Our Suppliers

Adeka Add Goodness

Chemland

Daido

Dermed

Emalex Amiter and Pyroter

GFC Life Science

Ingredi

Katakura CO-OP AGRI

Nihon Emulsion

Nisshin OilliO

Sakamoto Yakuhin Kogyo

Sea Act

TOPY

Toyo Sugar Refining

Toyobo

Yokozeki

Zoe Bio

Toyobo

A.I. System Products Corp.

Aichi pref., Japan.

Established in 1980. Focusing on water, which is essential to life, we collaborate with Japanese and overseas universities & research institutes and developed highly functional reducing ionized water with a patented manufacturing method. As a result of our long-term research, our product was awarded as Winner in the category Raw Materials – Active Ingredients at Cosmetic360 (2017) and was shortlisted as Finalist at CPhI Pharma (2018). With bases in Japan, Switzerland, China, and Korea, we supply a wide range of cosmetics, quasi-drugs, and pharmaceutical ingredients in Japan and overseas.

ADEKA Corporation

Tokyo, Japan

Established in 1917, ADEKA Corporation is a Japanese chemical manufacturer with over 100 years of experience in the market. Throughout our company’s history, we have advanced the unique technologies of glycol, urethane, ester, and more. ADEKA NOL GT-730 represents the culmination of this technology. As part of our company policy to contribute to a carbon-neutral society, we have recently developed ADEKA NOL EHG eco, ADEKA NOL OUH eco, a series of naturally derived, eco-friendly products.

CHEMLAND Co., Ltd.

Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Established in 1999, CHEMLAND is leading the cosmetic raw material market in Korea with specialized technologies. We produce the highest quality raw materials for cosmetics and develop unique functional materials. With our patented technology, we specialize in producing surface-coated powders, UV dispersions, CC beads, SESQ, silica, water-soluble oils, and HALAL-certified modeling masks. We always strive to develop our techniques to make better and special cosmetic raw materials to meet customers’ needs.

Daido Chemical Corporation

Osaka, Japan

The Life Science Division of Daido Chemical is engaged in manufacturing and marketing new types of pharmaceutical excipients and cosmetic ingredients by expanding the applications of our polymer synthesis technologies accumulated over the years to the pharmaceutical and cosmetic fields. In the cosmetic field, we mainly deal with polymers such as hydrophobic cellulose derivatives and acrylic film-forming agents. We are capable of developing custom-designed products according to customers’ needs, starting from a small volume scale.

Fujimoto Chemicals Co., Ltd.

Osaka, Japan

Since its foundation in 1953, FUJIMOTO CHEMICALS has developed a business in the production and sales of active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates in Japan. We manufacture cosmetic raw materials in a GMP-standard plant, taking advantage of our pharmaceutical knowledge. We have been playing a role in maintaining and improving people’s lives through health and beauty.

GFC Life Science Co., Ltd.

Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Based on bio-material research, we seek to become a global leader in cosmetics, medical devices, and diagnostic technology. Our main businesses are: 1) cosmetic raw materials, such as natural substances, microbiomes, stem cells, and exosomes, 2) esthetic cosmetics – exosome skin boosters, and 3) ODM/clinical tests.

Ingredi Biotech Co., Ltd.

Yunnan, China

Based in Yunnan, southwest China, known as the Kingdom of Flora for its diverse biodiversity, Ingredi Biotech specializes in extracting botanical active ingredients from species in the Pan-Himalaya region for the personal care industry. As a dynamic natural ingredient researcher and manufacturer, Ingredi is dedicated to exploring, discovering, and incorporating native plants, indigenous practices, and cultures. By uncovering valuable beauty secrets passed down through generations of inhabitants and ethnic minority groups in the region, Ingredi develops innovative, traceable, and sustainable high-functional ingredients, offering the industry fresh marketing perspectives while honoring traditional knowledge.

Iwaki & Co., Ltd.

Tokyo, Japan

IWAKI & Co., Ltd. was renamed Astena Holdings and became a holding company in June 2021. In addition to the management of the entire group, Astena Holdings will infuse its efforts into investments and development of new businesses with an eye toward sustainable growth through ESG management. Main business: sale of cosmetic raw materials and food ingredients; sale of medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic reagents. “Become an innovator to achieve SDGs” We will actively and boldly tackle various issues that must be resolved in order to realize a sustainable society, making use of the experience and strengths unique to the Astena Group.

Katakura & Co-op Agri Corporation

Tokyo, Japan

Our company is a top-level fertilizer manufacturing and sales company in Japan and was established in 1920. In the field of cosmetic raw materials, starting with marine chitosan and collagen, we provide various active ingredients derived from natural materials, such as stimulus-relieving agents, pore-care agents, immune beauty ingredients, baby fruit extracts, and fermentation products. We bring out the potential of materials and add new functions to them by using microbial technology and unique extraction technology.

Nihon Emulsion Co., Ltd.

Tokyo, Japan

Founded in 1950, Nihon Emulsion has been devoted to the research and development as well as manufacturing of surfactant agents and was among the first to recognize the prominent characteristics of non-ionic surfactants. Since then, we have been placing special focus on these surfactants and mainly utilize them as cosmetic materials. We have three brands: 1) EMALEX, our main brand covering various kinds of surfactant and ester, 2) AMITER, amino acid type surfactants and emollients, and 3) PYROTER, also amino acid type surfactants, but derivatives of PCA.

The Nisshin OilliO Group, Ltd.

