Nishikawa Men's Skincare

A cosmetics series derived from Japan's traditional fermentation technology. Focused on the skin benefits of sake's koji acid and amino acids, utilizing microorganism technology from breweries. Through collaboration between regional sake producers and cosmetics companies, it extends Japan's fermentation food culture into the beauty sector.

A centuries-old tradition of beauty product manufacturing developed in Kyoto. It encompasses historical techniques including white powder production, fragrant oil creation, and plant extract extraction dating to the Edo period. Leveraging Kyoto's unique water quality and climate, it holds a significant position in Japanese beauty culture and craftsmanship.

A historical recreation of 'kitsune makeup' techniques and cosmetics used by Heian through Edo-period nobility and courtesans. Recreates the distinctive aesthetic of thin eyebrows and white coloring from forehead to lips. Demonstrates the diversity of historical Japanese beauty standards, serving as both an art form and educational tool about cosmetic history.

Orbis's flagship men's skincare line (under Pola-Orbis Group). It pioneered Japan's men's beauty market by focusing on hydration-oil balance for male skin. With its scientific and straightforward approach, it significantly elevated skincare awareness among Japanese men, establishing grooming as a mainstream practice.

Cosmetics series leveraging sake's hydrating components (amino acids, koji acid). Historically, sake brewery workers' beautiful skin was attributed to sake exposure; this series modernizes that wisdom. It embodies the fusion of traditional Japanese fermentation technology and beauty, gaining support both domestically and internationally.

A men's skincare series by Orbis focusing on moisture balance. Its oil-free formula is optimized for oily male skin, eliminating residual greasiness. Comprising toners, lotions, and shaving gels, it forms the foundation of men's grooming routines.

An emerging technical field utilizing sake byproducts such as sake lees and amino acids as beauty components. Fermentation processes with koji mold generate bioactive substances applied to skincare. This Japanese beauty innovation scientifically validates Edo-period sake brewery workers' skin beauty traditions and incorporates them into modern cosmetics.