape....

Tokyo Automatic Machinery Rolls out Improved Overwrappers.
November 25, 2002... Tokyo Automatic Machinery has introduced two improved overwrappers, the FN3 and the W62. The FN3 uses special film for packaging pharmaceutical goods in an envelope-style wrap. It features easy size change. In addition, the package is...

Refreshing Menthol Bath Additive.
November 25, 2002... Cosmic System has released Bath Heaven Cool - a bath additive containing refreshing menthol that acts to cool the body after a long, hot soak. In addition to the menthol, the product also contains the moisturising agent silk protein. Also...

Water Resistant Sheets.
November 25, 2002... Tokyo based 3M Health Care has released Murenai Bosui Sheets - a waterproof sheet suitable for both babies and adults. The sheets, made from ultra thin polypropylene measuring 0.2mm in thickness, are both exceedingly light and soft to the touch...

Electrolysed Water Device.
November 25, 2002... Sanyo Denki has released Denkaisui De Kirei DM-JK40 - a device that produces electrolysed water from tap water and table salt at the flick of a switch. The resultant alkali type electrolysed water is able to disinfect and bleach through its...

Knee Pad.
November 25, 2002... Tokyo based White Products has released Hiza Guard - a knee pad featuring a special cushion for jobs such as gardening and cleaning, etc. where considerable time is spent kneeling down. The pad measuring 8mm in thickness is attached to the leg...

Travel Sickness Tablets.
November 25, 2002... Eizai has released Travel Min Family - a dissolve in the mouth travel sickness tablets suitable for both children (Aged over 5) and adults alike. The lemonade flavoured tablets are simply placed in the mouth and do not need to be swallowed with...

Keratin Layer Removing Vibration Device.
November 25, 2002... Matsushita Denko has released Silky Sonic EV 7000-A - a handheld electrical device that removes the dead keratin layer on the uppermost surface of the skin. The device which is simply lightly rubbed over wet skin produces a minute sonic...

Plastic Bags with Sliding Zipper from S.T. Chemical.
November 25, 2002... S.T. Chemical has launched two types of plastic bag product with sliding zippers for food, Zippers Oishiku Reito Bag ("freezing bag for keeping food fresh") and Zippers Oishiku Hozon Bag ("storage bag for keeping food fresh"). The product has...

Multi Style Hair Iron.
November 25, 2002... Tescom has released Hair Iron PM 50 - a multipurpose hair iron with a range of detachable heads enabling the creation of a wide variety of different hairstyles. The lightweight iron (330g) features 3 attachments for both wavy and straight...

Organic Cotton Tape.
November 25, 2002... Osaka based Captain has released Organic Byasu Tape - an environmentally friendly cotton tape product for hemming made entirely from organically produced cotton. Furthermore, no chemicals have been used during the processing. Price: 2m = 580...

Aromatic Bubbles.
November 25, 2002... Tenyo has released Finger Bubble - a novelty blow bubble product released by the company following on from their popular edible - Candy Bubble - released in 2001. The latest product is non-edible, instead the bubbles produce a range of pleasant...

Bathroom Sink Single Lever Mixer Tap.
November 25, 2002... Bathroom ceramics giant TOTO has released Single Lever Kongo Sen - an easy to fix stylish single lever mixer tap specifically designed for the bathroom. The tap features an extendable hose with attached nozzle, convenient when cleaning the sink...

Face Sterilising Spray.
November 25, 2002... Sony CP Laboratories has released Bad Smell Cutter Ganmen Shueki Spray - an antibacterial spray product that eliminates odour causing particles from the face and hair. The product is designed to eliminate cigarette, exhaust fume, perspiration...

Charcoal Particle Towel.
November 25, 2002... Aichi Prefecture based Orimu has released Tan No Towel - a coarsely woven body wash towel containing charcoal particles in the towel fibres. In addition to natural antibacterial and deodorising properties, the charcoal also contains negative...

