Ajinomoto: Skin-friendly Amihope ® LL: Use of polymer plastics prohibited
-“Environmentally and skin-friendly” amino acid-based cosmetic materials-
Ajinomoto:
Microplastic beads for cosmetics with high biodegradability * 1 We have succeeded in developing an alternative product.
Utilizing our unique amino acid technology,
For highly biodegradable cosmetics
We have succeeded in developing an alternative to microplastic beads.
Amino acid-based cosmetic material:
This material has the same feel and function as microplastic beads derived from synthetic resin.
It can be widely used for skin care and makeup cosmetics.
Scheduled to be sold in the first half of 2022:
We plan to sell in the first half of 2022.
Prohibition of use of polymer plastics:
The use of polymer plastics, which have a large adverse effect on the environment, is prohibited.
Specifications for polymer plastics are being tightened in each country.
Already in North America, Europe and Asia
“Regulations on personal care products using microplastic beads” have been strengthened.
Pioneer of amino acid-based cleaning agents:
In 1972, Ajinomoto launched the world’s first “plant-based amino acid-based cleaning agent.”
Glutamic acid is manufactured by a plant-derived fermentation method.
Since then, more than 5,000 companies (as of May 2019) in 55 countries around the world,
We provide amino acid-based cosmetic materials.
Materials for make-up cosmetics:
Furthermore, as part of the chemical products business
Mainly used for make-up cosmetics,
We develop and sell functional materials that are kind to the skin.
“Amihope ® LL”:
Functional material “Amihope ® LL”
As a plate-like powder with high smoothness,
Including face powder,
It is used in many cosmetics.
It features a soft and moist feel and a feeling of close contact with the skin.
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