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

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

Sales of top 30 Cosmetic Companies in 2002.
October 25, 2003... Shukan Shogyo, the leading Japanese cosmetic and toiletry journal publisher, has announced that the estimated total sales of the top 30 cosmetic companies in 2002 amounted to 1,553,948,300,000 yen on a shipment basis, up 0.2% over 2001. The...

Results for Imported Cosmetics in Second Quarter, Calendar 2003.
October 25, 2003... Imports of cosmetics (exclusive of toothpaste and soap) continued to make wide gains in the first half of calendar 2003, reaching 72.42 billion yen through the second quarter, a YOY gain of 19.2%. The second quarter's gain was less than the...

Lush Japan Releases New Hair Care Products.
October 25, 2003... British cosmetics company Lush's Japanese unit Lush Japan has released 14 items of new hair care products including solid and liquid shampoo and conditioner. The products debuted at six shops in Tokyo and through mail order, then spread to...

State-Changing Cosmetics Become Popular.
October 25, 2003... Cosmetics that change their physical state when they are used have become popular. MaxFactor sells Illume Cool Force UV (30 g, 3500 yen), a milky lotion that looks like white soap. When the user takes it with an attached sponge, it changes into...

Eye Shadow Products Give Three-Dimensional Look.
October 25, 2003... Cosmetics companies have released eye shadow products that can give a three-dimensional look to the eye area. Shiseido has released Gradational Eyes (five kinds, 3500 yen each), a set of four colors of eye shadow. The theme of the product is...

General Drug Manufacturers Strengthen Vitamin Supplement Products for Women.
October 25, 2003... Taisho Pharmaceutical has released Alfe White (100 tablets, 2200 yen). The product contains vitamin C and L-cystein that control formation of melanin in the skin that causes dark spots. Alfe is a brand name for health drinks that supplement...

Amino Acid Boom in New Products This Autumn.
October 25, 2003... An amino acid boom has started in the supplement market. Products such as sports drinks have appealed with amino acid as a supplement. Consumers are aware of amino acid as something good for their bodies. Amino acids are essential to maintain...

Masuda Releases Airless Bottle, Backflow-Preventing Valve.
October 25, 2003... Masuda has developed and released the new Airless Bottle and a backward flow prevention valve, Tube yo Gayakuryu Boshi Ben. The most notable characteristic of Airless Bottle is that it does not have any metal parts such as bearings and springs...

Sales of Antibacterial Film Product from CKK Predicted to Grow.
October 25, 2003... CKK makes anti-fogging polyethylene film High Clean-L, PE film and sealant film. One of the typical products is Kin Clean, an antibacterial film. It has inorganic antibacterial agent mixed in polyethylene film and it is effective on coliform...

Isshiki Honten Sells Shopping Bags Made from PET Bottles.
October 25, 2003... Isshiki Honten sells the shopping bag Recycle Bag made from recycled PET bottle material. Recycle Bag fits right into supermarket shopping baskets. It has a drawstring for convenient closing and is treated to repel water. At the supermarket,...

Dainichiseika Color and Chemicals Develops Agent to Make PP Clear.
October 25, 2003... Dainichiseika Color and Chemicals has developed Clear Master, a master batch to make PP (polypropylene) clear. The product was developed jointly with US firm Milliken Chemical. The company used Milliken's sorbitol type PP clearing core agent...

Toppan Expands Sales of New Type Resin Container.
October 25, 2003... Toppan has released the new type resin container Jar Plus for hair wax products. It has a special lid structure to eliminate packing even though the product has a large mouth. The lid has a groove inside and it fastens the container to seal...

Tamai Kasei Releases Cooling Material with Lavender.
October 25, 2003... Tamai Kasei has released Lavender no Horeizai (lavender cooling material) that can be used as bath salts to enjoy fragrance and color. The product contains Hokkaido water, seaweed extract and lavender essence. It can be used in rooms to enjoy...

