Press Release

Contact: Patricia Bello
DHC USA Inc.
(415) 908-1400 ext. 306
pbello@dhccare.com

JAPAN'S #1 CATALOG SKINCARE COMPANY
BRINGS FRESH CLEANSING GEL TO U.S.

DHC USA Inc. Announces a Lighter Alternative for Summer Skincare

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 2, 2002—With summer fast approaching and the warm season already upon us, most of us are seeking lighter cleansing products to relieve our skin from the stifling temperatures. DHC USA Inc. introduces Fresh Cleansing Gel¾a crystal-clear gel cleanser that delicately eliminates all traces of makeup without leaving a greasy feeling. Removing makeup has never been easier. To experience this refreshing cleanser, simply apply the gel to the dry surface of your skin, gently massage, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Fresh Cleaning Gel will be available at a special price of $9.50 through June 30, 2002, then at its regular price of $13.00 thereafter.

“A balance of nature and science goes into our products,” says Miles Perdiguerra, Marketing Director of DHC USA Inc. “Our products are free of added color and fragrance¾nothing unnecessary is added to weigh down your skin.”

This smooth-gliding gel cleanses pores clogged by dirt and oil to help keep your complexion free of skin-dulling debris. The result? A smoother, clearer complexion for all skin types.

Fresh Cleansing Gel is available by catalog or through DHC’s Web site. Customers have the option of ordering online, or by phone, fax, or mail, and having their products delivered straight to their home or office. Customers may also request a free sample of Fresh Cleansing Gel with any purchase.

Note to the Editors
Product samples are available upon request. Please call Patricia Bello at (415) 908-1400 ext. 306, or email her at pbello@dhccare.com.

Fresh Cleansing Gel ingredients include: triethylhexanoin, cetyl ethylhexanoate, PPG-6-decyltetradeceth-30, sodium PCA, purified water, methyl gluceth-20, glycerin, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, polyglyceryl-10 oleate, placental extract, propylparaben, stearyl glycyrrhetinate, and methylparaben.

About DHC
DHC started in Japan over 20 years ago with just three very special products, including its famous Deep Cleansing Oil. Today DHC has over 150 products and is the most successful direct mail skincare company in Japan. DHC began its international expansion in 1997 and now makes its products available throughout the United States.

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