The Hair Care Line from "uka" Has Been Revamped, Focusing on the "Kuromoji" Plant Familiar in Toothpicks

"Kuromoji," familiarly found in the toothpicks that accompany Japanese sweets, has recently gained attention as a beauty ingredient.

"In fact, kuromoji is also gaining attention as a plant contributing to environmental conservation," says Hiroyuki Watanabe, CEO of uka inc.
 
This July, uka launched the "Regenerative Good" series, releasing the "uka IZU Shampoo" and "uka IZU Conditioner," both containing kuromoji water. We spoke to Watanabe about the effects of kuromoji and why it contributes to environmental conservation.

Tell us about uka.

uka was founded as a barber shop in 1946. Previously, it was branded as "Excel," but when we launched nail oil, we changed the name to "uka" with the hope of helping people transform as a chrysalis becomes a butterfly.
 
We also create products from our total beauty salon, with the concept of "making you, me, and the Earth more beautiful and happier," ensuring environmental friendliness.