K Obsessed: Move Over K Skincare, J Skincare Is Here

Japanese skincare is the friendly cousin sister of Korean beauty. J-beauty as they call it is the new rage amidst beauty connoisseurs is a skincare regime that takes off years from your face.

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you look at a Japanese woman? Youthful, glowing, glass-like skin right?

While every woman is beautiful and unique, Japanese women are known to have younger looking skin well past their youthful years. So, are you too wondering what is the secret behind their fabulous skin? Well, it's a combination of layers after layers of skincare goodies applied religiously during the AM and PM routines along with a healthy and clean diet.

Why Opt For The Japanese Beauty Routine?

Its simple just like Japanese women, opting for a J-beauty routine will make you look younger for longer.

Besides keeping wrinkles and fine lines at bay, Japanese skin care products are also quite mild and go easy on harsh chemicals. Top this with the fact that it is not a very difficult routine to follow.

Here are three easy-peasy skincare tips and secrets that’ll help amp up your skincare routine with J beauty.

Eat Clean And Consume A Balanced Diet

We often forget that what we put inside our bodies is directly connected to how we look on the outside. A traditional Japanese meal is usually made with principle to assure good balance. These spreads are rich in vitamins and high in omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce the body’s production of toxins that can cause inflammatory skin conditions and premature aging. Fish is rich in protein and lower in fat than red meat, while small portions of a variety of vegetables will supply much-needed vitamins and minerals. 

Plump And Hydrate Your Skin With Rice Bran

For centuries, the Japanese have known and appreciated the wonderful benefits of rice bran. Full of antioxidants and other essential nutrients, rice bran powder has been used in scrubs, facials and even body treatments to help fight the signs of aging, resolve blemished skin and leave the skin toned, tight, and soft.

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Opt For Green Tea For Everything Under The Sun

Green tea is a significant part of the Japanese lifestyle. Japanese women have also included antioxidant green tea in their beauty routines, right from incorporating the extracts in various lotions and tonics to adding ground leaves to bath salts.

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Disclaimer: We advise you to keep your skin type and sensitivities in mind while you follow this skincare advice. Also, make sure you do a patch test to avoid any allergies or inflammations, etc.