Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from October 2004

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from October 2004

Autumn Cosmetics Focus on Skin Care, Facial Definition and Small Face Look.
October 25, 2004... Several new cosmetics this fall are helping to make the face look smaller while making its features more defined. As the weather changes, customers begin looking for products that care for the skin. Shiseido has released foundation product...

Cosmetics with Natural and Herbal Ingredients from Shiseido, Kao and Others.
October 25, 2004... Eastern and Western herbs are featured in a number of new cosmetics. Working through its new Chinese research center, Shiseido has launched the brand Shinodore based on Chinese medicine and herbal extracts. There are two dozen items...

Daio Paper Develops Ultrathin Disposable Diaper.
October 25, 2004... Daio Paper has developed an extremely thin disposable diaper with an absorbent layer of just 1.8 mm. The company aims to increase its share with the new product and aims to have sales of 1.5 billion yen for the first year. The new Oshare Pants...

Shinanen Strengthens Sales of Antibacterial and Deodorant Agent.
October 25, 2004... Shinanen aims to triple sales of its powder antibacterial and deodorant agent Zeomic in the next few years. Its applications include use in shoe insoles, masks, diapers and garbage deodorizing sprays. The company is focusing on the deodorizing...

Kao Uses Supercritical Fluid for New Cosmetics Powder.
October 25, 2004... Kao has announced the development of a new powder for cosmetics made with a supercritical process instead of organic solvent. The material is dissolved in supercritical carbon dioxide and skin color pigment and powder are added. When the...

Omron Develops Optical Wiring for Mobile Devices.
October 25, 2004... Omron has developed a wiring system to connect boards within devices using optical signals that are 100 times faster than with copper wire. The so-called optical waveguide is a tape 1 to 2 mm wide and 200 micrometers thick and made of acrylic...

Team from Gunma University Develops Non-Allergenic Natural "Rubber".
October 25, 2004... A team from Gunma University has developed a non-allergenic alternative to natural rubber. It uses polyisoprene, a substance extracted from the edible mushroom Lactarius volemus, instead of actual rubber. When exposed to radiation for one...

Toray Industries Develops Clear Packaging Film from Grains.
October 25, 2004... Toray Industries has developed clear packaging film using polylactic acid from corn and other grains. The film is biodegradable and does not produce harmful gas when burnt. The company used nanotechnology to keep the polylactic acid crystals to...

YRP Ubiquitous Networking Laboratory Develops Watch Size IC Tag Reader Device.
October 25, 2004... YRP Ubiquitous Networking Laboratory has developed the industry's smallest IC tag reader and can be worn like a wrist watch. When the wearer picks up a product with an IC tag, the tag data is shown on the display. The company plans to...

Cardboard Furniture.
October 25, 2004... Nagoya based paper product manufacturer Chuo Shiki Kogyo has announced the release of a range of environmentally friendly chairs and benches, etc. for the home made entirely from cardboard and a 100% natural adhesive. The unique design and...

Triple Strength Glass.
October 25, 2004... Nagoya based Ishizuka Glass has announced the development of "Ultra Ion Hard" sheet glass strengthening technology that produces a hardened surface layer providing the glass with up to 3 times the strength of conventional glass. The...

100% Card Tissue Box.
October 25, 2004... Sakamoto Seisakujo has announced the development of a 100% card tissue box that does not require the use of a film around the opening. While all card boxes are currently available they invariably consist of a serrated opening which can cut...

Office Equipment Transport Box.
October 25, 2004... Osaka based Daiichi Omiya has announced the release of "Mighty Box" a lightweight PP (Polypropylene) carry box specifically designed for transporting delicate electronic office equipment such as computers. The box features anti-shock...

Unique Shock Absorbing Material.
October 25, 2004... Nakagawa Packaging has developed "Cubic Floater" a unique shock absorbing system for fragile object such as computers and bottles of wine, etc. which has the effect of making the objects look as though they are floating in their box. The...