DNP and Nipoon Paint Develop "Secure Image Foil(R)" World's First Lippman Hologram Hot-Stamping Foil.
October 25, 2003... Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd. (DNP) in conjunction with Nippon Paint Co., Ltd. have developed "Secure Image Foil(R)" the world's first Lippman Hologram Hot-stamping Foil (HSF). Nippon Paint was responsible for materials development and...

Q.P. to Divert Nanotechnology to Deliver Food Supplements.
October 25, 2003... Q.P. says that it will soon have commercial food applications for a technology currently used to place cosmetic ingredients in nanocapsules made of egg yolk lecithin. While the technology is widely used for cosmetic products, it is not easily...

Kyoto University Creates Strong Soybean-Based Biodegradable.
October 25, 2003... Professors Shiro Kobayashi and Hiroshi Uyama of Kyoto University report the successful development of a soybean oil-based biodegradable plastic. They report sufficient strength, transparency, mass-production capability and biodegradability from...

Matsui Creates Environmentally Friendly New Wood.
October 25, 2003... New Wood is the name of a new material made with sawdust and biodegradable plastic by Matsui. The company is inviting investment by other firms in a new venture to manufacture and sell the material. New Wood is designed to benefit the...

FP Corporation Develops System to Foil Mislabeling.
October 25, 2003... FP Corporation has created technology to prevent false labeling of products and plans to have a marketable version in the coming year. It is establishing a new company, Plagenome, to market the technology, which will be known by the same name....

Seieido Printing, Toyo Ink Create Waterless Ink for Fast Printing.
October 25, 2003... Seieido Printing and Toyo Ink are collaborating to create waterless printing inks that will work on a mass scale. Waterless printing accounts for 70% of Seieido's printing business currently. The partners have created a new ink, FD HB Aqualess...

High-Performance Recycled EPS from Hitachi Chemical.
October 25, 2003... Hitachi Chemical reports the development of a recycled EPS that rivals virgin EPS in terms of strength, heat insulation and cushioning and may one day rival it in price. The new Recyeps is half recycled material and half virgin styrene monomer,...

Torishige Sangyo Develops Sheet Type Desiccant.
October 25, 2003... Torishige Sangyo has developed a sheet type desiccant known as Sheet Dryer. The product can be processed to various sizes and shapes. The cost for four-centimeter squares is about three yen each. Regular desiccants such as silica gel are bulky...

Hokkaido Magnetic Printing Sells Re-Stickable Film and Glowing Sheet for Advertisement.
October 25, 2003... Hokkaido Magnetic Printing sells Hari Peta, a film for inkjet printers that can stick to any flat surface repeatedly, and Elumisu Sheet, which is a very thin glowing sheet that uses a newly developed glowing material. Customers can have glowing...

Photo-Catalyst Paper from Ein Engineering.
October 25, 2003... Ein Engineering sells various photo-catalyst paper products. Ein Photo-catalyst Paper was developed to keep a clean food environment. It can completely kill germs that cause food poisoning such as yellow staphylococcus and colon bacillus. It...

Nissan Kiko Marketing Focuses on Automatic Banding Wrappers.
October 25, 2003... User demand for environmentally friendly banding wrappers has encouraged Nissan Kiko to step up marketing of its systems SLT-180 and SST-180. The machines use PP or PE film of up to 150mm in width to band paper containers together, thus...

New Injection Molders for Caps from Nissei Plastic Industrial.
October 25, 2003... Nissei Plastic Industrial has offered six new high-cycle injection molding machines for bottle caps. The advantages of the new systems include their fast plasticizing speeds and durability for long hours of continuous use. The starter model,...

Laundry Detergent Concentrating Washer.
October 25, 2003... Hitachi Home & Life Solution has released "NW-D8CX" an integrated clothes washer and drier that increases the concentration of the laundry detergent by 15 times. The normal amount of detergent is first added to a small amount of water in...

Compact Garden.
October 25, 2003... Tokyo based Over Works has released "Compact Garden" a CD case like container which becomes a miniature garden like display case. The supplied seeds are simply sprinkled evenly over the artificial soil contained in the case and placed in a...