Water Saving Nozzle.
November 25, 2002... Hayakawa Valve Seisakujo has released Sessui Kitchen Shower HV-202SV - a nozzle designed for use on kitchen taps designed to reduce water consumption by up to 40%. The nozzle features a valve that automatically opens and closes to maintain a...

Air Cleansing Spray.
November 25, 2002... Osaka based Ikeda Kinzoku Kogyo has released Hikaruko San No Air Cleaning - a spray product which is simply sprayed onto the walls and ceilings that absorbs impurities from the air. The spray contains the active ingredient apatite-coated...

Upright Cyclone Vacuum Cleaner.
November 25, 2002... Twin Bird Kogyo has released Power Jet Cyclone TC-4334BL - an upright style cyclone vacuum cleaner that does not require conventional paper bags. The product features two dust traps. The outer trap catches larger size dust particles, etc. while...

New Type Vinyl Kitchen Gloves and Cotton Gloves from S.T. Chemical.
November 25, 2002... S.T. Chemical has added to the Family glove series two new products that take care of the hands. Squalene Tebukuro Binirusei (vinyl squalene gloves) are kitchen gloves with soft inside fleece with squalene. This is a biogenic oil from sharks...

Urine Collector for Women.
November 25, 2002... Tatsumi has released Raku Tore - a device that is attached to Western style toilets that simplifies the collection of urine required for medical tests. The device fits inside the front of the toilet without actually touching the inside of the...

Detergent Free Scrubbing Cloth.
November 25, 2002... Tokyo Ladies has released - 1, 2, 3 Cloth - a scrubbing cloth made from a special type of acrylic fibre that is capable of removing even the most stubborn burnt on stains using only water. Available in two types - Cloth - measuring 24cm x 24cm...

String Fastener Device.
November 25, 2002... Nirei Kogyo has released Shime Shime 45 II - a hand held device that quickly and simply fastens string around packages, bundles of newspaper, etc. with the pull of a lever. A loop of string is first placed around the object. Next the trigger...

S.T. Chemical Releases New Scrub Sponge Products.
November 25, 2002... S.T. Chemical has released new scrub sponge products Gekipika Kinzoku + Sponge ("ultimate shine metal plus sponge") and Gekipika Sponge Tawashi ("ultimate shine sponge scrubbing brush"). Gekipika Kinzoku + Sponge is particularly good for...

Bag Snatch Alarm.
November 25, 2002... Yoshio has released SOS Bohan Buzzer SB-01 - a small size alarm specifically designed to prevent handbags and brief cases, etc. from being snatched in the street. A wire loop at the top of the device is connected to the bag and a flexible...

Portable Aroma Dispenser.
November 25, 2002... Nagoya based Alta Corporation has released Aroma Please Jemmy - a portable pocket sized egg shaped battery operated device that releases a pleasant scent when and where ever. A couple of drops of essential is first sprinkled onto a mat...

Fan Air Filter.
November 25, 2002... Kita Kyushu based Nippon Denso has released Hokori Catcher - an air filter product made of a non- woven material, polypropylene and synthetic rubber that fits directly on to conventional fans. The filter part is affixed to the rear of the fan...

Cordless Burglar Alarm.
November 25, 2002... Asahi Denki has released Elba Home Security - a range of low cost cordless intruder alarm devices. Door alarm - A small sized battery powered alarm that emits a deafening noise when activated. Suitable for mounting on all types of doors and...

Portable Toilet for the Infirm.
November 25, 2002... Sunbaio has released Kaigo Let - a portable toilet designed for use by the infirm that breaks down and eliminates waste using biological means in the space of 2 to 3 hours. The toilet consists of a processing tank containing wood-chips that...

Natural Calcium Vegetable Cleanser.
November 25, 2002... Objee has released Genki O-yasai - a natural calcium product formulated to cleanse fruit and vegetables before consumption. The product, containing calcium derived entirely from shell fish, thoroughly cleanses insecticides, wax and...

