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

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

Sales of top 30 Cosmetic Companies in 2003.
September 25, 2004... Shukan Shogyo, the leading Japanese cosmetic and toiletry journal publisher, has announced that the estimated total sales of the top 30 cosmetic companies in 2003 amounted to 1,518,320,300,000 yen on a shipment basis, down 1.2% over 2002. The...

Results for Imported Cosmetics in Second Quarter, Calendar 2004.
September 25, 2004... Imports of cosmetics (exclusive of toothpaste and soap) showed a strong six months, totaling 78.47 billion yen, an 8.4% gain over the 72.42 billion yen total of the same period a year earlier. The first quarter of the year showed double...

Cosmetics for Women in Their Fifties.
September 25, 2004... Cosmetics manufacturers are starting to use the word "fifties" on the packages of products targeted at women in that age group. Kose has released Relive Vital Dew, a skincare brand that is its first series for women in their fifties. It...

Japan Corporation Releases Cosmetics Using Fermented Soybean Extract.
September 25, 2004... Japan Corporation, a subsidiary of ST Chemical, has released cosmetics brand Rissa that uses fermented soybean extract. The stickiness of fermented soybeans comes from gamma-polyglutamic acid (PGA), an amino acid that holds much moisture. When...

Asahi Kasei Chemicals plans to double production of polycarbonate.
September 25, 2004... Noting rising demand in China, Asahi Kasei Chemicals plans on boosting polycarbonate production at its Taiwanese affiliate from 75,000 tons annually to 140,000 tons by 2006. The plastic, used for electronic devices and media disks, typically...

Medical & Art Develops Cosmetics with New Substance from Fermented Wheat Flour.
September 25, 2004... Medical & Art has developed a cosmetics product that contains a new substance obtained by fermenting wheat flour. The company aims for sales of one billion yen in FY2005. The substance activates Langerhans cells, macrophage cells that process...

Shiseido Develops Substance that Improves Rough Skin.
September 25, 2004... Shiseido has announced the development of Sebraen, a substance that improves rough skin. The inert UPA protein at the skin surface becomes active and causes rough skin when it receives damage from UV rays. Sebraen prevents UPA protein...

University of Tokyo Professor Creates Highly Elastic, Super-Absorbent Gel.
September 25, 2004... Professor Kohzo Ito of the Kashiwa campus of the University of Tokyo has developed so-called Kando Gel, a new gel-type material that could have applications making artificial blood vessels, clothing, contact lenses and sturdy materials. The...

Toppan Forms Proposes Synthetic DNA in Ink to Determine Product Authenticity.
September 25, 2004... Toppan Forms says that synthetic DNA mixed into ink could protect products from counterfeiting. While IC tags have also been proposed for similar applications as well as for traceability, the synthetic DNA could be a more practical solution...

Yamagata Gravure Proposes High-Function, Eco-Friendly Blister Pack.
September 25, 2004... Yamagata Gravure is offering commercial customers a new blister pack, the Hybrid B, that along with the advantages of blister packs is also reclosable. Moreover, the package's molded portion, paper backing and sealant film are all made of...

Human Error Reducing Drug Labels.
September 25, 2004... Following a number of high profile cases where patients were accidentally given the wrong medication, Iwada Label has announced the release of a range of labels intended to help prevent mistakes being made by the doctor. An example of the...

Toska Reinvents Safety Pin to Create Reliable Biodegradable Plastic Version.
September 25, 2004... Toska has created Eco Anzen Pin, durable safety pins made completely of biodegradable plastic. The safety pin has a very different structure than conventional metal safety pins, which enables it to hold firmly without bending. Plastic is not...

Compact Kitchen Waste Processor.
September 25, 2004... Matsushita Denki Sangyo has released "Recycler MS-N21" a new highly compact kitchen waste processing unit. Measuring W: 25cm x L: 33cm x H: 51cm (Approximately 36% smaller than the company's own MS-N47 model) the device is able to process...