Mugwort Food Preservative.
October 25, 2003... Over Works has released "Yomogi No Fukuro" an environmentally friendly fruit and vegetable refrigerator preservative bag made primarily from a mugwort and corn starch resin. The aroma and natural flavonoids emitted by the mugwort act as...

Water Conserving Bench Top Auto Dishwasher.
October 25, 2003... TOTO has recently announced the release of "New Wash Up Eco 2 Door Slim" a slim (30cm) kitchen bench top type water conserving dish washer. The product features a 3 stage wash cycle which uses water mixed with air to reduce water...

Canned Oxygen.
October 25, 2003... Tokyo based Iwatani Resort has released "Pure Sanso Can" a 5100ml can containing pure oxygen sufficient to supply up to 60 invigorating 2 second blasts. The product helps alleviate fatigue following strenuous exercise and can also help reduce...

Coffee Scented Incense Sticks.
October 25, 2003... Osaka based Baieido has released "Zankohi" 14cm long coffee scented incense sticks that releases 80% less smoke than conventional products. The highly aromatic sticks produce an authentic coffee aroma. Each stick burns for up to 40 minutes....

Bathroom Mirror Demister.
October 25, 2003... TOTO has released "Yokushitsu Kagami Yoh Kumoridome Spray" a long lasting spray for bathroom mirrors that prevents them from steaming up. A newly developed water soluble polymer in the spray produces a transparent water film on the mirror...

Smart Bicycle Lamp.
October 25, 2003... Matsushita Denchi Kogyo has released "Sports Kashikoi Lamp NL-875 P-S" a smart type bicycle lamp which attaches to the handlebars that automatically turns on when the bike is ridden in the dark and off when the bike is not in use. The...

Jelly Type Foot Bath.
October 25, 2003... Osaka based GP Creates has released "Patomosu Shape Jelly" a jelly type foot bath that improves blood circulation to the feet to reduce swelling and tiredness. The powder is simply added to a bowl of warm water and stirred gently until it...

Tongue Cleaner.
October 25, 2003... Margaret Josephine Japan has released "0 Ban Shita Migaki Gel" a gel type tongue cleanser formulated to remove bad breath causing bacteria and film from the surface of the tongue. The gel is applied to the toothbrush and lightly rubbed over the...

100% Natural Flower Pots.
October 25, 2003... Niigata Prefecture based Astage has released "Ekonira" flower pots made from 100% natural materials. Despite their plastic like appearance, the pots are in fact resin free and are made of 85% rice husk with the remaining 15% made from...

Dog Food "Home Style Can" Series.
October 25, 2003... Vanguard International Foods has started to sell home made dog food "Home Style Can" Series. It contains dog's favorites such as naturally grown fresh chicken, fresh sardine and fresh tuna. The price is 410 yen for one for chicken thighs with...

Small Dog Food "My Little Darling".
October 25, 2003... Vanguard International Foods has started to sell home made small dog food "My Little Darling". It contains more than 30 kinds and includes 17 kinds of vegetables and herbs such as potato, carrot, spinach and lettuce, and turkey and seafood. The...

Pet Toilet Training Spray.
October 25, 2003... Tohrus has released "Omaru Jozu" a spray product formulated with ammonia and urea to help the pet in its toilet training. The product is sprayed in the centre of litter boxes, etc. where the owner wants the animal to do its business. The...

Aloe Coat Deodorising Spray for Pets.
October 25, 2003... Hiroshima based Ark Kikaku has released "Aloe Shoshuzai" a safe artificial chemical free natural type deodorising spray for pets made from 100% aloe. The product is simply sprayed directly onto the coat of the pet when brushing. Natural...

Pet Furniture Scratch Prevention Spray.
October 25, 2003... Niigata based Earth Wing has released "Wonderful Da Nyan" a spray formulated to prevent cats from scratching the wooden legs of furniture, doors and walls, etc. The natural silicone based spray is simply sprayed onto a cloth and wiped onto...

