Skincare trend in Japan – Anti-wrinkle skincare

We are in the latter part of 2021. The life has been changed due to Covid-19. The longer we stay at home, it brought us to spare a time for skincare. Also, we have a lot of opportunity to have a virtual meeting. It results in looking at our face longer than before, And we become to pay attention to wrinkles around eyes.

 

In 2017, Kose launched their first anti-wrinkle quasi-drug “wrinkle Shot”. They began the anti-wrinkle skincare trend. Then, the market of anti-wrinkle skincare has established in Japan. Though the market had been shrunken in 2020 because the department stores closed or the cosmetic shops stopped their counseling. However, in 2021, various cosmetic brands launch or renew their anti-wrinkle eye cream or eye serum. Looking at global, CLARINS launched Double Serum Eye. Lancome launched Genifique Advanced Eye Cream. Those resulted in additional value with their best selling serum. In Japanese market, Shiseido launched Vital Perfection Wrinkle Lift Deep Retinowhite 5. Pola launched Wrinkle Shot Medical Serum.

 

Mechanism, function and active ingredients differ depending on the brand’s philosophy. We would like to talk about a tip how to build an eye wrinkle skincare.

 

Wrinkles are caused by a reduction of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid in the dermis layer by a damage. And, the dryness of the skin causes the reduction of hydration and barrier function, leading to wrinkles. Damage is caused by UV, active oxygen and dry conditions. For creating eye skincare, it is good to use an active ingredient to work on those causes. There are many active ingredients in the global market. The following is popular and selling ingredients in Japanese market.

Niacinamide
One of Vitamin. It works with the epidermis and promote the generation of collagen. Also, it is used as brightening ingredient. As its water-soluble property, it can be used with a lotion or emulsion.

Retinol
One of Vitamin A. It promotes the synthesis of hyaluronic acid with the epidermis.

Bakuchiol
Plant derived ingredient which has a similar structure with Retinol. Derived from Psoralea corylifolia.

Hyaluronic acid
High viscous ingredient which holds a moisture. Low molecule hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid is expected to work with the epidermis. It is expected to have a moisture within the skin.

 

Those are just some examples of active ingredients with anti-wrinkle function. If you want to develop an anti-wrinkle skincare for your brand, you can consult with a reliable cosmetic manufacturer.

※Reference: Mochida Healthcare Co.,Ltd. “The skincare lecture”, Cosmetic Ingredients Online, ORYZA OIL & FAT CHEMICHAL Co., Ltd, Kewpie Corporation

 

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