Cosmedics

Cosmedics: cosmetics + medicine

The skin is the organ of the human body, accounting for approximately 16% of body weight. That is why Otsuka Pharmaceutical launched the innovative concept of Cosmedics,^*1 which focuses on the health of the skin. The company has created three skin care brands so far.

*1Cosmedics: cosmetics + medicine

The Otsuka Concept of Cosmedics

Otsuka is involved in the R&D, manufacture, and sale of a range of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals based on its corporate philosophy of creating new products for better health worldwide.

Products

Otsuka Pharmaceutical offers three Cosmedics brands: UL·OS, skincare for men; InnerSignal, which contains Otsuka Pharmaceutical's proprietary active ingredient Energy Signal AMP; and sakuraé, which includes two types of active whitening ingredients.

The story behind the development and launch of InnerSignal

InnerSignal is a unique product range that could only be developed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical, drawing on our deep research expertise. The product was the first to be approved in Japan in the field of skin lightening, suppressing melanin accumulation, and preventing spots and freckles. Learn more about the story behind the development and launch of the range.

Other Focus Areas

Rehydration

Delivering rehydration that is essential to the body while replenishing electrolytes (ions)

Nutrition

Supporting a healthy diet with a good nutritional balance

Women's Health

Creating a comfortable and positive environment for women

Soylution

Offering new ways to enjoy whole soy nutrition, focusing on the potential of soy as an approach to the various challenges humanity faces

Cosmedics

Promoting healthy skin based on Otsuka's original ideas