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

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

Niigata College of Pharmacy, NP Japan and NIEP together Develop Whitening Cosmetics.
September 25, 2002... Niigata College of Pharmacy, pharmaceutical sales company NP Japan and NIEP (Niigata Corporation for Small-Medium Enterprises Promotion) and others are working together to develop and make whitening cosmetics products. Nahoko Iimura, a research...

Hitachi Chemical Develops Personal Cleaner.
September 25, 2002... A maker of pet and industry products, Hitachi Chemical Industries has developed new home use products. The company has created an original cleaning agent for the bottom. The resulting product, Oshiri Kirei (clean bottom) has two types, baby and...

Kao Develops Virtual Makeup System.
September 25, 2002... Kao has developed a virtual makeup system. The customer can put makeup freely on a PC image of her own face. The company is bringing the system around to department stores all over Japan to let customers try it at Sofina (Kao's cosmetics brand)...

Kaneka, Sumitomo Chemical Market Expanding Acrylic Resin.
September 25, 2002... Kaneka Corporation and Sumitomo Chemical have begun test marketing of an expanding acrylic resin suitable for several applications in which EPS cannot function. The two companies sell the product separately under the names Kanepearl AX and...

Yamagata Gravure Selling Machine for Prize-Winning Blister Pack.
September 25, 2002... Yamagata Gravure has kicked off sales of the HB-1200, a semi-automatic set-up system for making the Hybrid Cerice Pack B. The reclosable, hanging blister pack uses a transparent PP sheet exterior and a PET center to hold products in place. It...

Okura Industry's Soft PO Film Super Hifas Enjoys Customer Patronage.
September 25, 2002... Okura Industry reports that its non-PVC soft film Super Hifas has become a hit with consumers. The PO-based film is strong and workable with high-frequency welders. With 5kW welder output and film of 0.1mm thickness, pieces can be joined in...

New Biodegradable Shrink Wrap Film from Office Media.
September 25, 2002... Office Media is boosting its business in biodegradable plastic products, having recently added a biodegradable shrink-wrapping film. It sources the resin from Shimadzu, manufacturer of polylactic acid-based Lacty. The resulting film has good...

Alniko Carrying Economical Acidic Water Producer from Ltec.
September 25, 2002... Alniko is vending a system that produces a liter of highly acidic water per minute for protection from E. coli O-157 and other pathogens. The unique system built by Ltec cuts operating costs by two-thirds thanks to a replaceable cartridge...

Matsushita Electric Works Bulb in Resource-Saving Octagon Pack.
September 25, 2002... The Twin Pa Ceiling Light from Matsushita Electric Works is an energy-saving product, and the manufacturer decided to help the environment further by designing a thin-walled, uniquely shaped resource-saving package. The package has an octagon...

Daikin Industries, Sun A. Kaken, Nichimen Team to Produce, Sell Fluorine Resin Panels in Japan.
September 25, 2002... A trio of companies is cooperating to bring to Japan the production and sale of PCTFE Film, a fluorine resin that forms clear sheets used to contain pharmaceutical products. The product, with nearly five times the ability to form a moisture...

Lion Announces what Causes Bad Smell when Laundry is Hung to Dry Indoors.
September 25, 2002... Lion has announced that it has found the cause of bad smell when laundry is hung indoors to dry. The substance is a kind of fatty acid that is made when sebum decomposes. It makes a sour and sweaty smell and forms most easily when the air is...

Kao Thickener to Adjust Viscosity Freely.
September 25, 2002... Kao has created a thickener that lets users freely adjust the viscosity of water in which inorganic substances have been mixed, thus opening up potential applications for water-based coatings without organic solvents. The new thickener, known...

Lab, Central Glass, Osaka Seiko Glass Develop Laser-Based Glass Tinting.
September 25, 2002... The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology has collaborated with Central Glass and Osaka Seiko Glass to create a glass coloring technique using lasers of X-rays or ultraviolet rays. The beam gives the glass its color...

