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

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

Cosmetics Importer Association of Japan Releases 2008 (January to June) Import Totals.
October 25, 2008... The Cosmetics Importers Association of Japan says that total cosmetics imports (excluding certain products like toothpaste and soap) rose 0.7% year on year to 85.1 billion yen. In contrast to the first quarter, however, when the total of 43.78...

Cosmetics Share Trends of 2007.
October 25, 2008... Total domestic cosmetics shipments in 2007 amounted to 1,293.3 billion yen, a 0.5% decrease from the previous year. Shiseido, though it maintained the largest share (25.3%), saw its share drop back 0.7 points following the introduction of mega...

Pet Bottle to Pet Bottle Recycling.
October 25, 2008... PET Rebirth (www.kprjp/), an environment related venture capital company has announced the development of new technology that utilises a chemical treatment process to recycle used PET bottles back into PET bottles. Until now, with existing...

New Tyrosinase Controlling Substance Has Been Discovered.
October 25, 2008... Associate Professor Kenichi Nihei's research group has discovered a substance called bibenzyl xyloside contained in a native Indian lily family plant (Chlorophytum comosum). It controls the function of an enzyme called tyrosinase that is...

Highly Versatile Clear Plastic Display Cups.
October 25, 2008... Risu Pack (www.risupack.co.jp/) has released "Clean Cup Bellru Series" a range of high transparency bell shaped display cups for cut fruit, pasta salads and desserts, etc. featuring a tight fitting layered plastic lid that enables the container...

Free Design Condiment Sachets.
October 25, 2008... Packaging manufacturer Osaka Lamick (www.lamick.co.jp/) has released "Design Pouch" - distinctive single use sauce and condiment sachets for use in fast food eateries and take away meals, etc. that are shaped to match the image of the contents....

Partial Opening Lid.
October 25, 2008... Kyodo Printing (www.kyodoprinting.co.jp/) has announced the development of a patent pending partial opening lid for use in room air freshening and deodorising products. The opening, consisting of a porous membrane and independently...

Insulated Shaved Ice Cups.
October 25, 2008... Dac Shoji (www.e-dac.jp/) has launched "En-nichi Hanako" an insulated disposable paper cup specifically designed for shaved ice. In addition to the stacking and easy disposal characteristics of a paper cup the product has successfully added...

Easy Opening Blister Packs.
October 25, 2008... Tokyo based packaging manufacturer Fujimura Kogyo has announced the development of "Tsurisage Orikirigata Blister Pack" a new, easy opening hanging type blister pack for batteries and adhesives, etc. Unlike conventional packs which tend to...

Smooth pouring, Flat Crushing Plastic Containers.
October 25, 2008... Tokan Kogyo (www.tokan.co.jp/) has released "Wel Bottle" a Universal Design (UD) plastic container for industrial use designed to prevent the contents from suddenly splashing and spurting out when being poured. The opening of the container...

HDPE Foam Trays for Frozen Food from Sekisui.
October 25, 2008... Sekisui Plastics (www.sekisuiplastics.co.jp/) has announced the development of "P-Cell" a high density polyethylene (HDPE) material foam sheet material for packaging trays for chilled and frozen food items. According to Sekisui, the...

Fruit & Vegetable Sparkling Low Alcohol Cocktail.
October 25, 2008... Japanese brewery giant Asahi Breweries (www.asahibeer.co.jp/) in conjunction with the fruit and vegetable juice producer Kagome has released "Asahi Vegesh" a sparkling 4% alcohol cocktail containing 21 different vegetables (natural vegetable...

Cholesterol Lowering Medication from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical.
October 25, 2008... In March 2008 Kobayashi Pharmaceutical released Doruchitoru, an over-the-counter medication for lowering cholesterol and targeted at middle-aged (in their 40s) to senior people. The name of the product is very original and easy to understand...

Instant Coffee Refills from Nestle.
October 25, 2008... Nestle Japan (www.nestle.co.jp) has begun the use of "Nescafe Charge" a novel cylinder type refill pack for its "Excella" "Komi Baizen" and "Gold Blend" instant coffee product range. To refill the original glass jar, the paper material...

Unique Green Tea Beverage.
October 25, 2008... Japanese green tea beverage giant Ito En (www.itoen.co.jp) has released "Oishi Ocha Omatcha" a powdered green tea beverage in which the green tea powder is contained in the cap and mixed by the consumer immediately prior to drinking. The...

