10 Japanese Skin Care Secrets You Need to Know

Many European women admire the clean, smooth and even surface of the facial skin of Japanese women. Japanese women are very meticulous about taking care of themselves, devoting several hours a day to this activity. For them, skipping even one cosmetic event is unacceptable; nothing can force a Japanese woman to simplify or refuse to perform daily caring procedures. How Japanese women carry out facial care will be discussed in today's article.

Washing your face the Japanese way

An integral part of the Japanese facial care ritual is washing. This process consists of 2 stages: removing makeup and washing your face. At first glance, this procedure is no different from European facial care, but instead of the usual foams, milks and gels, Japanese women use completely different products : hydrophilic oil to remove makeup and thick foam to cleanse pores. The oil helps remove a thick layer of makeup without much effort, and it does not dry out the dermis. Foam effectively removes impurities not only from the surface of the epidermis, but also inside the pores. The thick foam can be compared to a scrub; the main advantage of this product is gentle cleansing without stretching or damaging the dermis.

We will look at the step-by-step process of washing in Japanese below:

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  We remove cosmetics with hydrophilic oil . It is not necessary to look for the named oil made in Japan. European companies also produce many brands of hydrophilic oils, which can be easily found in a cosmetic store. The named product, upon contact with water, transforms into a milk-emulsion, which after rinsing does not leave a greasy layer. Using the oil is easy: pour about 15 ml of the product into your hand, rub it in your palms and apply to your face. The makeup will begin to dissolve and disappear. Now wet your palms in warm water and continue to cleanse your skin in a circular motion. There is no need to fill your palms with water and wash off the oil with copious amounts, just periodically wet your hands with running water. Hydrophilic oil will also help remove waterproof cosmetics.

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• We wash ourselves with foam . To carry out this stage, you need to form a thick, dense foam that will eliminate any remaining oil and cosmetics. To create foam you will need any foaming agent. Japanese women use a drop of their favorite cosmetic cleansing product, which turns into a thick lump of foam, similar in density to shaving foam, and nylon mesh, which in a couple of moments creates the desired structure of the cleanser. Sometimes Japanese girls put foam rubber in the mesh bowl, which speeds up the process of creating foam. Instead of a mesh, you can use a regular brush. Apply the foam to your face slowly, and your fingers should not touch the skin. Now, with light movements, begin to “drive” the foam into the dermis; the duration of the described action should be at least 3 minutes. After the foam loses its elasticity, you can wash your face with plenty of water at a comfortable temperature.

According to the described instructions, Japanese women wash their faces both in the morning and in the evening. If you want to treat or prevent acne, irritation or dry skin, use the Japanese two-step method to cleanse your face every day.

Rejuvenation and tightening of facial skin at home in just 5 days. Ancient Japanese technique

According to ancient Japanese traditions, a woman's face should always look impeccable. Nothing has changed these days.

High-tech Japanese reality surprisingly organically combines in everyday life with traditions, customs and time-tested recipes. Conservative Japanese women carefully preserve some recipes and techniques to this day, and enterprising cosmetic brands manage to exploit this priceless heritage to their considerable benefit.

some little-known information outside the land of the rising sun on how to give your facial skin amazing freshness and beauty and preserve it for many years.

The most important thing in the method under consideration is the combination of simple and accessible, but not quite ordinary recipes for cosmetic masks, with careful adherence to the order of their use.

One of the main secrets of these recipes is the use of milk. Japanese beauties are convinced that an adult woman should not consume milk internally, because it is harmful to her health and disrupts the harmonious functioning of the body, but she should use it generously to care for her face and body.

The program consists of 5 procedures and lasts 5 days. You can repeat it once a month, no more and no less. It is best to perform the procedures before bed to allow the skin to be in a relaxed state before falling asleep.

Day one: Cleansing To cleanse your skin, prepare a mask of milk and oatmeal powder. Take half a glass of oatmeal powder (grind the oatmeal in a coffee grinder) and a glass of warm milk. Gradually dilute the powder with milk until it takes on the consistency of thick sour cream. Apply the mask to your face for half an hour, rinse with boiled water.

