Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from November 2007

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from November 2007

Cosmetics Materials to Play Bigger Role at Ube Industries.
November 25, 2007... Ube Industries is looking to stabilize business revenue by upping production and sales of cosmetics materials like light diffusers and moisturizers. The company, known for a wide range of chemical products, predicts that sales of cosmetics...

Kracie Home Products Plans to Release Skincare Products with GABA.
November 25, 2007... Kracie Home Products plans to release skincare products such as beauty lotion that contains gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) within this year. Kracie Home Products was the former Kanebo Home Products. Since Kanebo Cosmetics now belongs to Kao,...

Domestic Cosmetics Market Share.
November 25, 2007... Domestic cosmetics shipments in 2006 amounted to 1,299.3 billion yen (1.2% down from the previous year). Shiseido was at the top with a 26.0% share. Shiseido launched skincare brand Aqua Label in February and makeup brand Integrate in August in...

CT Catalyst Deodorising Spray.
November 25, 2007... Japanese automobile retail giant Galileo has released "CT Plus" an antibacterial spray containing a CT (Charge Transfer) type catalyst that neutralises bacteria responsible for odours. When subjected to small amounts of heat, an electron...

Soft, Cool Fabric from Toray.
November 25, 2007... Toray has announced the development of "Cool In" a chemical fibre for use in underwear garments for men with a cotton like texture that feels cool to the touch. The cooling effect is achieved by utilising an amalgamation of micro...

Highly Absorbent, Cool to the Touch Fabric.
November 25, 2007... Osaka based KB Seiren has announced the development of "Aqusia" a chemical fibre for use in pantyhose and undergarments with superior moisture absorbency performance that makes the material feel cool to the touch. The secret behind the...

Water Curing Adhesive.
November 25, 2007... Taisei Lotec has announced the independent development of an epoxy type resin adhesive that unlike conventional resins cures without loss of adhesion even when fully immersed in water. The resin is expected to have widespread applications...

Liquid Fluorocarbon Resin.
November 25, 2007... Daikin Kogyo has announced the release of a highly durable, liquid type fluorocarbon resin coating agent that can be applied to plastic at room temperature to protect it against oil and chemical grime. According to Daikin, existing...

Bio Plastic with Metal-Like Thermal Conductivity.
November 25, 2007... NEC has announced the development of a bio plastic with similar thermal conductivity properties as metal. A lattice carbon fibre with superior thermal conductivity properties is added to the bio plastic (Made primarily from polylactic acid...

Increased Strength Mobile Phone Speaker Film.
November 25, 2007... Mitsubishi Plastics has announced the development of "Daia [mond] Speak" a new high strength film for use in the speakers of mobile phones that will enable more powerful audio reproduction. The film, a combination of a number of high heat...

Cobalt Chloride Free Paper Type Humidity Indicator.
November 25, 2007... Kyodo Printing has released "Humi Judge" a flat, paper type humidity indicator free of cobalt chloride enabling the indicator to be disposed of along with conventional plastic waste. The device is capable of detecting humidity from 5-40 %,...

Ebara Strengthens Corrugated Paperboard with Palm Substance.
November 25, 2007... Ebara has developed technology to strengthen corrugated paperboard with a substance extracted from oil palm waste. The oil palm bunch is the waste from the oil palm after seeds and so on are removed to make palm oil. The company uses technology...

Teijin and Musashino Chemical Jointly Develop Heat Resistant Bio-Plastic.
November 25, 2007... Teijin and Musashino Chemical Laboratory have developed a new bio-plastic material that is more heat resistant. It is aimed to be in practical use by 2008. While the use of polylactic acid (PLA) derived from corn has been spreading, this...

Nisshin Engineering Develops Fine Particle Processing Technology.
November 25, 2007... Nisshin Engineering has developed a fine particle processing technology using a method called high frequency heat plasma. It uses a plasma flame of 10,000 degrees C and vaporizes the material such as metal before rapidly cooling and condensing...

