Four-leaf clover brings smile and happiness

Published: 2-Sep-2025 Featured companies: Ichimaru Pharcos
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Four-leaf clover is a symbol of happiness all over the world. It is said to have become a symbol of good luck due to its rarity. Usually, clover has three leaves, but the raw material for HappiClov is the special clover which has four leaves or more

Such a special clover is found in Tahara City in Japan and is currently being used as an item for a local vitalization project. The name of the project is “HAPPY FOUR-LEAF CLOVER PROJECT” which creates new tourism resources, and supports employment for the people with disabilities. ICHIMARU PHARCOS has also participated in this project and developed the four-leaf clover extract, HappiClov.

HappiClov has contributed to the SDGs through:

  • Use of by-products that cannot be used in final products　
  • Extracted from safe and secure raw materials
  • Preservation of local plant originality

HappiClov increases the elastin production which is associated with skin elasticity and sagging. As a result, applying HappiClov to the skin raised the corners of the mouth and lift-up the cheeks. HappiClov brings smiles to people around the world.

HappiClov has already been reported to promote DANCE production, but the latest research has confirmed that DANCE contributes to the increase of not only elastin but also collagen. We presented these research results at the ASCS in June this year. www.ichimaru.co.jp/english/news/research_development/701

Effects of HappiClov

  • Improving the production of collagen <
  • Improving the production of elastin
  • Improving the production of DANCE（Fibulin-5）
  • Raising up the corner of the mouth
  • Raising up the cheek

Regulations

  • COSMOS APPROVED certificated
  • HALAL certified

HappiClov supports community revitalization and facilities for people with disabilities. So, it is a product that is friendly to both people and the environment. Happiclov aims to be a sustainable product and bring smiles to people.

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