Japanese women are famous for having porcelain, smooth, and flawless skin. Of course, nobody is perfect, and often makeup covers it up. To have such skin, it's not enough to be Japanese; they make an effort to maintain their skin in that way more than anyone. How do they do it? In this article, we will understand a little about how Japanese women take care of their skin and how they manage to keep it perfect.
We have already written an article talking about the secret of the beauty of Japanese women, in this article we highlighted the importance of diet. Green tea, sushi, miso soup, and the magnesium present in foods are major contributors to maintaining healthy skin. They also take frequent baths in 温泉, which greatly benefits the skin. Dietary habits, cultural practices, and even the climate help Japanese women take care of their appearance.
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Japanese skin care routine
The skin cleansers that Japanese women use are usually oil-based, so they can cleanse without stripping the body's natural oils. Others cleanse the skin more than once to ensure that all makeup and dirt are gone. We recommend natural camellia oil. People in Japan often use serum to treat and hydrate the skin. The serum is carefully chosen for each situation and climate, and they give time for the skin to absorb the serum without layering other products on top.
The sun is a great enemy of the skin, which is why the japoneses always use sunscreen that comes in thousands of forms such as spray, lotion, and gel. The japonesas also use sunscreen before applying makeup. Sun exposure results in freckles, spots, and wrinkles. Thanks to the help of sunscreen and also to the climate of Japan, they manage to maintain a perfect appearance. They avoid using alcohol to clean their faces, as it increases pores and oiliness.
Japanese women also tend to exfoliate their skin a lot, they use finely ground adzuki beans. They also gently rub their face with towels or bathing suits. Even the way Japanese women think and act influence their appearance. Ever heard that saying that beauty comes from within? And the Japanese way of thinking really helps in their routine of seeking skin perfection. To achieve this they had to adopt different cultural customs, have a good mood and positive thoughts. Stress is a great enemy of beauty, so keep calm!
Searching for skin care products in Japan
Another great secret of the Japanese is their simplicity, they don't use too many products at once. They choose only the necessary and a perfect combination that brings results. They avoid wearing too much makeup, just enough to make their skin look good, they avoid covering every pore on their face.
There is a theory that women shouldn't put anything on their skin that they can't eat. Everything we apply ends up in our bloodstream, usually within minutes. So if you're putting toxic chemicals on your face, , it's going to end up in your body. That's why most of the products they use are somewhat natural.
Of course, you can't put fruit on your face. The Japanese do use skin care products! Do you want to know which products Japanese women use to take care of their skin? We have separated a list of the most popular below:
- DHC DEEP CLEANSING OIL – Lightweight cleanser loaded with shine-enhancing antioxidants and nutrients
- NATURAL CURE AQUA GEL – The best-selling exfoliator in Japan, selling 1 bottle every 12 seconds. Extremely gentle and recommended for sensitive people;
- SHISEIDO PERFECT WHIP – A cleanser made with a thick foam that removes all impurity and moisturizes;
- SHISEIDO IBUKI SOFTENER - Softener;
Japanese women also use Komenuka - Rice bran, used to nourish and prevent wrinkles. Others use oriental herbs that help combat dryness and improve skin beauty. They also use products with Wakame a marine alga that protects against UV rays and pollution.
Keep an eye out for DHC and SHISEIDO brands. Japanese women usually use a skin softener before applying a moisturizer. Search for products that are rich in collagen. Some Japanese women resort to any product that has collagen such as cookies, masks, powder, supplements, recipes, and even gloves.
Other things that help with skin care
We know that Japanese food is very healthy, full of nutrients and minerals, not only because they eat a lot of vegetables and fish, but because of the way it is prepared, the soil full of magnesium and the absence of poisons such as salt and sugar.
We can notice a big difference in Japanese women who eat properly or live on fast food like McDonald. One of the big secrets is the rich presence of vitamin C in their diet. It helps break down melanin, providing the skin the way Japanese women want.
In the past, Gueixa used to apply a piece of silk from a kimono with distilled flower water on their faces, thus creating a leaf mask. Leaf masks became very popular in Japan; use them to achieve moisture and cleansing impact. Taking care of the skin at night can also enhance results, as it is resting and breathing during that time.
If you keep a good diet, avoid the sun, use few products, avoid stress you can achieve the results that Japanese women get. Do not think it is easy because the Japanese struggle a lot to achieve these results that you see on television and internet, not all are beautiful and with perfect faces, to achieve this requires a great dedication. What do you think? Will you be able to adopt these tips?
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