Ever wondered how Japanese women appear not to age and always boast flawless faces? You won’t be surprised to hear it’s a combination of two things Japan is famous for – tradition and innovation
Japanese skin care has been famed for smooth skin and youthful complexions. Japanese women know a thing or two about looking fresh faced and fabulous.
The Japanese were among the first to discover skincare treatments and are famous for their high-quality products, which is why Japan is one of the biggest skin care markets in the world today.[JCIA: A Cultural History of Cosmetics]
‘It’s always been important for Japanese women to look fresh, clean and groomed. It is their hospitality in order to respect others’ presence.
But why is Japan making such an impact on the skincare scene?
Women in Japan pride themselves on having healthy, beautiful skin – taking every possible precaution to keep it in tiptop condition. ‘Pure, clean, radiant and glowing skin is very important to women.
‘The face is considered a reflection of inner personality, beauty, and health – so there is a lot of attention paid to overall quality, texture and tone of skin.’
“In Japan, the attitude towards achieving healthy-looking skin is to spend time and care. This beauty philosophy isn’t about covering up what we deem flaws; it’s about a long tradition of self-care rituals that have been practiced by millions of women.
What do Japanese women do to keep their youthful skin?
Regimented Routines
Japanese women adhere to a strict regimen every day. It consist of about 7-8 steps, from cleansing to using a foam wash, toner, serum, emulsion, brightening serum, and cream. The repetition of daily care is the basis of the beauty secret.
Clever Cleansing
Beauty rituals such as double-cleansing are part of woman’s skin care tradition. It emphasizes the importance of a long-term, consistent routine in skin care. Cleansing is a ritual in Japan, and many women repeat the process two or three times.
They like heavy-duty yet gentle cleansing oils, as they’re rich in vitamins and are lipophilic, which means they keep toxins out and moisture in. They also help shrink the appearance of pores and get rid of acne. So cleansing your skin once doesn’t quite cut it, because in Japan, it’s all about the double cleansing secret.
Magic Massaging
Once you’ve got all your skincare steps in place, it’s time to get massaging. Japanese women usually place their faces in their palms after putting on lotion, not only because it helps the lotion penetrates deeper and covers the entirety the skin, but also because it gives stimulation to the brain.
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Key ingredients that Japanese use for healthy glowing skin
Rice bran
A staple in Japanese culture, rice is so much more than a base for your sushi. Japanese rice bran, known as komenuka, has been used for centuries by Japanese women and is still a staple skincare ingredient thanks to its deep moisturizing abilities.
Geishas were known to use leftover water from washing rice to then wash their faces in a bid to get smooth, supple, and luminous skin. Rice bran is bursting with fatty acids and squalene, an essential fat that makes up 12% of human sebum.
This makes it extremely effective on very dry, ageing, and even super sensitive skins. It’s also rich in vitamins B and E and gently exfoliates whilst hydrating and promoting cellular turnover.
Green tea
Many women drink several cups of green tea every day, which helps to slow down the ageing process and keeps skin youthful and supple. This is because green tea is one of the healthiest brews.
Abundant in antioxidants, it’s one powerful protector and is rich in a variety of phytochemicals, polyphenols, enzymes and amino acids. It works wonders for soothing stressed and irritated skins whilst its anti-ageing properties prevent wrinkles and fine lines.
It’s also great for detoxifying and keeping skin hydrated, and it’s been proven to help banish blemishes ‘Use green tea as a toner by letting two cups cool after brewing, then apply it to your face with a cotton ball. This natural alternative can give you glowing skin and reduce the size of pores.
Mushrooms
In Japan, mushrooms have long been valued as both food and medicine because they support the body’s natural defenses by enhancing the immune system. Packed with antioxidants, mushrooms help protect skin against environmental aggressors and free radicals, which in turn helps with signs of aging and visible damage.
A natural anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial, they can help heal and calm stressed skin, and they also boost blood circulation to restore your gorgeous, natural glow.
Can beauty can be achieved from nature? Cassiopea Yap, founder of Ashleigh Ivory, refuse to pursuit beauty under the knife, so she traveled to Japan to look for her answers.
The “miracle’ ingredient
The Fuji shiitake Mushroom is a natural antioxidant that has been prized for centuries in the Far East. These little beauties are one of the healthiest foods on the planet containing many health-boosting properties.
It contains eight essential amino acids as well as a high content of Vitamin C. Fuji Shiitake mushrooms are also rich in Kojic Acid which helps in brightening all skin types, fade pigmentation and reduce acne scars. Hence, it is often found in skin care products particularly those with anti-aging benefits.
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Ashleigh Ivory developed their serum with Fuji shiitake mushrooms as the key natural ingredients. The serum is specially formulated to dramatically improve skin tone, firmness and texture with regular use together with our rollers.
Besides Fuji shiitake mushrooms, Cassiopea also discovered a unique and rare material in Japan, the Terahertz ore.
Terahertz ore with the highest silicon purity of 99.9999%, is always radiating a Terahertz wave, vibrating at 1 trillion times per second. The terahertz wave is able to penetrate into the skin even more deeply and influence activity and normalization on a cell level.
The terahertz ores have a high thermal conductivity. It is able to change temperature instantly by simply soaking it in warm or cool water for just 1 second.
The warm treatment helps improve blood circulation and cell activity, reducing signs of aging, smoothens furrow lines, reduces crow’s feet and helps improve acne problems.
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The cold treatment helps to lift sagging skin on cheeks, tightens enlarged pores, reduce inflammations and acne scars.
Ashleigh Ivory’s Black Diamond beauty facial roller is specially hand crafted from 3 terahertz ores, each in a diamond cut with 48 facets, are designed to provide gentle, moderate stimulation to the skin, giving a therapeutic experience. The ores are made in 2 different sizes to efficiently follow the curves of body.
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At Ashleigh Ivory, the team’s journey begins from the backend, where products are subject to quality control, testing, and personal use and whether it lasts through time to ensure First Impressions Last Forever.
The products are sourced from around the world, where the stage has been set for the procurement of top quality, natural products for every one of our dedicated customers. Indeed, Beauty Has No Compromises.
Now, exquisite beauty can be achieved without going under the knife, following the Japanese way of achieving supple and youthful glowing skin with Ashleigh Ivory.