Mousse Type Bum Wipe for Babies.
November 25, 2002... Joriku Kako has released Oshiri Kirei - a mousse type bottom cleanser available in both baby and adult types and packaged in a convenient portable size spray can. The mousse is simply sprayed directly onto toilet paper and wiped over the...

New Type Cosmetics Bag.
November 25, 2002... Artisan & Artist has released Keeping Pouch - a stylish cosmetics pouch designed to protect makeup, etc. from the detrimental effects of heat and light. The exterior consists of nylon covered in a sun ray reflecting aluminium coating...

Modern Scarecrow.
November 25, 2002... Niigata prefecture based Horie has released Torikonaito Chitan - a fan like device made of rust proof titanium designed to scare away birds, in particular pigeons from apartment balconies and vegetable gardens. The revolving blades of the...

Noevir Updates Agaricus Product.
November 25, 2002... Noevir has updated its agaricus product and released Noevir Agaricus SP. Agaricus brazei murill is a kind of mushroom that has superior immunity-enhancing effect. The company first released Noevir Agaricus in 1997 and has also released the...

Portable Golf Ball Cleaner.
November 25, 2002... Ronick has released Golfin Towel - a towel specially designed for cleaning golf balls. The round shaped towel, housed in a tube-like container, is released when the attached ring is pulled. After the golf ball has been wiped it is simply...

S.T. Chemical Updates Insect Repellant Product for Clothes.
November 25, 2002... S.T. Chemical has updated three insect repellant products for clothes that do not give clothes a chemical smell. Part of the Mushuda 1 nen Bochu ("odor-free one-year insect repellant") Series, the three items are: Hikidashi, Isho-case yo (for...

S.T. Chemical Releases Orange Extract Cleaner and Dishwasher Detergent Products.
November 25, 2002... S.T. Chemical has updated natural orange extract cleaner Powers Orange Ekisu Cleaner in varieties for the kitchen fan and stove (400ml bottle, 440 yen, refill 330 yen) and gel type dishwasher detergent Powers Gel Bottle (500ml, 660 yen). Powers...

Kanebo Releases Arm & Hammer Baking Soda as All Purpose Cleaner.
November 25, 2002... Kanebo Home Products has introduced Arm & Hammer 100% natural baking soda for natural cleaning. The Arm & Hammer brand belongs to Church & Dwight Company, which has been making baking soda for more than 150 years. In the US, 95% of households...

Foot Massager.
November 25, 2002... Sun Pack has released Shower Reste - a massaging device that both washes and massages the bottom of the feet when in the shower. The device consisting of an array of rubber spike like bristles removes dead skin and ingrained dirt as it cleanses...

Nutritional Supplement for Dogs.
November 25, 2002... Tokyo based Hakko Ukon has released Hakko Pet Ukon - a tablet type nutritional supplement for dogs containing fermented ukon (A type of turmeric related to ginger found on the islands of Okinawa to the South of Japan). The product is also...

Hamster Goods.
November 25, 2002... Arata has released 2 new products specifically intended for hamsters and other small pets. Chibi Maruko No Ringo Jelly - A flavoursome and nutritionally balanced apple jelly pet food. 16 jellies = 500 yen. Chibi Maruko No Kurun - fine shavings...

Deodorising Pet Mat.
November 25, 2002... Tokyo based Kirikan Yoko has released E Mat - a pet mat that uses a photo-catalytic reaction and a chemical absorption reaction to eliminate pet odours. Developed in conjunction with the pharmaceutical firm Kurare medical, the mat consists...

Plaque Removing Sonic Toothbrush.
November 25, 2002... Kagoshima Choonpa Sogo Kenkyujo has released PM-TC Sonic - an ultrasonic toothbrush designed to remove plaque from both teeth and gums. The brush has two types of metal (coppers & magnesium) imbedded in the brush that produce a tiny electrical...

