Kracie Co., Ltd.
Should we be careful about the “temperature difference” this winter, which tends to be mild? Conducted “Survey on Cold Temperature Difference Fatigue”
Approximately 60% of people experience “cold temperature fatigue” / Introducing recommended products to prevent coldness in winter ……
Kracie Co., Ltd., which operates three businesses: toiletries and cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and foods, conducted a “survey on cold temperature fatigue” in preparation for the coming cold season. We will also introduce recommended products to help you survive the cold winter weather.
■ This winter is likely to be warm / Be careful of temperature changes! As we enter December, the weather gets even colder, but according to an announcement from the Japan Meteorological Agency (*1), this winter is expected to be warmer than usual. Many people may think, “Wouldn’t a mild winter be easier than usual?” However, even a mild winter does not mean that the temperature will always be high. Even if it’s warm during the day, it can get very cold in the mornings and evenings, so you need to be more careful about the temperature difference because the temperature increases and decreases greatly in warm winters. Survey results regarding temperature difference fatigue
◆Approximately 60% of people experience “fatigue due to temperature changes” / Most people felt “fatigue and sluggishness”
Many people become unwell due to these temperature differences, and a survey conducted by our company (*2) found that people feel “tired” and “changes in their physical condition” due to temperature changes in winter and the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors. Approximately 60% (58.0%) of those who answered that they had done so. Fatigue due to such “temperature differences” is also called “temperature difference fatigue,” and it causes a variety of physical ailments such as feeling cold, feeling sluggish, and stiff shoulders. [Image 1
In the same survey, when asked what specific symptoms they had experienced, the most common response was “fatigue, sluggishness” at 33.6%. This was followed by symptoms such as “headache” (23.0%) and “feeling cold” (21.6%).
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*1 Japan Meteorological Agency: Weather forecast for the next three months (https://www.data.jma.go.jp/cpd/longfcst/kaisetsu/?term=P3M) *2 Survey overview
○Survey target: 500 men and women in their 20s to 60s nationwide (number of valid responses) ○Survey period: November 1, 2023 ○Research method: Internet survey / Kracie survey (cross marketing survey using QiQUMO)
What causes cold temperature fatigue? ~Be careful about skin problems! ~ ◆What is temperature difference fatigue?
When there is a large temperature difference, the autonomic nervous system, which regulates the body’s functions, becomes overactive in order to cope with the temperature difference. As a result, we consume more energy than necessary, which causes “cold fatigue.” It is said to be more likely to occur when there is a temperature difference from the previous day or when the difference between the highest and lowest temperatures of the day is 7 degrees or more.The main symptoms include stiff shoulders, headache, dizziness, fatigue, constipation, diarrhea, Examples include insomnia.
◆People who have cold hands and feet should be careful
Cold temperature fatigue tends to be more common in women and elderly people who have less physical strength and muscle strength.
Additionally, people who are prone to fatigue due to changes in temperature tend to have certain symptoms, such as cold hands and feet and hot flashes on their face and body.
In this survey, when we asked the percentage of people who fit these trends, we found that approximately 40% of people answered that they “easily feel cold hands and feet.” In addition, more than 30% of people answered that they “don’t like cold or heat” or “easily get sick when the seasons change,” indicating that many people are at risk of fatigue due to changes in temperature. .
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◆What you should be careful about in winter is “skin trouble” Another thing you should be careful about is skin problems due to the difference in temperature. Disturbances in the autonomic nervous system caused by temperature differences can lead to skin problems such as rough skin, dryness, and sensitivity symptoms. Winter is especially harsh on the skin, as sweat and sebum production decreases significantly due to the cold, and blood circulation tends to deteriorate. As the amount of water in your skin decreases, the barrier function that protects you from irritation weakens, making your skin more flaky and dry in winter. Be careful not only with the outside air, but also with indoor heating, as it can lead to dryness. How to make a body that doesn’t get cold easily? ~ Measures against cold from inside and outside ~
If cold temperature fatigue is left untreated, it may lead to chronic autonomic nervous system imbalance and coldness, so if you are concerned about this, please take precautions on a daily basis. -Adjust your lifestyle habits-
Adjusting your lifestyle habits and creating a regular daily rhythm is an important point to balance your autonomic nervous system. Aim for around 7 hours of sleep, and try to get a good night’s sleep by avoiding looking at digital devices such as smartphones for about an hour before going to bed. Also, moderate exercise can help improve fatigue due to temperature differences. Instead of strenuous exercise that leaves your muscles fatigued, aim for a body that doesn’t get tired easily by making it a habit to do things you can comfortably do, such as walking or stretching.
