Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from September 2007

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from September 2007

Egg Adverts.
September 25, 2007... Tokyo based Sunny Side Up in conjunction with the Japan Egg Association has become the first in Japan to run "Tamago Kokoku" a series of advertisements on egg cartons and the use-by date labels applied to each individual egg. The first...

Environmentally Friendly Bio-Labels.
September 25, 2007... Lintec has augmented its "Biola" range of environmentally friendly, biodegradable labels featuring a surface layer made from a polylactic acid derived from sugar cane and corn starch. The new "Biola 202" range features an organic solvent...

Sales of Top 30 Cosmetic Companies in 2006.
September 25, 2007... Shukan Shogyo, the leading Japanese cosmetic and toiletry journal publisher, has announced that the estimated total sales of the top 30 cosmetic companies in 2006 amounted to 1,578,699,200,000 yen on a shipment basis, up 1.7% over 2005. See...

Toxin Expelling Cosmetic Ingredient.
September 25, 2007... Tomen Chemical has announced the development of gDetoc-ORh a cosmetic raw material that supports the skinfs natural detoxification process. The product contains gHung lian jie du tangh which includes the main four substances such as...

New Astalift Skincare Series from Fujifilm.
September 25, 2007... Fujifilm has released Astalift, a new skincare series (three items in three categories). The series features the antioxidant properties of astaxanthin combined with the film technology that Fujifilm has developed over many years. Using the...

Fujifilm Develops Honeycomb Film Production Technology.
September 25, 2007... Fujifilm has developed technology to produce thin resin film with minute holes in a honeycomb shape. This is the first such technology to make the film at a mass scale. The product Honeycomb Film is about 5 to 10 micrometers thick with numerous...

Toyobo Develops High Heat Resistant Polyimide Film.
September 25, 2007... Toyobo has developed a high heat resistant polyimide film. It has about the same size stability as silicon film (with a coefficient of linear expansion of about 3ppm/degree C) and also has unprecedented heat resistance (up to 500 degrees C) as...

Teraoka Seisakusho Develops Super thin Silicon Rubber Adhesive Tape.
September 25, 2007... Teraoka Seisakusho has developed super thin silicon rubber adhesive tape. The company has offered the product for protective film for LCD panels on a trial basis. Silicone rubber is high function rubber but it is hard to make it adhesive....

Nissan Chemical Develops Additive for Polylactic Acid Resin.
September 25, 2007... Nissan Chemical has developed an additive for polylactic acid resin that can speed up crystallization by five times. Polylactic acid is made from corn and other plant derived substances. It can save fossil fuels and is expected to reduce...

Jemco Develops Electrically Conductive Powder without Antimony.
September 25, 2007... Mitsubishi Materialsf subsidiary Jemco has developed tin oxide type electrically conductive powder S-2000 that does not include antimony. Conductive powder is used for food package films and it can prevent adhering of powder caused by static...

Low Cost, Safe Self Discharging Anti-Static Cord.
September 25, 2007... Bekinet report that sales of their "Bekistat" self discharging cord for eliminating the build up of static electricity continue to double year on year since its initial release in 2002. The cord, made from woven micro-fine strands of...

Heat Resistant Fastening Tape.
September 25, 2007... Osaka based Kurare Fastening has released "New Ecomagic" an environmentally friendly Velcro like fastening tape capable of resisting temperatures of up to 250 degrees C, making it ideal for use in high temperature environments such as the...

Drip Preventing Silicone Valve Honey Container.
September 25, 2007... Japanese glass and plastic container manufacturer Nissho Jitsugyo has announced the development of "SSC Yoki" a PP plastic bottle for honey and other viscous liquids featuring a leakage and drip preventing silicone valve. Made from 100%...

Tamper Proof Wide Mouth Lid.
September 25, 2007... Tachibana Yoki has released "PF Cap" a wide mouth plastic cap for screw top jars featuring a device that indicates immediately if the jar has been tampered with, eliminating the need for an additional shrink film seal. The device consists...