Shape Changing Sheet.
November 25, 2007... A research team at Osaka University lead by Professor Hiroshi Uyama has recently announced the development of an acrylic fibre non-woven material sheet that instantly changes into a rod-like shape when immersed in alcohol. The sheet is expected...

Highly Soluble Oil Solution.
November 25, 2007... Nippon Fine Chemical has announced the development of "Neo Solu Aqua" a new highly soluble moisturising oil solution for use in both skin and hair care products. The oil consists of polyglycerine and dicarboxylic acid structurally altered...

Skin Suppleness Improving Peptide.
November 25, 2007... Rhoto Pharmaceutical has announced the development of a new peptide (a combination of amino acids) said to be beneficial in increasing skin suppleness and stemming the natural skin ageing process. The peptide is said to be the first of its kind...

Environmentally Friendly OPP Tape.
November 25, 2007... Tesa Tape has released "Tesa 4260SC" a transparent OPP adhesive tape featuring an environmentally friendly emulsion type acrylic adhesive agent free of organic solvents. Other characteristics of the tape include high, long lasting...

Rice Chaff Biomass Plastic Containers.
November 25, 2007... Bio Tuff has begun the full-scale marketing of "Biomass Tray" a range of environmentally friendly trays, cups, tubs and plates all made from agricultural by-products such as rice chaff and bamboo powder, etc. The main characteristic of the...

Semiconductor Silicon Wafer Containers from Miraial.
November 25, 2007... Miraial manufactures semiconductor silicon wafer containers. The company is listed on Jasdaq Securities Exchange and manufactures containers to transport disc shaped wafers. Usually, general resin contains metal oxide to make it easier to mold,...

Reusable Packaging Material.
November 25, 2007... Tokyo based packaging design company Star Way has announced that the nation-wide convenience store chain Seven-Eleven has used its re-usable packaging for the distribution of its new cash registers. According to Star Way, the re-usable...

Easy Tear HDPE Film Tape.
November 25, 2007... Denki Kagaku Kogyo has released "#484 Cut E Super 40" a photogravure printable adhesive tape ideal for packaging cartons, etc. made from a special HDPE film that can be torn neatly with the fingers eliminating the need for a cutter device. ...

Bio Plastic Miso Tub.
November 25, 2007... Oshio Sangyo has announced the release of a CO2 emission reducing polylactic acid base bio plastic tub with a gas barrier sheet for use in packaging miso (fermented soybean paste). According to the manufacturer, the tub has the same...

Waste Material Saving Connected Containers.
November 25, 2007... Daisei Kasei Shoji has released "Setsuyaku Orekon" a PP plastic material food tray made up of individual containers joined together along a mutual seam to reduce the generation of waste material and overall cost. When required, one half of the...

Soft Fruit Pack from Aron Trading.
November 25, 2007... Food container and packaging material producer Aron Trading has released "AL-300-F" a fully recyclable A-PET plastic hinged lid tray for soft fruit (Strawberries, grapes, plums, etc.) designed to fit into standard collapsible type plastic trays...

Rohto Pharmaceutical Releases Face Lotion for Women in Their Fifties.
November 25, 2007... Rohto Pharmaceutical has released the face lotion product 50 no Megumi Collagen haigo Yojun-eki (230 ml, 2,300 yen). The product is targeted at women in their fifties and it contains 50 kinds of substances that have moisturizing effect. The...

Hoei Shoji Releases Multi-Function Eye Cream Product.
November 25, 2007... Hoei Shoji has released a highlighter cream product that has eye makeup, skincare and makeup base function, Onnakosen Sexy Light Tatakau Otome Senshi (2 g, 1,200 yen, SPF 20, PA++). The product is targeted at women in their teens and twenties...

Water Wicking Micro Fibre Bath Robe.
November 25, 2007... Ados International has begun marketing "Splendi Body Robe" a bath robe made from microfibres designed to rapidly wick away water left on the body after a bath or shower. The lightweight robe, with a material thickness of less than 1/4 of...

