Research and Development at IWASE COSFA

Maximizing Ingredient Potential – Your Innovation Partner

As a trading company specializing in cosmetic ingredients, we go beyond distribution by leveraging our proprietary research and development capabilities to unlock new potential for our clients.
Built on strong, long-standing relationships with numerous raw material manufacturers and a robust sales force, we harness innovative R&D technologies to create new value.
Through close collaboration with many overseas affiliates, we provide powerful support for product development from a global perspective.
By accurately capturing market needs and offering proposals backed by solid data and experimental results, we deliver solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations.

Key Features of Research and Development at IWASE COSFA

POINT 01

Comprehensive Product Development Support – From Ingredient Evaluation to Original Formulation Proposals

We aim to contribute to our clients’ product development and to create innovative value.
Through collaboration with raw material manufacturers and partner companies, we conduct multifaceted analysis and evaluation of entrusted materials, promoting research and development in environments that reflect real-world development settings to maximize their potential.
By combining our accumulated expertise with new knowledge and technologies, we aim to expand the possibilities of ingredient applications and deliver high value-added proposals.
We also seek to transform research outcomes into tangible achievements through academic presentations and patent applications, thereby contributing to the development of next-generation products.

POINT 02

Strengthening Research and Proposal Capabilities through Regulatory Knowledge

We base our research and development on robust regulatory information management, enabling swift responses to client needs.
By monitoring regulatory changes and market trends, we propose solutions that emphasize safety and quality in material exploration and product development.
Digital tools allow us to manage information efficiently and accelerate compliance and market entry.
We deliver optimal solutions and turn reliable research into strategic business value.

POINT 03

Extensive Research Facilities

To fully leverage our extensive lineup of approximately 5,000 cosmetic ingredients, we have established a well-equipped research environment with a wide range of advanced instruments.
It is rare for a cosmetic ingredient trading company to possess such a comprehensive array of equipment. This enables us to conduct diverse analyses and tests tailored to client needs, allowing us to provide optimal proposals.

Overview of Laboratory Equipment in Use

IWASE COSFA’s laboratories are equipped with a wide range of formulation development instruments essential for cosmetic manufacturing, including devices for dispersion, emulsification, mixing, and kneading.

Homogenizer

Homomixer with Interchangeable Disperser.
Vacuum Emulsifying Mixer

Homomixer with Interchangeable Disperser.
Capacity : Tokyo 2L/Osaka 3L
Three-One Motor

High-Torque Stirring Motor.
Wet-Type Press Machine

Enables slurry processing of powder with a volatile solvent and pressing in a metal pan.
Cake Press Machine

Capable of pressing powder into round or square metal pans.
Laboratory Mixer

Capable of micronizing and blending powders.
Paint Shaker

Pigment and Paint Disperser.
Three-Roll Mill

Pigment and Paint Disperser.
Magnetic Stirrer

Available in both 6-unit and single-unit types.
Centrifuge

Supports speeds up to 5,000 rpm with high- and low-speed settings.
Drying Oven

Maximum temperature: 300℃
Constant Temperature Chamber

Equipped with 5℃, 25℃, 40℃, and 50℃ settings, including temperature cycling condition.
Tube Sealer

Benchtop Sealer for Polyethylene Tubes and More.

Roboskin Analyzer

Captures facial images and analyzes skin conditions such as pores and pigmentation.
Stratum Corneum Moisture Meter

Measures the moisture content and thickness of the stratum corneum.
Trans-Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) Meter

Assesses transepidermal water loss (TEWL) to evaluate skin barrier function.
Cutometer

Analyzes skin viscoelasticity, including firmness and elasticity.
Glossymeter

Measures skin gloss to evaluate shine and luster.
Sebumeter

Quantifies sebum levels on the skin surface.

SPF Analyzer

Performs in vitro measurement of SPF values.
Combing Tester

Measures hair combability and smoothness.
Friction Tester

Evaluates the smoothness of materials and topical formulations.
Particle Size Analyzer

Measures powder particle size ranging from 100 nm to 3,000 μm.
Spectrophotometer

Spectrophotometer equipped with an integrating sphere for precise light measurement.
Colorimeter

A handheld device with both colorimetry and densitometry functions.
Digital Microscope

Magnifies from 25x to 3,000x and includes a built-in length measurement function.
Optical Microscope

Provides magnification up to 2,000x.
Gloss Meter

A portable device for measuring surface gloss.
Type B Viscometer

Capable of measuring viscosities from 15 to 2,000,000 mPa·s.
Rheometer

Analyzes rheological properties such as the viscoelasticity of formulations.
Grind Gauge

Used to assess particle dispersion and identify the presence of coarse particles.