Compact, Portable Electric Toothbrush.
September 25, 2004... Sanyo Denki has released "Hapishu NTB-S1" a compact battery operated toothbrush weighing just 90g (including the single AA battery) making it ideal for use outside the home. Despite its small size and slim profile (15.7mm in diameter) the...

Sensor Lights.
September 25, 2004... Asahi Denki has released "Elba Sensor Light" a range of 4 stylish outdoor light sets activated by either motion or infra red sensors. The lights can be adjusted to shine for anything from 5 seconds to 5 minutes, enabling them to be used as...

Oil & Water Repelling Spray.
September 25, 2004... Sumitomo 3M has announced the release of "New Scotch Guard" a spray product that produces an oil and water repelling film on fabrics. In additional to conventional water repelling agents, the spray also contains fluorine urethane that...

Learner Chopsticks for Children.
September 25, 2004... Konbi has released "Hajimete Support O-hashi", etc. a range of 3 eating utensils including chopsticks specially designed to help train young children use them properly. The chop sticks feature a combined hinge and moulded grip for the...

Bell Ring Insect Fence.
September 25, 2004... Osaka based Marukan has released "Suzumushino Yasuragi" a short fence like structure made from natural bamboo and bamboo charcoal designed to help make the ideal environment for bell ring insects in urban areas. The bell ring insect, with...

Adult Diapers with Extra Wide Fastening Tapes.
September 25, 2004... Tokyo based Oji Nepia has released "Nepia Tender Anshin Habahiro Tape" new highly functional adult diapers featuring a wider more sturdy fastening tape to help keep the diaper secure against the body. The tapes, up to 3 times the width of...

Stylish Jewelled Broach Type Pedometer.
September 25, 2004... Tokyo based Etowaru Kaito has released "Hosukeitsuki Tuck Pin" a pretty broach covered with colourful crystals which also doubles as a pedometer that accurately measures how many steps you have taken. The discrete pedometer is integrated...

Photo Frame Alarm Clock.
September 25, 2004... Tokyo based Design Factory has released "Trick Clock"a 2 in 1 stylish photo frame and alarm clock combination that changes colour when turned over. The product in the shape of an oval opens down the middle to a digital clock with a 1 month...

Liquid and Powder Measuring Spoon.
September 25, 2004... Mana has released "Teru Teru Keiryo Spoon" a unique 2 in 1 measuring spoon designed to measure both liquids and granulated substances. One end of the device features 2 spoons (tablespoon 15ml and teaspoon 5ml) while the other is in the...

Air Purifying Flowers and Flower pots.
September 25, 2004... Green Amenity Teikyo Service has begun the home and office supply of plants specially selected to compliment their range of air purifying flower pots. For the annual cost of 52,900 yen, the company will supply a range of seasonal flowers...

Neck Cooling Cap Cover.
September 25, 2004... Nichiyo Hatsumei Gallery has released "Cool Bit Helmet Cover" a neck sunshade that fits over conventional caps and helmets. Made from cotton, the neck shade features an adjustable fastener that fits around the front of the cap. The inside...

Facial Puff Cleaner.
September 25, 2004... Yokohama based Attenia Cosmetics has announced the release of "Makeup Puff Cleaner" a cosmetic puff cleansing agent that removes ingrained oil based foundation and mascara, etc. from the puff without damaging delicate fibres. The cleanser...

Sun Heat Blocking Window Film.
September 25, 2004... Archilles has released "Nishibi Kacho" a transparent film applied to the inside of window glass that cuts up to 40% of heat from sun rays from entering the room without affecting the amount or quality of light. According to the...

Flashing Anti-Intruder Alarm.
September 25, 2004... Osaka base Koizumi Sangyo has released "Flash Kinotsuki Bohan Outdoor Light" a multi-mode anti intruder light with an integrated movement sensor for the porch or driveway, etc. that emits a powerful flashing light. The light features 3...

Colour TV Door Phone.
September 25, 2004... Aihon has released "Rokuga Kino Naizo Hands Free Colour TV Door Phone 1.1" a door phone featuring an automatic recording device and a colour liquid crystal monitor that takes high definition colour pictures of the caller. The device also...

