Our Inspiring Journey
- Jinnai Sansho-do Pharmacy, our predecessor was founded in the year 1887, by Ryuichi Jinnai, for formulating medicines based on traditional Japanese methods. He dedicated himself to serving in dispensaries and meet the needs of those people who could not afford treatment of doctors.
- Establishment of Sansho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. took place in the year 1960 and it became an independent firm engaged in formulating dermatology medicines. We were the very first company in Japan to have introduced Skin Lightening Cream containing Placental Extract.
- In the year 1988, we introduced a new and effective skin lightening concept after thorough research, experiments and tests on Kojic Acid. Our Kojic Acid was the first to be approved in Japan as an active ingredient in skin lightening cream. It is after the launch of our skin lightening cream containing Kojic Acid that skin lightening cosmetics started gaining importance.
- Grow old with elegance and grace is the tagline with which we introduced DERMED, a classic cosmetics brand in the year 1993. Under this line, we started introducing anti-wrinkle products for mature skin.
- In the year 2008, we launched our skin firming cream, DERMED Wrinkle Cream, containing genuine and active ingredient from rosemary, a skin rejuvenating herb.
- DERMED Hair Essence that contains CTP Powder was relaunched in the year 2013. This suitable hair restorer has the power of treating hair loss and hair thinning in women.
- In the year 2015, DERMED Premium Series was launched to treat acne, spots and wrinkles. This true aging-care assortment of cosmetics treats mature skin problems and issues in the best possible manner.
- DERMED Premium Cream No.1, containing eight skincare ingredients to treat skin issues was introduced in 2017. This line supports daily skincare routine and helps achieve flawless and beautiful skin.
Year |
Description |
1960 |
Established in Omuta-city Fukuoka, Japan. |
1971 |
Set up our factory and headquarter in Onojo-city Fukuoka, Japan. |
1989 |
Prize of Excellent Executive for Kyushu and Yamaguchi region was given to us for excellence in serving products. |
1990 |
Distinguished Service Award was received for pharmaceutical affairs. |
1993 |
DERMED, our own brand featuring a fine line of cosmetics was introduced. |
1995 |
Our new factory in Tosu-city Saga, Japan was set up. |
1999 |
Got recognition under ISO 9001. |
2002 |
Got recognition under ISO 9001:2000. Got associated with The Japan Direct Marketing Association. |
2006 |
Recognized by Privacy Mark System. |
2008 |
Started extending our support to parents working in different industries. |
2009 |
Gained ISO 9001:2008. |
2011 |
Took part in activities of Michinoku Future Fund, organized for orphans. |
2017 |
Recognized under ISO 9001:2015. Started Oike Sansho Nursery to support childcare and work as an extended support program. |