Marble Pet Cooling Mat.
October 25, 2003... Osaka based Marukan has released "Hie Hie Dairiseki Mat" a mat containing natural marble that enables cats and dogs to sleep comfortably during hot summer nights. Made from small rectangular sections of marble adhered to a backing...

Nail Lacquer for Dog's Pedicure.
October 25, 2003... O.P.I. has introduced nail lacquer "PAWLISH" for fashionable dog's pedicure. It dries fast and beautiful. 6 colors: FIRE HYDRANT RED (red), BOW WOW!, DOGHOUSE BLUES (blue), POODLE PINK (pink), MUTT'S NEW (purple glitter), YUPPY PUPPY (silver)....

AAA Battery Mobile Phone Charger.
October 25, 2003... Tokyo based Kanape has announced the release of "Pokke" a compact and light weight (39g) emergency mobile phone charger powered by a single alkali AAA battery. In addition to containing an IC (integrated circuit) voltage booster the device...

Bamboo Fibre and Charcoal Wash Cloth.
October 25, 2003... Osaka based Rush has released "Take To Sumi Towel" a wash cloth containing bamboo fibres and bamboo charcoal. The bamboo fibre and charcoal has been impregnated into a rayon base material to produce a soft massaging effect which helps...

Reusable Cable Tie.
October 25, 2003... Sumitomo 3M has released "3M Fit Fastener" a reusable Velcro type cable tape for holding strands of cables together. The product consists of a tape surface with polypropylene T shaped hooks and nylon loops which mesh together firmly yet can...

Negative Ion Emitting Blow Drier.
October 25, 2003... Hitachi Home & Life Solution has released "HD-N1250" a compact travel size 1,200W negative ion emitting blow drier. The moisturising negative ions emitted by the drier attach themselves to the damp air surrounding the head. This damp air is...

Cooking Thermometer.
October 25, 2003... Osaka based Sharper Image Japan has released "All In One Grill Fork" a fork like device with an integrated thermometer that displays the internal temperature of fish and steak indicating to what degree it has been cooked to. The prongs of...

Automatic Faucet.
October 25, 2003... Asahi Denki Kasei has released "No Touch Suisen" a battery operated device (4 x AA batteries) that fits onto conventional faucets that enables the water to be turned on and off without having to turn a handle. The product features a sensor...

Incense Releasing Mobile Phone Strap.
October 25, 2003... Papagino has released "Nioan Desu! Kaori -Chan" a mobile phone strap with a small cylindrical device (Diameter: 1.5cm L: 3.5cm) hanging at the end that reacts when it detects an incoming signal by starting a small integrated fan that blows out...

Forehead Thermometer for Young Children.
October 25, 2003... Nagoya based Papagino has released "Mama Mo Anshin Odeko No Ondokei" a soft liquid crystal plastic strip type thermometer that is simply placed on the forehead. The device provides temperature readings in 0.5 degree Celsius graduations in...

Fat and Grease Absorbent Sheet.
October 25, 2003... Purasuto has released 2 types of blood and grease absorbent sheets made from natural materials designed for the storage of meat and fish in the refrigerator. The natural cellulose base material has been covered in a natural flavonoid...

Hands Free Drinking System.
October 25, 2003... Osaka based Rogosu Corporation has recently announced the release of "Rogosu Drinking System" consisting of a tube with an attachment that fits onto the neck of standard PET bottles enabling the user to drink out of the bottle hands free. To...

Light Emitting Hand Fan.
October 25, 2003... Tokyo based G & F have recently announced the release of a hand fan made from a polypropylene frame and handle covered with a transparent film sheet coated with a light storage agent. The resultant light which is similar in intensity and...

Ion Releasing Hair Dryer.
October 25, 2003... Lee Tech has released "Ioniito" a gas type battery operated cordless hair dryer which releases a jet of warm air containing moisturising ions. The special gas cartridges which create the ions are inserted into the base of the handle and...

