2025.01.29
Is Resting the Skin Important for Spots & Sensitive Skin? The Ideal Role of Cosmetics & Skincare as Proposed by TOBIKEN
In 1933, before the war, amidst the distortions that emerged alongside modernization, TOBIKEN (東京美容科学研究所, then known as Genoa Cosmetic Chemistry Research Institute) was established.
"Cosmetics are fundamentally meant to keep the skin healthy and beautiful."
With this philosophy in mind, Takaaki Ozawa founded TOBIKEN, which continues to research and develop basic cosmetics grounded in dermatology and promote healthy skin care practices.
In this interview, we spoke with the current representative, Takako Ozawa, about the institute's efforts, insights gained over many years of addressing the relationship between cosmetics and human skin from a dermatological perspective, and the correct approaches to skincare.
PROFILE
Takako Ozawa
President, TOBIKEN
After graduating from the Department of Chemistry at Sophia University, completed a master's program in applied chemistry. Later, worked as a researcher at a major chemical company before engaging in research as a part-time assistant in the Department of Chemistry at Sophia University. Holds a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Engineering (majoring in applied chemistry).
Lead, Mercury, Tar Dyes… Questioning the Quality of Cosmetics at Our Founding
TOBIKEN was established by Takaaki Ozawa as the research institution of GENOA The current representative, Takako Ozawa, is the granddaughter of the founder.
"This research institute, celebrating its 92nd anniversary this year, began when my grandfather questioned the true role of cosmetics. At the time of its founding, distortions of modernization had begun to emerge, and scientific perspectives on beauty were still quite shallow, with a possibility for lead and mercury to be included in cosmetics.
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