Day two: Peeling In order to exfoliate dead skin particles from your face and allow living skin to breathe and shine with renewed vigor, prepare a mixture of sugar and milk. Take half a glass of sugar and a glass of warm milk. Carefully dilute the sugar with milk until you get a homogeneous paste - so that you can take this mixture in your hand. Apply the mask to your face and gently massage your face in circular movements with your fingertips. Move your fingers along the massage lines. Do the massage for 5-7 minutes. Then leave the mask on your face for another 10 minutes. Wash everything off with boiled water.

Day three: Whitening In order for the skin to look more youthful, it must have a uniform color. For this, a whitening mask is used. Take a glass of milk, 5-7 strawberries and a spoonful of almond butter. Put the strawberries in the milk and put it on the lowest heat (“dots”), let the milk boil and turn it off after a minute. Take the strawberries out of the milk, mash them with a fork until you get a puree, and add almond butter to the puree, mix everything well. Apply the resulting mask to your face and leave for half an hour, then rinse with boiled water.

Day four: Moisturizing To moisturize your facial skin and make it more elastic, prepare a mask of milk and fresh cucumber. Grate 1-2 cucumbers (depending on size). Take the cucumber mixture, separating it from the cucumber juice until it is quite dry. Add 4 tablespoons of hot milk and mix everything well. Apply the resulting mixture to your face and leave for 20 minutes, then rinse with boiled water.

Day five. Lifting To tighten the contours of the face, you need to make a mask of milk, honey and eggs. Take a tablespoon of milk and a tablespoon of honey, mix honey with milk, add a raw egg and beat the resulting mixture well. Apply it to your face and let it dry. After this, wash everything off with boiled water.

These simple masks will make your skin young and radiant. If you add a smile to the resulting effect, then all men will be at your feet.

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Comprehensive facial care in Japanese

The secret of Japanese women's even skin tone lies in the multi-layer application of care products. This facial care technique is called layering, which translated means layering, layering. We will tell you below what products Japanese women use for facial care.

• 1st layer - hydrophilic oil and foam. First of all, Japanese women cleanse their skin of cosmetics and free their pores from impurities. We described the detailed process of washing using the above-mentioned products above.
• 2nd layer – serum (or any concentrate). The selected cosmetic product should be rubbed in your palms and lubricated with clean, dry skin of the entire face. Thanks to its light structure, the serum is quickly absorbed into the epidermis and does not leave any traces behind.
• 3rd layer – cream for the skin around the eyes. Apply the cosmetic product to the lower eyelid and, using your ring finger, distribute it from one edge of the eye to the other.
• 4th layer – cream for wrinkles (or prevention of their occurrence). The cream should be applied to those areas where wrinkles most often form (corners of the eyes, nasolabial folds and forehead).
• Layer 5 – serum to moisturize the epidermis. With this product, the skin receives the necessary amount of moisture. The serum needs to be heated in your palms, and then applied with tapping movements to the entire surface of the face.
• Layer 6 – skin softening cream. Apply the cream to the fingertips, rub and apply to the face using tapping movements (they must be done with the palms). The main task of this product is to retain moisture, so after application an invisible film will appear on the skin. Also, an emollient cream should be applied to the neck.
• Layer 7 – lip balm. To protect your lips from drying out and cracking, lubricate them with balm. There is no point in using hygienic lipstick, because... it creates a protective film on the skin, but does not have any therapeutic effect.
• Layer 8 – cream base. To fix all the applied products you will need a cream base. It will prolong the effect of all the above cosmetic products and give the dermis radiance.

Twice a week, Japanese women apply homemade masks to their faces. After washing, they apply a hot towel to their face, which opens up the pores. After this, a mask is applied to the skin and left for the required amount of time. After washing off the composition, Japanese beauties continue to apply all the above layers of care products.

