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J-Beauty: Timeless Geisha Practices





   I've always admired the earlier skincare practices of Geishas. Their rituals are tracing back to the mid-18th century during the Edo Period. They are of the first ones to incorporate double cleansing even! Many of these old time-tested ingredients are still used to this day, I'll break down some of their most popular ingredients used as well:


Camellia Seed Oil: These ingredients has been used for very many centuries. Contains beneficial vitamins A & E, fatty acids (such as oleic acid & lineoic acid), and squalene even. It can be used with cleansing and applied topically on skin as well. Has many rejuvenative & anti-aging properties. Along with providing moisturization for the skin as well as fighting free radical and environmental aggressors.


Bintsuke Wax: Traditionally used as a makeup primer for thick & heavy makeup application. Helps to create a protective barrier to protect the skin from dryness and skin irritation. As well as providing superior moisture into the skin without clogging pores. It's a plant-based ingredient along with the composition of the ingredient being of a soft wax texture. It's used for styling hair even. A multi-purpose ingredient.


Rice Bran: This ingredient is widely used and love its benefits as an ingredients. Chock full of amino acids from brightening of the skin to anti-aging benefits. Geishas would even bathe and use rice water as well as part of their facial skincare routine as well. Love this ingredient overall! It is a major staple in a Japanese routine. Increases collagen & elastin production, assisting with skin elasticity and firmness among with other anti-aging properties. Not only is it a protein which acts as a peptide for skin but as well as what phytic acid is derived from it also, which is a mild alpha hydroxy acid exfoliant. As well as containing Vitamin B3, in the form being niacin (similarly relating to the ingredient of Niacinamide).


Adzuki Beans: Crushed adzuki beans into a powder and creating a paste can be used a gentle physical exfoliant. Infused with amino acids. As well as have anti-bacterial properties from saponins, in which helps with the assistance of reducing acne. As well as brightening by stimulating blood flow 


Silk Extract: Silk happens to be one of my favorite ingredients in a J-Beauty formula! A plentiful amount of amino acids and peptides. Assisting with boosting hydration, firmness/elasticity, fine lines/wrinkles, anti-inflammatory benefits and even which is news to me doing this more thorough research with.


Green Tea: Green tea which have anti-inflammatory properties, soothing irritated, provides antioxidant protection. Contains polyphenols, vitamins, and caffeine. Soothes irritated and inflamed skin, being a great option for sensitive skin, neutralizing free radicals, preventing premature signs of aging, reducing puffiness, and evening out skin tone, mild results with acne reduction can be attributed as well. A commonly used ingredient in many skincare products and for a reason as well why it's so widely popular.


Pearl Extract: Another ingredient that I truly love. Filled with amino acids, calcium carbonate, a protein called Conchiolin, and minerals. A bevy full of benefits for brightening and anti-aging. With antioxidant benefits and anti-inflammatory also that helps and soothes irritated and sensitive skin.


   There's a reason why these ingredients and practices have stood the test of time for a reason, even centuries later. Geishas were one of the first groups to even have come up with their own version of sheet masks as they would incorporate using pieces of kimono silk from their garments and submerged them in rose or some other form flower water for hydration & for that dewy mochi skin. These time-tested ingredients combined with today's cutting-edge science & technology in Japanese skincare make for such popular items in today's J-Beauty skincare market. A few other honorable mentions of ingredients that are widely used are Pearl extract, Seaweed, Collagen, Persimmon. I've always admired their skincare rituals for the longest time and it was the earliest pioneering for J-Beauty. If I were to create my own J-Beauty line, some of these ingredients would definitely be included. The J-Beauty modern-day market continues to grows as times goes on even as of now. Thank you for taking the time read today.


Yours truly always,

Mr. Skin Care Guru

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