Purifying & Deodorizing Body Wipes with Japanese Persimmon

Nature’s Purifying and Deodorizing Agent – Japanese Persimmon, is a potent antioxidant loaded with vitamins that has been traditionally used in Japan for its naturally purifying and deodorizing powers. This prized, natural ingredient is particularly effective in eliminating nonenal, the source of hormonal imbalance or aging body odor, leaving the skin squeaky clean and freshly hydrated. 

Not all persimmon extracts are alike. Persimmon juice obtained manually from the fruit does not eliminate nonenal odor effectively. Only Japanese persimmon extract that is selectively harvested, carefully processed, and tested for maximum deodorizing benefits demonstrates effective results. Mirai Clinical’s persimmon extract is harvested each autumn, processed, and tested in our facilities in Japan under strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). 

This chart shows how Mirai’s persimmon tannin is significantly more effective in reducing various causes of body odor, including nonenal, than regular body wipes.

Japanese persimmon extract contains persimmon tannin, which has excellent effects on the surface of the body. It is said that the deodorizing and sterilizing action of persimmon tannin prevents troublesome odors and propagation of various bacteria. Nonenal (or 2-Nonenal) was first identified in 2001 by the Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido as the main source of aging body odor. Further studies are documented in the March 2010 issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry, “Lipid peroxidation generates body odor component trans-2-nonenal covalently bound to protein in vivo”. 

Nonenal is produced when lipi acids are oxidized (lipi acids are fatty acids produced in the sebaceous gland). Hormonal imbalances often result in more lipid (fatty) acid production. As the skin matures, its natural antioxidant protection decreases, resulting in greater amounts of oxidized lipid (fatty) acids. Nonenal can be recognized as an unpleasant grassy or greasy odor. It is often hard to detect on oneself, but will linger on fabrics such as shirt collars and pillow cases. Nonenal odor often persists in confined environments such as nursing homes, and hence is sometimes referred to as “old people’s smell”. Because this odor is oil (fatty acid) based, it is not easily removed by conventional soaps and water. Likewise, nonenal’s effect can differ among men and women. Many women experience changes in body odor during menopause. This can be a combination of both increased sweat-based odor, as well as nonenal-based odor, which can result in confusion and frustration when the odor cannot be easily eliminated. Hot flashes and night sweats during menopause cause excessive perspiration and increased fatty acids, resulting in Nonenal. A recent Swedish study showed that middle aged men often have the worst body odor amongst all age groups. This could be due to higher testosterone ratios in men and related nonenal production. Finally, stress can also exacerbate the production of nonenal in both women and men.