Tajima Machine Automatically Applies Plastic Films to Curving Surfaces.
September 25, 2002... Tajima has created a system that automatically applies plastic film lettering or patterns to the curved surfaces of such products as food bowls and wash basins. Such films are typically applied manually, a process that can lead to worker...

Nitten and Taisei Chemical Design Eyewash Container to Keep out Impurities.
September 25, 2002... Nippon Tenganyaku Kenkyujo, or Nitten, has collaborated with plastics company Taisei Chemical to create an eyewash container that prevents impurities from entering. The container has an inner wall of PE, an outer wall of PET and an air-filled...

Gentle Ladies Shaving Foam.
September 25, 2002... Tokyo based CBiC has released a range of shaving products for use on the legs and underarms under the brand-name - Soral Suhada Sube Sube Shaving Foam. The gentle vegetable based foam protects the skin from developing an unsightly shaving...

Feather Duvet Repair Sheet.
September 25, 2002... Osaka based Captain has released Hanege Futon Hoshu Sheet - a repair sheet for mending feather duvets. The soft sheets are simply cut to size then attached to the duvet with a hot iron. The sheets are able to withstand washing and dry...

Fashionable Slip Prevention Pads for Mules.
September 25, 2002... Inoac Living has released "Sururun Pitari" a range of colourful pads designed to stop the foot from slipping when wearing mules or sandals. The pads featuring colourful heart, flower or leopard shaped designs are attached to the toe area...

Pet Bottle Water Filter.
September 25, 2002... Tokyo based Kita Kaze has released Best Ion Multi Cartridge - a water purifying filter cartridge that fits in the opening of standard 2 litre PET bottles. The cartridge containing antibacterial activated charcoal, a dechlorination agent...

Expandable Coat Hanger for Inside the Car.
September 25, 2002... Osaka based Shinko Hanger has released Griphang - a retractable, compact coat hanger specifically designed for use in the car. A grip attachment and protective sheet is first attached to the handle above the door. Once this is in place the...

Toe Compression Prevention Sheets.
September 25, 2002... Sanpo Shoji has released Comfort Sheet - a thin (0.6mm) transparent sheet like product attached to the inside of shoes designed to prevent the foot from slipping and painful toe compression. The product consists of a sheet that is attached...

Car Seat Back Support.
September 25, 2002... Tokyo based Paper'nd has released Cure:Seat - an inflatable air cushion for the lower back support designed to alleviate back pain during long driving trips. Made from durable polyvinyl chlorite, the cushion is designed to produce a...

Water Repelling Glass Coating.
September 25, 2002... Soft 99 Corporation has released Glaco Baisoku Glass Compound - a glass cleansing agent formulated to remove oil and grease residue, etc. from glass so that water repelling coating agents can be applied more effectively. The product...

Multipurpose Pad for Pumps.
September 25, 2002... Dr. Scholl has released Balance Feet - a range of multipurpose foot pads and inserts specifically designed to alleviate foot problems when wearing pump style shoes. The thin pads fit snugly into the shoe preventing rubbing, compression of...

UV Protection Fabric Softener.
September 25, 2002... Nissan Sekken has released UV Cut Softer - a fabric softener containing a UV blocking agent. The product, simply added to the final rinse cycle, not only softens fabric but also protects the skin against the harmful effects of UV rays....

Transparent UV Block Film.
September 25, 2002... Sekuto Kagaku has released Tomei UV Cut Film - a transparent film that screens out up to 90% UV rays penetrating through window glass or emitted by fluorescent tubes. The film does not reduce the amount of light entering the room nor does...

Stylish Aroma Dispenser.
September 25, 2002... V Flush Product Supply has released Aroma Elegan Ebajion - an elegant porcelain urn shaped essential oil burner (Finished in the famous Japanese Bino glaze). The essential oil is first poured into the reservoir of the burner and the burner...

Water Repellent for Cars and Buildings.
September 25, 2002... Risron has released Morisu FS 5000 - a durable, multipurpose spray on type water repelling agent suitable for all surfaces including metals, plastics, wood and stone. The concentrate is first diluted with water (1 : 5) and then simply...