Mineral Water Maker.
September 25, 2004... Nippon Calcium Kogyo has released "Alkali Ion Seisuiki" a unique device that turns regular tap water into mineral water. Tap water is first poured into a PET bottle and the tube shaped device made of soluble natural calcium carbonate,...

Home Soft Ice Cream and Gelato Maker.
September 25, 2004... Electrolux Japan has released "ESC 8250" an ice cream maker for the home capable of producing conventional ice cream, soft cream and Italian style gelato. The device, consisting of a chiller unit and a small mixing motor injects air as it...

Air Tight Dry Storage Box.
September 25, 2004... Nakabayashi has released "Kyapati Dry Box 8L" a clear plastic storage box with lid featuring a silicone rubber airtight seal. Made from durable polypropylene plastic, the box features a humidity meter and a desiccant agent that can be...

Odour Absorbing Japanese Paper Sheets.
September 25, 2004... Tokyo based Sorufasu has released "Kaimin Mawashi Sheets" odour absorbing Japanese paper sheets made from hemp fibre and containing natural tourmaline and zeolite particles. The triple layer sheets consist of a hemp paper core surrounded on...

Solid Type Dish Washing Detergent.
September 25, 2004... Kyoto Hannari Honten has released "Ota-San Chi No Tezukuri Senzai" a gentle on the hands solid type dishwashing detergent with double the cleansing power of conventional liquid detergents. Made from a fatty acid derived from coconuts and...

Rechargeable Lithium Ion Batteries.
September 25, 2004... Adplan Project has released "RCR-V3" rechargeable lithium batteries specifically designed for use in digital cameras, etc. and "CH-RCR-V3" a battery charging unit. The batteries take approximately 2.5 hours to recharge and can be recharged...

Adhesive Remover.
September 25, 2004... Takamori Koki has released "Gum Tape Hook Ato Hagashi" a product designed to remove stubborn adhesive left on surfaces after peeling off tape or removing hooks, etc. Available in both a liquid and a non-drip gel form, the product is simply...

Easy to Use Sprinkler Kit.
September 25, 2004... Tokyo based Green Com Japan has begun the marketing of 3 easy to install sprinkler systems for the home garden that are activated by simply turning a tap. "For Lawns" - A set of 4 sprinklers with a reach of 3 metres. The sprinklers can be...

Humidifier Antibacterial Cleaner.
September 25, 2004... Tokyo based HMR has announced the release of "Kashitsuki Ni Pon" an iodine based antibacterial cleansing agent specifically formulated to eradicate bacteria residing in humidifiers. The product consists of an iodine impregnated strip of...

Print Reader.
September 25, 2004... Tokyo based Amedia has released "Yomube" a device capable of reading printed script out loud. The device is expected to prove hugely beneficial to the visually impaired community. Books, magazines and any other printed script is simply...

Blueberry Growing Kit.
September 25, 2004... Protoleaf has released "Blueberry No Tsuchi" a soil product specially blended for the growing of blueberries. Since becoming recognised for their sight enhancing properties, more and more Japanese are turning their hand at growing their own...

Orange Fragrance Antibacterial Deodorising Spray.
September 25, 2004... Kobe based Earth Promotion has begun the importation and marketing of "Potema Mattress Clean Spray" a German made antibacterial and deodorising spray for fabric. Made solely from essential oils and alcohol, a single spray of the orange...

Chunky Ball Point Pen.
September 25, 2004... Sanford Japan has released "Parker Vector XL" a stylish chunky profile ball point pen. Featuring a plastic body with a chrome finished stainless steel end, the 10mm diameter coupled with the relatively substantial 32 gram weight makes the...

Painless Excess Finger Hair Remover.
September 25, 2004... Osaka based Baison has released "Kenassy Yubige Jomoh Puff" a flexible sponge like puff that painlessly removes excess hair from the fingers. Coloured pink on one side and green on the other, excess hair on the fingers is quickly and...