Environmentall Friendly Biomass Labels.
September 25, 2007... Toyo Seal has announced the development of "Natula" - ultra thin adhesive film type labels made primarily from natural biomass material. The main characteristic of the labels, made from "Terramac" a biodegradable corn starch type PLA film...

Kuroda Electric Promotes Sales of Plastic Packaging Additive.
September 25, 2007... Kuroda Electric is promoting sales of plastic packaging material additive Nano Hybrid Capsule/NHC2. The product promotes crystallization of resin and makes the resin stronger. That means packages use less material and are lighter. The additive...

Cooling Spray for Kids.
September 25, 2007... Osaka based Kirihai Kagaku has released gNettchu Taisakuh a range of products designed to help keep young children cool when exercising particularly during the hot summer months. The main products in the range are:Boshi Asetori Sheeth - A...

Non-Slip Eye Glasses.
September 25, 2007... Tokyo based Eye Topia has released gLinea Fith eye glasses frames featuring a unique ear-piece design that stops the glasses from slipping while reducing pressure of the ears for enhanced comfort. The ear-piece is comprised of lightweight...

Biodegradable Biomass Toy.
September 25, 2007... EJ has released gEco Tsukuh an environmentally friendly building block type toy made from a biodegradable plastic derived from corn starch and other biomass materials. The brightly coloured gblocksh consist of cylindrical shaped pieces...

Sound Enhancing Eadpones for The Hard of Hearing.
September 25, 2007... Tera International has announced the release of gChoryoku Hojo Kino-Tsuki Headphones ATZ-06h head phones featuring both sound amplification and clarity enhancing functions. The headphones, indistinguishable to conventional ear covering...

Soft Loaf Slicing Ceramic Knife.
September 25, 2007... Kyocera has released gPan Kiri & Slice Knifeh a knife featuring a specially developed ceramic blade that enables it to cut smoothly and cleanly through soft loaves of bread and cake without squashing them. The cutting edge of the 18cm long...

Cotton Material Tissues.
September 25, 2007... Nisshinbo has released gCotton Feelh an ultra soft textured 2-ply tissue containing natural cotton. The tissues come in a new slim profile box measuring 62mm in height. Price: Pack of 5 x 150 sheet boxes = 348 yen.

Antibacterial Shoe Deodorising Set.
September 25, 2007... Mister Minit has released gAme No Hi Ashimoto Sawayaka Seth an antibacterial leather shoe care set specially designed for rain soaked shoes. The set consists of shoe inserts containing moisture absorbing silica gel and antibacterial...

Barba Papa Battery Operated Room Freshener.
September 25, 2007... Alta Corporation has released gBarba Papa No Aroma Breeze Eco Typeh a battery operated room air freshener in the shape of the popular animation character gBarba Papah. At the touch of a button, single AA battery diffuses an aroma fragrance...

Relaxing Eye Pads.
September 25, 2007... Yokohama based Best Ever Japan has released gHappy Relax Eye Pillowh an eye mask into which either heated or chilled gel pads can be placed to help relax tired eyes. The gel pads can be heated in hot water or chilled in the refrigerator...

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Cleanser.
September 25, 2007... SCS has released gSCSh a liquid for cleansing fresh fruit, vegetables and even fresh fish formulated with calcium oxide - an antibacterial agent extracted from shellfish shells. To use, the fruit, etc is simply immersed in a water solution...

360 Degree Adjustable Showerhead.
September 25, 2007... Nippon Sink has released gAngle Freeh a showerhead with a swivel hose attachment enabling it to be adjusted freely through 360 degrees. Other features include a stylish oblong design and water saving nozzle holes designed to produce maximum...