Teeth Cleaning Q-Tips for the Infirm.
November 25, 2002... Sato Shizai has released Clover Kirara - an oral Q-tip product designed to cleanse the tongue, gums and teeth of those unable to operate a toothbrush for themselves. The soft tip, small enough to fit in the mouth without requiring the...

Sunflower Room Deodoriser.
November 25, 2002... ST Chemical has released O-heya No Shoshuryoku Himawari - a unique liquid type room deodorising product consisting of an artificial sunflower in a clear plastic container. The fast acting vegetable based deodorising agent features a delicate...

Natural Deodorisers.
November 25, 2002... Oita Prefecture based J Dream has released Super Bio Pack - an environmentally friendly, natural type room deodoriser consisting of the highly porous rock zeolite impregnated with a special bacteria with deodorising properties. When the seal of...

Deodorising Spray.
November 25, 2002... Tokyo based Kyoei Hanbai has released Akushu Wa Hottokanaide - a deodorising spray that utilises enzymes to effectively break down then eradicates a wide range of offensive smells such as those from decaying vegetable matter and pet faeces,...

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Updates Insole Products.
November 25, 2002... Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has updated its insole products in the Odor Eater brand. The product has been leading the Japanese insole market since it was released in 1981. Now there are 21 items to meet consumers' various needs. The company has...

Long Lasting Car Wax Sheets.
November 25, 2002... Soft 99 Corporation has released Fukupika Cho Hassui - a sheet type wipe on car wax product that provides a protective water repelling wax surface for up to 3 months. The sheets absorb and trap dirt and grime preventing it from being...

German Car Cleaning Agent.
November 25, 2002... ST Chemical has released SONAX Gloss Shampoo 1200 - a car shampoo concentrate that produces a creamy, rich lather and rinses off easily without leaving a residue. The special formulation quickly dissolves and lifts dirt and oil on the...

Cartoon Character Headlamp Bulb.
November 25, 2002... Koito Seisakujo has released White Beam Hello Kitty Charalamp - a decorative yet practical halogen headlamp for cars featuring the head of the incredibly popular cartoon character Hello Kitty. The product is being targeted at young women...

Nihon L'oreal Starts Selling Giorgio Armani Cosmetics in Japan.
November 25, 2002... Nihon L'oreal has started selling prestige designer brand Giorgio Armani Cosmetics in Japan. There are 188 makeup products such as face care products (11 items in 53 varieties, 3500 to 6000 yen), eye products (three items in 34 varieties, 2900...

French Nails.
November 25, 2002... Tokyo based D-up has released French Color Nail Tips - nail ends for making French nails - a form of nail art where the only the tips are left white. The set consists of 10 x 10 different nail tip sizes (Making a total of 100) and a...

Shu Uemura Develops New Mascara Product with L'oreal.
November 25, 2002... Shu Uemura Cosmetics has developed eye makeup products with L'oreal and has released Atelier Made Drawing Mascara (black, 3200 yen) and Atelier Made Lash Repair (3000 yen). Atelier Made Lash Repair is a product to take care of eyelashes as it...

Shiseido Releases Beauty Lotion Foundation.
November 25, 2002... Shiseido has released a new type of foundation that has moisturizing effect, Elixir Skin Up Emulsion Pac, (six colors, 3200 yen each and case, 1200 yen). The product contains concentrated hyaluronic acid that keeps the product solid. When the...

New Foundation Product from Kose.
November 25, 2002... Kose has released a new foundation product, Airy Wear Loose Powder Makeup in the Beaute de Kose brand. Most foundation products are a pressed solid type but the new product is not pressed and has an airy matrix, a combination of amino acid...

Kose Releases New Foundation and Beauty Lotion from Grandaine Brand.
November 25, 2002... Kose has released new foundation and beauty lotion products from the prestigious brand Grandaine. Grandaine Velvet Couture Foundation (six colors, 4500 yen each, SPF15, PA++) is a year-round foundation that can protect skin from dryness and...