Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Nutraceuticals
November 16, 2020

UL·OS Medicated Scalp Shampoo and Medicated Skin Wash to Appear in New Packaging

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Otsuka) has announced new packaging for Medicated Scalp Shampoo and Medicated Skin Wash from the UL·OS brand of total body skin care products addressing the concerns of middle-aged men.

Based on the unique Otsuka Pharmaceutical concept of Cosmedics*1 for healthy skin, the UL·OS total body men's skin care brand was launched in 2008 with a focus on the cycle of cleansing, moisturizing, energizing, and protection to combat impurities, dryness, and ultraviolet exposure, the primary causes of skin damage.

Driven by increased demand for odor control and scalp care, UL·OS cleansing items have become popular elements of the brand. Capitalizing on this popularity, UL·OS Medicated Scalp Shampoo and Medicated Skin Wash will appear in new packaging designed with a stylish, cool adult male image, conceived to capture an expanded segment of fans.

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As a total body skin care brand developed through pharmaceutical expertise, UL·OS will continue to encourage adoption of year-round skin care routines and support middle-aged men who seek to maintain healthy skin.

  1. 1Cosmedics: cosmetics + medicine

【Product Overview】

Product information website: https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/nutraceutical/products/ulos/

Official UL·OS website in Japanese: https://www.otsuka.co.jp/ulos/

Product name UL·OS Medicated Scalp Shampoo UL·OS Medicated Skin Wash
Content 300mL、420mL、500mL 300mL、420mL、500mL

Suggested retail price(pre-tax)

300mL(JPY 1,500), 420mL(JPY 1,800), 500mL(JPY 2,400) 300mL(JPY 800), 420mL(JPY 850), 500mL(JPY 1,100)
Product characteristics

• Formulated with two active ingredients*2, UL·OS Medicated Scalp Shampoo prevents dandruff, itchiness and sweaty odor to maintain a healthy head.

• Silicone-free, it washes cleanly away, leaving no build-up on hair and requiring no conditioner.

• Amino acid cleansing ingredients produce a rich, fine-textured lather that gently cleanses scalp and hair.

• Formulated with two active ingredients*2, UL·OS Medicated Skin Wash cleanses, disinfects and sanitizes, preventing middle-aged oily*3 and perspiration odors.

• Can be used for face and full-body cleansing.

• Generous, long-lasting lather cleanses without burdening the skin.

  1. 2O-cymen-5-ol, 2K glycyrrhizic acid
  2. 3Distinctive body odor often associated with midd-aged men

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【About UL·OS】

Otsuka Pharmaceutical established the Otsu Skin Care Research Institute in 1990, and for more than 20 years has been engaged in proprietary research focusing on the health of the skin, a vital organ that accounts for approximately 16% of human body weight.
Based on the unique Otsuka Pharmaceutical principle of Cosmedics (Cosmetics + Medicine) targeting healthy skin, UL·OS was launched in 2008 as a men's total body skin care brand, focusing on impurities, dryness and UV exposure as the primary causes of skin damage.
The UL·OS selection of head-to-toe cleansing, moisturizing, energizing, and protection products continues to expand, with a current range of 10 types and a total of 14 items.