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

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

Feel Cool with Summer Cosmetics.
September 25, 2003... Cosmetics companies are releasing summer cosmetics that make the skin feel cool and help contract the pores. Some of the products also nourish skin. Shiseido has released mask type whitening product UV White White Freezer Mask (six masks, 2800...

Ebuno Acrylic Gloves Serving in Nuclear Plants.
September 25, 2003... Glove maker Ebuno reports strong interest in its Acryl Usute Tebukuro, or thin acrylic gloves, from users in the food and high-tech industries, and the latest entrant to the list of users is Kansai Electric Power, which has adopted the gloves...

StraPack Leasing Onsite Paper Cushioning Production Systems.
September 25, 2003... StraPack has launched a new service leasing Padpack, a system for turning long-fibered recycled Kraft paper into cushioning for shipping. Four models are available, ranging from manual to automatic and offering different specifications. Each is...

Mitsui Chemicals Demonstrates Uses of Biodegradable Resins.
September 25, 2003... Mitsui Chemicals is taking an active hand in promoting the use of biodegradable resin manufactured by its strategic partner Cargill Dow. The US company has implemented the facilities for generating a steady flow of the product PLA, and Mitsui...

Fujimori Kogyo's Tegire Flow Pack Designed as High-End Refillable Pack.
September 25, 2003... Fujimori Kogyo is putting strategic emphasis on refillable containers for toiletries in its product line, and recently added the Tegire (tear-by-hand) Flow Pack. Designed for thick liquids like shampoo, it has a wide straw-like spout and the...

Kawakami Sangyo Creates Eco-Friendly Versions of Air Bubble Wrap.
September 25, 2003... The Puti Puti air bubble sheet from Kawakami Sangyo has expanded to include several eco-friendly versions, including biodegradable Green Puti. Orange Puti (Recycle) and Orange Air Pillow are designed to emit less dioxin when incinerated; the...

Daika Kogyo Releases Core-Less Stretch Film.
September 25, 2003... Daika Kogyo releases Daika Core-less Wrap, a new type shipping package stretch film that uses a liner paper instead of a paper core. When a consumer uses six stretch film products, six paper cores are left to be disposed of at some cost. But...

Fluorine-Free Oil-Tolerant Paper from Koyo Paper Mfg.
September 25, 2003... Koyo Paper Mfg. is marketing a new fluorine-free oil-resistant paper for food applications. The product comes in response to a decision by Asahi Glass, a major supplier of fluorine, not to sell it for applications where heat is applied, for...

Sasaki Chemical Has Plastic with Moisture-Regulating Function.
September 25, 2003... Sasaki Chemical has developed a plastic incorporating a moisture-regulating inorganic filler. Films, sheets and bags made from the plastic can be engineered to keep the relative humidity of the enclosed area to any desired level between 10 and...

Biodegradable Film from Mitsubishi Plastics Industries.
September 25, 2003... Mitsubishi Plastics Industries manufactures Ecoloju, a biodegradable film made from plant derived polylactic acid and using the company's plastic molding process technology. It is easy to compost and has a low burning temperature so it does not...

Daiwa Pax Sells Eco-Friendly Packaging Products.
September 25, 2003... Daiwa Pax is offering a range of environmentally friendly package cushioning solutions for objects big and small. Its latest idea is Ecopack, a line of inflatable cushioning for food and drink products, pharmaceuticals and electronics. The...

Flexible Small Pack Hanger from Yamagata Gravure Fits Limited Retail Spaces.
September 25, 2003... The latest addition to the Cerise Pack line from Yamagata Gravure promises to help convenience stores and discount shops fill their limited space with products as neatly and efficiently as possible. A clear sheet is specially designed to hold...

Tsukasa Chemical Industry Sells Core-Less Shipping Film.
September 25, 2003... Tsukasa Chemical sells core-less shipping palette stretch film Dia Stretch Non Core to become environment friendly in the logistics and packaging field. The product does not have a core but it has a rolled thick paper that is usually used for...