Glass Wasp Catcher.
November 25, 2007... One Day Afternoon has released "Bee Catcher" a stylish glass wasp catcher for use in the garden. To use, the device is simply suspended from a tree branch and a mixture of honey and sugared water added from the top. Wasps attracted by the...

Long Lasting Cooling Spray.
November 25, 2007... Daito Kikai has released "Reiko-San" a combined liquid petroleum gas, water and alcohol cooling spray for soothing bruises and sprains. To use, a short 4-second spray is applied to the surface of a dry cloth which is then placed directly...

Natural Fruit Mite Trap.
November 25, 2007... Dancera has released "Dani Yuin Mat Dani Kakumei" a mat placed under carpets, mattresses or pet bedding that lures then traps mites on an adhesive sheet. The mat features a cotton cover and contains a safe, 100% natural fruit extract...

Pressure Point Stimulating Foot Supporter.
November 25, 2007... Osaka based Yokku has released "Ashi Tsukarenai" a foot support provided with 52 nodules (26 on each foot) designed to pleasantly stimulate the pressure points on the sole of the foot to help prevent tiredness and swelling. Each of the...

Antibacterial Toilet Seat Gel.
November 25, 2007... Lion Hygiene has released "Kirei No Gel" a gel type toilet seat cleanser and dispenser set for use in restaurant, office and public toilets. The fast drying gel, containing an alcohol antibacterial agent, is simply dispensed onto to a...

Antibacterial Clothes Drier.
November 25, 2007... Tokyo based Hitachi Appliances has released "Sentaku Shiroi Yakusoku" a clothes drier featuring an antibacterial deodorising function. The device is fitted with a "Super Nano Titanium" filter that releases antibacterial ions into the...

Chlorine Filtering Ceramic Shower Head.
November 25, 2007... Nippon Sink has released "Mist & Massage" a unique showerhead containing special ceramic balls designed to reduce the amount of chlorine in the water. The balls, contained in the neck part of the showerhead, are impregnated with the...

Lightweight Cooling Vest.
November 25, 2007... Unitika Textiles has released "Hiyashite Me" a new lightweight cooling vest with 6 insulated pockets specially designed for holding cool packs to keep the body pleasantly cool even in the hottest conditions. Features of the vest include 6...

Handy, Super-Lightweight Mini Vac.
November 25, 2007... CCP has released "Handy & Stick Cleaner CT-400" a compact cyclone type mini vac weighing just 1.25kg easily enabling it to be used with one hand. The product is specifically designed for those living in small size apartments where storage space...

Antibacterial Chopping Block.
November 25, 2007... World Daikyo has released "New Paruto" a chopping block impregnated with a light catalysing agent that destroys surface bacteria responsible for odours and food poisoning. During the night when not in use, the calcium phosphate type light...

Loop Shaped Ear Pick.
November 25, 2007... Reben has released "Nonoji Kurukuru Mimikaki" a unique looped shaped ear pick made of gold plated stainless steel that gently, effectively and safely removes wax from the surface of the ear with a twirling motion. Size: Diameter: 4.5mm, L:...

Colour Changing Clothing.
November 25, 2007... Sara has released "Sara" 3 items (corsage, gloves and a cardigan) made from a special material that changes colour from original white to pink to blue to purple depending on the intensity of UV light. All items are made of a special light...

All in One Soft Contact Care.
November 25, 2007... Seedo has released "Seedo Soft Care" a surfactant and preservative free all in one cleanser, rinse, disinfectant and preserving agent for soft contact lenses. The solution is formulated with 2 hydration agents with double the moisturising...

Special Spoon for Those Suffering from Dementia.
November 25, 2007... Labocosta has released "Mother Spoon" a special stainless steel spoon specially designed to aid the feeding of those suffering from dementia and other illnesses which make eating or feeding difficult. According to the designers, carers...