Hinoki Oil Deodorising Spray.
September 25, 2007... Asukam has released gHealing Misth an antibacterial deodorising fabric spray containing a variety of natural antibacterial agents including grape fruit and persimmon extracts and hinoki oil extracted from hinoki (Japanese Cypress) trees aged...

Comfortable Air Bag Pillow.
September 25, 2007... Prezil has released gAero Mateh a pillow featuring an inflatable air bag located where the neck vertebrae contact the pillow for improved comfort and sleep. The air bag is complete with a convenient hand pump that can be used to inflate...

Portable Water Filtering Jug.
September 25, 2007... Kai Jirushi has released gOffice Rokah a convenient 1-litre size jug with an integrated cartridge type water filter designed for use in the office. The filter located in the top of the jug effectively removes even minute quantities of...

Reusable Beauty Mask.
September 25, 2007... Nagoya based Genki Club has released gRenaissance de Poh Face Maskh a face mask made of collagen and hyaluronic acid beauty agents which can be reused up to 10 times. Unlike conventional non-woven material beauty masks which are disposed...

Scented Fabric Spray.
September 25, 2007... Uyeki has released gFragrance Irui No Cologneh an elegantly scented fabric spray which can be used in place of conventional colognes after dining out or playing sport, etc. Also contains a green tea extract deodorising agent that suppresses...

Insulated Shopping Bags.
September 25, 2007... Aluminium Eco Products has released a range of insulated shopping bags designed to keep fresh fish, meat and ice cream chilled. The bags consist of a layer of aluminium foil coated in a protective PET plastic film laminated over a layer of...

Low Irritant Sun Block Milk.
September 25, 2007... Rhoto Pharmaceuticals has released gBaby Sega Med UV Milkh a milk type sun screen product (SPF 16 PA ++) specifically formulated for both baby and sensitive skin types. In addition to being UV ray absorbing agent and alcohol free the weak...

Tent Fabric Bags.
September 25, 2007... Osaka based Taiyo Kogyo has released gMaktankh a range of unique and brightly coloured hand and shoulder bags made from recycled material used in the manufacture of tents. The material used has all been cut off during the tent production...

Foam Kitchen Cleanser from Lion.
September 25, 2007... Lion has released gCharmy Awa No Chikara Power Foamh a general purpose foam type kitchen cleanser that can also be used as a dishwashing detergent for removing stubborn grease from pots and pans. The powerful creamy foam produced by the...

Deodorising Lavender Fragrance Fabric Softener.
September 25, 2007... Lion has released gKaori & Deodorant No Sofran Kokoro Yasuragu Lavender No Kaorih a deodorising fabric softener and conditioner featuring a lavender fragrance. The micro sized deodorising agents penetrate deep into the fabric to neutralise...

Sandal & Open Toe Shoe Protector Pad.
September 25, 2007... Columbus has released gMy Solution Tsumasaki Clean Protectorh 2 film type insole products that can be cut to size to fit any shoe size or design. The products are:gFilm Type Multi-sizeh - A thin transparent film type insole that prevents...

Wet Shoe Care Range.
September 25, 2007... Columbus has released a range of wet shoe care products. gAmedas 1500h - A protective fluorine type spray that produces an invisible coating that repels water, grime and oil. Suitable for use on natural, gloss and artificial leather as...

New Black Insoles from Columbus.
September 25, 2007... Columbus has added a black coloured insole to its gMy Fith cushioning insoleh range for women. The main characteristics of the product are: A discrete black surface colouring that does not show dirt, 3 high impact urethane cushioning pads...

Refuse Bin Deodoriser.
September 25, 2007... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released gGin No Gomi Sawadayh a deodoriser attached by adhesive pads to the underside of the lid kitchen waste bins. The deodoriser features an antibacterial silver filter that rapidly absorbs and eliminates...

Traditional Japanese Fragrance Toilet Air Fresheners.
September 25, 2007... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released their popular gSawadayh range of solid type toilet 2-in-1 deodorisers and air fresheners in 2 new limited edition traditional Japanese fragrances: floral - fruity gCamelliah and leafy green gFreshly Picked...