Sporty Style Child Carrier.
September 25, 2002... Combi has released Ninna Nanna K58 Quich Dakko Hold - a comfortable (for both parent and baby) and simple to use baby carrier that is simply slung around one shoulder allowing the baby to sit in an upright position against the chest of the...

Ankle Supporter.
September 25, 2002... Sports goods manufacturer Asics has released Ergonomics - a range of ankle support products designed to support the ankle in a position so that a minimum of stress is applied to the tendons and joints surrounding the ankle. A highly...

Stop Smoking Aids for Mothers.
September 25, 2002... Maruman Corporation has released Matanity Paipo - a plastic cigarette shaped pipe filled with aromatic essential herbal oils designed to help stop expectant mothers from smoking. The pipe contains a cotton strip impregnated with an...

Vege Cleaner.
September 25, 2002... Fukui Hybrid Systems has released Green Clean - an antibacterial cleansing agent designed to remove harmful residues from the surface of fruit and vegetables. Containing calcium hydroxide as its main constituent, a single sachet of the...

Blind Spot Free Security Camera.
September 25, 2002... Kobe based DX Antenna has released Del Cam Dome gata Bohan Camera - a security camera featuring a glass dome top that effectively enables 360 degrees filming with no blind spots. The camera is simply connected to a television or a video...

Repair Patch for Golf Gloves.
September 25, 2002... Satake Corporation has released Glove Patch - a repair sheet for golf gloves made of synthetic leather that is simply attached to the area requiring repair. Two patches slightly larger than the hole are cut out of the sheet and placed both...

2 in 1 Suspenders and Stockings.
September 25, 2002... Tokyo based Torein Corporation has released Stay Fit Ultra Hanger - a completely new kind of stocking that incorporates both suspenders and stockings into a single product. As the stockings are connected directly to the suspender belt there...

Minus Ion Soft Toy.
September 25, 2002... Osaka based Besu Kogyo has released Nagomi - a range of soft toys made of a special material that releases relaxing minus ions. The soft toy in the form of a cute round squid is made of a compound of natural minerals and infrared ceramics...

Teddy Bear Measuring Tape for Kids.
September 25, 2002... Nagoya based Papajino has released Nuigurumi Shinchokei - a cute cloth measuring tape for recording children's growth. The tape is simply hung on the wall and measures growth in units of 1cm from 70 to 160cm. A marker in the form of a cute...

2 Sided Body Brush.
September 25, 2002... Koramu Japan has released Ruku Esthe Myul - a double sided cleansing and massage body brush product for the shower. One side of the brush features long plastic bristles that quickly produce a fine rich lather for general washing. The...

Bath Pillow.
September 25, 2002... Sunpac has released Bath Rakko - a pillow designed for use in the bath. The pillow is simply attached to the side of the bath with the attached suckers. Both the head and neck are held securely in the specially formed cavity in the middle...

Foot Stimulating Insole.
September 25, 2002... Daikyo has released Power Beam Take Fumi Sheet - a unique insole product made from titanium, ceramic and microfibres of copper. The insole reacts to body heat, generating heat from the surface of the insole which in turn has the effect of...

Alkali Battery Charger.
September 25, 2002... Osaka based Asahidenki Kasei has released Alkali Denchi Judenki - a device designed to recharge used alkali batteries (AAA and AA types only) enabling them to be used up to 10 times. The device, capable of recharging 2 batteries at any one...

Cooling Mat for Pets.
September 25, 2002... Marukan has released Cool Mat - a polymer cooling mat designed to keep pets comfortably cool during the hot summer months. The mat is able to detect both the temperature of the air and the pet. When the temperature exceeds 25 degrees, the...

Furball Removing Cat Food.
September 25, 2002... Uni Hartos has released Neko Genki Dry Kedama Care - a dry type cat food specifically formulated to help in the removal of fur-balls. The fibre rich food naturally cleanses the oesophagus and stomach of hair so it can be expelled in the...