Exfoliate gently

After two-stage cleansing, you need to get rid of dead cells and clean your pores once a week. It is better to avoid brushes and scrubs with large particles - they are aggressive to the skin.

Japanese women love soft products in the form of gels with natural ingredients: berry or fruit seeds, sugar, crushed rice.

They provide gentle exfoliation and do not cause irritation.

For the most sensitive skin, there are gommages and foams without visible scrubbing particles. When you begin to gently rub the product into your dry face, it binds to the sebaceous secretion released from the pores. Small balls are formed that exfoliate the top layer of the skin. These gommages can be used up to two times a week without fear of microtrauma.

Features of Japanese facial care

We invite you to familiarize yourself with 7 features of facial care according to the Japanese system.

1. Native Japanese women have a denser and more porous skin structure, prone to excessive secretion of subcutaneous secretions. The main dermatological problem for Japanese women is enlarged pores, which need to be constantly cleaned and masked. As a base for makeup, Japanese women use grouts that even out the skin and hide its imperfections.
2. Japanese women do not use cheap care products; they prefer to make them themselves or purchase them from trusted sellers. Women of this country always look at the composition of the chosen cosmetic product and opt for those products that contain oils, herbal and natural ingredients.
3. In Japan, one of the most popular ingredients in homemade beauty products is rice. It reduces the production of melanin, which gives the skin a pale porcelain tone and removes its natural yellowness. In addition to rice, Japanese women use seaweed, various oils, apple cider vinegar, clay, oatmeal, herbal preparations, etc.
4. All Japanese cosmetics have a light fluid structure. It helps keep the skin smooth and prevents the appearance of oily shine.
5. All Japanese cosmetics are applied strictly along massage lines. Such actions prevent the occurrence of early expression wrinkles and increase skin elasticity.
6. Before leaving the house, Japanese women always apply sunscreen to their skin to prevent the appearance of wrinkles that arise due to the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.
7. Cosmetics and care products created in Japan are designed for the skin type and structure of local residents, so they are not suitable for European women. For some time now, Japanese manufacturers have been producing cosmetic products for the care of various skin types. If you want to try Japanese cosmetics, then carefully study its composition and purpose.

Japanese facial skin care is a very expensive undertaking that requires not only time, but also financial investment. If you want to have young, radiant and healthy skin, then do not skimp on care products and choose only those cosmetic products that match the type, age and characteristics of your epidermis.

Secrets of Japanese beauties

Ideal skin without flaws, a network of wrinkles and oily sheen, flowing curls and a graceful silhouette of a girl at any age - this is what distinguishes Japanese women from women of other nationalities. It seems that Japanese women are ageless. They are equally beautiful both at thirty and at sixty.

Japanese cosmetologist Chizu Saeki was able to describe the basic rules, following which you can preserve the beauty of your skin until old age. The manual “The Japanese Skin Care Revolution” became a bestseller within a few days of its publication.

Let's lift the veil of the mystery of eternal youth by revealing some of the secrets of Japanese beauties.

Eating right

A man is what he eats. The Japanese diet is one of the components of eternal youth, beauty, a slim figure and toned skin. The menu is based on fish, shrimp and rice, and plant products. They saturate the body with essential microelements, substances and minerals. Japanese beauties do not consume butter, refined and animal fats, or sugar. All these unhealthy ingredients have been replaced with soy sauce, natural sweet ingredients.

We follow the principles of nutrition

There are several basic rules (canons) that Japanese women follow from birth:

1. Drinking regimen. Japanese women don't drink carbonated drinks. It is correct to drink clean drinking water without gas every day. It helps normalize the metabolic process in the body, removes waste and toxins.
2. Instead of coffee - green tea. Tea ceremonies help not only quench your thirst, but also provide true pleasure and relaxation. For Japanese women, tea is an elixir of youth and health, filled with beneficial substances and antioxidants.