Moisturising Alcohol Free Baby Bottom Wipes.
November 25, 2007... Oji Nepia has released "Nepia Genki" low irritation, alcohol and preservative free baby bottom wipes containing a moisturiser. The soft textured wipes are packaged in a special box which when opens reveals the smiling face of the enduring...

Chill Preventing Toe Stockings.
November 25, 2007... Selvan has released "Yubisaki Mesh 5-Hon Inner Stocking" a mitten like stocking for wearing under socks or pantyhose to keep the feet warm featuring individual compartments for each of the toes. The stockings which cover only the toes and...

Wall Anti-Fungal Agent.
November 25, 2007... Yokohama based Eco Cosmo has released "Kita Kabe-Kun" a colourless external wall coating agent that helps prevent the growth of mould. Applied with a brush or roller, the coating is suitable for use on all types of wall surfaces including...

Ultra Soft Baby Towel.
November 25, 2007... Asano Nenshi has released "Air Kaoru" an ultra soft range of towels for babies made using a unique spun yarn production method. Unlike conventional spun yarn, an additional water-soluble thread is spun into the yarn. The yarn is then given...

Fringe Holder.
November 25, 2007... Nagoya based Dariya has released "Dariya Maegami Tomeru" a special flexible sheet that holds the hair away from the face while applying makeup. The slightly adhesive sheet lifts and holds the hair without leaving kinks. Price: 250 yen.

In-Car Adjustable Air Freshener.
November 25, 2007... Prestige has released "Air Con Bokozai" a scented air freshener for use in cars that allows the aroma strength to be regulated and even turned off when not required. The compact 5cm x 3.1cm x D: 1cm size device clips onto the air...

Close Fitting Pillow.
November 25, 2007... Nishikawa Sangyo has released "Fine Smooth Makura" a pillow designed to conform closely to the contours of the head regardless of which way the head is turned for a deeper, more comfortable sleep. Features of the pillow include a highly...

Vibrating Snore Reducing Pillow.
November 25, 2007... France Bed has released "Ibiki Keigen Makura" a pillow that emits a minute vibration to reduce snoring. The pillow contains a sensor device that releases a minute vibration when it detects a snore. The vibration makes the muscles...

200cc Capacity Incontenience Briefs.
November 25, 2007... Unicharm has released "Lifree Kyusui Shitagi Slim Wear Odekake Pack" highly absorbent brief style incontinence pants in a 2 pair travel pack. The briefs are made from a newly developed high stretch type non-woven material which gives the...

Cotton Feel Panty Liner from Unicharm.
November 25, 2007... Unicharm has released "Centre In Compact Fuwa Fuwa Type" a non-woven material panty liner with a soft cotton feel and a highly absorbent central absorbency zone. The enlarged absorbency zone features a slight ridge that ensures a close fit...

New Corn and Anti-Slip Pads from Columbus.
November 25, 2007... Columbus has added a number of new products to its "Foot Solution" range of adhesive corn and anti-slip pads designed to cushion specific areas of the foot from painful rubbing and pressure. The pads can also be used to adjust the fit of the...

Foot Moisturising Range.
November 25, 2007... Columbus has released a range of aromatic foot care products under the brand name "A & A [Active Aroma]". The products include:"Active Aroma Paste Rich Type" - A skin softening paste like cream for the knees and heel area formulated with...

Foot Peel Set.
November 25, 2007... Eresu has released "Foot Peel" a foot peel set containing a skin softening wrap, skin scraper, skin file and moisturising cream for removing the hard skin from the sole and heel of the feet. To use, the wrap is first spread over the heel...

Shock Absorbing Shoe Insert Range.
November 25, 2007... Nagoya Jewel has released "Dolce Line" a range of 6 shock absorbing shoe inserts for women. Products include "Soft Cushion" a cushioning gel pad for the toe area, "Suberidome Cushion" a small pad that prevents the foot from slipping...