Oral Care Pet Food.
September 25, 2002... Hill's-Colgate (Japan) has released Science Diet Oral Care Maintenance (For growing cats and dogs) - a high fibre pet food specifically formulated to protect the teeth of growing pets. Available in both cat and dog varieties. The large...

Pet Noodles.
September 25, 2002... Sapporo based ab-out has released - Wanko Men - a nutritionally fortified pet snack food in the shape of noodles. The noodles are first boiled for 3 minutes then allowed to cool before feeding to the dog. The length of the noodles has been...

New and Improved Panty Liner from P&G.
September 25, 2002... P&G Far East has released an improved version of their - Whisper - brand panty liners with 3 new featuresBlue Line - The water resistant sheet between the back sheet and the absorbent pad is now blue. The resultant blue line around the edge of...

Incontinence Pads.
September 25, 2002... Uni Charm has re-released a new and improved version of their popular - Lifree Pants Yoo Nyo Guard - urine absorbing pad designed for use inside pant style adult incontinence diapers. 70% of adult diaper users use a urine absorbing pad....

Kanebo Pharmaceuticals Expands H-Mittel Deodorant Series.
September 25, 2002... The H-Mittel deodorant series from Kanebo Pharmaceuticals has expanded to include H-Mittel Mist in citrus and bubble fragrances (each 20ml, 780 yen) and H-Mittel Ase no Nioi Fukitoru Sheet (sweat odor wiping sheet, 300 yen). Both have a...

Microwave Boiled Vegetable Pack.
September 25, 2002... Lion has released Lead Chin Suru Bag - a bag product designed for microwaving or steaming vegetables. The vegetables are simply placed inside the bags which are then sealed with a special clip and heated has normal in the microwave oven....

Excess Moisture and Smell Absorbing Sheets.
September 25, 2002... Lion has released a new and improved version of their - Lead Oishiku Naru Sheet - a cooking sheet product made from paper, pulp and a polyethylene film that absorbs excess moisture and smell from meat and fish. By simply wrapping the meat...

Oil Absorbing Sheet from Lion.
September 25, 2002... Lion has re-released a new and improved version of their - Lead Aku Mo Abura Mo Toru Sheet - oil and other impurity absorbing non-woven type cooking sheet product. The highly absorbent sheet is simply placed on top of stews and other...

Improved Kitchen Cleansers from P&G.
September 25, 2002... P&G Far East has revamped its popular Joy - kitchen cleanser range. All products in the range feature an enzyme type cleansing agent that attacks and breaks down starch - the substance that acts as a form of glue making food residue so...

3 New Colognes from Elegance Cosmetics.
September 25, 2002... Elegance Cosmetics has released 3 new colognes to mark the first anniversary of the release of their Miss Elegance Aqua Cologne. Aqua Cologne G - A clear yet gentle mixture of green and floral fragrances. Aqua Cologne S - An exotic...

Minus Ion Ioniser.
September 25, 2002... Natural Labo has released Lamente Ion Puff - a device that uses negative ions to transport water-soluble skin care agents right to the core areas of the skin and positive ions to lift skin oil residue, etc., from deep within the skin. The...

Tartar Check Dye.
September 25, 2002... Health Tech has released Dent Club Shiko Check Set - consisting of a gel type dye that turns red on contact with tartar indicating areas requiring extra attention. Following regular brushing the gel type dye is simply brushed over the...

Pola Updates Underwear Products Using High-Tech Fiber.
September 25, 2002... Pola has updated the eks underwear series with new designs and colors. The product uses Toyobo's high-tech eks heat generating fiber, which is a cross-linked acrylate. This fiber generates heat and absorbs moisture several times as efficiently...

Benefique Facial Soap from Shiseido.
September 25, 2002... Shiseido has released Benefique Nutrient Balancing Soap - a facial cleansing soap that removes perspiration, excess skin oils and grime without stripping essential moisturising agents from the skin. The rich lathering soap contains a variety of...