Denki Kagaku Kogyo BOPS Sheet Withstands Long Microwave Heating.
September 25, 2003... Denki Kagaku Kogyo has a new biaxially oriented polystyrene (BOPS) sheet that tolerates microwave heating better than common BOPS. The product, named OPS-LT, is finding increasing use as lids for microwave-ready foods in convenience stores. In...

Biodegradable-Based Inks and Coatings from Dainichiseika Color and Chemicals.
September 25, 2003... Dainichiseika Color and Chemicals has developed gravure printing inks and coatings based on biodegradable resin. Although inks will still require synthetic organics to add color, the amount of non-biodegradable substances can be kept to a...

Kyokutou Film Kogyo Liner Bag Lineup.
September 25, 2003... Kyokutou Film Kogyo has a wide lineup of film bag products, including drum liners that reduce running costs by eliminating the need to coat drum interiors. The lineup includes PE bags with square and rounded bottoms. Such products range in size...

Echigo Fudagami Sells Clean Room Label Product.
September 25, 2003... Echigo Fudagami developed its Clean Room Label about five years ago and the product has become very popular in IT-related fields. The product uses label materials without silicon that could cause hard disks to malfunction. Particles and gas...

Nichimen, Daikin, Sun A. Kaken Developing Fluoropolymer Film Market in Japan.
September 25, 2003... Nichimen, Daikin Industry and Sun A. Kaken have joined in an alliance to manufacture and sell in Japan the fluoropolymer film product Tekni-Films, related to PTP film already used extensively in the US and Europe for creating the transparent...

Biodegradable Packaging Band from Dainichi Can.
September 25, 2003... Dainichi Can sells packaging band Corn Tepla made from corn-derived biodegradable plastic. Corn Tepla generally breaks down in compost in a few days to one month. In a high speed composting experiment at 65 degrees C, it had mostly decomposed...

Kikusui Tape Product Earns Ecomark with Recycled Content.
September 25, 2003... Kikusui Tape, which earlier released Kikukraft 100 as an eco-friendly tape since fewer carbon dioxide emissions result from it, has further developed the environmental benefits of the product. The new Saiseishi Ecokraft 100 contains 40%...

Foamed PET Sheet Wins Growing Trade for Sekisui Plastics.
September 25, 2003... Celpet, the foamed PET sheet from Sekisui Plastics, has carved out a market of roughly 50 tons per month since its launch in the early nineties. Used widely to transport food products and electronics, the product has recently started to ship in...

Various Environmentally Friendly Products from Horix.
September 25, 2003... Horix sells various environmentally friendly products including the biodegradable film Green Gaia to wrap vegetables, Ecomicron (a thin film bag to reduce volume of waste), Kadomaru-kun (round-cornered bags) and Fit (film packages for fruits or...

Japan Plus Sells Pens Made of Paper.
September 25, 2003... Japan Plus has launched Kamipen, a pen made from domestic 100% recycled paper. It uses casein from milk as glue. There are two types: a pen with a cap and a pen with knocking mechanism. The cap type is Eco Mark approved. The pen with the...

Izumochikuzai Industry Sells Bamboo Skewers and Chopsticks.
September 25, 2003... Izumochikuzai sells environmentally friendly bamboo products such as skewers, chopsticks, corn dog sticks, toothpicks, forks, knives, ice cream sticks, containers, blinds and packaging material under the Taka brand. Bamboo grows in three to...

Takahara Corporation Sells Photocatalyst Spray.
September 25, 2003... Takahara Corporation has been selling Sunlight Hikarishokubai Spray, a photocatalyst spray containing titanium oxide and silver. It has strengthened antibacterial and anti-mold effect to coat surfaces by spraying. The product also has a...

MX Marking Releases Natural Soap for Outdoor Activities.
September 25, 2003... MX Marking has released Field Soap, a soap made from natural ingredients and gentle to users and the environment although it cleans well. It is formulated for breaking down into harmless components. The soap is used for washing dishes, hands...

Oji Paper Group Paper Products Treated to Repel Insects.
September 25, 2003... Member companies of the Oji Paper Group are producing paper containers and cardboard treated with a mix of plant extracts that repel more than 20 types of insects without imparting an odor. Even if an insect manages to lay eggs on the paper,...