Front & Back Printed Shrink Wrap Label.
October 25, 2008... Asahi Soft Drinks has begun the use of a unique shrink wrap label on its "Asahi Citrulline* Water" amino acid beverage that enables writing printed on the back of the label to be read from the front as a means of emphasising the clarity and...

Direct Printing onto Shrink Wrap Film.
October 25, 2008... Nippon Luna (www.nipponluna.co.jp/) has released its "Shibo 0% Asian Yoghurt" fat free yoghurt product for children in a unique printed shrink wrapping which allows the cute panda face design on the lids of the yoghurt pots to be seen. ...

Worldues First Jelly Pop.
October 25, 2008... Coca-Cola (Japan) (www.cocacola.co.jp/) has recently released "Fanta Furu Furu Shaker Orange" a unique orange flavoured sparkling beverage that is shaken approximately 10 times prior to opening to turn it into a jelly consistency. The...

Water Repellant Spray Product from Lion.
October 25, 2008... Lion (www.lion.co.jp/) sells water repellant spray product Rain Guard (small 75 ml, large 180 ml, open priced). By spraying onto a surface, the product protects clothing and fabric from rain, snow and muddy splashes. It is also effective to...

Unicafe to Market Coffee Bag.
October 25, 2008... Unicafe (www.unicafe.com/) has begun the marketing of "Yurara Coffee" consisting of regular coffee in a single serving size extraction bag which is placed directly into the cup in the same way as a tea bag. Instead of a string, the wide...

Environmentally Friendly Packed Lunch Container.
October 25, 2008... Sanai Pack (www.sanaipac.co.jp/) has released a new patent pending* more environmentally friendly type of "O-bento [packed lunch]" container made entirely from recyclable paper material. The round and oval shaped containers feature a...

Calorie Control Instant Rice Porridge from Media Price.
October 25, 2008... Media Price sells a calorie control instant rice porridge product, Calorie-senka Iki-iki Zosui (calorie specialized vivid and smart rice porridge, freeze-dried food). It sells through TV shopping program Happiness Club. By pouring hot water...

Electronic Toothbrush from Shinseihin Kaihatsu Kyokai.
October 25, 2008... Shinseihin Kaihatsu Kyokai (http://www.shinseihin-kk.co.jp) sells an electronic toothbrush called Hygi. The product uses electric ions to remove plaque effectively. Its effect has been proved with clinical experiments conducted by more than one...

Platinum Nano Colloid Oral Cleaning Liquid Product from Apt and GC.
October 25, 2008... Apt (www.apt-ca.com/ja/company/) and GC sell oral cleaning liquid Plati-nanotect EX (100 ml, 1,250 yen) that contains platinum nano colloid known as an excellent active oxygen scavenger. Lately platinum nano colloid is used for beauty product...

Maki Sports Sells a Ring Product to Use for Wave Stretch Method.
October 25, 2008... Maki Sports (www.maki-wavingstretch.com/) sells the ring product Wave Stretch Ring (plastic in four colors, 3,800 yen each, zelkova wood 8,000 yen). The product is a tool to make the program more effective. Wave Stretch method is a Japanese...

Hair Treatment Gel Product from Cosmetic Journey.
October 25, 2008... Cosmetic Journey sells hair treatment gel product Savanna 50 Treatment Water Gel (50 g, 1,200 yen). The product is a hair beauty lotion that does not need to be washed off so the user can apply it whenever she wants. The product is popular...

New High Function Beverage Pouch with Straw.
October 25, 2008... Following 5 years of research and development, Hiranoya Bussan (www.hiranoya-bussan.com) has announced the release of "Run Run Drink" a high function beverage pouch featuring a straw and a pull tab type opening for inserting the straw. The...

Humidity Preventing Film for Solar Panels.
October 25, 2008... Mitsubishi Plastics (www.mpi.co.jp/) has announced the development of "X-Barrier" a new type of high gas and water vapour barrier plastic for use in humidity sensitive solar panels, the packaging of electronic components and as a protective...

Nifty Launch on-Line DVD Rental Service.
October 25, 2008... Nifty in conjunction with Sonima has announced the launch of an on-line DVD rental business whereby DVDs ordered over the internet are delivered by courier to the door. To participate, the customer must first register at the site after...