Lissage Releases Body Clear Soap (White).
September 25, 2002... Lissage has released the new foamy body soap Body Clear Soap (White), made with mineral-rich seaweed extract, Crataegus oxyacantaha extract and other plant derivatives. The combination of components works to make the skin moist and clear. The...

Bath Additive Range from Kose.
September 25, 2002... Kose Cosmeport has released Kita No Hitsu Yu - a range of 5 natural spa type bath additive products. The products, based on a number of famous traditional Japanese natural spas or - Onsen - located in the North of the country, contain a...

Natural Spa Bath Additive.
September 25, 2002... Nippon Seikagaku has released Gahlsen Iyashi No Yu - a water softening bath additive containing papain enzymes as it main constituent. The papain enzymes effectively loosen dirt and other waste material present on the skin making it easier...

Fly away Washing A Thing of the Past.
September 25, 2002... Nagoya based Dreams has released Gachiri Guard!! - a device designed to stop clothes hung out on hangers from being blown from the line in strong wind. The product is simply clipped onto the upper side of the drying poles commonly used in...

Kanebo Cosmette Launches Herbal Supplement Series through Convenience Stores.
September 25, 2002... Kanebo Cosmette has launched Herbwell, a line of herbal supplements selling through convenience stores. Items include NU Herbwell AC for clean skin, NU Herbwell PS to relieve stress, NU Herbwell GM to boost liver function and fight fatigue, NU...

Sun Screen for Sports Men and Women.
September 25, 2002... CBiC has released Coppertone Sports UV Mist - a sun screen product specifically designed for sports men and women with an SPF 30 rating capable of cutting out 97% of harmful UV rays. The quick drying and non-greasy, water and perspiration...

Naris Up Cosmetics Releases UV Care Line.
September 25, 2002... Naris Up Cosmetics offers a number of products in the new Parasola line. Ice UV Protector (40g, 750 yen) is a lotion that prevents sunburn with SPF40/PA++. The product feels cool to the skin when it is applied. UV Protect Lotion (30ml, 950 yen)...

Low Irritant Sun Screen.
September 25, 2002... Kawasaki based Yuskin Pharmaceutical has released Medicated Yuskin S UV Lotion - a gel type low irritant sun screen containing moisturising agents. The colouring and fragrance free milky gel type lotion does not leave white streaks when...

Hoyu Releases New Colors in Beautylabo Hair Color Series.
September 25, 2002... Hoyu, whose Beautylabo hair color series has gained a strong following among women in their twenties with colors like Caramel Brown and Maple Brown, is adding Milk Tea Brown and Peach Brown. The former offers the gentle image of milk tea, while...

Hoyu Adds Caramel Brown to Cielo Hair Color Series.
September 25, 2002... Hoyu has expanded the color selection of the Cielo hair color series for women seeking to conceal gray hairs. The new 3C Caramel Brown brings the color count to nine and is the first such color in a gray-covering product. It comes in two forms,...

Bigen Brand of Hair Color from Hoyu Controls Odor.
September 25, 2002... Hoyu has added a milky type of its Bigen brand of hair color for concealing gray hair. Five colors are available, all at an affordable 750 yen, which includes two agents (40g and 60ml), gloves, instructions and comb built into the nozzle....

Easy to Use Essential Oil Cosmetic Products from Equilir Division of Kanebo.
September 25, 2002... The Equilir Division of Kanebo has launched the cosmetics brand Equilir for women's mind and body. Equilir was developed based on the five Oriental elements (wood, fire, earth, metal and water) and made with Western essential oils. Under the...

Naris Up Cosmetics Beautrate EX Series Perms even Stubborn Hair Straight.
September 25, 2002... The Beautrate EX series of perming products makes even stubborn hair fall in line. The series from Naris Up Cosmetics starts with Straight Perm Set (containing two perming agents of 50g each, pre-treatment gel of 50g and a pack to keep the hair...

