Cosmetology Research Report (FY2024 Research Report)

The periodical Cosmetology is a collection of research papers produced under the Cosmetology Research Grants program and is published annually.

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Cosmetology Vol.32 (2024)

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—Field of material and properties
No Title Author Affiliation pdf
1 Development of quantitative evaluation methodology of cosmetic ingredients in emulsions by combined use of NMR and Cryo-TEM Keisuke Ueda Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University pdf File
2 Photonic water cosmetics: colored cosmetics consisting almost entirely of water Noriyuki Uchida Affiliation Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology pdf File
3 Directed evolution of pathways for non-natural squalenes Daisuke Umeno Dept. Applied Chemistry, Waseda University pdf File
4 Development of Highly Dissolvable Painless Nano-microneedles Using Gas Permeable Porous Molds Satoshi Takei, Rio Yamagishi, Sayaka Miura Graduate School of Engineering, Toyama Prefectural University pdf File
5 Ultra-sensitive sensing of cosmetic fragrances using peptide matrices Masayoshi Tanaka Tokyo Institute of Technology pdf File
6 Development of novel skin penetration enhancement technology by nanoparticulation of hyaluronic acid and collagen and its mechanism Yoshihiro Tokudome Laboratory of Cosmetic Sciences, Saga University pdf File
7 Development of thermoresponsive nano-particle for effective delivery of growth factor Kenichi Nagase Graduate School of Biomedical and Health sciences, Hiroshima University pdf File
8 Evaluation of skin functional properties by multi-functional imaging of micro-vasculatures Yu Nakamichi Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Sanyo-Onoda City University pdf File
9 Construction of functional protein hydrogels utilizing the interaction between subunits of oligomeric proteins Tsuyoshi Mashima Graduate School of Science and Technology, Nara Institute of Science and Technology pdf File
10 Construction of Bacterial Synthesis System for peptide gemini surfactants Usable in Cosmetics Substrates Toshihisa Mizuno Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology pdf File
11 Synthesis, structure and property analysis of hyperbranched glucan as a high moisturizing agent by a novel branching enzyme Rie Yatsunami Department of Life Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology pdf File
12 Destructive Innovation of Peptide Synthesis Hisashi Yamamoto Chubu University pdf File
—Field of biological functioning and safety
No Title Author Affiliation pdf
13 Spatiotemporal Evaluation of Light Treatment for Skin Barrier Based on Transepidermal Potential Difference Yuina Abe Tokyo Metropolitan University pdf File
14 Development of molecular marker for aging based on epigenetic changes of skin cells Tadashi Imanishi Tokai University School of Medicine pdf File
15 The association with tight junction and stratum corneum formation Hiroaki Iwata Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology pdf File
16 Development of the rapid chromophore solid phase peptide reaction assay (C-SPRA) for sensitization assessment as alternatives to animal testing Kenji Usui Faculty of Frontiers of Innovative Research in Science and Technology (FIRST), Konan University pdf File
17 Identification of pathogenic code causing itch and development of therapeutic basis Yusuke Endo Laboratory of Medical Omics Research, Kazusa DNA Research Institute pdf File
18 Synthetic pathway and physiological function of human-specific epidermal ceramides Yusuke Ohno Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University pdf File
19 Role of new molecules and chemicals regulating inflammatory responses in the skin Hiroyuki Oshiumi Department of Immunology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University pdf File
20 Elucidation of the molecular basis linking UV-induced cellular aging and dermatoheliosis Hiroyuki Sasanuma Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science pdf File
21 Molecular mechanism underlying age-associated adipose tissue atrophy Takayoshi Suganami Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, Nagoya University pdf File
22 Ly6G protein expressed in neutrophils is a novel regulator for skin homeostasis Ryo Suzuki Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University pdf File
23 Development of a Therapy for Psoriasis Targeting Stemness of T-helper 17 Shunsuke Chikuma Keio University School of Medicine pdf File
24 Elucidation of the molecular neuronal basis of the alloknesis pathway that converts tactile sensation into itch sensation and development of therapeutic method Mitsutohsi Tominaga Juntendo Itch Research Center (JIRC), Institute for Environmental and Gender-Specific Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan pdf File
25 Understanding the change in physical forms of nanoparticles exposed dermally and proposing test methods for appropriate analysis and prediction of their toxicity Kazuya Nagano School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wakayama Medical University pdf File
26 All-Optical Analysis of Mechanical Properties in Aged Skin Eiji Hase Institute of Post-LED Photonics, Tokushima University pdf File
27 Development of ionic liquids with safety and stability for transdermal absorption and their application to cosmetology materials Tatsuya Fukuta Department of Physical Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wakayama Medical University pdf File
28 Functions of suprabasin in the formation of skin corneal barrier and development of metal allergy Tetsuya Honda Department of Dermatology, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine pdf File
29 Comprehensive screen of lipid species that prevent keratinocyte cell senescence Masashi Maekawa Department of Pharmacy, Keio University pdf File
30 Drug Repositioning of a HIV-1 Protease Inhibitor as an anti-melanogenic reagent targeting Nrf3 Tsuyoshi Waku Laboratory for Genetic Code, Department of Medical Life Systems, Faculty of Life and Medical Sciences, Doshisha University pdf File
—General studies in the field of mind/spirit and culture
No Title Author Affiliation pdf
31 Analysis of the effects of lifestyle behavior and mental health on skin properties and barriers Hiroshi Kawasaki Laboratory for Developmental Genetics, RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences（IMS） pdf File
32 Impact of cosmetic care on quality of life in breast cancer patients during chemotherapy Tomoko Shigechi Department of Surgery and Science, Gradual School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University pdf File
33 Effects of ageing and exercise habits on facial skin blood flow Naoyuki Hayashi Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University pdf File
34 Analysis of social structure, collaboration among various actors, and support systems in the development of cosmetics industry clusters Masayo Fujimoto Doshisha University pdf File
35 Introduction of an objective index for facial muscle training/stretching using a three-dimensional face recognition iPhone App and its application to rehabilitation for prevention of sequelae of peripheral facial nerve paralysis Ryusuke Hori Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan pdf File
36 Exploration of biomarkers of schizophrenia using hair follicles Motoko Maekawa Department of Organ Anatomy, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University pdf File
37 Origins of Aesthetic Sense Unraveled from Subplate Neurons Chiaki Ohtaka-Maruyama Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science pdf File
38 Facial morphology as a social signal Chihiro Yokoyama Nara Womenʼs University, Faculty of Human life and Environmental Science pdf File