Human-friendly and earth-friendly amino acid-based cosmetic
ingredients to keep the people of the world beautiful.

Ajinomoto Co., Inc.'s Cosmetic Ingredients

Ajinomoto Co., manufactures and markets cosmetic ingredients based on
amino acids produced from natural materials.
Ajinomoto Co.’s personal care ingredients are the result of many years of research on amino acids.
Our proprietary ingredients and R&D capabilities support the development of a
wide variety of cosmetic products.

SKIN CARE

  • Facial
    Cleansers
    Washing with amino acids

    We can provide ingredients suited to a wide variety of products, including liquids and pastes and those in foam pumps.
    The optimum feeling on use for the product's purpose can be achieved by combining various kinds of ingredients.

    • AMISOFTCleansing
      Agents
      It delivers a moist ,mild finish With the same slight acidity as the skin, it delivers a moist ,mild finish.
      Very low in irritation, we recommend they as mild cleansing agents for products such as those for sensitive babies’ skins.
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    • AMILITECleansing
      Agents
      With rich , creamy lather,
      users get a refreshed sensation
      They foams rapidly to produce a rich, creamy lather.
      Giving a refreshing feeling without tightness, they are prefect for body shampoos and face cleansing foams.
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  • Skin
    Lotions
    Toning with amino acids

    Our product lineup is designed in consideration of the effects of amino acids important to the skin.

    • AJIDEWHumectants
      Moisture components essential
      to healthy skin
      AJIDEW humectants have resulted from research on natural moisturizing substances present in large amounts in the horny layer.
      It protects skin from dryness, moisturizes, promotes elasticity and helps keep skin healthy and fresh-looking.
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    • PRODEWHumectants
      Multiple amino acid
      humectants easy to include in
      formulations
      Prodew are skin-adapted compound humectants resulting from research on natural moisturizing substances present in the horny layer.
      The humectants are aqueous solutions, which are easy to incorporate in formulations.
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  • Milky
    Lotions
    Moisturizing with amino acids

    Keeping the balance of oil and moisture of the skin in mind, they are designed to maximize the sensation and moisturizing effect of the product.
    The highly original products we provide make use of formulation technologies resulting from amino acid research.

    • PRODEWHumectants
      Multiple amino acid
      humectants easy to include in
      formulations
      PRODEW are skincare-adapted compound humectants resulting from research on natural moisturizing substances present in the horny layer.
      The humectants are aqueous solutions, which are easy to incorporate in formulations.
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    • ELDEWEmollients
      Boosting barrier function and building youthful, healthy skin Amino acid-based ceramides resulting from research on the moisturizing mechanism involving intercellular lipids improve skin health. CLOSE
  • Special
    Care
    Amino acids plus

    Advanced skin care using the power of amino acids.
    We can provide formulations optimized for consumer needs based on regions, seasons and ages.

    • PRODEWEmollients
      Boosting barrier function and creating youthful, healthy skin Amino acid-based ceramides resulting from research on the moisturizing mechanism involving intercellular lipids improve skin health. CLOSE
    • AMIHOPEFunctional
      Ingredient
      Achieves high value-added formulas producing a high lubricity and silky feel It has wide application in makeup, skincare and hair care products as a sensation improving and pigment-dispersing agent.
      It is easily incorporated in formulas and produces a silky feeling.
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  • Sun
    Care
    Increased comfort for the skin through
    amino acids

    Addition of amino acids reduces the burden on the skin and enhances compatibility to achieve sun care products that have a gentle feeling and are comfortable to use.

    • AJIDEWHumectants
      Suppresses excessive skin oil and delivers a fresh sensation The humectants are natural moisturizing substances present in the skin.
      They prevent skin aging by inhibiting collagen degradation due to UV.
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HAIR CARE

  • Shampoo
    Washing with amino acids

    Amino acids are gentle on the hair and scalp and maintain a healthy hair environment.
    In addition to preventing dandruff, itching and hair loss, amino acids give the hair body and improve its luster.

    • AMISOFTCleansing
      Agents
      Environment-friendly amino acid-based cleansing agents made from plant oils These cleansing agents prevent cuticle detachment and stop the hair drying out.
      They help to keep the hair together leaving it easy to style afterwards.
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    • AMILITECleansing
      Agents
      Rich foam with light feeling after washing The rich foam gives the hair a light feeling after washing even if styling agents have been used.
      They can be used to create highly soluble shampoos providing a high degree of transparency.
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  • Treatment
    Toning with amino acids

    Amino acids are essential substances for healthy hair because they are its major components.
    They tone damaged hair and give it a healthy luster.

    • ELDEWEmollients
      Natural ceramides resulting from research into moisture retention mechanisms They repair damaged hair by toning the hair surface and its inner structure. CLOSE
    • PRODEWHumectants
      Multiple amino acid-based humectants specially developed for the hair They improve the hair’s luster and prevent hair color from fading. They also improve hair strength and repair damaged hair. CLOSE

SKIN CARE

  • Makeup
    Amino acids give a feeling of luxury

    Products seem to melt into the skin and amino acids enhance the sensation of moisturizing.

    • ELDEWEmollients
      Make the skin moist and smooth.
      Bring out the beautiful color of the skin
      Amino acid-based ceramides resulting from research on the moisturizing mechanism involving intercellular lipids improve skin health. CLOSE
    • AMIHOPEFunctional
      Ingredient
      Adhesion and water-resistance properties prevent makeup from spoiling AMIHOPE prevents makeup from smudging or running due to sweat or water.
      The smooth, silky feeling it provides adds extra value to products.
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    • EB-21・GP-21Gelatinization
      Agent
      Addition of small amounts solidifies skin oils achieving greater transparency A nano-size fibrous network is formed without affecting the feeling provided by skin oils.
      It can be applied in stick-form and high viscosity formulations.
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