Love yourself

The secret of eternal youth of Japanese women is self-love and daily facial care. The ordinary washing procedure for Japanese women is a whole ritual, consisting of many procedures that rejuvenate and protect the skin.

Harmony of soul and body

Spiritual beauty is also natural for Japanese beauties, like glowing skin and thin waist. Japanese women are not in a hurry, do not create a fuss, are not nervous, and do not try to prove their superiority to everyone around them. Wanting to maintain the harmony of the internal and external world, Japanese women protect their nervous system from everything negative, as they believe that an imbalance leads to early aging.

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Cause and investigation

The Japanese beauty has known one main rule since childhood - beauty must be protected from a young age. It is almost impossible to correct mistakes made in youth when you are over forty or fifty years old. After all, wrinkles, rashes, loss of elasticity and freshness of the skin do not appear in an instant. All these are the results of many years of laziness regarding one’s appearance and health, which can only be dealt with by radical methods.

Youth is a movement

It is natural for Japanese women to maintain their physical fitness regardless of their age on their passport. Exercises for the body, and even for the face, help maintain skin tone, prevent the development of age-related changes, and maintain a healthy color.

Shiatsu massage

Regular massage treatments help beauties:

• prolong the state of youth;
• strengthen the nerves;
• increase the elasticity and tone of the muscles of the face and body;
• restore spiritual harmony.

Only cosmetics with natural ingredients

Japanese beauties do not load their skin with cosmetics, believing that there is nothing better than healthy, well-groomed skin. Particular attention is paid to whitening and sunscreen products. They contain only natural ingredients, without the addition of artificial shock absorbers, dyes, or preservatives.

Beauty for a Japanese woman is a philosophy that requires an integrated approach that allows you to maintain youth almost until the end of your days.

In the evening

Evening care is no less important than morning care. During sleep, the body rests and recovers. It is important not only to choose the right tools, but also to use them constantly. Let's take a closer look at the ritual of evening Asian skin care.

Double cleaning

This stage is aimed at removing the remnants of decorative and caring cosmetics. The first stage is the use of an oil product (hydrophilic oil). The next point is application:

• foams – for ladies with oily skin;
• creams – for dry skin.

Exfoliation

This tricky foreign word means “deep cleaning.” You need to be careful when using scrubs so as not to get the opposite effect to the desired one. The frequency of use of scrubs is once a week to ten days. There are physical and chemical scrubs. The first ones contain exfoliating granules. Chemical products are based on organic acids, enzymes, etc.

• Peeling usually has a gel consistency, with organic acids or enzymes. The product is applied to the surface of the skin, then rolled with your hands. Along with the remnants of the peeling, dead skin particles and dirt contained in the pores roll off.
• A scrub based on soda or finely ground brown sugar.
• Konnyaku is a sponge made from plants. Gently cleanses the skin without microtrauma.
• Skin cleaning with an ultrasonic device.

Massage

Part of the evening care is a massage with a special cream. Unfortunately, many women neglect it. Asian ladies pay maximum attention to massage. In their opinion, it provides an influx of beneficial vital energy. A skillfully performed massage has a rejuvenating effect and improves blood supply to the skin. In the end, this is a very pleasant procedure that improves your mood.

Masks

The basic rule is that before applying the mask, use a special tonic to moisturize. Use fabric masks once or twice a week. Of the daily evening masks, wash-off and film products give a good effect. The choice of a specific mask depends on your skin type. After removing the mask, apply the serum. As for serums, they should not be used every night, as there is a risk of oversaturating the skin.

As you can see, such care cannot be called simple. For some, the Asian system of facial skin care is a time dedicated only to themselves, for others it is a beautiful ritual, akin to the Japanese tea ceremony. Still others see it as a daily routine, hard work. Be that as it may, your skin will thank you for taking such care of itself.

Moisturize your face and around your eyes with creams

To maintain smoothness and tone, use products with fatty acids and plant extracts: aloe, camellia flower, lily or wild rose. Choose a product depending on your skin type: dry skin needs thick creams, combination skin needs a light gel.

