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 owners, executives, and R & D people from around the Cosmetics Industry.
Ichimaru was represented by Mr. Norihisa Kawai from R&D Division and Marketing and Advertising Department; Dr. Kazal Boron Biswas, R&D Division Manager responsible for developing ingredients for anti-aging and skin whitening; Mr. Yuji Usui, Marketing Manager for Asian Market specifically China and Taiwan; and Mr. Takeshi Tsukuwaki, Marketing Manager for Korean and ASEAN market. Ms. Ooi Sok Koon, the indefatigable Product Manager of Ajinomoto’s Specialty Chemicals Division who is responsible for providing technical support in personal care for South East Asia, Australia, China, and India customers represented Ajinomoto, Inc. as usual, joined by Ms. Stephanie Ng, Sales and Marketing Executive for the Specialty Chemicals Division.
New active and functional ingredients, latest trends and technology, and new and innovative formulations for skin and hair were presented by this roster of seasoned lecturers. Ichimaru unveiled their latest products SkinBaby for sensitive skin care and SkinGuard for pollution care for the first time in the Philippines. Mr. Kawai presented New Clinical Study Data for Clair Blanche II while Mr. Tsukawaki discussed the synergistic effect of CinderellaCare and MandarinClear in formulation for 24-hour beauty and transparent skin.
Among other things, Ms. Sok Koon discussed Facial Cleanser Technology with Amilite GCS-12K and Prodew 500 for hair and scalp care, while Ms. Stephanie Ng presented Hair Shampoo Trends in Japan.
Seminar highlights in photos:
Mr. Kawai discussing the benefits of their new product SkinBaby.
Launching one of Ichimaru’s latest products, PollutionCare, for the first time in the Philippines.
Dr. Biswas highlights the importance of protecting the skin from pollutants.
A sumptuous lunch buffet awaited all participants.
Mr. Tsukawaki lecturing on skin whitening and anti-aging technology.
Presentation and lecture on Amisoft ECS-22W by Ms. Sok Koon.
Clients testing sample formulations assisted by Ms. Ng of Ajinomoto-Singapore.
With long-time client-friend Ms. Claire Rivera trying out sample formulations provided by Ajinomoto.
Ajinomoto’s presentation of prestige brands that use their amino-acid based specialty chemicals.
Ichimaru R&D and Foreign Trade, Ajinomoto-Singapore and Manila, and Actichem staff with Mr. Felix Peru.
Doing cosmetics business becomes more exciting with fast-paced active ingredients development and dynamic technical support from our foreign suppliers. Many thanks to Ichimaru and Ajinomoto and to all our valued clients who graced the event and made it successful. More power to you all! ‘Til our next.