Pressure Point Stimulating Jelly Insole.
November 25, 2007... Apres has released "Sokushin" a jelly type insole designed to stimulate the pressure points on the sole of the foot. The jelly in the insole moves from the heel to the toes with each step, not only stimulating the pressure points but also...

High Gloss Shoe Spray.
November 25, 2007... Columbus has released "Pikkato Shine Spray" a high gloss spray type cream formulation shoe polish for both smooth genuine leather and synthetic leather shoes. The transparent spray can be used on any coloured shoes and is formulated with a...

Columbus Shoe Goo.
November 25, 2007... Japanese shoe accessory specialist Columbus has released "Columbus Shoe Goo" a liquid rubber, which hardens on contact with air for repairing the bottom of shoes. First developed in the United States, the product enables the soles of...

Over Clothing Body Cooling Spray.
November 25, 2007... Kiyo Jochukiku has released "Shunkan Reikyaku Osoto De Cooler" a body cooling spray that can be applied to the chest or underarm area, etc over clothing. When sprayed the contents instantly freezes to minus 40 degrees C, cooling the body...

Body Cooling Spray.
November 25, 2007... Descente has begun the marketing of "Cooling Jet" an alcohol based spray product designed to instantly cool and refresh the body after sports or even a tiring day at work, etc. To use, the sponge like applicator is lightly pressed against...

Natural Aroma Mist Air Purifier.
November 25, 2007... Tokyo based Interman has released "Aroma Green" a compact, mains power operated air purifying device that also emits a pleasant natural aroma. The stylish dome shaped device contains a fan and a reservoir for a special "Air cleansing...

Negative Ion Emitting Air Purifier for Care Facilities.
November 25, 2007... Sato Company has released "Nano Tech Beam Flat Type" a device designed for use in care facilities that emits a beam of negative ions to neutralise odours and bacteria. The negatively charged beam of ions emitted by the L: 50cm x W: 13cm x...

Organic Rice & Free Range Chicken Dog Food.
November 25, 2007... Kankyo Kagaku has released "Iiha Tobu" a nutritious, artificial additive free wet type dog food developed in conjunction with Iwate University. The product is lower in calories than conventional wet type products and is made entirely from...

Dog Food Souvenir.
November 25, 2007... Hokkaido based Tokimeiku has begun the retailing of "Mo Hitori No Kazoku He" a delicious cookie-like pet snack for tourists visiting Hokkaido to take home to their pets as a souvenir. Developed in conjunction with a local confectioner, the...

Deer Hide Pet Collar.
November 25, 2007... Mahyu has released "Shika Kawa Kubiwa" a double layer pet collar featuring an inner layer of deer hide. According to Mahyu, in addition to being soft, the deer hide has exceptional air and heat ventilation characteristics, making the collar...

Gentle Soy Based Pet Shampoo & Rinse.
November 25, 2007... Leonisu has released "Mon Chou Chou" surfactant and soap agent free pet shampoo and rinse products formulated from a soy bean base. The low irritant formulation enables the products to be used on delicate pet scalp without causing redness...

Adjustable Dog Feeding Stand.
November 25, 2007... Bitte Shoten has released "Wantaku" an adjustable stainless steel dog bowl stand designed to keep both drink and food bowls at a comfortable height for less agile elderly pets. As the feed bowls are held off the ground the dog can eat...

Compact Head Toothbrush for Women.
November 25, 2007... Kao has added 2 new items to its "Check Ha-Brush" manual toothbrush range. Both new items feature a compact head specifically designed for the smaller mouths of children and women. The new additions are: "Super Compact" - Features a small...

Electric Toothbrush and Water Jet Set.
November 25, 2007... Osaka based Hanwa has released "Orals Tooth Station" a comprehensive oral care set comprising an electric toothbrush, a water jet cleanser plus a range of manual brushes and handy tools. In addition to a high speed 30,000 vibration per...

