what's new Research and Development Release October 15, 2026 How does the desire to "want to use it again" arise? Exploring the process of becoming addicted to lip balm through continued use. October 14, 2026 Tackling the cleansing challenge with pure vitamin C. Verifying the effects of vitamin C and developing new cleansing formulation technology. October 2, 2026 Presented at the 36th IFSCC World Congress: Discovery of a new moisturizing function in phytoexosomes utilizing sake fermentation technology. October 2, 2026 Presented at the 36th IFSCC World Congress. Research toward the construction of a stimulus perception evaluation system using a three-dimensional cultured skin model incorporating iPS cell-derived sensory nerve cells. October 2, 2026 Presented at the 36th IFSCC World Congress. Focusing on the structure of the cream film after application to the skin, we have elucidated a part of the mechanism by which moisture is retained. View past R&D releases R&D Release RSS Research information October 20, 2026 Announcement of the public call for applications for the "Japanese Dermatological Association Dermatological Research Fund (Endowment by Rohto Pharmaceutical)" August 31, 2026 We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 20th Rohto Prize, a research fund specializing in "Japanese Association of Geriatric Dermatology Research Fund skin." May 18, 2026 The recipients of the 17th Rohto Women's Health Science Research Award have been decided. April 14, 2026 The winners of the 31st ROHTO AWARD research grants have been decided. April 1, 2026 Recipients of the "Japanese Dermatological Association Dermatological Research Fund (Endowment by Rohto Pharmaceutical)" have been decided View past research information Research information RSS The thoughts we cherish in research and development We will share the thoughts that Rohto Pharmaceutical values in research and development. Research and Development Activities In addition to research and development in the traditional health and beauty business, Rohto Pharmaceutical is challenging a wide range of fields and conducting research every day to bring about innovation, including new businesses. Eye CareSkin care fieldInternal medicine and food fieldRegenerative medicine Intellectual Property Activities We will introduce Rohto Pharmaceutical's approach and efforts regarding intellectual property. R&D Library Published PapersConference presentation themeAppropriate use and management of public research funds Research and Development Policy Product Development PolicyApproach to Research and Development Ethics