Highly Absorbent Towels.
September 25, 2004... NI Teijin Shoji has added 2 new products to its "Micropure" range of highly absorbent towel products made from "Microstar" - highly absorbent micro-thin fibres measuring one-fifth the thickness of silk thread. "Kyusui Hair Turban" - A...

Beauty Massaging Device.
September 25, 2004... Osaka based Sunpack has released "Cute Body" a hand held massaging device containing an array of 7 balls that rotate 360 degrees when rubbed over the skin. The soft textured elastomer plastic device fits snugly into the palm of the hand...

Kitchen Waste Bio Processor.
September 25, 2004... Tokyo based Nippon Tupperware Wear has released "Ko-On Bio-Shiki Nama Gomi Shoriki" a kitchen waste processor that utilises relatively high temperatures of 60-80 degrees to both speed the waste processing time and destroy bacteria. A...

Portable Steam Bath.
September 25, 2004... Angel Trust Limited has released "Hakkan Bijin" a plastic tent like structure that is suspended above the bath from the bathroom ceiling to form an effective steam bath. The steam produced by the bath is trapped within the tent raising the...

Soilless Plant Pot.
September 25, 2004... Tokyo based Suntory Flowers has released "Hana Hana Kantan Hachi" a unique flower pot that does not require soil. The pot consists of an outer plastic compartment in which water is kept and an inner floating pot containing a sponge. The...

Slug and Ant Repelling Plant Holders.
September 25, 2004... Richel has released "Plus Barrier Planter" a sturdy polypropylene planter impregnated with the natural insect repelling agents terpene and an amino acid derivative. The planter prevents insect infestations and wards off slugs and ants for up to...

Diet Cat Food Range.
September 25, 2004... Tokyo based Maruha Pet Food has released "Junkan Mimikenshoku" a range of 4 can type functional cat food products. The varieties include a fibre enriched product formulated to help with the excretion of fur-balls, a fat burning diet food...

New Healthy Canned Dog Food.
September 25, 2004... Vanguard International Foods has launched "Venison & Vegetable" - a new healthy canned dog food with all natural ingredients and low fat formula. Venison has much higher protein, low fat and low cholesterol than beef and pork. For the balanced...

2 In 1 Gentle Cleansing Dog Shampoo & Rinse.
September 25, 2004... Johnson Trading has released "Joy Pet Amino Rinse In" a 2 in 1 dog shampoo and rinse formulated with a 100% amino acid type low irritant cleansing agent. The low acid formulation - with the same pH as the dog's skin - reduces irritation...

Dental Care Dog Chew.
September 25, 2004... Iris Oyama has released "Hone Karu Dental" a dog chew made from vegetable pulp and milk protein that helps in the absorption of calcium to keep the animal's teeth both healthy and strong. The angled edges of the triangular shaped chew...

Light Reflecting Dog Collars.
September 25, 2004... Tokyo based Magic Japan has released "Power Light Collar" a stylish dog collar featuring battery powered lights for safe nighttime walks. The lights, in the shape of bones emit a powerful light clearly visible to motorists, etc. The collar...

New Gray Hair Styling Products from Sunstar.
September 25, 2004... Sunstar has added two new items to its "V05 for Men Blue Styling" series of hairstyling products which contains blue color and allows the user to achieve his desired hair style while making gray hair look beautiful. The blue color included in...

New Towel from Sunstar.
September 25, 2004... Sunstar has released "Sunstar Tonic Refresh Deo Towel" a large-size towel for males in their 20s-40s. The product contains natural menthol which makes both skin and mood feel refreshed, microfince powder which keeps the skin feeling dry, and...

New Fresh Shower Spray.
September 25, 2004... Mandam has launched "GATSBY SHOWER FRESH" - a fresh shower spray - a light cologne in mini-can atomizer with trendy scent that gives a refreshing clean fragrance and maintains a long-lasting smooth skin. Now available in CVS (Convenient stores)...