Multi Grooming Kit from Philips Japan.
October 25, 2008... In response to the increasing number of Japanese men sporting facial hair, Philips Japan has recently released "Multi Grooming Kit" a facial grooming kit featuring a variety of attachments for sculpting facial hair. The kit comprises a...

Safe 2-IN-1 Insect Repellent & Soil Improving Spray.
October 25, 2008... "Ojama Mushi G" from Osaka based B.G. in Corporation is a safe, chemical additive free insect repellent and soil improving spray suitable for use both outdoors in the home garden or indoors on pot plants. According to the company, a single...

Breed Specific Dog Food.
October 25, 2008... Iams Japan has announced the release of "Eukanuba Kenshubetsu Support" consisting of 3 dry dog food products each specifically formulated to address the unique requirements of individual breeds. The products are:"Miniature Dachshund" -...

Flower Print Toilet Paper.
October 25, 2008... Marutomo Seishi has released "Print Hana Taba" a soft textured embossed toilet paper containing added rosemary extract and featuring a flowing flower print pattern consisting of 4 different flower varieties. Available in 2 colours and in packs...

Ultra Soft Towel Range.
October 25, 2008... Tanaka Sangyo has released the uniquely named "Dialogue in the Dark Towel" a range of ultra soft textured towels developed with the aid of the blind charity organisation "Dialogue in the Dark Japan". The range consists of 4 different types...

Bubble Resistant LCD Screen Protective Film.
October 25, 2008... APO Systems has released "Touch Air" an easy to apply protective film for lap top and PC LCD screens designed to reduce glare and prevent scratches. To apply, the self adhering film is simply laid over the screen and smoothed with the...

Rose Hand Towels.
October 25, 2008... Hiroshima based Hikari has released "Rose Towel" a 100% cotton hand towel pressed into an attractive rose shape. The towels measuring 34cm square are mechanically pressed into a pretty rose shape 6cm in diameter and 2cm thick. As the towels...

Washable Sanitary Pads.
October 25, 2008... Senshukai has released "Itawari Suhada No My Nap" a washable and reusable sanitary pad and holder designed to reduce irritation and discomfort. The pads are made from non-bleached Japanese rice paper fibres woven to produce a soft highly...

Skin Oil Absorbing Towel-Handkerchief.
October 25, 2008... Pola has released "Sense of Life" a 25cm square towel-handkerchief for men specially designed to rapidly absorb skin oil and perspiration. The 100% cotton handkerchief consists of a smooth upper finish atop a towelling pile rear. The...

Shirt Collar & Cuff Dirt Repelling Spray.
October 25, 2008... Shimatsu Adcom has released "Raku Raku Sentaku Eri Sode Yoh" a spray product that prevents dirt and grime from adhering to the collars & cuffs of shirts and blouses. The fast drying spray is simply applied to the collars and cuffs of the...

Scalp Massager / Hair Tonic Spreader.
October 25, 2008... Kai Jirushi has released "Scalp Pluster" a double sided pad featuring an array of thick nodules on one side and thinner ones on the other to simultaneously massage the scalp and ensure the smooth distribution of hair tonic. To use, the...

Crow Scaring Net.
October 25, 2008... I-Pocket has released "Karasu Taisaku Net Magic Ion" a net which is placed over trash bags and bins to keep away crows. The netting is made of a yellow coloured plastic containing a specially processed titanium ore powder that constantly...

Organic Soil Improving Agent.
October 25, 2008... EM Japan is released "EM7" a 100% natural liquid concentrate type soil improving agent suitable for use in the home garden and on all types of indoor plants. The product contains a wide range of vegetable extracts, natural minerals and...

Heel Skin Peeler.
October 25, 2008... Raven Hanbai has released "Nonoji Kakushitsu Kosogi Metchatore" a shoe horn shaped device measuring L: 13cm x W: 2cm designed to peel off unsightly dead skin from the heel. The stainless steel device features a hole at the end with a sharp...

Charcoal Based Kitchen Deodoriser.
October 25, 2008... Ascam has released "Furu Furu Kitchen" a safe, liquid type deodoriser for the kitchen that is simply sprinkled onto kitchen waste or waste receptacles. The product is formulated with clay and charcoal produced from scrap wood from...

Compact Water Purifier.
October 25, 2008... Makino Trading has announced the release of "Arctic" a compact 1.5 litre cartridge type water purifier that fits easily into the door compartment of refrigerators. The purifier features a unique slim profile that enables it to be easily...

