Cosmetics ODM

CosMED Pharmaceutical applied the dissolving microneedle technology developed over many years of transdermal therapeutic system (TTS) research to become the first* enterprise in the world to launch cosmetic products based on dissolving microneedle technology. Receiving numerous technological awards, dissolving microneedles can deliver macromolecules to the stratum corneum, enabling an advanced level of beauty and personal care. CosMED Pharmaceutical is contracted to provide product development services based on its reputation as a pioneer in microneedle cosmetics and confidence-inspiring technical prowess in manufacturing.

CosMED Pharmaceutical can design microneedles for cosmetics products with the optimum balance of ingredient content, shape, length, density, etc. to maximize the functionality of the end product. As an expert in microneedle technology, CosMED Pharmaceutical can elevate its customers’ brand image and help create cosmetics that have true market appeal.

CosMED Pharmaceutical has established an integrated process of product development from research and planning to manufacturing in-house in Kyoto City. This integrated process offers reliable mass production under quality control systems and an advanced manufacturing environment that are ISO 22716 (Cosmetics GMP) compliant. CosMED Pharmaceutical possesses one of the largest manufacturing capacities in Japan for microneedle cosmetics.

Microneedle design can be optimized based on ingredient content, shape, length, density, and other factors depending on the intended use or application, allowing us to develop microneedle products not just for the skin around the eyes and mouth, but also for the scalp and other sites. As a leader in microneedle technology, our advanced technological capabilities are utilized to develop products that are both safe and effective.

CosMED Pharmaceutical supplies gel sheet mask products made from 100 % cosmetics ingredients.Melting Mask is a concentrated matrix of cosmetics ingredients offering moisturizing, skin whitening, and increased cell turnover effects. The mask is warmed with steam to a comfortable temperature that helps the concentrated cosmetics ingredients to permeate the skin. Melting Mask is available for whole face and partial area applications.

Oil gel sheets are gel sheets created from natural oils with enhanced skin penetration properties that can be formulated with high concentrations of oil-soluble compounds. Thickness and materials can be adjusted for various applications, such as moisturizing night packs, facelift masks, anti-unevenness/anti-sagging skin care packs, and firming care packs.

CosMED Pharmaceutical develops supplement patch products that provide sustained release and delivery of vitamins, taurine, and other nutritional and cosmetic ingredients into the stratum corneum. The compounds delivered by the patches can be selected to meet current trends and customer needs.

Lecisomes are a new emulsification technology consisting of “Water in Water-soluble polymer in Oil” (W/W/O) vesicles. The center of the vesicle contains water absorbed in a hydrophilic polymer. This water and polymer network is surrounded by lecithin, the main component of cell membranes, and covered by a “veil” of oil molecules that seal in the moisture. This emulsification technology uses no synthetic surfactants.
Lecisomes contain 50 to 70 % oil, yet still leave the skin feeling fresh and clean as the oil components are absorbed rapidly as soon as they are applied to the skin.
CosMED Pharmaceutical provides oil-based cosmetics products without the unpleasant oily or sticky feeling normally associated with oil components.

CosMED Pharmaceutical offers contract dermal permeation testing (transdermal absorption testing) to evaluate penetration of the skin by various formulations, including lotions, emulsions, creams, and sheets. We measure the amounts of formulation components that penetrate the stratum corneum, epidermis, and dermis, the amounts of formulation components that permeate the skin, and provide microscopic photography of skin penetration behavior by formulation components.