Fibre Suppliment.
November 25, 2007... Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has released "Easy Fibre" an almost completely odourless and tasteless vegetable fibre supplement with each sachet containing the fibre equivalent of 2 lettuces. Does not become gelatinous when added to food or drink....

Vegetable Fibre + Diet Aiding BCAA.
November 25, 2007... Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has released "Easy Fibre Diet" an almost completely odourless and tasteless vegetable fibre supplement also containing L-carnitine and BCAA (valine, leucine and isoleucine) fat burning amino acids said to aid the...

Arginine & Pycnogenol Supplement.
November 25, 2007... Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has released "Prelox Edicare" a nutritional supplement containing arginine (115.0mg per 600mg tablet) and pycnogenol (10.0mg) - an extract from a special pine tree bark found only along the coast of France. Price: 108g...

Rice Vinegar Health Drink.
November 25, 2007... Kobayashi pharmaceutical has released 2 brown rice vinegar drinks both naturally rich in a wide range of vitamins and minerals. The products are:"Hatsuratsu Vitamin Kenko Kurosu" - An unflavoured "Straight" rice vinegar drink containing a...

Powdered Green Tea & Vegetable Fibre Drink.
November 25, 2007... Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has released "Tochuba De Tsukutta Aojiru" a powdered vegetable fibre beverage also containing a geniposidic acid rich green tea. The artificial colouring, aroma additive and preservative free drink is rich in...

Silver Ion Antibacterial Shoe Deodorising Spray.
November 25, 2007... Lion has released "Look Kirei No Mist Genkan Kutsu" a shoe and footlocker deodorising spray containing a silver ion antibacterial deodorising agent. The fine mist spray rapidly breaks down particles responsible for both odours and mould...

Fabric Deodorising Spray.
November 25, 2007... Biken has released "Fabric Water" a delicately fragranced antibacterial deodorising fabric spray formulated with silver ions and a green tea extract. Suitable for use on all fabric types and on sofas, curtains, pillows, bedding and clothing....

Live Bacteria & Enzyme Deodorising Spray.
November 25, 2007... Kyowa has begun the marketing of "Anti Icky Poo" an environmentally friendly antibacterial spray for the kitchen and toilet areas, etc formulated with live bacteria and enzymes. The live bacteria and enzymes in the spray rapidly breakdown...

New & Improved "Acron" Laundry Detergent from Lion.
November 25, 2007... Lion has released a new and improved version of its popular liquid type "Acron" laundry detergent for silk, cashmere and other delicate fabrics. Improvements include the revision of the ratio of Lionfs own independently developed fabric...

Deodorising Fabric Conditioner from Lion.
November 25, 2007... Lion has announced the release of a new and improved version of its liquid type "Kaori & Deodorant No Sofran" a fabric conditioner now containing a deodorising herb oil. The herb oil deodorising agent effectively suppresses food, cigarette...

New & Improved "Bold" Laundry Detergent.
November 25, 2007... P&G Japan has released "Bold Fresh Gel" a new and improved version of their popular 2 in 1 laundry detergent and fabric conditioner. The new product features new "Concentrated gel" technology that has resulted in an improvement in the...

Colourful Scented Bath Additive Range.
November 25, 2007... Yamasaki has released "Herb Aroma Bath" a range of 6 teabag type scented bath additives formulated with a variety of natural dried herbal powders to help soak away stress, improve concentration or simply help relax. Available in camomile,...

Green Tea Powder Facial Soap.
November 25, 2007... From S Nanjoen has released "Socha Soap" a fine lathering, gentle cleansing facial soap containing saponin, vitamin C and catechin rich green tea powder. Other ingredients include essential mineral rich ore powder, collagen and hyaluronic...

Kao Add 2 New Types to Popular Bath Additive Range.
November 25, 2007... Kao has announced the addition of 2 new types to its popular carbonated "Babu" muscle soothing bath additive range first released in 1983. Both items release a vigorous stream of carbonated gas to re-create a spa effect to accelerate blood...