Unique Car Ashtray.
October 25, 2008... Osaka based Idea has released "Ashtub Torico" a unique funnel shaped ashtray for in-car use designed to sit in the drink holder. Made from sturdy melamine plastic, the outer circumference of the top of the ashtray features an array of...

Reusable Wrapping Film.
October 25, 2008... Sunsin Gomu Shokai has released "Silicone Eco Wrap 5 degrees C" a transparent silicone rubber wrapping film for food products that can be washed and reused indefinitely. The highly flexible, high-stretch silicone rubber film has both high...

Compact Pastel Coloured Fan.
October 25, 2008... Idea International has released "Idea Label Fan" a compact fan in a range of 4 cute pastel colours (pink, blue, white and black). According to the manufacturer, overall sales of fans in Japan have increased markedly, primarily due to an...

UV Damage Reducing Mask.
October 25, 2008... Attenir has released "Total Revita Mask White" a 100% cotton type blemish lightening facemask formulated to reduce the combined effects of UV rays and stress. The mask is formulated with an individually developed blemish lightening agent...

Dog Hair & Scalp Care Lotion.
October 25, 2008... Uyeki has released "Wan-chan No Biyoeki" a safe hair and scalp beauty treatment for pampered dogs. To use, the 30ml lotion can be added to 15 litres of warm water for bathing or mixed with a smaller quantity of water to produce a...

Rabbit Shampoo.
October 25, 2008... Advanx has released "Shanprin" a mousse type gloss enhancing shampoo specifically formulated for pet rabbits. The gentle cleansing shampoo is formulated with natural jojoba oil and aloe leaf extract moisturising agents to minimise damage to...

Improved Clothing Bleach from Lion.
October 25, 2008... Lion has released "Chokko Bright" an improved gel formulation clothing bleach that can be used both in the general wash to reduce yellowing or on specific areas such as sleeves and collars. The bleach is formulated with 3 independently...

Lion Add "Deodorant Green Fragrance" to Laundry Detergent.
October 25, 2008... Japanese toiletry and home product giant Lion has added a new "Deodorant green fragrance" to its popular "Acron" laundry detergent range. The fragrance is described as combining a fresh deodorant fragrance with sweet smelling rosemary,...

Compact Skin Condition Analyser.
October 25, 2008... Osaka based Sakai Trading has released "Skin Check Analyser Bio-skin" a compact palm size device measuring L: 13cm x W: 3.5cm x H: 1.5cm designed to measure skin moisture, oil and softness levels. The device features a sensor which when...

Foot Pain Reducing Insoles.
October 25, 2008... Fukuwa has released "Rakujiki" a rubber material insole for men specially formed to alleviate foot pain due to ingrown toenails, fallen arches and other common foot disorders. The insoles come in contact with only the central part of the...

Foot Stress Relieving Shoe Insoles.
October 25, 2008... Murai has released "Gummy Feet" a range of shock absorbing and foot cushioning shoe insole products for women with a soft "Gummy" candy like structure. The insoles effectively cushion the bottom of the feet from shock when walking to...

GUM Inflammation Reducing Toothpaste.
October 25, 2008... Lion has released a new and improved version of its "Dent Health Yakuyo Hamigaki Toothpaste" fluoride toothpaste now formulated with 3 new ingredients to help prevent bleeding gums, redness and inflammation. The product is now formulated...

Abrasive Free Gel Toothpaste from Lion.
October 25, 2008... Lion has recently released "Dent Health Yakuyo Hamigaki Mukenma Gel" an abrasive free gel type toothpaste formulated with tranexamic acid an anti-inflammatory agent proven to suppress the enzyme plasmin - a prime cause of bleeding gums. ...

GUM Regression Preventing Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth.
October 25, 2008... Lion has announced the release of "Dent Health Yakuyo Hamigaki Shimiru Block" a fluoride toothpaste for sensitive teeth specially formulated to prevent cavities and gum regression while improving their resistance to painful external stimuli....

Mint Oil Solid Soap.
October 25, 2008... Hokkaido based Kitami Hakka Tsusho has released "Savon de Menth" a solid face and body soap formulated with organically grown mint oil produced in Japan's northernmost island Hokkaido. The artificial surfactant free soap also contains a...

Tuna Collagen Soap.
October 25, 2008... Chanson Cosmetics has released "Charcoal Soap Gift" a gift set of 4 hand made soap bars formulated with charcoal and a natural tuna collagen moisturising agent. The minute particles of charcoal are small enough to penetrate deep into the...