AIST Kansai Develops Applications for Recycled Colored Glass.
September 25, 2003... Researchers including leader Michiko Akai at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology Kansai (AIST Kansai) have found a practical, high-added value application for recycled tinted glass. Such glass is typically sent...

Idea Hatsumei Shinkokai to Offer Onsite, 100% Paper Recycling Proposal.
September 25, 2003... A Tokyo-area innovation council known as Idea Hatsumei Shinkokai has proposed a new paper recycling system that could recover fiber more efficiently and with less waste output. The process, which the group is to report on, would use no chemical...

Yamagata Gravure Tech Attaches Labels to Tube Bags More Efficiently.
September 25, 2003... Yamagata Gravure believes it has solved the problem of poor productivity when securely attaching labels to net bags and other tube-shaped materials. In the past, the only way to do this and be sure that the label would stay on was to insert a...

Non-Tray Compact Packer from Nippon Polystar.
September 25, 2003... Nippon Polystar has a new compact system for packing products without trays. The NP-500 has a capacity of eight packs per minute. It seals loose or multiple items into packs and offers a very secure seal, even with differing materials. It even...

Takenaka Electronic Industry Sensors Detects Clear Liquid Leaks.
September 25, 2003... Takenaka Electronic Industry offers two new water-detecting sensors that it describes as suitable for tracking down leaks of clear liquids from pipes. The GT2-WS with built-in amp and the F70A-WS with fiber sensor find leaks by shining a beam...

ELM International Devises Handy Tape Dispenser.
September 25, 2003... The MS-1100 is an electronic tape dispenser that handles tapes of seven to 50mm width and supplies pieces in preset lengths of 30 - 999mm. The operator simply programs the desired length in millimeter units. As soon as one piece is taken, the...

Glittering Cologne.
September 25, 2003... Adonis International has released "Parfume Touch" a solid stick type cologne containing tiny flecks of glitter. The lip cream type cologne can be applied to visible areas such as the arms, legs and neck and is available in 8 varieties...

Moss Ball & Herb Kit.
September 25, 2003... Yokohama based Green Kobo Croft has released "Herb Koke Tama" a kit for making round moss pot plant holders that can be used for growing herbs or even small ferns. The kit consists of a woven ball of moss measuring 10cm in diameter, a pack...

New Dyson Cyclone Cleaner.
September 25, 2003... Dyson has announced the release of "Dyson Radics Cyclone DC08" the latest Dyson bagless vacuum cleaner that utilises centrifugal force to create 12 mini cyclones to suck up dirt and dust. Features the latest compact head for more effective...

Travel Clothing Tear Repair Kit.
September 25, 2003... Yamato has released "Nadeshiko Mini" a flexible and extremely strong fabric adhesive formulated for use in repairing tears in clothing while on travel. Containing natural rubber as its main constituent, the water-resistant adhesive is...

Window Glass Intruder Alarm.
September 25, 2003... Matsushita Denko has released "Mado Yojin" an intruder alarm designed to emit a loud wail when the window glass it is attached to is broken. The ultra thin device measuring just 7.5mm in thickness is attached to the window glass with...

New Sunscreen Product from Ivy Cosmetics.
September 25, 2003... Ivy Sealed Sun Body Sunscreen Spray, from Ivy Cosmetics, is a non-fragrance aerosol type anti-sunburn spray for the body. It protects the skin from ultraviolet light in daily life and gives moderate moisture to the skin. Contains no UV...

Salt Stockings.
September 25, 2003... Torein Corporation has announced the release of "Salty Dog" a stocking product which comes complete with a 45g package of specially modified salt. The idea behind the product is that the modified salt (Consisting of salt mixed with a...

Herb Dyed Knickers.
September 25, 2003... Wacoal has recently released a range of women's underwear that have been dyed only using a natural herbal extract. Available in 3 colours: Camomile, rose and lavender. Price: M, L size = 650 yen.

