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"Fermented Wasabi Extract" is a cosmetic ingredient that has been cherished in Japan since ancient times, fermented with lactic acid bacteria to fundamentally improve the causes of body odor. The wasabi used in this ingredient is a rare domestic variety, grown in pure spring water. Wasabi contains isothiocyanates, known for their spiciness, as well as components rich in antibacterial properties. Additionally, it is abundant in vitamin C, which contributes to its excellent antioxidant properties. [Features] - Body odor care - Suppression of odor-causing bacteria proliferation - Uses domestic wasabi from Japan *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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"Fermented Japanese pear leaf extract" is a cosmetic ingredient that possesses strong effects not obtained before processing by fermenting the leaves of Japanese pears cultivated by designated farmers. It not only suppresses melanin production caused by ultraviolet rays but also has skin damage repair effects, such as reducing existing pigmentation, making it suitable for use in various scenarios. [Features] - Melanin production suppression effect (inhibition of tyrosinase protein production/genetic expression suppression) - Pigmentation suppression effect - Domestic Japanese raw material (limited to specific regions) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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"Fermented Olive Leaf Extract" is a cosmetic ingredient that has undergone fermentation processing by the genus Galactomyces to maximize the power of olive leaves. The genus Galactomyces is a natural yeast primarily used in sake brewing, and the culture medium cultivated with this yeast has gained global attention due to reports of its ability to provide moisture to the skin and improve skin texture. Our company has successfully created a new product through the technique of "fermentation" from the popular cosmetic ingredient "olive leaves." [Features] - Sebum secretion suppression - Suppression of lipid peroxidation - Inhibition of incomplete keratinization *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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"Fermented Ginkgo Leaf Extract" protects the scalp from various harmful effects, just as ginkgo leaves protect our lives and environment as street trees. It contains effects that suppress excessive sebum secretion, inhibit the production of lipid peroxides, and improve blood circulation. By suppressing scalp troubles such as stickiness and improving clogged pores to promote blood flow, it is expected to maintain a healthy scalp environment and prevent hair loss. [Features] ■ Fermented ginkgo leaves with acetic acid bacteria (Acetobacter) ■ Scalp care through sebum secretion suppression, lipid peroxide production inhibition, and blood circulation improvement *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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"Carbonated Ginger Extract" is a cosmetic ingredient obtained through a unique extraction method that has blood flow improvement effects, reduces dark circles under the eyes, provides a warming sensation, and has slimming effects. The main active components in ginger, such as gingerol and shogaol, contain properties that improve blood flow and circulation, have antioxidant effects, anti-inflammatory effects, and inhibit melanin production. By extracting the rhizome of ginger using carbonated nanobubble water (water containing fine carbon dioxide bubbles at the nanometer level), we have brought out the excellent functionality that ginger inherently possesses. 【Features】 - Extraction of shogaol and gingerol using carbonated nanobubble water - Blood flow improvement effects, dark circle reduction effects, slimming effects *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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"Carbonated Kogomi Extract" is a cosmetic ingredient that excels in affinity and permeability to hair, maximizing the functional properties of Kogomi, including its high antioxidant power, and has a hair straightening improvement effect. The extract is obtained from Kogomi using carbonated nanobubble water (water containing fine carbon dioxide bubbles at the nanometer level), and its hair straightening improvement effect has been confirmed. The fine carbon dioxide bubbles soften the hair, and the effect of L-O-Caffeoyl Homoserine, which is involved in the structure of peptide bonds that shape the hair, helps to smooth the hair. 【Features】 ■ Hair straightening improvement effect ■ Contains carbonated nanobubbles, which are fine bubbles that enhance permeability ■ Kogomi: a highly resilient plant that has survived harsh environmental changes *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Katakura Co-op Agri, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells cosmetic raw materials for skin health based on the dermatological know-how cultivated through artificial skin development. By applying special extraction, fermentation, and synthesis processes to various natural ingredients, we develop a diverse range of functional raw materials. We also engage in the development and contract manufacturing of freeze-dried cosmetics. This document includes a variety of cosmetic raw materials derived from natural ingredients that have been functionally developed for skin and hair. [Included Content (Partial)] - Collagen - Moisturizing - Baby Fruit Extract - Anti-Aging - Peeling *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Katakura Co-op Agri, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells cosmetic raw materials for skin health based on dermatological expertise. Consumer interest in low-irritation cosmetics has been increasing year by year, leading to a higher demand for cosmetics for sensitive skin. Our company investigates the mechanisms behind irritation and explores raw materials that can alleviate irritation caused by cosmetics. As a result, we discovered that hydrolyzed proteins contained in royal jelly have a strong skin irritation-relieving effect, leading to the development of "Royal Bio Site." [Features] - Erythema suppression effect - Inhibition of inflammatory cytokine production - Inhibition of ROS production - Can be added to quasi-drugs - Peptides with a molecular weight of 10,000 or less *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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At Katakura Co-op Agri, we are engaged in the development and contract manufacturing of "freeze-dried cosmetics." "Freeze-drying" is a drying method that freezes and sublimates the moisture in the ingredients, allowing for the stable long-term preservation of heat-sensitive components and those that lose activity over time, making it useful in the production of pharmaceuticals. In our prototype and development sector, we have a production facility that complies with cosmetic GMP, enabling us to handle everything from small batches to mass production. 【Possibilities of Freeze-Dried Cosmetics】 ■ Formulation design that brings out the inherent functions of beauty ingredients ■ Low-irritation cosmetics with preservatives minimized to the extreme ■ Solutions for formulations that are unstable over time ■ High-value-added cosmetics with excellent performance *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Active glucan enhances the skin's inherent immunity, approaching the "skin immunity" that seeks to become healthy and beautiful on its own. It is a high-performance beauty ingredient containing effective active components found in the raw material, maitake mushroom, including 1-3 beta-glucan. 【Features】 ■ Activates macrophages, the skin immune cells ■ Promotes the production of fibronectin and collagen ■ Increases skin firmness and moisture *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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