UV Strength Detecting Fan.
October 25, 2003... Seiwa has released "Japan Blue UV Catcher Sensu" a traditional fold up type Japanese fan coated in a special dye that changes colour depending on the intensity of the UV rays. The range of 8 different Japanese motifs which include rabbits,...

Glasses Cleaning Cloth.
October 25, 2003... Minera Yakuhin has released "Chokyokusai Seni Megane Cloth" an ultra soft, washable glasses cleaning cloth. The cloth is made from extremely fine polyester (70%) and nylon (30%) fibres with an irregular surface that effectively trap even...

Medicated Underarm Deodorant.
October 25, 2003... CBiC has released "Deonatulle Soft Stone C" a smooth spreading stick type medicated antiperspirant underarm deodorant containing as a active ingredient natural potassium alum which repels odour causing bacteria. The product also contains...

Belly Button Cleaner.
October 25, 2003... Tokyo based Water Spread has released "Oheso No Goma Clear" a Q-tip type belly button cleaner. The soft absorbent heads of the specially designed Q-tips remove fluff and soap residue from within the belly button gently and painlessly. Price: 20...

Milk Teeth Care.
October 25, 2003... Pigeon has released "Oyako De Nyushi Care" a range of milk teeth hygiene products designed to maintain the milk teeth in a healthy condition until replaced by the permanent teeth. The products in the range are:"Tablet U" - Strawberry...

Flowering Post Cards.
October 25, 2003... Tokyo based Office Octo the Italian import company has begun the import of a unique post card made from cardboard that produces a plant when water is added. The cards feature a plastic seal on the front which when peeled back reveals a...

Teats Designed by Orthopaedic Specialists.
October 25, 2003... Koshin Baby has released "Medicum" a range of 2 baby teats designed by orthopaedic specialists. "Fit" - Designed for babies from 0 to 3 months features a nipple with adjustable shape and hardness. "Training" - For babies over 3 months...

Double Sensor Anti Car Theft Device.
October 25, 2003... Seiwa has announced the release of "SP 100 Security System 1" an easy to install car alarm device featuring both a vibration sensor for detecting a broken window and an electric current sensor that activates a loud piercing siren when a door is...

Body Hair Remover.
October 25, 2003... Nippon Philips has released "Satin Ice Optimer HP 6459" a body hair removing device that chills the skin while removing the hair. The compact, tear shaped device features a fast revolving disc capable of removing up to 700 hairs per minute....

Kitchen Faucet Filter.
October 25, 2003... INAX has released "All In One Josuisen e Modern Type" a modern kitchen faucet with an integrated cartridge type water filter. The 5-layer filter is capable of filtering out both larger particles such as rust and mould as well as smaller and...

Negative Ion Hair Iron.
October 25, 2003... Tokyo based Teskom has released "Minus Ion Hair Iron" a tong type hair iron with an integrated plate that releases moisturising negative ions. The lower plate attachment releases up to 1,000,000 negative ions per square centimetre that...

Hand Care Collagen Household Gloves.
October 25, 2003... Kibun Shoji has released "High Beauty" kitchen gloves made with moisturising collagen impregnated into the vinyl chloride resin. The thin material that makes up the gloves ensures a close fit, ensuring that the collagen reaches all parts...

Evaporation Heat Fan.
October 25, 2003... CCP has released "Rei Fu Sen WN-03PN" a fan that utilises evaporation heat to produce a breeze cooler than a conventional fan and gentler than that produced by an air conditioner. The device features an independently developed cold air...

100% Recycled plastic Document Pockets.
October 25, 2003... King Jim has released "Clear Holder Recycle" clear plastic document pockets made from 100% recycled polypropylene. Price: 100 x A4 size pockets = 3,500 yen.

Antibacterial Insoles.
October 25, 2003... CCI has released "Dipolgy Plus I Insole" a shoe insole product containing isovaleic acid designed to eliminate ammonia and other particles responsible for foot odour as well as athletes foot causing bacteria. In addition to eliminating up...

