Three skincare products every Japanese woman has

Irrespective of the season, skin type or age a Japanese woman can’t imagine her day without a cleansing oil , lotion, and sunscreen. This magic trio is emblematic of Japanese skincare culture and crucial for a truly perfect naked skin.

👑 Lotion
Almost non existent outside of East Asia lotion is the second most sold item in Japan. Don’t confuse it with a toner that is used to remove any residue after cleansing. If you use Japanese double cleansing system, your skin is perfectly clean and there is nothing left to remove. Lotion provides the first layer of moisture.💧 Never ever a Japanese woman applies a cream straight after cleansing.

The main functions of a lotion are

💦 to replenish moisture and destress skin after cleansing
to improve penetration of the following more concentrated products such as serum, mask, or cream

👑 Cleansing oil
Gentle but thorough cleansing is the best thing you can do for your skin. Don’t expect your luxury serum to work miracles if your skin is not completely free from dirt and chemicals. For a deep cleansing you will need not only a foaming cleanser but also an oil based one. Oil cleanser is best for pore detox and silky skin texture.

👑 Sunscreen
Japanese women avoid sun like the plague. And for a good reason. UV radiation causes inflammation, disturbs cell metabolism, and destroys collagen which is already depleting dramatically with age. For Japanese women sunscreen falls into a different category – it is not a seasonal product but an important step their day-to-day beauty ritual. If you refrain from using sunscreen because it is sticky, clogs pores and gives you a ghostly look – you’ve never tried a Japanese version.