Red Bean (Azuki).
Bamboo Charcoal (Zen).
Chameleon Plant (Dokudami).
Green Tea (Ryokucha).
Mugwort (Yomogi).
Beefsteak Plant (Shiso).
Seaweed (Kaisou).
Rice bran (Gen mai).
Soybean (Daizu).
Reb beans have been part of the Japanese diet as long as rice. It has a multitude of uses and is commonly used everywhere in Japan. This bean contains a natural chemical called “saponin” which helps to dissolve pore clogging oils and replace them with your own natural skin oils.
This soap is called commonly as “Zen soap” because it was originally introduced by Zen Monks. Bamboo Charcoal is used as a scrub for removing dead skins cells, it also contains a variety of minerals that help to detoxify your skin from pollutants.
Often used by ninja’s as a powerful medicine to cure many kinds of disease and illnesses. This plant was widely used as an antibacterial agent. It is very effective for removing unwanted bacteria on your skin that can cause acne and other skin diseases.
This soap is made from organic green tea and “matcha” tea which is the traditional powdered tea used in the famous tea ceremony. Green tea has antiseptic qualities that are very affective on blemishes. Leaves your skin feeling clean and fresh.
This herb is very popular in Japan and is commonly used for a variety of things from traditional pastries and teas to cosmetics and medicines. Mugwort is used as a medicine for skin conditions and irritations. It has a soothing effect and helps moisturize the skin.
This is the most popular herb of Japan, widely used in culinary dishes. Its oil has soothing capabilities and has been used for many years as an ointment for relieving pain from bruises and sore muscles. Shiso is used for balancing your skins natural oils and has antiallergenic capabilities.
Seaweed and kelp are part of the everyday diet of the Japanese, it is the main ingredient of many dishes such as sushi and miso soup. Seaweed is used for rejuvenating your complexion. It has a deep cleansing affect, also tightens the skin and leaves it feeling smooth and soft.
This oil has some anti-oxidizing and sunscreen properties and also moisturizes and softens the skin. It is used in many anti-aging products.
The most versatile plant of Asia, it is used to make a variety of products from soy sauce to cosmetics and even plastics. Soybeans are high in vitamin E which is essential for the skin.
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Red Bean (Azuki).
Reb beans have been part of the Japanese diet as long as rice. It has a multitude of uses and is commonly used everywhere in Japan. This bean contains a natural chemical called “saponin” which helps to dissolve pore clogging oils and replace them with your own natural skin oils.
