Personal Care
Today’s consumers are looking for personal care products that are both natural and eco-friendly, as well as effective. Our high quality, naturally derived ingredients are trusted throughout the world for use in skin, body, and hair care products.
True Beauty Begins with Sustainability
Consumers are increasingly scrutinizing the ingredients in their favorite skin and hair care products, and often choosing to spend their money with companies who promote sustainable, ethical, and environmentally conscious manufacturing. Combining the power of microorganisms and enzymes with raw materials, we are working to bring natural ingredients to everyday products. We’re also committed to upcycling and reducing the burden on the environment by manufacturing non-petroleum-based, vegetable-based materials.
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We possess essential technologies related to the research, development, and production of microorganisms, fermentation products, enzymes, and enzyme reactants. We also welcome inquiries regarding the sale and co-development of sustainable personal care materials.
With a top-class customer base and a global network as a trading company, we swiftly match needs and resources on a daily basis. We support our clients in selecting partners for overseas expansion, sourcing, and ensuring a stable supply of raw materials.
We handle approximately 2,000 items, including active ingredients, UV filters, surfactants, emollients, chelating agents, and thickeners. Our deep knowledge and experience in regulatory requirements and pharmaceutical standards across various countries enable us to provide specialized support for your challenges.
Key Focus Areas & Initiatives
We are committed to reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the manufacturing process and promotes environmentally friendly product development and sourcing. This enables us to offer our clients sustainable choices and contribute to environmental protection together.
Nagase & Co. prioritizes the elimination of deforestation, the maintenance and restoration of ecosystems, and the protection of workers' rights in the procurement of palm oil. We are a member of the RSPO and actively promote proposals for raw materials that use sustainable palm oil.
Nagase Viita upcycles discarded or thinned fruits to develop sustainable raw materials. This initiative aims to reduce waste and optimize resource utilization, contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
Group Network
- Domestic Locations
- Global Operations
Core Trading Company of the Group
Founded in 1832 as a dye wholesaler in Kyoto, we are a specialty trading company offering products, services, and solutions primarily in the food, electrical equipment, semiconductor, mobility, chemical, and life sciences markets.
Manufacturing
Development, manufacturing, and sales of food ingredients, pharmaceutical ingredients, cosmetic ingredients, health food ingredients, functional colorants, enzymes, and phospholipids.
Trading Company & Sales
Nagase America LLC
Business Overview
Import and export activities in North America and Latin America,
domestic sales,
and marketing
Trading Company • Sales
Nagase Enterprise Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Business Overview
Import and export sales in Mexico, intermediary trade,
market development, and information gathering.
Trading Company & Sales
Nagase do Brasil Chemical Products Trade Ltd.
Business Activities
Import and export sales in Brazil, intermediary trade,
market development, information gathering
Trading Company & Sales
Nagase (Europe) GmbH
Business Activities
Import and export in Germany, domestic sales,
marketing
Trading Company & Sales
Nagase (Europa) GmbH, London Branch
Business Overview
Import and export in the UK, domestic sales,
marketing
Trading and Sales
Nagase (Europa) GmbH, Lyon Branch
Business Overview
Import and export activities in France, domestic sales,
marketing
Trading Company & Sales
Nagase Singapore (Pte) Ltd.
Business Activities
Import and export operations in Singapore and Australia,
domestic sales, and marketing
Trading Company & Sales
Nagase (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Business Overview
Import and export operations in Malaysia, domestic sales,
marketing
Trading Company & Sales
Nagase (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Business Activities
Import and export in Thailand, domestic sales,
marketing
Trading Company & Sales
Nagase Vietnam Co., Ltd.
Business Activities
Import and export in Vietnam, domestic sales,
and marketing
Trading Company and Sales
Nagase Philippines Corporation
Business Overview
Import and export operations in the Philippines, domestic sales,
and marketing.
Trading Company & Sales
PT. Nagase Import-Export Indonesia
Business Overview
Import and export activities, domestic sales,
and marketing in Indonesia
Trading Company & Sales
Nagase India Private Ltd.
Business Overview
Import and export activities in India, domestic sales,
marketing
Trading and Sales
Nagase (China) Co., Ltd.
Business Activities
Import and export, domestic sales, marketing
Trading Company & Sales
Taiwan Nagase Co., Ltd.
Business Overview
Import and export, domestic sales, and marketing
Trading and Sales
Nagase Korea Corporation
Business Activities
General import and export trade, retail and
wholesale operations, trade agency services
Business Activities Beyond Boundaries
Formulation
We assist you in optimizing materials and component formulations to enhance product quality and production processes.
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Product Development
We fully support our clients' product innovation in addressing the challenges posed by evolving consumer demands.
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Manufacturing
With manufacturing bases in 15 countries and regions around the world, we provide robust support through our extensive expertise and cutting-edge technology.
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Supply Chain
We have the expertise to address current supply chain challenges in real time.
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Distribution and Logistics
At NAGASE, we go beyond the traditional trading company model to offer tailored, optimal solutions.
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Regulatory Compliance
We provide support for balancing compliance with manufacturing, drawing on our extensive knowledge of global regulations.
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