Premier Anti-Aging Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Kiyoshi Matsuura, hereinafter "the Company") is pleased to announce the launch of "DUO The Cleansing Balm Vitamin 18," a new product from its aging care*4 brand "DUO." This new cleansing balm, formulated with 18 types of vitamins*2, will be sequentially released starting July 30, 2026, exclusively at Tsuruha Drug and Welcia Group stores (excluding some stores). Under the slogan "Forever vivid. Unleash your time," the Company values everyone living and shining without being bound by their actual age. Since its founding, we have connected directly with our customers and have been committed to unique product development that quickly shapes customer needs based on their feedback and questions about our products and services. As a limited new product in the DUO The Cleansing Balm series, which has been the No. 1 selling cleansing balm for 8 consecutive years*5, we have developed "DUO The Cleansing Balm Vitamin 18" to address the complex aging signs*1 of adults. ■ Background of Development We focused on the challenges of adult skin, where multiple skin concerns arise due to declining moisture and sebum levels with age. Utilizing DUO's cleansing technology, which goes beyond simply removing impurities to enhance skin condition, we have repeatedly obtained evidence and made improvements in our labs. This has led to the realization of this product with an original formula, paying close attention to every detail, including adult skin concerns, desired usability, expected functionality, fragrance, texture, and finish. As ingredients to approach complex aging signs*1 in adults, we have formulated approximately 85% of moisturizing oils*6, which care for dryness due to age-related skin changes, and 18 types of vitamins*2, the highest amount in DUO's history*3. It offers a meltingly soft texture, providing a friction-free experience unique to balm formulations, while achieving oil-level cleansing powe