Bright Coloured Printed Tape.
October 25, 2004... Oji Tag has announced the development of "Gurate" a craft tape product featuring brightly coloured, high resolution designs produced using photogravure printing techniques. The high-resolution images have been achieved by the development of...

Shape Maintaining Plastic Tape.
October 25, 2004... Sekisui Kagaku Kogyo has recently announced the development of "Jushisei Keijo Hoji Tape" a highly versatile plastic tape product that is able to be bent or twisted in any direction. The metal free tape is made of polyolefine molecules...

Mr. Concent Starts Using Reusable Packaging for Transportation of Repair Appliances.
October 25, 2004... Mr. Concent, a company that repairs home appliances, has started using reusable packaging for appliances to be repaired. The driver from the affiliated transportation company packs the appliance at the customer's house. When delivering repaired...

Insulating Window Film.
October 25, 2004... Achilles has announced its entry into the window film market with the release of "Nishibi Kacho" an insulating window film that absorbs light - reducing indoor temperatures. Made from clear vinyl chloride plastic, the film has an oxidised...

Thermo Creates Inflation Film from Recycled PET.
October 25, 2004... Municipal governments are starting to adopt the use of garbage bags made from recycled PET bottles. The ThermoPET bags come from Thermo, one of the pioneers of inflation film in Japan. The company has set the stage for a new breakthrough by...

Tesa Tape's Tamper-Evident Tape Grows in Demand.
October 25, 2004... Tesa Tape reports that more and more firms are contacting it about Tesa 64007, a tamper-evident tape. The yellow ocher tape looks like ordinary tape, has a safe OPP film base and goes on like conventional tape, but when it is removed from a...

Wist Tube Filler Leaves Better End Seals with G Seal.
October 25, 2004... Factory automation producer Wist offers the WG-1 filling machine, which has a standard system for using centrifugal force to avoid air pockets and gives more functionality to the machine. Excellent for filing tubes and injecting creams, the...

Nikko Kikaku Hanbai Box-Maker Replaces Staples with Glue in Large Cardboard Boxes.
October 25, 2004... Haruka from Nikko Kikaku Hanbai glues two sheets of corrugated fiberboard panel together and forms larger cardboard boxes. By using glue instead of staples, users need not worry about the safety concerns presented by sharp pieces of metal, and...

Label Cutter.
October 25, 2004... Hiroshima based Flap has recently released "Craft Robo Alpha" a small size printing and cutting machine which prints and automatically cuts around characters or shapes to make original labels, office and factory signs, logos and even motorcycle...

Toilet Water Permeation Enhancing Bottle.
October 25, 2004... Osaka based VeSS Kogyo has released "Bishinsui" a refillable application bottle for toilet water or hair water, etc., containing 2 neodymium magnets that act to reduce the size of the particles of the active ingredients enabling them to...

Gentle UV Protective Cream.
October 25, 2004... Yokohama based Taiyo Yushi has released "Pax Naturon" a 100% additive free UV protection cream containing natural plant oils as its main constituent. The smooth spreading and non-greasy cream contains micro-sized particles of titanium...

Car Plastic Part Gloss Enhancer.
October 25, 2004... Soft 99 Corporation has released "Nano Hard" a coating agent formulated to improve the gloss finish of aged and faded plastic parts on automobiles and motorbikes. The enhancer forms a transparent silicone composite glass membrane over the...

Massive Bubble Maker.
October 25, 2004... Tokyo based Dreams Come True has released "Jumbo Bubble Stick" a sword like device that when used with the special bubble making liquid is capable of producing giant bubbles up to 80cm in length. The sword is first inserted in the sheath...

Slim Type Toilet Brush.
October 25, 2004... Tokyo based Mana has released "Smart" a stylish slim toilet brush and holder set. The brush is designed not to come into contact with the holder enabling residue water to drain off fully. The bristles of the brush are angled to follow the...

4 IN 1 Ball Point and High Lighter Pen.
October 25, 2004... Pilot Corporation has released "Feed Spot Writer" a combined 3 coloured (Black, blue & red) ball point pen with an integrated highlighter (Yellow & pink) pen ideal for test marking. The highlighter pen features a replaceable cartridge (105...