Shampoo Removable Hair Dye.
September 25, 2002... Dariya has released Palty Colour Form - a hair dye product that can be washed out with regular shampooing. According to a survey conducted on behalf of the company, 60 percent of girls in their teen years are forbidden to dye their hair...

Gentle Hair Perming Agent from Moltobene.
September 25, 2002... MoltoBene has released Caperialte - a foam type perming agent exclusively for salon use that is gentle on the hair. The neutral type formulation of the product considerably reduces the stress to the hair and can be applied together with the...

Kose Group Boasts Record Sales in FY2001.
September 25, 2002... Kose's department store brand Beaute de Kose includes new products Future Wear Powder Makeup (4500 yen, refills in six colors, 3500 yen each, case for 1000 yen); Future Wear Liquid Makeup (30ml, six colors, 4000 yen each); City Screen (40g,...

Kose Visee Products Give Women Youthful, Doll-Like Look.
September 25, 2002... Through its Visee brand, Kose has launched a series of makeup products designed to make women look younger by giving a finish and colors similar to those of dolls. The nine products start with Mascara Visualizer and Dolly Finish. Customers...

Shiseido Release the Makeup Autumn Lineup.
September 25, 2002... Shiseido has recently released Distinguish Mascara - the first instalment of their "The Makeup" range autumn and winter line-up. The theme for the coming autumn and winter is Romantic Glamour - emphasising colours with a strong initial...

Colour Changing Eyeshadow.
September 25, 2002... Shiseido has released - S Trick Party (O) - a smooth spreading powder type eye shadow product featuring a powder that minutely changes colour according to the direction of the incoming light. The powder refracts light in such a way to produce a...

Kanebo Launches Styling Mascara Products from T'estimo Brand.
September 25, 2002... Kanebo has launched Styling Mascara Series (three products with seven items, 2800 yen each) from its point makeup brand T'estimo. Opinion surveys say that the ideal eyelashes for Japanese women are curly, long and voluminous eyelashes that...

Kanebo Releases Makeup Products for Autumn 2002 from T'estimo Brand.
September 25, 2002... Kanebo has released new makeup products with new colors for autumn 2002 from T'estimo brand (ten products with 38 items, 900 to 3000 yen). The new autumn products contain Hon Shinju Powder (natural pearl powder that diffuses light to give a...

Takara Bermont Release 3rd Nail Varnish Brand.
September 25, 2002... Takara Bermont has released T.I.N.N - their third nail varnish brand. The new brand has been devised to enable users to select their own personal colour in order to complement and enhance the appearance of their skin, etc., based on a...

Stay on Super Lipstick from Avon.
September 25, 2002... Avon Products has released FMG Stay On Super Lipstick - a smooth spreading lipstick product that does not com off on the rims of cups, glasses or clothing. Under the outer most smear prevention membrane the lipstick forms a soft moisture...

Liquid Lipstick from Avon.
September 25, 2002... Avon Products has released Glazewear Liquid Lip Colour - a long lasting, non-greasy gloss lipstick product in a range of colours specially selected to match the taste and skin coloration of the Japanese. Price: 1,200 yen.

Concealer from Shu Uemura.
September 25, 2002... Shu Uemura Cosmetics has released Shu Uemura Pro Concealer - a concealing product containing soy and rape seed oil, emollents in the form of vegetable sterols and the substance gamma oryzanol an anti oxidising agent with UV absorption...

2 New Base Makeup Products from Ayura.
September 25, 2002... Tokyo based Ayura Laboratories has released 2 new facial care and base makeup products. Positive Wax - a product applied under the foundation specifically designed to improve foundation application. The product contains: CT Complex that...

Maybelline Releases New Cosmetics Products Including Mascara to Make Eyelashes Look Longer.
September 25, 2002... Maybelline (sold by Nihon L'Oreal) is releasing new mascara and other products. Maybelline is known for its mascara products but new business head Tomoko Mukaiyama is planning to diversify the brand. Full & Soft Mascara Waterproof (two colors,...