Dog Weight Loss Pills.
September 25, 2003... Teikoku Zoki Seiyaku has released "Amilypa Jo" a tablet type health supplement specifically formulated for over-weight dogs. Taken immediately prior to feeding, the active ingredients in the tablets (a substance extracted from wheat that...

Iron on Pet Bias Tape.
September 25, 2003... Osaka based Captain has released "My Dog" a range of cute iron on bias tape products that can be applied to any pet product including dog blankets, mats and covers. The tape, featuring a paw and bone shaped design, is simply affixed using...

Biodegradable Dog Poop Bag.
September 25, 2003... Masuyama Shoko has released "Biomass Kun 1-Go" a dog poop bag product containing a biodegradable plastic developed by Showa High Polymer and Showa Denko. Following use the bag is simply buried in the garden where it degrades into CO2 and...

Pet Wash Sink.
September 25, 2003... Daiya the sink and toilet bowel manufacturer has recently released "Prettia" a wash sink and shower unit specifically designed for pets. The product features a deep sink (22cm) with integrated 20cm side wall and back to prevent water from...

Pet Claw Trimmers.
September 25, 2003... Smith & Company has released "Pet + Plus Nail Nipper" - pet claw clippers made from high carbon stainless steel designed to maintain a sharp edge for longer. The handle features a colourful non-slip rubber grip while the ends of the blades have...

Pet Skin Care Spray.
September 25, 2003... Tokyo based pet care product manufacturer Top Siizu has released "Minus Ion Spray A" a stress relieving skin care spray specifically formulated for cats and dogs. The natural minerals in the spray produce stress relieving negative ions...

Eyebrow pencil Sharpener.
September 25, 2003... Kai Razor has released "Pencil Sharpener 2 Way" an eyebrow pencil sharpener able to produce both fine points and wide flat ends. The device consists of a conventional pencil shapener at one end ideal for creating a fine narrow finish and a...

Eyebrow Stencil.
September 25, 2003... Kai Razor has released "Eyebrow Guide" an easy to use stencil like product for creating perfectly shaped eyebrows. The centre, handle part of the "Y" shaped soft plastic device is held against the nose and the shaped fins placed over both...

Chip Pan Fire Alarm.
September 25, 2003... The Tokyo based fire retardant and fire extinguisher manufacturer Bonex has released "Kitchen Bonex" a compact device that fits onto the range hood or kitchen wall specifically designed to detect and rapidly extinguish oil and fat fires. ...

Eucalyptus Antibacterial Baby Wipes.
September 25, 2003... Nepia has released "Nepia Miffy Baby Wet" a wet sheet like baby wipe product impregnated with a eucalyptus extract. In addition to antibacterial and deodorising properties, the flavoniod rich eucalyptus extract also acts as a moisturiser...

Urine Bed Pan for Women.
September 25, 2003... Osaka based Pip Fujimoto has released "Ko Borenu Josei Yoh" a bed pan specifically designed for women that can be used effectively both in a sitting and lying down position. The ergonomically designed product is made of a sturdy yet light...

Non-Adhesive Screw Lock.
September 25, 2003... Osaka based Satake Corporation has released "Neji Stopper A" a non-adhesive type nylon polymer liquid formulated to prevent spectacle frame screws, etc., from becoming loose. The liquid is simply applied to the screw and screw hole prior to...

Fever Reducing Cooling Gel Sheet.
September 25, 2003... Japanese daily necessity giant Lion has released "Hie Pita Choreikyaku Gel" a sheet like product containing a high polymer cooling gel to reduce fever. Characteristics of the product include a colourless and odourless heat dispersing gel...

Pressure Point Gel Sheet.
September 25, 2003... Lion has released "Kyusoku Jikan Tsubo Shigeki Gel Sheet" consisting of a cooling gel sheet containing an array of polyacryl "UFP" (Uneven Functional Protrusions) that stimulate the pressure point on the bottom of the feet to relieve tiredness....

Fatigue and Tension Relieving Pads.
September 25, 2003... Lion has released "Harikkusu Plaster" and "Harikkusu Plaster Onkan" two mini size (45mm x 65mm) gel pad products designed to relieve muscular fatigue and stiffness by improving the blood flow. Both products consist of gel pads formed of...