Spray Type Shoe and Boot Deodoriser.
October 25, 2003... Dai Ichi Biru Kanri has released "Kyoryoku Kokin Shoe Ranger EX Jet" a powerful shoe and boot deodorising agent that eliminates both odour and mould bacteria. The unique container features a nozzle at its bottom which is simply pressed...

Foot Pressure Pad.
October 25, 2003... Nichiban has recently announced the release of "Supiiru Kokin Pad" an antibacterial and deodorising urethane foam pad designed to reduce the incidence and pain of pressure sores and corns. The non-slip small size pads are easily fitted to areas...

Glasses Lens Cleaning Cloth from Kanebo.
October 25, 2003... Kanebo has released "Kanebo Meganechief" a glasses lens cleaning cloth made form ultra thin fibres woven tightly together. The cloth is made of ultra thin "Veriema X" fibres made from polyester and nylon measuring 0.1 denier (1-5 microns)...

Ultrasonic Stain Removing Jet Wash.
October 25, 2003... Kao has released "Cho-Onpa Point Yogore Cleaner" a compact hand held battery operated device that uses ultra high frequency sound waves to cleanse clothing. Liquid laundry detergent is first lightly rubbed into the stain before immersing...

New Bandage with Acrynol Pad.
October 25, 2003... Nichiban, one of the largest bandage makers in Japan, has introduced a new bandage "OQ Ban EchoR" with an acrynol pad for first aid. "OQ Ban" Series has started in May 2000 and has been in company's long seller list. It features (1) non-vinyl...

Water Resistant Sun Screen.
October 25, 2003... Tokyo based House of Rose has released a highly water resistant sun screen and an accompanying cleanser specifically formulated to remove the sun screen. "UV Cut Veil n" - A unique UV ray sun block product that is resistant to both water...

New Sun Protection Product from Nagase Beauty Care.
October 25, 2003... "Nagase UV Cut Milk ," from Nagase Beauty Care, is a sunscreen product for the body which contains fine-grain globular powder (titanium oxide) which spreads on the skin smoothly, prevents sunburn and does not leave white markes on the skin or...

Natural Herbal Essence Cologne.
October 25, 2003... Global Products Planning have recently released "Daily Delight Florist Series Neri Kosui" a delicately scented cream type cologne made from natural herbal essences. Available in 6 fragrances including Lavender, Rose, Jasmine, the cologne...

New Diet Foods from Kahebo.
October 25, 2003... Kanebo has launched two new diet food products. "Vita Rosso Diet Tea" contains raspberry ketone, oolong tea and various kinds of herbs. It helps the user to relax and prevents obesity caused by stress. Raspberry ketone is a fragrant substance...

New Aromatic Deodorizer.
October 25, 2003... Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has introduced "Shoushu (Deodorant) Ranger", a new aromatic deodorizer. It is a small and pretty container to place in living room, bathroom, kitchen and the other places to deodorize any bad smell. The company learned...

Ecology Oriented Deodorizer from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical.
October 25, 2003... Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has introduced a deodorizer "Ecolon" contained in a new ecologically oriented packaging paper container. The company learned the need of easily disposable deodorant containers and developed "Ecolon" with an...

Improved "Naturgo" Series from FT Shiseido.
October 25, 2003... FT Shiseido is announcing the re-launch of its "Naturgo" series of male cosmetics. The range now includes three revamped varieties: "Facial Cleansing Foam", "Facial Cleansing & Makeup Removal Foam" and "Faical Cleaning Pack." The price is left...

New Products in HG Super Hard Series from FT Shiseido.
October 25, 2003... FT Shiseido has added three new items to its "HG Super Hard" series of very hard-setting styling agents for men. The products are "Super Hard Wax" (80g/800 yen), "Super Hard Matte Type" (80g/800 yen) and "Super Hard Styling Base" (280ml/650...

Facial Hair Shaping Razor.
October 25, 2003... Osaka based Mandom has released Gatsby Hige Designing Set" a disposable facial hair shaping set consisting of 2 razors designed to regulate both the shape and length of the hair. The first razor "Cutting Trimmer" designed for creating...