Japanese moisturizers control the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

The result can be seen in 1–1.5 months.

For the area around the eyes, lighter water-based creams are used that do not overload thin skin. Many of them contain collagen, algae or hyaluronic acid. These components restore hydrolipid balance, eliminate dark circles, and reduce the depth of wrinkles.

Total Beauty: Asian double cleansing system - the best cleansers

Today we can choose from at least a dozen different ways to remove makeup and cleanse our skin every day. Among them, the double-wash system, which came from Asia, is especially popular.

We found,

what are the advantages of this method, and selected 8 effective combinations of beauty products for two-stage cleansing.

The trend for a two-stage washing system came to us from Asian countries. This treatment is very different from the usual “Western” counterpart and consists of several stages, including removing makeup with hydrophilic (water-soluble) oil and subsequent deep cleansing using foam cleanser. Today, a similar method has gained widespread popularity in Western countries. By the way, in this regard, Russia is far ahead of Europe and America: while there the two-stage system only recently came into fashion, here the boom in Japanese and Korean cosmetics and beauty products began about five to six years ago.

Despite the fact that the Asian washing system is called a two-stage system, it can be conditionally divided not into two, but into six stages. Firstly, before you start directly cleansing your skin, you should wash your hands thoroughly, as bacteria and microscopic particles of dirt from our fingers can provoke inflammation and irritation. The second step is to apply hydrophilic oil to the skin and carefully distribute it over the entire surface of the face, including the eye area. Most oils should be applied with dry hands to dry skin, and only a few work effectively when applied to pre-moisturized skin. Gently massage your face with your fingertips (this will help remove dirt and makeup), and to get rid of mascara, simply “pull” it off your eyelashes. Wash your face with warm water: cold water will not completely dissolve the oil. The fifth step is directly washing our face with a foaming product, which is familiar to all of us. Finally, to complete your ritual, gently dry your skin with a towel, preferably a disposable one.

The fact that such a washing system first appeared in the East is natural: the fact is that in Korea and Japan the cult of makeup is much more developed than in Western countries. Of course, you can object, citing as an example a dozen names of famous beauty gurus and bloggers, however, believe me, even in creating the heaviest make-up in European design, much less products are often used than, for example, in Japanese. In Asia, there is a cult of perfectly smooth, even skin, the illusion of which is not so easy to create: it takes Japanese and Korean women years of practice, hours of time and tons of pore grout, primers, concealers, BB creams, foundations, powders, blushes and highlighters. It is simply impossible to wash off this abundance of various products in the usual way: neither milk nor foam will cope with such a task. In Western countries, the double cleansing system has become popular for other reasons. Firstly, contrary to popular myth, water-soluble oil does not clog pores or cause inflammation; on the contrary, with regular use, it tends to balance the skin, reduce the level of sebum secretion, cleanse pores and lighten blackheads. Secondly, the use of oil provides glide when washing and greatly reduces the risk of skin stretching, which means it prevents age-related changes in the shape of the face oval. And finally, oil-based products additionally nourish and saturate, protecting the face from dryness, tightness and flaking.

It is paradoxical, but while in our part of the world the two-step system is becoming increasingly popular, in Asia there is a decline in interest in this type of cleansing. Today, the “European” method of washing is at the peak of popularity there. The most advanced beauty enthusiasts from Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong are delighted with how easy it is for women in the West to get rid of traces of cosmetics: they especially like the recently popular “waterless” care. It only takes five seconds to cleanse your face with micellar water and wipe with toning lotion. Unfortunately, this method does not cope with all contaminants.

Especially for those who still prefer thorough daily cleansing at all levels, we have selected 8 effective combinations of products for a two-stage washing system. Among them are Japanese bestsellers, as well as European, American and Australian analogues, which are in no way inferior to their prototypes in quality and properties.