Door Lock Protector.
September 25, 2003... Keiden Sangyo has released "Thumb Turn" a security cover designed to prevent the internal thumb turn part of the lock from being turned by potential thieves from the outside. The cover is simply attached to the thumb turn with out the need...

Nivea-Kao 8 x 4 pH Protect Powder Spray.
September 25, 2003... Nivea-Kao manufactures 8 x 4 pH Protect Powder Spray, a deodorant that works by targeting the cause of odors. When microorganisms break down perspiration and sebum, it causes underarm odor. The new 8 x 4 pH Protect Powder Spray contains...

Internal Door Pet Flap.
September 25, 2003... Wood One has released "Cherudo Pet Taio Door" an internal door featuring an intergrated plastic door flap which can be secured when required. Door Size: W: 67cm, 70cm, 73cm H: 2m. Flap size: H: 40cm W: 20cm. Price: 65,000 ~ 88,500 yen.

Animal Print Sandal Grips.
September 25, 2003... Tokyo based Columbus has released "Tsuma Saki Clean Protector Animal Print" a range of stylish adhesive leopard and zebra grip pads for sandals designed to prevent the foot from slipping forward whilst walking. The wipe clean polyurethane grips...

Tattoo Stamps.
September 25, 2003... Zaikkus has released "Stampii" a stamp and ink set that can be used to print a range of authentic looking tattoos. The quick drying ink used with the stamps is both water and sun fade resistant and depending on skin type, etc. can last up...

Moisturising Acidic Soft Water.
September 25, 2003... Nature has released "Aqua Rescue" a spray device that turns conventional tap water into a soft, slightly acidic type moisturising spray with a pH of between 3.0 and 3.5. The 200ml spray bottle contains a non-woven light catalytic material...

Non-Marking Clothes Pegs.
September 25, 2003... Kikuron has released a range of 3 gentle clothes pegs for hanging up washing. "Lingerie Pinch" - Plastic pegs with soft pads on the pincers to protect delicate silks and lace prevent marking. (Pack of 16)"Jeans Pinch" - Pegs featuring a...

Travel Neck Pillow.
September 25, 2003... Tokyo based A & F has released "Eagle Creek Comfort Travel Pillow" a fast inflating "U" shaped blow-up travel pillow that fits around the neck. The pillow features a special valve that enables the pillow to reach its full diameter of 38cm...

Wet Shoe Storage Bags.
September 25, 2003... GMG Service has released "River Guide Boots Bag" a storage bag specially designed for wet shoes and boots. The waterproof bag featuring a drawstring mouth is ideal for storing wet and muddy boots following fishing, golf or other sporting...

Colour Coded Key Holder.
September 25, 2003... Mitsuya has released "Super Holder Slim" a colour coded key holder that makes keys easier to find. The holder features a range of different coloured plastic covers that fit over the top of the key, enabling it to easily be distinguished....

Underwear Toilet Water.
September 25, 2003... Tokyo based Unon has released "Unon Ropa Cologne" a cologne made from natural rose petal and lavender extracts and specifically designed to be sprayed directly onto lingerie, underwear and sleep wear. The colouring and artificial fragrance...

Easy Breathe Face Mask.
September 25, 2003... Asahi Riken has released "Lip Touch" a face mask product designed to effectively filter out pollen and house dust, etc., while enabling the user to breathe freely and reduce the claustrophobic effect commonly associated with such masks. ...

Toilet Bag.
September 25, 2003... Etorle Kaito has released "Onsen Bag" a stylish toiletry carry case featuring a range of flower and leopard designs. Measuring 17cm x 24cm x W: 11cm, the bag consisting of a vinyl interior and cloth outer covering is sufficiently large...

Long Lasting Florescent Light Stickers.
September 25, 2003... Nitoms has released "Koseino Chikko Seal" a range of stickers that when subjected to florescent light for 10 to 30 minutes will release a powerful light for up to 10 hours. Price: Available in 2 sizes: 6 x 5mm x 10cm (For door knobs and floor...

