Earth∞You is a cosmetics brand that upcycles by-products from wine grapes grown in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture. Recently, it has gained attention in the beauty industry for its high-concentration extraction [1] of a polyphenol called resveratrol.
At the FTN sessions03 "The World of Pores" held in July by Fashion Tech News, Earth∞You took the main stage. Throughout the sampling booth, there was a constant flow of visitors, with the company's beauty lotion attracting particular interest.
This time, we focused on the representative who has a passionate commitment to sustainable projects. We discussed their background as an entrepreneur while working for a major beverage manufacturer and the context behind the development of sustainable cosmetics.
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Ken Kitabayashi
Earth∞You CEO
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Sarasa Kitabayashi
Earth∞You Director
Building Cosmetics from Winery By-products: A Passionate Side Business Startup
Both the CEO and Director started Earth∞You while working in the alcoholic beverage industry. What was the impetus for this venture?
Ken KitabayashiAt the company I work for, research on resveratrol for consumption is actively being conducted, and I heard from a colleague that there is abundant research on its beauty benefits and that it is a popular ingredient overseas.