World's Narrowest Ball Point Pen.
October 25, 2004... Pilot Corporation has announced the release of "High Tech C 025" a ball point pen boasting the world's narrowest ball measuring a mere 0.25mm in diameter. The ball is held in place with an independently developed 3 point clasp that holds the...

Baby Ear & Nose Cleaner.
October 25, 2004... Tokyo Based Kai Jirushi has released 2 cleaning products designed to gently and safely clean the nose and ears of babies. The "Nose Cleaner" in the form of tweezers gently removes blockages from inside the nostrils (525 yen). "Ear Cleaner"...

Beeping Frypan.
October 25, 2004... Nippon Aluminium has released "Beep" a fry pan featuring an integrated heat sensor in the handle that beeps for 10 seconds when the base of the pan has reached 150 degrees - the ideal temperature for frying. The pan also features a durable...

Tooth Aligning Pacifier.
October 25, 2004... Conbi has begun the marketing of NUK O-Shaburi Size 3" a german designed and produced pacifier that aids in both correct teeth alignment and jaw development in 12 month old babies. Made using natural rubber, the unique shape of the device...

Relaxing Cartoon Character Light.
October 25, 2004... Tokyo based Wing has released "Tiny Tane Rainbow Light" a relaxation inducing light in the form of a "Tiny Tane" the popular sprouting seed like cartoon character. The battery powered light measuring 23cm in length is activated by lightly...

Ceramic Musty Washing Odour Remover.
October 25, 2004... Planet Company has launched "Baiu Zensen" a product made from balls of ceramic and silver that helps prevent the musty smell typical of clothing dried indoors. The product consisting of a net containing ceramic balls coated with silver...

Backpack Type Vacuum Cleaner.
October 25, 2004... CCP has released "Cyclone Shiki Canister- 2 Way Cleaner CT-N 750" compact yet powerful 140W vacuum cleaner with a 32mm diameter hose pipe for greater suction. The cyclone type cleaner uses centrifugal force to separate dust from the air....

Portable Mineral Water Maker.
October 25, 2004... Tokyo based Health & Gift has released "Genki No Mizu Magstick Handy Bottle" a portable 300ml bottle containing a "Magstick" that converts conventional faucet water into a healthy, weak alkali type mineral water. Faucet water is simply...

Bath Time Pressure Point Stimulator.
October 25, 2004... Tanakagen Moto Kogyo has released "Tsubo Kame" a pressure point massaging unit for the back. The product consists of a 19cm x 15cm elastomer plastic pad containing 6 massaging nodules aligned in 2 rows. The pad features a nylon string...

Powerful Mould Ridding Gel Spray from Lion.
October 25, 2004... Lion has released "Kabi Tori Look Powerful Gel" a powerful gel type fast penetrating mould eliminating spray specifically formulated to remove mould from grouting between tiles. The product contains "Beta PE" an agent that enables the...

Egg Shell Membrane Golf Slacks.
October 25, 2004... Desanto has released a range of light weight, wrinkle resistant golfing slacks under the "Munsingwear" brand name featuring a smooth, soft to the touch membrane made from egg shells. The membrane is formed using a so-called "E-protein"...

Fragrant Stamp and Ink Set.
October 25, 2004... Tokyo based Kodomo No Kao has released "Fuku Hanko" and "Byakudan" a fragrant hand stamp and ink pad set that can be used to hand stamp letters or invitations, etc. The 30mm square stamps are available in 30 different designs including...

Relaxing Aroma Lights.
October 25, 2004... Nagoya based Jatechs has released "Aroma Light" a range of chic urn shaped lights that use the heat from the light bulb to warm essential oils. The lights contain an integrated oil tray in the top positioned immediately over the bulb for...

New and Improved Cleaning Kit for Floors.
October 25, 2004... Kao has launched "Quickle Wiper" - an improved cleaning kit for floors for easy and thorough removal of dust, hair and pet hair on the floors and its accessory Quickle Sheets dry-type for replacement. This new cleaning kit is an alternative to...