Porcelian Toilet Cleansing Cover.
September 25, 2007... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released gBluelet Selecth a solid type deodorising toilet cleanser available in a range of 5 attractive and elegant porcelain holders that are simply placed in the sink unit located on the top of the cistern*. ...

Long Lasting Bead Type Room Air Freshener.
September 25, 2007... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released their gBikokukanh long lasting large deodorising bead type room air freshening product in a gDelicate Baby Powderh aroma. The product features a simple cube shaped container for holding the beads that...

Walk Correcting Sock and Tape Set.
September 25, 2007... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released gArukutasukeh a tabi* sock and gsofth taping support designed to improve the walking posture and to reduce fatigue. Designed for the over 50fs, the combination of the tabi and the soft tape support...

Cooling Neck Pad.
September 25, 2007... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released a new and improved version of their gNetsusama Kubimoto Hinyari Belth a belt shaped pad containing a soft gel type cooling agent to keep the neck feel cool and relieve fatigue. The product consists of...

Micro-Fibre Dusther for Car Interior.
September 25, 2007... Soft 99 Corporation has released gDusmoh a micro-fibre duster that traps and holds dust preventing it from being re-released. According to Soft 99, conventional dusters generally rely on static electricity to attract dust particles....

Nutritional Dog Treat Range.
September 25, 2007... Osaka based Doggy-Man Hayashi has released gDoggy Snack Valueh a range of 4 nutritional snacks in a range of appetising flavours. Products in the range include gYawaraka Katsuo Cheese Fumih - A soft textured, cheese flavoured stick type...

gCleaning Particleh Toothpaste from Lion.
September 25, 2007... Lion has announced the release of gDenta Clear MAX Lionh a new fluoride toothpaste formulated with minute, gently abrasive gCleaning Particlesh that strip stubborn plaque and food debris from the toothfs surface. Available in Spearmint,...

Double Fluoride Toothpaste.
September 25, 2007... Kao has announced the release of a new and improved version of its gClear Clean Plush toothpaste product now formulated with 2 different types of fluoride for more effective protection against cavities on both the surface and inner layers of...

Package Change for Sunstar Toothpaste Range.
September 25, 2007... Sunstar has changed the packaging of its popular gSunstar Doh toothpaste range. The wide nozzle standing tube features the words gStronger cavity resistance with each brushh. Price: 140g = 350 yen also available in strawberry and melon flavours...

Surface Stain Removing Electric Toothbrush.
September 25, 2007... Sunstar has released gOra 2 Stain Care Assist Brush SC-V1h a battery operated electric toothbrush specifically designed to remove coffee, nicotine and other stains from the toothfs surface. Features include a high-speed vibration movement...

GUM Disease Preventing Liquid Oral Care Range.
September 25, 2007... Sunstar has released gGUM Active Vitalh a range of antibacterial liquid type oral care products formulated to increase the gumfs resistance to common gum diseases. In addition to a cetyl-pyridinium chloride antibacterial agent the products...

Renewed Panty Liner Range from Unicharm.
September 25, 2007... Unicharm has renewed its gSofi Fuwagokochih double layer panty liner range. The main characteristics of the products are: the addition of a soft cushioned surface sheet combined with a highly flexible outer sheet that moves with the panty...

gPoo Pocketh New Born Baby Diapers.
September 25, 2007... Unicharm has renewed its gMoony Oshiri Pureh new born baby diaper range. The main characteristics of the products include: the addition of a gUnchi Pocketh [Lit: Poo Pocket] a highly absorbent sheet with an undulated surface designed to...

Perspiration Absorbing Diaper Range from Unicharm.
September 25, 2007... Unicharm has released gMoony Man Ase Sukkirih underpants style diapers for both boys and girls featuring a perspiration absorbing antibacterial sheet around the back of the waist area designed to keep the skin continuously dry and irritation...