Tokyo, Japan

The Nisshin OilliO Group is a Tokyo-based cooking oil company established in 1907. Main business categories are: 1) Oil and fat, 2) Processed food and materials, and 3) Fine chemicals. In the 1970s, we made a full-scale entry into fine chemical business, including cosmetics field. Expertise that has been acquired in the cooking oil field such as synthesis, refining, and extraction technologies, are also applied to the fine chemical business. We currently offer a wide range of high-quality and highly functional raw materials for cosmetic applications, such as ester oils, emulsifiers, and gelling agents.

Sakamoto Yakuhin Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Osaka, Japan

As a specialized glycerin manufacturer, we produce and sell mainly polyglycerols and polyglycerol esters of fatty acids from plant-derived glycerin. By proposing glycerin derivatives as substitutes for petroleum-based raw materials, we aim to support our customers in designing more eco-friendly cosmetics and in achieving both pleasant feel and functionality. Moreover, we are working on realizing customers’ ideas through our application laboratory which provides comprehensive support for cosmetics formulation issues.

Sansho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Fukuoka pref., Japan

1960: Founded in Omuta, Fukuoka prefecture
1988: Developed “kojic acid” as a brightening active ingredient
2019: Acquired COSMOS certification as a cosmetic raw material and cosmetic manufacturer
2022: Acquired ISO22716 (cosmetics GMP) certification

Since its founding, Sansho Pharmaceutical has developed more than 130 beauty ingredients, mainly natural-derived materials, with high efficacy, quality, and safety. We continue to research and develop cosmetic raw materials that respond to age-related concerns such as age spots, wrinkles, and hair loss. Using our expertise in cosmetic ingredients, we also develop and manufacture our own cosmetic brands (DERMED, yameKAGUYA, and IROIKU) and offer contract services (OEM, custom-tailored ingredients development, efficacy testing, etc.).

Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd.

Kyoto pref., Japan

It has been more than 100 years since the company’s predecessor, Tada Soap-Oleo Works, was established in Kyoto in 1907. Based on our company mission statement above, we strive to provide solutions through our performance chemicals. To bring about a sustainable world, we will work as a group—as One Team—to be an Interface Innovator, using our chemical capabilities to innovate beyond the boundaries of chemistry and build a “WakuWaku future*” with all of our stakeholders.

Sea Act Co., Ltd.

Fukuoka pref., Japan

2014: Established
2016: Wholly owned subsidiary of Refine Holdings Co.
Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Office, Research office: Kawasaki city, Kanagawa

Sea Act develops sustainable functional cosmetic ingredients and ingredients for health foods by utilizing various natural resources. Through development that utilizes natural technology, we are committed to contributing to the maintenance of people’s health by identifying components found in nature that are beneficial to humans, without creating new substances that do not exist in nature.

Sogo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Tokyo, Japan

TOPY Industries, Ltd.

Tokyo, Japan

Established in 1921 under the name of Miya Steelworks, we started as a company handling iron products, and in 1964, four group companies merged to form TOPY Industries. Being concerned about the depletion of natural resources, we were the first in the world to develop and commercialize synthetic mica powder in 1987, utilizing our expertise in steel manufacturing. Based on pioneering technology, our products are superior in terms of feel, quality consistency, and number of product variations (matte, high luster, natural finish, pearl pigments, etc.). We continue to propose new sustainable products under the slogan, “Make Up A Life”.

Toyo Sugar Refining Co., Ltd.

Tokyo, Japan

For over 70 years since our establishment in 1949, Toyo Sugar Refining has diligently worked to develop, manufacture and supply highly refined sugar as well as functional ingredients such as glucosyl rutin, glucosyl hesperidin, glyceryl glucosides, and enzyme-modified stevia that are widely used in food, beverage, dietary supplements, and personal care products around the world. Product lineup: aG RUTIN PS-S, aG HESPERIDIN PS-CC, C-MO 2G, NARINGINOL GLX, Sugar, Stevia

Toyobo Co., Ltd

Osaka, Japan

TOYOBO has been operating in the biotechnology field since 1948. TOYOBO offers sustainable, unique, and high-quality cosmetic ingredients derived from natural resources using our core technologies: fermentation and plant extraction.

Ceramela®: A natural moisturizing agent made by fermenting olive oil with yeast
Phytopolyamine®: A natural component that contains a high concentration of polyamines
AminoPGALE: L-polyglutamic acid produced by microorganisms survive in Egypt’s salt lakes
GenemClock®: A botanical extract from the Albizia julibrissin bark known as the sleep tree

Yokozeki Oil & Fat Industries Co., Ltd.

Tokyo, Japan

Yokozeki Oil & Fat Industries was established in Tokyo as a soap raw material company in 1948, marking the start of our business in fats & oils hydrogenation. We specialize in processing technologies of natural oils and waxes, such as refining, hydrogenation, transesterification, synthesis, extraction, and molding. By researching the characteristics of natural raw materials, we continue to propose our lineup of natural-derived cosmetic raw materials as alternatives to petroleum-based materials.

ZOE BIO Inc.

Seoul, South Korea

Established in 2015, ZOE BIO is a manufacturer of skincare raw materials located in Seoul, Republic of Korea. We have an exclusive oil-fermentation technology which controls the metabolic process of microorganisms to stably obtain an objective beneficial to the skin. It offers innovations in formulation and delivery of skin efficacy. We continue to develop innovative ingredients by applying bioconversion technology under the philosophy of ‘Beauty with Health (skin-friendly) and Sustainability (eco-friendly)’.