TOA Quality & TOA Pride
What TOA aims to achieve is not to create something “new” that will someday become old, but to challenge something “new” that have never existed before.
Our TOA researchers have been continuing the development and research of cosmetics for over 100 years at 6 laboratories in Japan.
Selecting the most suitable formula from our long-accumulated formula library and combining it with “basic research including dermatology”, “state-of-the-art technology” and “original raw materials” makes it possible for us to speedily propose highly functional and unique products. Our researchers always make no compromises and are engaged with passion for their work.
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Attention! 4 Strengths our TOA laboratories are proud of!
01Speedy formula development capabilities to meet any needs
Approximately
1,000 SKU
new formulas
per year
are developed
The database for cosmetic development with the history of more than 100 years is established. Approximately 200 researchers collaborate with the sales and production departments to achieve speedy commercialization.
All departments have worked together to realize our clients’ requests, enhancing our achievements and experience. That is TOA Inc.! We continue to evolve ourselves.
We develop more than 1,000 SKU new formulas per year, and 90% of commercialized formulas are developed in-house.
All kinds of knowledge and technology for cosmetics are instantly shared within our R&D organization. Applying them across categories of skin care, makeup and hair care makes it possible for us to develop highly unique innovations.
Mr. S.Y., Assistant Manager,
TOA Izumo R&D
02Formula development for global market
We utilize our worldwide network to catch up on global trends and needs in real time and leverage it for formula development and manufacturing.
We keep obtaining the latest information through our network of multiple TOA Group overseas bases as well as many business partners to respond promptly to legal requirements related to cosmetics. In addition to realizing the needs of our clients, we focus on the proposals for formulas in line with global trends.
We consistently do business with more than 500 domestic and overseas companies and export products to more than 20 countries.
Market trends, product concepts and skin types vary greatly depending on the country in which our clients sell cosmetics. The desired application feel of each product may differ greatly, but we propose the best formulas that meet the clients’ needs based on our experience.
Ms. M.S., TOA Global R&D
03Original raw materials
We can develop one-of-a-kind raw material just for you. We have a variety of TOA’s own original raw materials.
We’re capable of developing original raw materials for cosmetics based on scientific evidence. We always keep an eye out for new trends not only in Japan but also in overseas to develop raw materials that have a story to tell and are highly effective and safe.
Our unique research to maximize the power of plants, which others cannot imitate.
I am in charge of developing fermented extracts using plant extracts or microorganisms. I’m exploring what kinds of effects such extracts can have on the skin by digging deeper the effectiveness verification at the cellular level.
Mr. T.I., TOA Efficacy Evaluation
TOA Original Raw Material
TOA Original raw material No.01 AqualizerII
- Yeast that fissions and proliferates in the same way as human cell
- Promotes the improvement of atopic dermatitis by the moisturizing effect
- Promotes the production of ceramide 2
TOA Original raw material No.02 Citrus Jabara Peel Extract
- Citrus “Jabara” discovered in Kitayama Village, Wakayama Prefecture
- Inhibits the release of inflammation-inducing substances including histamine (inhibits degranulation)
TOA Original raw material No.03 Umbrella Pine Extract
- Extracted from branches and leaves of Umbrella Pine originated from Mount Koya, Wakayama Prefecture
- Activates Nrf2 which controls the production of many biological antioxidants
TOA Original raw material No.04 DELAMYTH
- Extracted from grape peels made in Shimane Prefecture
- Promotes the repair of DNA damage caused by ultraviolet rays
TOA Original raw material No.05 Meakan Kinbai Cultured Cell Extract
- Cultivated and extracted from the plant cells of Potentilla miyabei, a species endemic to Hokkaido
- Enhances the barrier function of internal and external skin
TOA Original raw material No.06 Noriutsugi Extract
- Extracted from the fruits and flowers of Noriutsugi, a plant of the family Saxifragaceae, genus Hydrangea
- Anti-glycation effect, anti-inflammatory effect
- Can be used in quasi-drugs
TOA Original raw material No.07 KIKTECT
- A plant of the family Asteraceae, genus Synurus growing in western Japan
- Provides an inhibitory effect on inflammation induced by UVB
04Efficacy and Safety based on scientific evidence
We set our own standards for the adoption of raw materials and strictly judge the efficacy and safety. We can develop products based on scientific evidence.
We examine developed products and raw materials from various points of view to support the creation of values to add to cosmetics based on scientific evidence.
Go to Efficacy and Safety Evaluation page
Achieves to provide joy to clients through safety that is natural to have and effects that are nice to have.
What are the best cosmetics for skin? Each person’s skin is different, and conditions vary greatly depending on age and other factors. We examine dermatology from various aspects and always strive to provide value-added evidence.
Mr. K.T., TOA Efficacy Evaluation
Total support including agency service
such as legal applications
TOA’s R&D team is a group of experts who can develop products from a total perspective including the support for legal applications and marketing.
Various departments such as Basic research, Marketing, IP management, Regulatory affairs centering on Product development work closely together to discover needs and realize product commercialization together with clients.
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Achievements of TOA R&D
We present the results of our research on the development of original raw materials and alternative testing methods to animal testing at domestic and international conferences.
Go to Conference Presentation
and Bibliography page