The Famous JAPAN Skin Care Routine

In Japan, a naturally glowing, smooth complexion has been the longstanding foundation for beauty. Japanese women spend an average of 10 minutes in the morning on skin care alone. If your appearance matters, 10 minutes or more is not an issue.

Basic 4 steps: REMOVE MAKEUP, WASH, TONE, & MOISTURIZE

STEP ONE: REMOVE MAKEUP

Japanese women use an oil-based cleanser to clean off the top layer of makeup, sunscreen, dirt, pollen, and other toxifying agents skin pick up from the environment.

OIL is the key to keeping moisture in while getting rid of the dirt.

In other countries, teens have been taught to strip our skin of oil. But according to Japanese beauty experts, for girls to have an amazing skin, a balance of water and oil is the key.

STEP TWO: WASH

Double cleanse method. This is to remove the oil that are not product related (sweat, environmental pollutants, and daily grime). Clean your skin using a foaming cleanser.

STEP THREE: TONE

In Japan, younger women pay a lot of attention to reducing visibility of pores. A crucial step in pore care is toner. Toner is japan is so gentle it’s referred to as “lotion”. It finishes off cleansing the skin and tightens up pores, while retaining moisture.

STEP FOUR: MOISTURIZE

Hydrate, protect and revitalize your complexion.

Most Japanese women follow their country’s standard step regimen, and some go all the way up to 10 steps.

MORNING and EVENING ROUTINES

MORNING ROUTINE

STEP 1 - Face Washing

Use lukewarm water or micellar water to refresh the skin and remove any residual cream applied the night before. For oily skin, use gentle cleanser (if desired) and rinse well. Pat dry with a clean towel.

YLS Recommend: Hada Labo Hyaluronic Cleansing Foam

STEP 2 - TONE

Lotion is an essential step in all Japanese skin care routines, and it is something unique to Asian skin care. Japanese women use lotion to restore moisture after washing the face.

YLS Recommend: Hada Labo Hydrating Lotion

STEP 3 - ESSENCE

Essence works to promote cell regeneration for a brighter and clearer skin. To apply, gently pat or press essence into the skin using the palms of the hand.

YLS Recommend: Kose Sekkisei Day Essence

STEP 4 - SERUM

Serum are used to target specific skincare concerns such as anti-aging. Contains high concentration on active ingredients to target problem areas such as dryness, pigmentation, dull skin, anti-aging, pore size.

YLS Recommend: Shiseido Ultimum Serum

STEP 5 - EYE CREAM

It keeps the puffiness and dark circles at bay and keep the area well moisturized as well.

YLS Recommend: Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkles-Resist 24

STEP 6 - EMULSION/CREAM

Locks in all the nutrients and hydrating ingredients in the lotion and serum.

YLS Recommend: Kose Sekkisei Medicated Emulsion

STEP 7 - UV CREAM/PRIMER

UV care is an essential step in morning skincare routine. Japanese UV creams are world renowned for their quality. Most Japanese UV creams/lotions are designed to act as a primer as well.

YLS Recommend: Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen

STEP 8 - Foundation / BB Cream / CC Cream

In Japan, most women wear makeup daily. Applying foundation, BB cream, or CC cream can help even out the skin and cover blemishes and redness

Product: Kanebo Freschel BB cream

EVENING ROUTINE

STEP 1 - REMOVE MAKEUP

Japanese women use an oil-based cleanser to clean off the top layer of makeup, sunscreen, dirt, pollen, and other toxifying agents skin pick up from the environment.

OIL is the key to keeping moisture in while getting rid of the dirt.

Rinse clean with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towe.

YLS Recommend: DHC Cleansing Oil

STEP 2 - WASHING

Double cleansing is not only popular in Japan but other beauty therapists highly recommend this method to help remove all dirt and impurities from the skin.

Use foaming cleanser for face washing.

YLS Recommend: Shiseido Perfect Whip

STEP 3 - EXFOLIATE

This improves the skin’s texture and brightens the complexion. Can apply once or twice a week.

YLS Recommend: Cure Natural Aqua Gel

STEP 4 - LOTION

Same as morning routine

STEP 5- MASK

Facial sheet mask make treating the skin super-easy. Masks are normally soaked in yummy skin nutrients.

YLS Recommend: LULULUN MASKS, MINON MASK, KOSE CLEAR TURN PREMIUM

STEP 6 - SERUM

Same as morning routine

STEP 7 - EYE CREAM

Same as morning routine.

STEP 8 - CREAM / NIGHT CREAM / SLEEPING PACK

The purpose of the final cream is to work as a barrier to lock in the nutrients and active ingredients applied in the face. Treat your skin while you sleep.

PRODUCT: Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkles Resist 24

References:

https://tokyobeautybook.com/

https://www.dhcare.com

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