New Kitchen Sink Disposable Grease Trap Plastic Type.
October 25, 2004... Kao has launched "Kitchen Wonder Haisuiko Yoo (for drainage) Numeritori (Grease Trap) Plastic Type" - a new kitchen sink disposable grease trap plastic type before the kitchen refuse is washed down to drainpipe. Product Features: (1) Removes...

Coloured Ash Incence.
October 25, 2004... Seijudo has released "Saika" a range of incense sticks that produce different coloured ash when burning. The coloured ash of the burnt incense sticks remains upright enabling it to be picked up with the fingers and disposed of. The low...

Titanium Coated Blade Vegetable Cutter.
October 25, 2004... Marushin has released "Titan Golden Cutter" a set of 4 hand operated vegetable dicing and slicing blades featuring long lasting titanium blades with up to 3-4 times the strength of stainless steel. Set includes potato peeler, stand and clear...

Baby Bottle Disinfecting Container.
October 25, 2004... Tokyo based Bean Stalk Snow has released "Bean Stalk Honyubin Nipple shodoku Senyoh Yoki" a plastic container specifically designed for disinfecting baby's milk bottles and teats. Made from semitransparent plastic, the large size, wide...

2 IN 1 Thermometer & Salt Concentration Reader.
October 25, 2004... Takamori Koki has released "Salt Chef CH-1" a digital thermometer and salt concentration measuring device. The handheld device measuring 23cm in length is able to measure salt concentrations from 0.00 to 5.0% and temperatures from 0-100...

Photocalytic Odour Absorber.
October 25, 2004... Toyo Case in conjunction with Tokyo University has announced the release of a range of products using a newly developed photocalytic sheet that absorbs odours when subjected to sunlight. The sheet is made from odour absorbing active...

New Improved Drain Blockage Remover from Lion.
October 25, 2004... Lion has released new and improved versions of their bathroom and kitchen drain cleansing and blockage removing products. "Look Pipe Man Smooth Gel" - A gel type drain and blockage removal product that adheres to the sides of the pipes to...

Ultra Thin Condoms from Okamoto.
October 25, 2004... Okamoto has announced the release of "Zero Zero Three 003" the worlds thinnest condom measuring 0.03mm in thickness for ultra sensitiveness. Price: Pack of 12 = 2,000 yen.

Special Body Taping Tape from Nichiban.
October 25, 2004... Nichiban has announced the release of a range of 6 body taping products designed to relieve muscular pain from certain specific parts of the body. Each of the tapes have been cut and shaped for ease of application and to ensure a close and...

Soft Waterproof Band Aids from Nichiban.
October 25, 2004... Nichiban has refeased "Careleaves" unique "A" shaped waterproof bandaids designed for the fingertips and made from an environmentally friendly, soft to the touch dechlorinated vinyl material. The unique "A" shape enables the band-aid to...

Ultimate Raingear for the Pampered Pet.
October 25, 2004... Iris Oyama has released "Pekore Raincoat" a range of functional rain gear for pet dogs. The items, made of a durable easy wash waterproof material are designed to cover the entire dog including the feet and belly. Available in a "Casulal"...

Compact Cordless Closet Dehumidifier.
October 25, 2004... Yokohama based Kankyo has released "Dry Boy Mini" a sensor operated cordless dehumidifier for use in closets and other confined areas. Measuring L: 23cm x W: 9cm x H: 12cm (Approximately the size of 3 video tapes) battery operated device...

New Improved Automatic Dish Washing Liquid from Lion.
October 25, 2004... Lion has announced the release of "Zenjido Charmy" a new and improved version of its popular dish washing liquid specifically designed for automatic dish washers first released in April 1997. The powder now features a faster acting...

Lion Improve Kitchen Cleanser Range.
October 25, 2004... Lion has announced the release of new and improved versions of 2 of their popular kitchen bleach type cleansing products. "Kitchen Kirei Kirei Jokin & Hyohaku" - The mild odour chlorine type bleach cleanser suitable for wiping down all...