Full Body Massage Chair.
September 25, 2003... Osaka based Family has released "Family Medical Chair D-1" a full body reclining massage chair that massages all parts of the body including the bottom of the feet and the palms of the hands. In addition to a back massager, the fully...

Skin & Cloth Stamps.
September 25, 2003... The print specialist company Kodomo No Kao has released "Stamp Quest" a range of 72 different rubber faced stamps that can be used to print both skin and other materials. Each of the stamps is attached to a wooden block and comes with a...

Negative Ion Emitting Dehumidifier.
September 25, 2003... Hitachi Home & Life Solution has released "Sokukan Meijin RD-18RX" a high function room dehumidifier that automatically starts up when it detects a certain level of humidity in the air. The compact device measuring W: 36cm x D: 27cm x H:...

Bamboo Liquid Anti-Hay Fever Nasal Spray.
September 25, 2003... Niigata Prefecture based Nippon Kanpo Kenkyujo has released "Chikusaku De Sukkiri" an anti-hay fever spray made from "Chikusaku" a liquid by-product of the bamboo charcoal production process. The distilled and concentrated bamboo liquid, a...

Waterless Motor Bike Cleaning Sheets.
September 25, 2003... Tokyo based Prestige has recently released a range of 4 wet type cleansing cloths for motor bikes that can be used at anytime, anywhere which do not require the use of water. "Bike Sukkiri" - An all over cleansing cloth impregnated with a...

New Products In "Ivy M's Navi" Series from Ivy Cosmetics.
September 25, 2003... Ivy Cosmetics has added four new itmes to its "Ivy M's Navi" series of male cosmetics. The products are: 1) Face Foam (200ml/2000 yen) - A facial cleansing foam which can easily and speedily cleanse away dirt and excess sebum. It requires...

New Skin Oil Absorbern Film from Mandom.
September 25, 2003... Simplity Uruoi Aburatori Film, from Madom, is a skin oil absorbent film which repels water and absorbs only skin oils while leaving moisture in the skin and keeps the skin feeling dry. Contains two kinds of moist powders which add moisture to...

New Facial Cleansing Foam from Mandom.
September 25, 2003... Gatsby Tsuppari Guard Sengan Foam, from Mandom, is a facial cleansing foam for men that contains glutamic acid (a type of NMF/amino acid) and removes sebum, oil and dirt thoroughly but does not leave the skin taut after cleansing. It produces a...

Gap Tooth Brushes.
September 25, 2003... Osaka based Jacks has released a new and improved version of their existing disposable type dental floss sticks specifically designed to clean between the teeth. The floss strand of the new "Dental Pro Floss Pick" is 1.5 times stronger...

Negative Ion Plaque Remover.
September 25, 2003... Tokyo based Masudaya has released "Binchotan Habrush Charcoal Clear" a toothbrush product that utilises negatively charged ions to remove plaque from the tooth's surface. The brush's bristles contain micro size particles of charcoal that...

Cute Sundae Type Room Air Fresheners.
September 25, 2003... Osaka based MSC Engineering has released "Arieru Fruit Parfait Fragrance" colourful fruit sundae shaped room air freshener products contained in a high quality French made sundae glass. The product range consists of 5 types (melon,...

Trash Deodoriser.
September 25, 2003... Nippon Seihaku has released "Nippaku Shu Toru Nama Gomi Yoh Shoshuzai" a trash can deodorising agent made from a natural persimmon extract that is simply affixed to both the lid and the bottom of the trash can. The flat shaped, light...

Odour Neutralising Air Freshener.
September 25, 2003... Toshiba Denchi has released "Air Ion Spray" fast acting spray type air freshener product that utilises a chemical reaction to neutralise unpleasant odours. Unlike conventional products that use fragrance to mask odour, the odourless spray...

Watermelon Fragrance Toilet Deodoriser.
September 25, 2003... Kobayashi Pharm has released "Toilet No Shoshugen Suika No Kaori" a long lasting toilet deodorising product in a refreshing floral/fruity "watermelon" fragrance. The dispenser bottle features a wick that extends down from the cap into the...