Japanese flawless skin is not easy to achieve and maintain. It requires a consistent routine and ingredients of only the highest quality.
Japanese women invest a lot of time and care to ensure their skin is in tip-top condition. They take pride in their complexion as it symbolises their personality, beauty, and health.
The skincare routine in Japan typically combines both innovation and tradition. They are willing to experiment with new inventions while sticking closely to their traditional beauty regimen.
Women in Japan swear by six key ingredients to achieve flawless skin. These ingredients are natural and can most likely be found in the kitchen. The mentality of using these “kitchen cosmetics” is known as Mottainai, where these ingredients are used to prevent wastage.
Mushrooms
In Japan, mushrooms are valued for their ability to enhance the immune system. Known as being anti-inflammatory, mushrooms can help to soothe irritated skin and boost blood circulation.
In addition, they are packed with antioxidants to shield the skin from environmental aggressors. Ultimately, this combats ageing skin and visible damage.
These antioxidants are especially evident in reishi mushrooms. They are recognised as the mushroom of immortality among the ancient Japanese. They contain a myriad of anti-ageing properties to restore the skin’s youth.
At Ikeda Spa, you can bask in the benefits of both red and black reishi mushrooms in our Menard Embellir Anti-Ageing Facial. These ingredients can detox and repair existing skin cells while promoting cell growth. As a result, your skin will look plump and ageless.
Green Tea
Green tea works wonders to soothe irritated skin and prevent wrinkles. Even if you are not a tea drinker, green tea can be applied topically as a toner.
It can reduce the size of your pores and leave you with glowing skin. Moreover, it is bursting with antioxidants, enzymes, and amino acids to banish the skin of blemishes.
Seaweed
Seaweed is a natural yet powerful skin protector. Its cellular structure resembles our skin, which allows our body to absorb its vitamins and minerals quickly.
On top of that, it slows ageing and boosts cell regeneration to improve your skin texture.
At Ikeda Spa, immerse yourself in our Seaweed Anti Cellulite Wrap. Packed with iodine and mineral salts, this treatment can minimise the appearance of cellulite and skin bumps. Satin-smooth skin awaits!
Pearls
Abundant in calcium, magnesium, and zinc, pearls can help to rebalance the skin and reduce breakouts. They are also packed with amino acids and proteins to increase collagen production.
There are heaps of pearl masks out there. Find one that can brighten the complexion and unclog your pores to provide you with a more youthful look.
Collagen
Collagen is one of the many Japanese flawless skin secrets. Believe it or not, Japanese women would boil beef or chicken tendons as a skin-boosting beverage.
They believe that ingesting this can better target the deeper layers of the skin instead of applying it topically as a cream.
Collagen appears to be a form of protein that gives the skin its structure and firmness. Furthermore, it slows the formation of wrinkles, improves elasticity, and retains the skin’s moisture.
Rice Bran
Rice bran has been a skincare staple for many Japanese women, including the geishas. They would use leftover water from washing rice as a natural facial exfoliant to achieve smooth Japanese flawless skin.
Equipped with fatty acids and Squalene, it is gentle yet efficacious for dry and sensitive skin. Besides that, it is packed with vitamins B and E to restore your skin’s moisture while promoting cellular turnover.
To end off the autumn season, pamper yourself with our Rice Bran Whitening Scrub to eliminate blemishes for clear and radiant skin!
