Ichimaru and Ajinomoto Joint Technical Seminar 2017

The joint technical seminar of Ichimaru Pharcos and Ajinomoto organized by Actichem Marketing Corporation last March 23 at Richmonde Hotel in Eastwood City was another success in our continuing pursuit of excellence in the field of functional cosmetic ingredients....

In-Cosmetics Asia 2016

We are nearing the end of the year and how fortunate it is for us in the Cosmetics Industry to finish strong. We are truly thankful that two of Actichem staff, and of course, with the president also, were sent to the recently-concluded In-Cosmetics Asia in Bangkok,...

Kashmiri Lavender Essential Oil

Some prejudiced people may look down on India as a source of essential oils. “Why India?” Some may ask. And why not India? I ask in return. We have been “educated” that France must be the best source for essential and fragrance oils. France....

Ichimaru’s Visit

Last June 19 and 20, the Sales and Marketing staff of Ichimaru, Ryo (pronounced Rio) Nishimaya, a new sales guy, and Takeshi Tsukawaki, visited Manila to introduce Ichimaru’s latest offerings, especially the new active, Izayoi. By the way, Ryo, a half-bred...

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...

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...