Now that sustainability is becoming a new standard, many brands have developed better products for the environment, workers and consumers. The Sustainable Cosmetic Award Japan 2022 was announced in January, and the award goes to the best sustainable...
Last month, YOU LLC released two cosmetic products, “INAHO Lees Lotion” and “INAHO Lees Serum,” which are made using discarded sake lees. YOU LLC is a company that specializes in developing products using sake lees. Lees are...
Did you know that women eat an average of 7 lipsticks during their lifetime? What effects could that bring to women who wear lipstick every day? Environmental activist Shiina Tsuyuki realized this and took action. After becoming the first Japanese...
Sustainability-minded nonprofit Retocos set a target to turn eight islands in Saga prefecture into “organic islands,” growing herbs and plants for cosmetic use. To the north of Karatsu-city, there are eight small beautiful islands all...