Momotani Juntenkan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, President and CEO: Seiichiro Momotani), which has a corporate purpose of "Creating a Beautiful Future for People and the Earth" and was founded 141 years ago, will release a renewed version of "Chou Chou more Hot Cleansing Gel " from its organic esthetic-inspired skincare brand "Chou Chou more." This product specializes in pore and blackhead care*1 with the power of charcoal, clay, and enzymes (cleansing), achieving both high cleansing power and overwhelming toning care*2 effects. It will be released nationwide at variety stores (excluding some stores) on July 1, 2026 (Wed). A New Habit of Effortlessly Removing Stubborn Pore Dirt and Makeup with the Unique "Smooth Melt Formula" In recent years, the number of people suffering from pore blackheads and excess sebum has increased, leading to the rapid expansion of the pore-specialized cleansing market. Therefore, for this renewal, we have thoroughly pursued further satisfaction in pore care and a smoother, more comfortable skin feel. Based on the brand's common "highest makeup removal in gel history*3" and "frictionless usability," we have renewed the ingredients. It is luxuriously formulated with charcoal x 3 types of vitamin C derivatives* x enzymes (cleansing, moisturizing), evolving into a black warming cleansing gel that maximizes functionality by directly approaching stubborn pore concerns from all directions. * Sodium Ascorbyl Palmitate Phosphate, Ascorbyl Hyaluronate Propyl, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate *1 Due to cleansing *2 To condition skin texture *3 Comparison with the previous Chou Chou more Hot Cleansing Gel product [Product Overview] *4 Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate From "removing" to "thorough black pore maintenance*1 and toning care*2." "Chou Chou more Hot Cleansing Gel " is a warming cleansing gel that thoroughly adsorbs pore dirt with the triple power of charcoal, clay, and enzymes (cleansing). The newly developed "Melt Cushion