New Men's Cosmetics.
September 25, 2004... Kose Cosmeport has released 3 new items from "Men's Softymo" the popular Cosmetics for New Men: (1) "Men's Softymo Hard Scrub Wash" for a face wash - Cleans dirt on the surface and sebum in the pores and brings the skin smooth and clean finish...

Deep Sleep Supplement.
September 25, 2004... Tokyo based Metabolics has released "Teamin Alpha" a nutritional capsule type supplement containing the substance theanine said to promote deeper sleep by strengthening the body's own alpha waves. Theanine, a type of amino acid extracted...

New Health Supplement.
September 25, 2004... Avon Products has launched "Avon Inner Balance md Blueberry Essence" - a new health supplement for eye sight. Ingredients: anthocyanin for seeing power for sight containing in blueberry and rutin for clearing power for vision. Good for dry and...

Diet Tea.
September 25, 2004... Miru Sohonsha has released "Sokai Natsucha" a drink powder consisting of 4 different tealeaf varieties and 10 plant extracts including that of guava leaf said to help in weight loss. Also contains vegetable fibre, natural catechin and bifidus...

Healthy White Fish Meat Noodles.
September 25, 2004... Kibun Shokuhin has released "Shromi Zakana De Tsukutta Hiyashimen" a low calorie, fish oil rich chilled type cup noodle product made from white fish meat. To prepare, simply pour out the water from the plastic bag containing the noodles...

Car Head Light Colour Coating Agent.
September 25, 2004... Seiwa has released "Light Manicure Complete Kit" a paint kit for colouring the clear plastic parts of vehicle headlights. Available in 3 colours including indigo blue. One application lasts from 3-6 months. Price: 1,980 yen.

Car Waxing Cloth.
September 25, 2004... Soft 99 Corporation has released "Car Kids Wax Ga Kakaru Kyuusui Cloth" a 2 in 1 cloth that applies a protective and highly durable wax coating when wiping off water after washing. The non-woven material cloth instantaneously absorbs water...

99% UV Ray Cutting Skin Spray.
September 25, 2004... Osaka based Viban Joa has released "Viban Joa 480A" a skin spray formulated with an independently developed titanium UV ray blocking agent that cuts up to 99% of harmful UV rays. The product contains minute particles of so-called "Y...

UV Care for Sensitive Skin.
September 25, 2004... Tansera has recently released "Hand Smiley UV Care" a range of milky type UV sun care products specifically for the hands, arms and legs. The products feature a low irritant formulation enabling them to be used on sensitive skin types and...

New Facial Soap from Cow Brand Soap Kyoshinsha.
September 25, 2004... Cow Brand Soap Kyoshinsha has released "Cow Brand Sengan Sekken Monogokoro" a new series of facial soaps that is made using natural ingredients and is gentle to the skin. Targeted at females in their 20s-40s. Products in the range include:...

New Bath Salt from Cow Brand Soap Kyoshinsha.
September 25, 2004... Cow Brand Soap Kyoshinsha has launched "Oyumonogatari Gyunyuburo Assort" a new medicated skin-caring bath additive which contains milk powder and milk fat and makes the skin moist and smooth. It is an assortment of five varieties -...

Aegean Sea Olive Oil Soap.
September 25, 2004... Tokyo based Naiad has released "Adatepe No Sekken" a hand made soap product formulated with extra virgin olive oil and natural sea salt. The olives used in the product are all grown along the shores of the Aegean sea in the south west of...

Low Irritant Soap for Sensitive Skin.
September 25, 2004... Osaka based Meishoku Cosmetics has released "Camomile Mild Soap" an alcohol free low irritant soap containing camomile extract formulated for sensitive skin types. The gentle cleansing and fine lathering soap lifts and removes trapped dirt...

Natural Aromatic Bath Additives.
September 25, 2004... Osaka based Charlie has released 2 types of convenient tea-bag type natural bath additives with distinctive aromas. "Hayaoki Tori No Hakka Yu" - A refreshing bath additive consisting of dried peppermint, green tea, aloe, lemon and natural...