New Tooth Rinse and Improved Toothpaste.
October 25, 2004... Kao has introduced New Tooth Rinse (Liquid Tooth Cleaner) and Improved Toothpaste from "Clear Clean Plus" Series: (1) "Clear Clean Plus Medicated Dental Rinse Light Mint (600ml) and (2) "Clear Clean Plus Medicated Dental Rinse Cool Mint...

Plaque Removing Dental Rinse from Lion.
October 25, 2004... Japanese daily necessity manufacturing giant Lion has announced the release of "Clinica Dental Rinse" a mouth rinse formulated with dextranase enzymes and trichlosan for increased protection against plaque build-up and associated tooth decay....

New Cherry Blossom Mint Flavoured Toothpaste.
October 25, 2004... Japanese daily necessity product manufacturer Lion has announced the release of their popular "Mushiba Ni Nariyasui Hito No Clinica" toothpaste specifically formulated for people prone to cavities in a refreshing "Cherry Blossom Mint" flavour....

Green Tea Extract Toothpaste.
October 25, 2004... Tokyo Based Natural Science has released "Sumi Mineral Hamigaki" a natural type toothpaste product formulated with bacteria absorbing charcoal in addition to breath freshening green tea extract. The highly porous surface of the charcoal...

Stylishly Compact Ultrasonic Electric Toothbrush.
October 25, 2004... Torei Airibu has released "Ultima Fresh" a highly portable, compact size ultrasonic toothbrush with an easy to manipulate stream lined body. The toothbrush produces 1,600,000 hertz ultrasonic waves that minutely vibrate the head dislodging...

New Shaving Foam Plus Facial Wash.
October 25, 2004... Kao has launched "Success Shaving Foam Type" - a new shaving foam plus facial wash. A shaving foam with a delicate whipped cream texture shaves deeply within the pores to bring to a smooth skin finish and the facial wash cleans sticky sebum and...

New Men's Facial Wash Foam Type.
October 25, 2004... Kao has launched "Men's Biore - Facial Wash Foam Type" - a facial wash foam type with a delicate whipped cream texture easily spreads over face, washes dirt quickly and even shave face to bring to a smooth skin finish. It contains 130ml. The...

Kanebo Launches Men's Cosmetics Brand.
October 25, 2004... Kanebo has launched men's cosmetics brand Button Down Club (five items with five kinds, 1,200 yen to 1,500 yen). The brand is targeted at men in their mid forties to mid fifties, especially men who consider themselves to have traditional...

Environmentally Friendly Laundry Detergent.
October 25, 2004... Nagoya based Futaba Kagaku has released "Mori No Junichi" a soap based liquid type laundry detergent. Soap based detergents leave clothing feeling softer than items washed in conventional synthetic type detergents. However, until now,...

New and Improved Laundry Detergent.
October 25, 2004... Kao has launched an improved "Attack" laundry detergent (powder) with new Double Bio-Enzyme strength for greater cleaning power. Product Features: (1) "Double Bio Enzyme" loosens dirt from inside and outside of fibers for a brilliant white...

Improved Deodorant Fabric Softener.
October 25, 2004... Kao has launched an improved "Humming Flare Fabric Softener" - a clear liquid base softner. Product Features: (1) Newly developed "Clear Essence" completely penetrates the fabric to provide a soft and smooth skin touch without wrinkles. (2)...

Nano-Tech Clothing Wrinkle Removal Spray.
October 25, 2004... Lion has released "Sofran Shiwa Sukkiri Spray" a deodorising and antibacterial wrinkle reducing clothing spray. The spray contains high polymer silicone that coats and softens each individual fibre of the cloth thereby smoothing out...

Wrinkle Reducing Fabric Conditioner.
October 25, 2004... Lion has announced the release of "Shiwa Sukkiri Sofran C" a new and improved version of their liquid type fabric conditioning product of the same name first released in 2001. The improved version contains a high polymer silicone developed...

