in-cosmetics Asia 2014:Japanese ingredients

Interested in Japanese ingredients? If you are short of time then this year's product trail could be just for you.

1) Panadoxine ? P from Daiichi Fine Chemical (Stand F10)      
This ingredient is a pro form of Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) and is released as Vitamin B6 by internal enzyme with a superior stability in light and heat. Vitamin B6 is very mild and provides long-term regulation of oily and sensitive skin. It is clinically proven to reduce sebum production as well as facial shine and pore size.

2) Nikkol Purephos LC from Nikko Chemicals (Stand E10)     
This is a new emulsifier forming lamellar liquid crystal system in wide concentration and temperature with strong emulsification ability for various oils. Transparent oil gel emulsion can be made even using a cold process (Ingredient also on the Japan Feature).

3) KSP- Series from Shin-Etsu Chemical (Stand D20)     
KSP-Series or ‘hybrid silicone powders “  are soft, silky silicone powders with excellent dispersibility and lubricity. Their structure consists of silicone rubber coated with silicone resin. They provide a very good dispersibility reduced agglomeration and non-tacky feel.

4) Daipon? from NOF Corporation (Stand B28)     
This is an acyl methyl taurine based surfactant which shows high detergency with considerably mild impact to the skin. It shows high foaming ability in a wide pH range, moisture and silky feeling after wash-off because of its “Sebum selective washing ability”. This product is recommended for shampoos, body washes, face washes and hand washes.

5) Diasleek From Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Stand A22)      
Disleek is a cationic  polymer for conditioning shampoo . It reduces combing resistance at the rinsing stage and has a high silicone oil absorption on damaged hair due to the characteristic property of the coacervate . It can also deliver an anti- dandruff agent by tuning the composition of the polymer (Ingredient also on the Japan Feature).

6) Koken Perfect Aqua Gel Sheet from Koken (Stand A52)      
This product is a natural collagen-based moisturizing sheet which is water soluble. Thanks to freeze drying technology, it’s free of preservatives.  Collagen is sealed in and remains fresh. It can be combined with any skin toner or used by itself in many ways as an efficient treatment against wrinkles (Ingredient also on the Japan Feature). 

7) Skinguard from Ichimaru Pharcos (Stand C50)         
This is a  new botanical complex of nine functional natural ingredients which promotes a healthy skin condition  and protects skin from the negative influence of air pollutants including PM 2,5 . It enhances the skin’s barrier but also protects it from damage due to environmental stress (Ingredient also on the Japan Feature and the Innovation Zone)

8) Phytic Acid from Tsuno Rice Fine Chemicals (Stand Q39)
This organic acid is extracted from rice bran. It has an excellent chelating effect, and therefore it is a natural alternative to EDTA. PHYTIC ACID can also moisturise the skin and brighten teeth and has been widely used for skin, hair and oral care products.

9) Makicolor WD Series from Daito Kasei Kogyo (Stand P18)      
This product is a water dispersion with organic / inorganic pigments.  Stable at low viscosity, showing high solid content and dust free, they are perfect for colourful formulations of aqueous manicure but also eyeliner or mascara (Ingredient also on the Japan Feature). 

10) SSQP50ZJEJ from Kobo Products (Stand Q12)     
This ingredient is part of the green clean and sustainable company’s concept. It contains 55% jojoba esters coated Zinc Oxide dispersed into sugar squalane by using vegetable origin Polyhydroxystearic Acid . This plant origin dispersion is good for silicone free and natural concept products (Ingredient also on the Japan Feature).