Announcement: Publication of ‘‘Cosmetic Science’’ June Issue (No.13)

Sophialinks Inc. (Konan 2-16-1, Shinagawa East One Tower 4F, Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Makoto Mihara) has published the June issue (No.13) of the specialized cosmetics research journal “Cosmetic Science” on June 15, presenting the latest results in cosmetics research.

● Contents of the June Issue

This issue’s feature is titled "Latest Findings on Exosomes and Their Application to Cosmetics," and includes the following papers.

Paper titles:

- "Latest Findings on Exosomes and Their Application to Cosmetics: Introduction"

Takahiro Otani, Institute of Medical and Biological Research, Tokyo Medical University

- "Understanding Extracellular Vesicles and Recent Findings — Perspectives on Skin and Hair Science and Cosmetic Applications —"

Yusuke Yoshioka, Molecular Cell Therapy Research Department, Institute of Medical and Biological Research, Tokyo Medical University

- "Anti-aging Strategies from the Perspective of Autophagy: Reconsidering What Exosomes Are"

Taichi Hara, Satoshi Yano, Yuki Marugame, Yuki Miyauchi, School of Human Sciences, Waseda University

- "Quality and Safety of Exosomes (EVs) — Application to Cosmetics under the PMDA Scientific Committee Framework —"

Yu Fujita, Center for Comprehensive Medical Science, Jikei University School of Medicine / Center for Exosome Medicine

- "Efforts toward Designer Exosome Production Using Microfluidic Devices"

Masatoshi Maejōjo, Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido University

- "Application of Plant Exosome-like Nanovesicles to Cosmetics"

Shun Kimura, Nozomi Hirose, Yuya Hayashi, Fundamental Technology Research Department, Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

- "Functional Characteristics of Goat Milk-derived Extracellular Vesicles and Their Application as Cosmetic Materials"

Ushio Ishiwata, Arisa Toyama, Comprehensive Research Institute, FANCL Corporation

- "Usefulness and Safety of Plant Callus-derived Exosomes as Cosmetic Ingredients"

Atsushi Mizushima, Asufreia Co., Ltd.

- "Development of Lactic Acid Bacteria Exosomes (Extracellular Vesicles) as Raw Materials"

Risa Miochi, Toshio Taira, R&D Department, LAB Biotech Co., Ltd.

EyesOn papers:

- "Occurrence and Evaluation of Burkholderia cepacia Contamination in Cosmetic Products"

BAV Institut GmbH, U. Eigener, J. Nussbaum

- "Development of an Aerodynamic-Fluidized-Bed Plasma Reactor for Surface Modification of Cosmetic Particulate Ingredients"

Shinsuke Kobayashi, Gifu University, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System

- "Elucidation of Skin Aging Mechanisms and Search for Anti-aging Factors Using Small Fish Models"

Futoshi Ishitani, Osaka University, Research Institute for Microbial Diseases

Regular columns:

- Frontier of Cosmetic Development (Reading R&D strategies of global companies)

"Estée Lauder Companies — R&D of prestige brands: long-term orientation and technology evolution through M&A (Part II)"

Cosmetic Science Executive Writer: Yukari Akiyama

- GLOBAL BEAUTY INSIGHT (Global beauty & cosmetics trends)

"Current state of skincare trends and the next focuses — Three growth axes in the Japanese market and the potential of sleep beauty and mental care"

Toshihiro Tsukada, Mintel Japan Co., Ltd.

- Close-up: Cosme industry (Notable trends and prospects in Japan’s cosmetics industry)

"A Study on New Entrants in the Domestic Cosmetics Market"

Junji Asai, Yano Research Institute Ltd.

- Exploring the success background of K-Beauty (Sources of competitiveness and global expansion of Korean cosmetics)

"Diversity of peripheral services that support the Korean cosmetics industry"

Kang Jong-gi, Robotia Co., Ltd.

- Cosmetics Regulation Information (Status and countermeasures of regulations in Asian countries)

"Understanding the Indian cosmetics market — Integrated analysis of regulations and consumer behavior in the Indian cosmetics market"

Affnan Patrapratama Zulkarnaen, Worldwide IP Consulting Japan Co., Ltd.

- Compass for R&D (How to find and use information that creates innovation)

"Types and characteristics of marketing information (2)"

Mariko Higashi, JMA Research Institute

● Other sections

This month’s "Ingredient GUIDE" features new ingredient information under the theme "Oils & Emollients." In addition, the "Global Trade Show Information" compiles calendars of cosmetics-related trade shows held domestically and internationally from July 2026 to September 2026.

《Next Issue Preview》

Feature theme: "Evolution of Skin Defense Technologies Against External Environmental Stress"

The editorial team is currently preparing the July issue (scheduled for publication on July 15).

Please look forward to it.

Planned contributors (honorifics omitted):

Takashi Sato, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences

Yasukazu Saito, Faculty of Bioresources, Prefectural University of Hiroshima

Takahiro Suzuki, MITS Research Institute

Shunya Ito, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University

Kazuyuki Miyazawa, Future Development Research Institute, Shiseido Co., Ltd.

Yuki Kimura, Technical Development Center, Pola Chemical Industries, Inc.

Koichi Masaki, BASF Japan Ltd.

Kenichi Nagamine, Nichirei Foods Inc.

Kazuji Matsudaira, Daizo Co., Ltd.

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Cosmetic Science Advertising: Kato

kato@cosmetic-science.net

● Company profile

Company name: Sophialinks Inc.

Address: 4F, Shinagawa East One Tower, 2-16-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Makoto Mihara

Established: October 1, 2010

Capital: JPY 10,000,000

Business: Branding, consulting, and publishing businesses

Company website: http://www.sophialinks.com/

The editorial team sincerely appreciates your continued support.

Cosmetic Science Editorial Team