Fancl Distributes Skincare Educational Materials for 4th Graders to Elementary Schools Nationwide
On May 25, 2026, Fancl began distributing its skincare educational material, "Secret of Skin That Creates the Future," to fourth-grade students at elementary schools across Japan. The initiative involves distributing 100,000 copies, along with digital versions and teacher manuals. The goal is to educate students on skin changes during puberty and promote proper skincare habits.
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On May 25, 2026, Fancl Corporation began distributing its skincare educational material, "Secret of Skin That Creates the Future" (Mirai wo Tsukuru Hada no Himitsu ni Dokidoki), to elementary schools nationwide for fourth-grade students. The company plans to distribute 100,000 copies, alongside digital versions for classroom use and manuals for teachers.
Designed to align with health education curricula for fourth-graders, the material helps children recognize that skin changes as they grow. It covers the role of skin, changes during puberty, and the importance of proper skincare for maintaining healthy skin. The material is also structured to encourage students to review lessons with their families, promoting skincare practices at home.
Key Highlights:
- Fancl launches distribution of skincare materials for 4th-grade elementary students nationwide.
- Distribution target is 100,000 copies, featuring a 16-page format.
- Explains skin mechanics, roles, puberty-related moisture and sebum changes, external factors like UV rays, and proper skincare methods using easy-to-understand charts and illustrations.
- Includes a final page to facilitate family review and practical home application.
- Digital teaching materials and teacher manuals are provided simultaneously.
Features of the Materials:
Child's Educational Material:
This material is used in health classes to help students focus on their own skin and spark interest. The cover features a QR code linking to a video with skin-related quizzes to engage students from the start of the lesson. The content explains skin mechanics and roles while using charts to show moisture and sebum changes, boosting interest in skin health. It also introduces how environmental factors like UV rays affect the skin, encouraging students to think for themselves about how to keep their skin healthy while learning proper skincare methods and the relationship between daily life and skin health.
Teacher's Manual:
This manual provides lesson plan examples and materials on children's skin, allowing teachers to use the content not only in "Health" classes but also in integrated study time.
Background:
Fancl believes it is crucial for children to understand their own skin and be aware of how to protect it from external factors like UV rays from a young age. Fourth grade is a time when skin changes related to puberty often begin. This material was created with the hope of providing children with an opportunity to take an interest in their skin and proactively think about skincare habits. The material was produced in collaboration with Social Service Co., Ltd.
Designed to align with health education curricula for fourth-graders, the material helps children recognize that skin changes as they grow. It covers the role of skin, changes during puberty, and the importance of proper skincare for maintaining healthy skin. The material is also structured to encourage students to review lessons with their families, promoting skincare practices at home.
Key Highlights:
- Fancl launches distribution of skincare materials for 4th-grade elementary students nationwide.
- Distribution target is 100,000 copies, featuring a 16-page format.
- Explains skin mechanics, roles, puberty-related moisture and sebum changes, external factors like UV rays, and proper skincare methods using easy-to-understand charts and illustrations.
- Includes a final page to facilitate family review and practical home application.
- Digital teaching materials and teacher manuals are provided simultaneously.
Features of the Materials:
Child's Educational Material:
This material is used in health classes to help students focus on their own skin and spark interest. The cover features a QR code linking to a video with skin-related quizzes to engage students from the start of the lesson. The content explains skin mechanics and roles while using charts to show moisture and sebum changes, boosting interest in skin health. It also introduces how environmental factors like UV rays affect the skin, encouraging students to think for themselves about how to keep their skin healthy while learning proper skincare methods and the relationship between daily life and skin health.
Teacher's Manual:
This manual provides lesson plan examples and materials on children's skin, allowing teachers to use the content not only in "Health" classes but also in integrated study time.
Background:
Fancl believes it is crucial for children to understand their own skin and be aware of how to protect it from external factors like UV rays from a young age. Fourth grade is a time when skin changes related to puberty often begin. This material was created with the hope of providing children with an opportunity to take an interest in their skin and proactively think about skincare habits. The material was produced in collaboration with Social Service Co., Ltd.
FAQ
ファンケルが配布を開始した副教材の対象は？
全国の小学校の4年生を対象としています。
副教材の名称は？
「未来をつくる肌のヒミツにどきどき」という名称です。
副教材の配布部数は？
10万部を予定しています。
副教材にはどのような内容が含まれていますか？
肌の仕組みや役割、思春期に向けた水分量・皮脂量の変化、紫外線対策、正しいスキンケア方法などがイラスト等を用いて記載されています。
教材はどこで制作されましたか？
株式会社ソーシャルサービスと連携して制作されました。