CurePassion

CurePassion

CurePassion is an extract of passionfruit (Passiflora Edulis). The plant is cultivated in Japan in the regions of Okinawa, Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Amami, and Ogasawara. CurePassion was developed by Ichimaru for skin care, particularly, for the care of the lymphatic...

Actichem Welcomes Dr. Arunasiri Iddamalgoda

Dr. Arunasiri Iddamalgoda, Director of Research and Development of Ichimaru, Japan, together with Mr. Takeshi Tsukuwaki, sales representative to the Philippines, came to Manila for a 2-day visit. It was the first for Dr. Arunasiri and Actichem was delighted to welcome...

Kojic Acid Dipalmitate

Kojic Acid has been around for many years as an effective skin whitening agent. It effectively inhibits tyrosinase activity in the process of melanogenesis to help reduce the production of melanin. But there have been problems with the use of Kojic Acid. Because it...

Joint Japanese Technical Seminar 2015

We did it again! Actichem, Ichimaru, and Ajinomoto held their 3rd joint technical seminar on “Japanese Cosmetic Ingredients and Trends for Skin and Hair” last September 29 at Eastwood Richmonde Hotel. The whole-day affair was attended by a slew of company...

CITE Japan 2015

In early June, Actichem president, Mr. Felix Peru, travelled to Japan to attend the 7th Cosmetic Ingredients and Technology Expo (CITE) 2015. The bustling, bayside city of Yokohama hosted the once-a-year 3-day event which was attended by a conglomerate of technical...