• Offering dual protection against both ultraviolet and near-infrared radiation, new InnerSignal UV+IR Protect Makeup Base is the latest addition to the InnerSignal line of Cosmedics^*1, conceived to promote healthy skin.
• Exposure to sunlight is a fact of life. Recent research indicates that deep penetration of near-infrared radiation can affect skin condition, leading to recognition of the need for protection against both ultraviolet and near-infrared exposure.
• Offering dual protection from sun exposure, new InnerSignal UV+IR Protect Makeup Base moisturizes and creates a beautiful base finish, keeping complexion fresh and moist while preventing freckles and discoloration caused by exposure to sunlight.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku Tokyo; President: Tatsuo Higuchi) has announced the launch of InnerSignal UV+IR Protect Makeup Base, offering dual protection against both ultraviolet and near-infrared radiation. The newest addition to the InnerSignal line of Cosmedics^*1, new UV+IR Protect Makeup Base will be available through the InnerSignal brand website (http://cosmedics.jp/), beginning January 26, 2017.

Offering benefits of ①dual protection from sun exposure; ②a beautiful base finish; and ③ample moisturization, new InnerSignal UV+IR Protect Makeup Base prevents freckles and discoloration caused by exposure to sunlight, gives skin a beautiful, even texture, and keeps complexion moist and fresh.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Cosmedics

Otsuka Pharmaceutical is involved in R&D, manufacturing and sales of a range of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals based on its corporate philosophy of creating innovative products for better health worldwide. As one aspect of these activities, Otsuka began to focus on the skin, the largest organ of the human body, which accounts for approximately 16% of body weight. Otsuka continues R&D based on the concept of cosmedics^*1, maximizing unique ideas and technologies to create skin care products that contribute to healthy skin.
Cosmedics-related R&D was initiated in 1990 at the Otsu Skin Care Research Institute near Lake Biwa in Japan's Shiga Prefecture. Seeking to improve health not only from within, but also through promoting the health of the body's protective covering, the skin, researchers became aware of AMP^*2, a component that is produced in the body. Their dedication bore fruit with the development of Energy Signal AMP^*3, a quasi-drug ingredient that has received approval for novel effects and efficacy^*4. Formulated with Energy Signal AMP, the InnerSignal line of products, created to promote healthy skin, was launched in 2005.
Available exclusively through the brand website, the InnerSignal line currently consists of 13 products.

1. 1Cosmedics: cosmetics + medicine
2. 2Generic for adenosine monophosphate
3. 3Disodium adenosine phosphate OT
4. 4Suppresses accumulation of melanin and prevents skin blemishes and freckles