Silver Ion Deodorising Anti-Perspirant.
September 25, 2007... Shiseido has added gPowder Spray Dah to its extensive gAg+h anti-perspirant deodorising spray range containing a silver (Ag) ion antibacterial agent. The spray is formulated with micro-sized particles of moisture absorbing powder which...

Antiperspirant Deodorant for Sensitive Skin.
September 25, 2007... Tokyo based Reberta has recently released gQB Deodorant Barh a long lasting stick type antiperspirant deodoriser containing high levels of natural ingredients making it suitable for use on sensitive skin types. The product is free of artificial...

Pet Exercise Ball.
September 25, 2007... Kitosu has released gWon-da-Ballh a baseball size ball for pets containing an internal battery operated mechanism that constantly moves the ball in various directions. The ball measuring 8cm in diameter moves irregularly in any direction,...

Dog Ear Cleaning Set.
September 25, 2007... Taurus has released gMimi Kusaiyah an antibacterial and skin moisturising dog ear cleaning set. The set consists of a hinoki oil based cleanser and black coloured Q-tips that enable the removed grime to be seen easily. In addition to...

Dog Coat Shampoo & Treatment Range.
September 25, 2007... Kao has released gWan-Derful Kenko Bodyh a shampoo and treatment range for dogs. Products in the range include: gRinse In Shampooh- A 2 in 1 shampoo and rinse formulated with a low irritant cleansing agent to remove excess skin oil...

Compact Battery Operated Mosquito Repellent.
September 25, 2007... Japanese household insecticide giant Fumakilla has released gDokodemo Vape Katorih a new compact version of their popular battery operated mosquito repelling device. The device, reduced in thickness from 83 to 66cm, uses a fan to...

Fast Drying Insect Repellent in Convenient Applicator.
September 25, 2007... Kirihai Kagaku has released gMushi Guard Nuru Dakeh a fast drying liquid type insect repellent that is applied directly to the body by means of a convenient applicator. The applicator features an angled head enabling the repellent to be...

Natural Ingredient Insect Repellent.
September 25, 2007... Re Trust Japan has released gMushiyoke Daishi Super Kacoon One-Touch Hookh a unique insect repellent in the form of an environmentally friendly plastic hook that can be suspended from clothing, rucksacks, or even baby buggies. The natural...

Insect Repelling Wrist Band.
September 25, 2007... Earth Seiyaku has released gMushi Yoke Turbineh a unique watch like insect repellent worn around the wrist. The product features a self-winding internal mechanism that spins an internal turbine designed to diffuse the repellent. Effective...

Lime Scented Shower Lotion.
September 25, 2007... Kao has released gSokai Bub Shower Sawayaka Lime No Kaorih a lime scented shower lotion that leaves the skin feeling refreshingly soft, cool and dry. To use, the lotion is simply spread over damp skin and rinsed off under the shower. Ideal...

Aloha Fragrance Bath Additive from Kao.
September 25, 2007... Kao has announced the addition of gCool Aloha Paradiseh to its extensive carbonated gBubh tablet type bath additive range (Available for a limited period only). Each pack contains a selection of 4 different tropical scented tablets such as...

Sake Bath Additive.
September 25, 2007... Japanese sake (Rice wine) producer Gekkeikan has added 2 new fragrances to their gShittori Sake Buroh rice wine bath additive range. All products in the range contain a 10% powdered sake content rich in an array of amino acids, organic...

Body Warming Bath Additive.
September 25, 2007... King Chemicals has released gAromarichspah a fragrance and mineral rich bath additive formulated to refresh and warm the body after being chilled by overexposure to air conditioners. The natural minerals in the bath produce a spa like...

Mineral Rich Okinawa Clay Soap.
September 25, 2007... Okinawa based Nuchido Sohonpo has released gKucha Soaph a range of facial soap products containing natural mineral rich clay from the south sea islands of Okinawa. The minute and highly porous particles of clay penetrate deep into the skin...