False Eye Lash Adhesive.
October 25, 2008... Je Brille has released 3 new eye lash cosmetic products. "Jebrille Grow" - a false eyelash adhesive formulated with moisturising and beauty agents to both enhance the effectiveness of the adhesive and promote the healthy growth of natural...

Cheek Powder in Cute Aluminium Tin.
October 25, 2008... B & C Laboratories has released their "Love Clover PonPonCheek" cheek powder and puff applicator in a distinctive screw top aluminium tin. The product comes with a separate container of 2 different coloured light reflecting pearl powders...

P&G Renew Wellaton Hair Dye Range.
October 25, 2008... P&G Japan has announced the first wide scale renewal of its popular long lasting, high gloss Wellaton 2 + 1" hair dye range in 10 years. The renewal includes the addition of a variety of new fashionable colours including 3 natural brown...

Hair Loss Preventing Shampoo and Conditioner.
October 25, 2008... Tokyo based Angfa has released "Dignity By Scalp-D" consisting of 2 shampoo and conditioner products formulated by dermatological experts to help prevent hair loss and maintain healthy hair growth. The products are formulated with an...

Bounce & Body Increasing Hair Care Range.
October 25, 2008... In response to a survey showing that 50% of 30 year olds, 64% of 40 year olds and 71% of 50 year olds are concerned by the loss of body and bounce in their hair, P&G Japan has released "Pantene Clinicare" a 4 item range of hair care products...

Natural Ingredient Hair Care Range.
October 25, 2008... Mohatsu Clinic Reve 21" has released "HBH" a range of natural ingredient shampoo and conditioners formulated to create the optimum scalp environment for healthy hair growth. The products are: "Shampoo A" - A gloss and body enhancing...

Bamboo Shoot Moisturising Agent Bod Gel.
October 25, 2008... LVMH Cosmetics has released "Kenzoki Fresh Frosty Body Gel" a smooth spreading moisturising body gel formulated with "Bamboo plant water" - a deep penetrating bamboo shoot moisturising agent and a skin taughtening agent derived from a plant...

Whip Cream Type Moisturising Facial Soap.
October 25, 2008... CBB Paris has added "Hydra Source Whip Cream Cleanser" a facial cleanser featuring a whipped cream texture to its popular "Cosmence" skincare range. The smooth spreading deep cleansing product is formulated with a skin gentle plant based...

Corsican Verbena Extract Body Cream.
October 25, 2008... L'Occitane Japon has released 3 products all featuring a refreshing citrus verbena aroma derived from natural verbena organically grown in Corsica. The products in the rage are:"Citrus Verbena Body Cream" - a gel type "sorbet" body cream...

Seaweed Ionic Clay Mask.
October 25, 2008... Tokyo based Ion Forest has released "Seaweed Ionic Clay Mask SW" a moisturising facemask formulated with 3 different clay types. In addition to the 3 natural clays specially selected for their fine grain and superior absorbency...

Jerico Rose Extract Wrinkle Essence.
October 25, 2008... Japan Organic has begun the marketing of "Hortus Fratris Jerico Rose Wrinkle Essence" containing an extract from the Jerico rose - a variety of rose that grows around the shores of Dead Sea which is able to survive for long periods without...

Blemish Lightening Skin Care Range with Silk Protein.
October 25, 2008... Seiren has announced the release of "White Kenreisui" a blemish lightening skin care range containing silk protein. All 3 items in the range (essence, lotion, cream) are formulated with a vitamin C derivative blemish lightening agent which...

EMU Oil Facial Wash.
October 25, 2008... "Moisture Sengan Foam" from Tokyo Nodai [Tokyo University of Agriculture] Bio Industry is a fine foaming, cream type facial wash formulated with a 3% emu oil content. The oil rich cream gently cleanses the skin leaving it feeling soft and...

Honey & Royal Jelly Lip Balm.
October 25, 2008... Vecua has released "Vecua Honey Lustre R" 2 types of lip balm formulated with natural beauty and moisturising agents including honey and royal jelly. The products are: "Beauty lotion" - formulated to both rehydrate and protect the lips from...

Skin Pore Moisturising Lotion.
October 25, 2008... Ayura Laboratories has released "Ayura Poreless Serum" a serum formulated to moisturise and reduce the prominence of oversize skin pores. The product is formulated with a glycylglycine moisturising agent and 3 natural extracts...