Herbal Peel, a home-use herbal peeling product from the skincare brand "INSiTU" (Insitu) developed by Sakura Forest Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Fukuoka; Representative Director: Leo Takashima), has been selected for the special feature "MY BEST COSMETIC AWARDS 2026 First Half" in Takarajimasha's popular fashion magazine "sweet" (July 2026 issue, released June 12, 2026). This feature introduces "true favorite items" that the magazine's editorial department feels are "definitely repurchaseable" and "convincing to use" from among numerous cosmetics. Herbal Peel was featured as an item that the editorial staff, who have been observing beauty trends, fell in love with so much that they would repurchase it with their own money. The magazine highlights that the herbal peeling-inspired care, which can cost over 10,000 yen per session at salons, can be easily incorporated at home at an affordable price, and that it can help wash away dullness with each use, aiming for a brighter skin impression. In this release, in response to this feature, we will introduce the background behind Herbal Peel's selection and the behind-the-scenes story of its joint development with the Korean research institute ANCORS, which has not been disclosed until now. *1 Limited sets sold out a total of 4 times between May 2025 and August 2025. *2 As of May 2025 - April 2026, calculated based on 8 pieces per box, individually packaged. Background of Selection for MY BEST COSMETIC AWARDS Herbal peeling is gaining popularity, frequently ranking as the No. 1 monthly search ranking in the esthetic category on major salon booking sites. Recently, the need to easily incorporate this herbal peeling treatment at home has been rapidly expanding. Why is "Herbal Peel" Gaining Attention Now? Salon treatments can often cost over 10,000 yen per session, and require securing time for appointments. Furthermore, traditional herbal peeling can involve strong peeling, leading many people who are interested to hesit