Fermented Soy Bean Soap.
September 25, 2004... Tokyo Kikaku Hanbai has released "Shizen No Megumi Natto Sekken" a solid artificial additive free soap product containing polyglutamine acid - a moisturising agent derived from fermented soybeans. The gentle cleansing facial soap produces...

Stress Reducing Charcoal Aroma Soap.
September 25, 2004... Noritsu has released "Forest Stone" a 100% natural soap product made from charcoal and a blend of stress reducing aromatic essential oils imported from France. The natural oils directly imported from France have been blended specifically...

Deep Black Mascara.
September 25, 2004... Sony CP Laboratories has released 5 new mascara products including "Alba Rosa Anuenue" a fast drying water and perspiration resistant deep black coloured mascara specifically designed to highlight dark coloured eyes. The product also contains...

New Nail Corrector Pen.
September 25, 2004... Avon Products has introduced "Avon Color Nail Enamel Corrector Pen" - a new nail corrector pen with marble and French nail Art functions. Ingredients: Moisturizing agent panthenol and nail protection agent keratin. Slightly scent. The price is...

New Color for Nail, Eye, Face and Lips.
September 25, 2004... Avon Products has introduced "Avon Color Fiesta" - a variety of colors of Avon Products with a reasonable price. 12 items: (1) Nail Enamel - 2 new colors (19 in total) - Sunset Sky and Mistic Gold for a glossy finish for 630 yen with tax each;...

New Liquid Lip Colors.
September 25, 2004... Avon Products has introduced "Avon Color Glazewear Liquid Lip Color" - a new upgraded moisturizing effect with combined ceramides. 8 new colors: (1) R690 - Pink like a fresh peach; (2) R691 - Rose for a woman power; (3) R692 - Rose for an...

New Color for Eye Shadow.
September 25, 2004... Avon Products has introduced "Avon Color True Color Eye Shadow (Duo)" - a new eye shadow added to the previous 7 eye shadow products. Silky touch, deep shade, soft texture and long-lasting color. 2 new colors: (1) China Blue - deep blue and...

New Foundation.
September 25, 2004... Kose has launched 6 items (11 variations in total) from "ESPRIQUE" Base Make Brand to create a gorgeous-looking "Small Face" that shows a well balanced good figure and style. Just apply this new "Beautiful Finish Liquid" foundation with no...

New Mascara.
September 25, 2004... Kose Cosmenuance has launched 8 new items and new colors (29 variations) from "Get Active! Sports Beauty Fasio" for active young ladies. It's tear-proof, sweat-proof and water-proof. 3-D effect brings a pearl shine and luster by the diffusing...

New Rouge, Eye Color, Mascara and Nail Colors.
September 25, 2004... Kose has launched 6 new items (25 variations) from "LUMINOUS" Makeup Brand. The 6 products are: (1) "LUMINOUS Rouge Verni"- a liquid type rouge creating puffy lips. 7 colors. The price is 2,800 yen (2,940 yen with tax) each; (2) "LUMINOUS...

New Eye Care and New Eye Color Products.
September 25, 2004... Kose has launched new eye care and new eye color products from "VISEE" Makeup Brand. 6 new items (29 variations): (1) "VISEE Splash Shine Eyes" - a liquid eye color to bring an impressive shine and luster and to last long hours. The liquid base...

New Metallic Luster of Rouge and Eye Color.
September 25, 2004... Kose Cosmeport has released 2 new items from "Beaute de Kose" Popular Department Store Brand. The product Features: "Metallic Drape Pearl" creating a bright metallic luster, a color change on facial layers by diffusing reflection of the...

New Concealer.
September 25, 2004... Kose Cosmeport has released "Beaute de Kose W Concealer" from "Beaute de Kose" Popular Department Store Brand for gel and powder that naturally control uneven skin and conceal all pores, small wrinkles, darkness and shine with diffuse...

Long Stylish Lashes from Imyu.
September 25, 2004... Tokyo based Imyu has released "Mia Shooting Eyes" a new type of mascara containing both long and short fibres to produce long, thick elegant looking lashes. The minute fibres extends and curls the lashes with each application with out...