Shiseido. Perfect Cleansing Oil + Gentle Cleansing Cream

Unlike many other similar products, Shiseido Perfect Cleansing Oil can be used on both dry and damp skin. It quickly dissolves dirt and makeup (including waterproof mascara), rinses off easily and does not leave a greasy film. Gentle Cleansing Cream foam also has a loose texture and works ideally in combination with oil: it allows you to remove remaining impurities without drying out the skin. Shiseido's combination of cleansers is suitable for dry and sensitive skin prone to inflammation and flaking.

Kanebo Sensai. Silky Purifying Cleansing Oil + Silky Purifying Creamy Soap

Hydrophilic oil Silky Purifying Cleansing Oil and velvety cream soap Kanebo Sensai from the same series have a pleasant silky structure and unobtrusive aroma. The products quickly dissolve impurities and are easily removed from the face with warm water, leaving the skin soft and smooth to the touch. We recommend this combination of cleansing products to those with problematic combination skin: with long-term use, they will help get rid of flaking, reduce the number of blackheads and visually narrow pores.

Pola. D Cleansing Oil + D Clay Massage & Wash

The letter D in the name of the cleansing products of the Japanese brand Pola stands for Defense and Detox: the cleansing combo removes toxins from the skin and restores its natural protective barrier. D Cleansing Oil removes impurities and makeup, while D Clay Massage & Wash, a foam with clay and charcoal extracts, helps combat breakouts and effectively tighten pores. Another advantage of this foam is the ability to use it in the delicate area around the eyes: despite its anti-inflammatory properties, the product does not dry out the skin at all.

Shu Umeura. High Performance Balancing Cleansing Oil + Porefinist Gentle Foaming Cleansing Water

Shu Uemura oils are some of the best known and most respected by makeup artists. Among the extensive line, we preferred the universal High Performance Balancing Cleansing Oil, as it is suitable for all skin types, does not dry out, does not cause breakouts and perfectly removes waterproof cosmetics. To pair with it, we chose Porefinist Gentle Foaming Cleansing Water with enzymes and fruit extracts, which helps fight the secretion of excess sebum and, with long-term use, significantly reduces the number of blackheads, evening out the skin texture.

By Terry. Cellularose Cleansing Oil + Cellularose Nutri-Pure Cleansing Foam

The European analogue of the Asian two-stage system - the By Terry wash combo - is designed specifically for delicate cleansing. Cellularose Cleansing Oil contains olive oil, jojoba oil, and sakura flower extract: the product removes makeup while nourishing and nourishing the skin. The Cellularose Nutri-Pure foam formula is distinguished by the presence of vitamin E, which helps fight cell oxidation, protects and restores sensitive facial skin from the inside.

NARS. Makeup Cleansing Oil + Purifying Foam Cleanser

Unlike Asian hydrophilic oils, NARS Makeup Cleansing Oil has a denser texture. It removes foundation, unclogs pores and helps prepare your face for the next step of cleansing. Purifying Foam Cleanser with peony and wild rose flower extract has an exfoliating effect and helps restore the skin's natural radiance.

Aesop. Parsley Seed Facial Cleansing Oil + Fabulous Face Cleanser

Not only European and American, but also Australian manufacturers have not ignored the step-by-step method of washing. Aesop Double Cleansing System is enriched with vitamins and nutrients. Parsley Seed Facial Cleansing Oil with parsley removes makeup and impurities from sensitive skin, while a gentle cleansing gel with green tea and aloe helps remove makeup residue while providing a conditioning effect. This combination is great for dry skin and has high antioxidant properties.

NUDE. Perfect Cleanse Nourishing Oil + Purify Cleansing Wash

Organic beauty brand NUDE's double cleansing products are formulated with all-natural ingredients to nourish your facial skin while cleansing it at the same time. The wildflower extracts and jojoba oil in Perfect Cleanse Nourishing Oil help remove makeup effortlessly and leave skin feeling velvety and hydrated. Formulated with probiotics and ginger extract, Purify Cleansing Wash balances skin, fights breakouts, and provides a long-lasting matte finish.