Improved Bleach Action Detergent from Lion.
October 25, 2004... Lion has announced the release of a new and improved version of their popular "Blue Dia[mond]" powder type laundry detergent first released in June 1998. The product now contains active bleach that effectively removes food, drink and grass...

Scent Changing Fragrance.
October 25, 2004... Bluebell Japan has released "Jil Sander Pure" a range of products featuring a sophisticated fragrance that changes scent with the passage of time. The initial jasmine fragrance when first applied gradually gives way to a refreshing...

Artificial Flower Fragrance.
October 25, 2004... Tokyo based Sab Hiromori has released "Sia" a range of 10 perfume sprays made from natural flower extracts specifically produced for artificial flowers. The spray will not discolour delicate silk material and produces a realistic aroma...

Low Cal Skin Care Drink.
October 25, 2004... Tokiwa Yakuhin Kogyo has released "Crystal Care" a range of 2 vitamin enriched low calorie drinks formulated to maintain clear, supple skin. "Junhaku" - In addition to an array of vitamins, the grapefruit flavoured drink contains a...

Collagen Jelly Suppliment.
October 25, 2004... Ichiban Shokuhin has released "Collagen Cycle" a jelly type health and beauty supplement containing fish collagen. The collagen particles have been reduced in size to enable the body to absorb them easily while the typically unpleasant...

Fat Metabolizing Health Suppliment.
October 25, 2004... Wakinaga Pharmaceuticals has released "Lipo Burner" a health supplement that helps the body burn fat. The active ingredients in the supplement include linolenic acid that increases the metabolism of fats in oils, dairy and meat products...

New Wet Type Dog Food Range from Pet Line.
October 25, 2004... Petline has revamped its "Horuga" range of wet type dog food products. Varieties include: "Beef & Chicken" consisting of imported Australian beef with added pieces of chicken, "Beef & Vegetables", "Chicken & Cheese" and "Chicken & Vegetables"....

Digestion Enhancing Dog Food Supplement.
October 25, 2004... Sateraito has released "Probio Pet" a dog food supplement formulated with lactic acid bacteria to help keep the digestive system functioning properly. The powder-like product which is simply sprinkled over dry food contains lactic acid...

Natural Ingredient Dry Cat Food.
October 25, 2004... Easter has released "Aijo Monogatari Tairyotei" a range of 2 dry pellet type cat food products. "Shrimp & Chicken" - freeze dried chicken meat with naturally dried shrimp mixed with vegetable, skipjack tuna and tuna flavoured pallets. ...

Outdoor Fly Repellent.
October 25, 2004... Fumakilla has released "Katori Jet Okugai Yoh" an outdoor mosquito and other flying insect repellent. Formulated with a new insecticide, in addition to killing insects it comes in direct contact with, the spray attaches itself to grass and...

Non-Sticky Spray on Insect Repellent.
October 25, 2004... Ohmi Kyodaisha has released "Ohmi Kyodaisha Menthol Mushiyoke Non-Gas Powder In" a spray on type insect repellent containing powder particles to keep the skin feeling smooth and dry following application. The non-gas powered type can is able to...

Liquid Gloss Lip Rouge.
October 25, 2004... Atenia has released "Jelly Rouge" a long lasting liquid gloss rouge featuring a gel that reflects light in such a way to add volume to the lips. Also contains moisturising and treatment agents. Available in 3 colours. Price:1,260 yen.

New Eyeshadow & Nail Varnish Range from Sana.
October 25, 2004... Tokyo based Sana has released "Excell" a vibrant coloured cosmetics range. Items include: 4 eye shadow colours (735 yen) and 2 easy to apply nail lacquers with a specially designed flat edged brush (735 yen).

Fast Drying Mascara from Emza.
October 25, 2004... Tokyo based Emza has recently released "Courreges" a smooth spreading, volume enhancing mascara product that applies an even, long lasting coating from the root to the tip of the lashes. The fast drying mascara also contains a variety of...