3 New Natural Type Health Supplements from Lion.
September 25, 2007... Lion has released 3 new natural health supplements specifically targeted at women in the 40+ age category. The products are: gNice Slim Essence Lactoferinh- A tablet type supplement containing lactoferin - a glycoprotein naturally present...

Lactoferin Supplement.
September 25, 2007... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released gKogenryoku Lactoferinh a tablet type nutritional supplement containing the antigen lactoferin (A glycoprotein naturally present in the milk of mammals said to help improve general health). A full list of...

Soup & Cereal Bar Diet Supplement.
September 25, 2007... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released gNaishi Dieth a delicious and nutritious soup and cereal bar meal replacement supplement containing just 140kcal. The powdered soup (available in chicken and sesame flavours) is made from 30 different...

Concentrated Health Tea.
September 25, 2007... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released gKoi Tochuchah a calorie and caffeine free health tea made entirely from gTochuh variety tea leaves. The powdered tea is made using a patent pending processing method whereby the leaves are processed...

Energy Level Boosting Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplement.
September 25, 2007... Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has released gAlpha Lipo-sanh an energy boosting Alpha lipoic acid nutritional supplement. (According to Kobayashi, lipoic acid is a vitamin like coenzyme found in minute quantities in the body and is essential in the...

Eye Liner from B&C Laboratories.
September 25, 2007... B&C Laboratories has released gBlack Roverh - 2 distinctive water resistant eye liner products. gLiquidh - A smooth spreading liquid eyeliner applied with an easy-to-use application brush ideal for creating thicker lines and delicate...

High SPF Face Powder.
September 25, 2007... B&C Laboratories has released gClear Last Face Powder UV Looseh 2 fine grain, loose type facial powders formulated to prevent skin dryness and provide maximum SPF 50 PA+++ UV protection. The powder is also suitable for application to the neck,...

Star Shaped Fibre Mascara.
September 25, 2007... Toray has released gEplume Curl & WP Mascarah a water and skin oil proof mascara product containing a specially developed fibre with a unique star shape cross section. The jagged star shape of the fibres enables them to adhere more closely...

Eye Liner Crayon.
September 25, 2007... Imyu has released gDeja Vue Eyes Keepesth a pencil type eyeliner with a soft smooth spreading crayon centre. The skin oil and moisture resistant crayon prevents runs and so called gPanda Eyesh and can be wiped off and reapplied with ease...

Summer Fruit Lip Gloss Range.
September 25, 2007... Kao has recently announced the release of gAube Gloss Fruity-Nah a range of fragrance free brilliant lip gloss products containing a malic acid type fruit moisturising agent and gJuicy Pearlh large light reflecting pearl particles. Other...

Summer Nail Colour Range from Kanebo.
September 25, 2007... Kanebo has recently announced the release of gJumier Nail Colourh the summer colour range of its popular gTfEstimoh nail polish. The range is comprised of 8 vivid summer colours featuring an added hint of fine glitter or pearl particle...

Long Lasting Moisturising Lipstick.
September 25, 2007... Dr. Baeltz has added 4 new colours to its gShalcom Lip Colour Sh long lasting moisturising and UV protection lip stick range. The lipsticks are formulated with a balance of oils with similar properties to natural skin oils and moisturising...

Treatment Hair Wax.
September 25, 2007... Mandom has released gGatsby Treatment Wax Arrange and Holdh a styling wax formulated with ceramide and amino acid hair treatment agents. The product maintains the hair in the desired style while the added treatment agents restore natural...

Soap Scented Hair Spray.
September 25, 2007... Mandom has released gBaby Veil Hair Fragranceh a range of scented spray products for the hair. A single spray in the morning provides the hair with a pleasant, long lasting fragrance throughout the day. The scent particles also suppress...