Nippon Shikizai, Inc.(TSE:4920)

Nippon Shikizai, Inc. engages in the contract manufacturing, research, and development of cosmetics and quasi-drugs. Its operations are carried out through the following business divisions: Cosmetics and Pharmaceutical Products. The Cosmetics division manufactures and sells lip products, such as lipsticks, lip liners and glosses; eye products, including eye shadows, mascaras, eye liners, and eyebrow make-up products; facial products, such as comprising foundations, concealers, loose powders, blushes, and highlighters; and skin care products, such as sunscreen and whitening products, scrubs, masks, and cleansers. The Pharmaceutical Products division produces and sells medicated toothpaste, mouthwash, athlete's foot treatment, insect repellant, body shampoo and other hygiene products. The company was founded in March 1930 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.