Active ingredients:
The natural essences and scientifically-formulated agents infused in our formulations are thoroughly researched and tested before being introduced to clients. Moreover, we can customise them according to the clients’ desired effect on skin. Some of our popular active ingredients are the following:
①Trehalose: Also known as the 'sugar of life', trehalose is a natural sugar that retains the water in your skin and functions as a moisturiser, skin protectant, and antioxidant.
⓶Hyaluronic acid: Hyaluronic acid is a popular anti-ageing agent that makes your skin look younger by reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
③Aloe vera leaf extract: The leaf of aloe vera contains mucopolysaccharides that are effective in preventing dryness and help retain the moisture in your skin.
④Vitamin C: This ubiquitous essence long-known for its melanin-inhibition, collagen-production stimulation, and anti-UV properties is present in most of our formulations. It promises younger-looking skin by synthesising collagen and fighting free-radicals. It also works as a spot and blemish-corrector by inhibiting melanin production in the skin.
⑤Niacinamide: A type of vitamin B3, it has anti-ageing properties that makes it perfect for wrinkle-reduction treatment. Along with this, niacinamide also provides brightening and anti-inflammatory properties to many of our skin care products.
⑥Ceramide: Ceramide is a moisturising ingredient found in the outer layer of the epidermis, which holds moisture between cells and binds it to the skin. It is an ingredient that plays a major role in the barrier function of the skin, preventing the entry of germs into your body.
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①Sakura flower extract: The sakura or cherry blossoms, a flower long associated with Japan, and a cultivar, the Somei Yoshino, is the source of one of our popular extracts. It makes for an ideal ingredient in creams and hair care products with its anti-inflammatory, whitening, and hair growth properties.
⓶Green tea (matcha): The Ibi-cha, a green tea variant sourced from Ibi, Gifu Prefecture, produces an extract that, aside from its whitening and anti-oxidant properties, also has proven deodorising effects.
③Yuzu extract: A native citrus fruit from Japan, yuzu has vitamin A that protects skin from bacteria and helps prevent acne! Yuzu is also a rich source of vitamin C that helps fix dullness and leaves you with beautiful skin!
④Izumo Yumura Spring water: We have elevated the humble onzen (‘hot spring’) water, a Japanese staple of skin care, as one of our active ingredients. This odourless, colourless, hypotonic alkaline water thoroughly penetrates the skin, allowing for maximum absorption of its traditional beautifying properties.
⑤Red soybean extract: One of our latest creations, this rare natural ingredient is extracted from its namesake, the red soybean, a rare species of soybean grown in select areas of Japan. The amount of amino acid in this extract is found to be 2 to 3 times higher than that of the regular black bean variety.