I guess it’s common knowledge that Japanese people have a very long life expectancy and they also tend to look very good well into old age. Many Japanese women really do have smooth and firm skin, even though they are in their 50s and well beyond. So it’s no surprise we in the West want to know what we can learn from the women of Japan and strive to learn all the best Japanese skin care tips.
So what are the best skin care tips we can learn from the Japanese?
There are many skin care ingredients that are widely used in Japan. In fact many of these substances that have been used by generations of women, which really speaks for their effectiveness.
One of these tried-and-tested-through-centuries skin care ingredients from Japan is Phytessence Wakame, the extract of Wakame sea weed.
Phytessence Wakame blocks a Hyaluronidase in your body. If this enzyme is not blocked, it leads to premature aging of the skin. In addition, Wakame can also moisturize the skin, Phytessence Wakame also helps to heal irritated and dry skin with its antioxidants and minerals. Users also report that it can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and soften the rough spots in your skin, and it can even protect your skin against the damage of environmental pollution and UV-A rays.
Another tip we can learn from the Japanese is dry brushing. I know dry brushing is used in the West too, but many Japanese women especially swear by this old beauty trick. Using a soft bristle brush, dry brushing relieves the skin from dead skin cells and therefore prepares the skin for other treatments. In fact for many Japanese women it’s the first step of a skincare regimen they do before applying moisturizers or creams. The benefits include increased circulation and an effective peeling effect.
What we eat and drink also have a big effect on our skin condition. Two tips we can take from the East are drinking green tea and eating sea weed. Sea weed is not only a great skin cream ingredient, but can also be eaten for an anti-aging effect. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, iodine and vitamin C, seaweed is an excellent anti-inflammatory ingredient to add into your diet. The second green wonder we should incorporate into our diet to stay younger for longer is green tea. Full of anti-oxidants, green tea is another Japanese beauty secret. Drinking 2 cups a day is the simplest way you can use its powerful properties.
As you can see, the secret of beautiful Japanese skin isn’t in the Eastern genes. By following these tips and following a healthy diet and using great skin care products containing ingredients like Phytessence Wakame you too can look and feel younger than your years throughout the years.