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-Warm your body from the inside-
When warming your body, be sure to warm it from both the inside and outside. In order to warm your body from the inside, it is important to be creative with your meals and drinks. In particular, you need to be careful about consuming too many cold drinks and foods that cool your body. Make sure to eat a well-balanced diet of ingredients that are expected to have a warming effect, such as protein and root vegetables, and get into the habit of drinking hot drinks.
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-Warm your body from the outside-
It is important to soak slowly in the bath to warm your body from the outside. When you’re busy, many people may end up taking a shower, but taking a bath can improve blood circulation throughout the body and help remove fatigue substances that have accumulated in the body. 3. Soak in lukewarm water for about 10-15 minutes, paying attention to warming your neck (neck, wrists, and ankles), until you reach your shoulders.
Introducing products recommended for measures against temperature differences and for the cold season
We will introduce recommended products for countering the temperature difference from the three businesses we handle: toiletries/cosmetics, medicine, and food.
-Recommended products for a cold body-
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■ For painful sensitivity to cold that causes cold feet and fingertips (medicine)
-Kampo therapy-
Tokishi Gyaku Kago Shushu Ginger Tang Extract Tablets Kracie [Class 2 drugs]
Suggested retail price: 1,341 yen (tax included)
“Tokishigyakukagoshuyushokyoto” is effective for cold sensitivity in people who are more susceptible to the effects of cold than others and who tend to have a lack of “blood.” It’s a target. It warms the body and helps generate heat, warming the extremities such as the hands and feet, and also works inside the body to improve various symptoms caused by coldness. It is effective not only for colds, but also for headaches, back pain, diarrhea, and menstrual pain.
■ Make your daily bath feel luxurious (toiletries and cosmetics) -Travel Inn-
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Travel accommodation luxury assortment
[Quasi-drugs]
Open price
“Tabi no Yado” is a hot spring type medicated bath additive. You can enjoy the “luxury assortment” in two powder types (Kusatsu x 4 packets, Hakone x 3 packages) and three carbonated types (Towada Hachimantai, Shinshu Kiso, Bungo Nagayu x 2 tablets each). It enhances the effect of hot bathing and is effective for recovering from fatigue, stiff shoulders, sensitivity to cold, etc. In addition, the powder type contains a “hot spring-containing moisturizing ingredient (sodium metasilicate)” to make your skin smooth, and the carbonated type contains a “naturally derived moisturizing ingredient (aloe juice powder-2)” to keep your skin moist.
*This product is not a reproduction of hot spring water.
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■ Powdered beverages (foods) that warm you from the inside of your body -Yurukochi-
Yurukochi Jinwaka ginger bath
Suggested retail price: 130 yen (tax included)
“Yurukochi Jinwaka Ginger Water” is a powdered drink made by dissolving it in hot water. Contains two types of ingredients that are good for health and beauty, such as ginger polyphenols and vitamin E. Furthermore, it contains “oligosaccharide” which is gentle on the stomach and supports the body in cold weather. We have reduced the amount of sugar, making it less sweet and thicker, resulting in a highly satisfying quality.
-Recommended products for dry skin-
■ Dry care (toiletries/cosmetics)
-Hada Bisei-
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Hadabisei Medicated Friday Night Skin Care Mask
[Quasi-drugs]
Open price
The “Hada Bisei Night Skin Care Mask Series” uses “fermented beauty sugar drops (moisturizing barrier ingredient)” that soak in at night to condition your skin during the night, leading to smooth barrier skin that you can look forward to waking up in the morning. The “Medicated Friday Night Skin Care Mask” is a rich serum mask containing royal jelly (moisturizing ingredient), which is available in three lineups named after the days of the week. It moisturizes and moisturizes tired skin due to dryness, giving it firmness and luster, leading to tighter pores and plump skin.
*Seeps into the stratum corneum
*Fermented beauty sugar drop: Glucooligosaccharide (maltose/sucrose condensate), glycosyl trehalose, pear juice fermentation liquid, Lacanthea fermentation liquid (rice)
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■ Chinese herbal medicines (medicines) recommended for those who suffer from dry skin
-Kampo therapy-
Tokidrinko extract granules “Krashie”
[Class 2 drugs]
Suggested retail price: 2,640 yen (tax included)
“Tokiinshi” is a prescription based on “shimototo” which replenishes “blood”. As we age, our skin becomes less nourished and becomes more prone to dryness. It is effective for people who have dry skin that looks like a white powder and gets itchy when taking a bath. About Kracie Co., Ltd.
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Our company merged three operating companies (home products, pharmaceuticals, and foods) on October 1, 2023 and started as “Kracie Co., Ltd.” We will continue to create new value in the areas of “medicine, food, beauty, and comfort” and contribute to enriching the lives of our customers.