The Ancient Secrets of Japanese Skincare Revealed

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Japanese skincare and general health secrets are highly sought after. At 81.25 years, (86 for women, 79 for men) Japan has one of the highest life expectancy rates in the world.

Nearly 20% of the population of Japan is over the age of 65. Worldwide, the average lifespan is 66. But according to the World Health Organization reports, Japanese people can expect to live 75 or more years, free of disease and disability.

So, what are they doing right? Diet is obviously one important factor. They have the lowest rate of obesity of any industrialized country. Only 3% are obese, as opposed to 32% of all Americans. Some of their preferred foods are also Japanese skincare secrets.

Referred to as a "beauty preserver", Wakame kelp is one of those foods. It's a kind of seaweed that is cultivated in Japan, Korea and now France.

Studies at Hokkaido University have shown that eating the kelp helps burn fatty tissue. In traditional Oriental medicine, it was used to purify the blood and strengthen the intestines, as well as the skin and hair.

Wakame is one of the best vegetarian sources of calcium. It is also rich in sodium, iron, potassium and the B vitamins. The B vitamins naturally reduce inflammation. While all of these things are great, the most important role that this Japanese skincare formula plays has to do with its anti-aging activity.

As we get older, the levels of hyaluronic acid in our skin becomes lower and lower. You'll see many products on the market that contain hyaluronic acid, a protein, but no matter how much you try to supplement, levels continue to fall.

The cause is an enzyme called hyaluronaise. The enzyme breaks down the protein. Loss of hyaluronic acid leads to loss of elasticity, smoothness and tone. It also causes dark circles, beneath and around the eyes.

Wakame has been shown to inhibit the activity of the enzyme, so the protein levels begin to rise, eventually reaching those of a much younger person. Topically applied creams that contain this Japanese skincare solution have been clinically proven to work effectively.

Some skin care companies don't stop with Wakame. They use protein peptides, coenzyme Q10, vitamin B5, vitamin E and other nourishing ingredients to help you look younger or stay younger looking. It's like a little fountain of youth in a bottle.

These creams aren't heavily advertised. Cosmetic companies do most of the advertising and they don't have the ingredients. Many of them are still using collagen in their products. Even though we've known for years that collagen supplementation doesn't work.

Free radicals damage collagen fibers and cellular membranes. The only way to stop them is with antioxidants. No matter how many vitamins you take every day, your skin needs extra help.

The outermost layer, the epidermis, has no blood vessels. It has a hard time getting all of the nourishment that it needs.

So, why not use this Japanese skincare idea and "feed your face". You'll appreciate what you see in the mirror.

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[AmbreEyes1]

I am Japanese.

My daughter has never put any foundations on her face.She does not care her skin with any chemical moisturizer, her skin care is just washing her face twice a day. Many her friends compliment her skin in US and England.

We eat see weeds three times a week at least.Sea weeds help not only your skin but also your hair would be rich and thick.

You can take sea weeds in salads, sea food soups and Sushi with Nori as a black sea weed wraps. Good luck!

[kozmikdust]

@L8rBek whole foods or health food store. Other varieties of sea vegetables are available as well. I like wakame added to a salad.

[niamh2739]

I got this facial "stuff" because its not really a traditional cleanser, anyways I got this stuff from LUSH and its called AQUA... something or other but, omg its wonderful it has calamine and other natural stuff in it and its rolled in seaweed...and I use their BB SEAWEED mask and I swear my skin has shown a world of difference since I started using it.

[niamh2739]

@AmbreEyes1 Lol thanks. I got some already I am just finding the larger pieces and thicker weeds to stomach texture/ flavor ...now I l;ove stuff that tasts like the sea and stuff that is salty but this stuff is ...whew lol I will keep trying I think that I am going to try the flakes and put it in a salad or on rice or some thing...I have no problem with nori but the others...any suggestions? Or should I just learn to aquire the taste?

[ilikeporcupinesss]

@AmbreEyes1 does she use japanese moisturizers?

[AmbreEyes1]

@frozenimpact

Sorry for delay.

Well, it must be quite difficult for British people to eat sea weeds because it is very new for you but while I was in Britain, I cooked "Sea weeds salad" to my British friends. You will put some sea weeds into your usual salad as spring onions.Please try to find good dressings to match by their flavour. Good Luck.

[AmbreEyes1]

@niamh2739

Sorry for delay.

Sea weeds as Nori( 海苔）, Wakame( ワカメ）, Kombu（昆布）as a sort of Laminaria. You will find them in Asian grocery, Japanese or Chinese foods suppliers.

[AmbreEyes1]

@ilikeporcupinesss

She does not use moisturizer from some cosmetic counter, just eating normal foods.Compering to American or British girls, she has much more vegetables including sea weeds and water, also she eats some fruits once a day and has no habit to drink. About sun protection, she uses normal 50 one from CVS. She doesn't go out without it in summer. Please wash your face to keep clean before going to bed because the skin cells are reborn while you are sleeping.

[ilikeporcupinesss]

@AmbreEyes1 what does your daughter use to moisturise her face? and what about sun protection?

[cuzzle456]

I had acne since i was 13,i tried different ways to cure my acne but none of that works.so one day,i decided not to use anymore moisturizer or toner or any other acne creams.less than one week,my acne has almost cleared up.i was very surprised!the only thing left on my skin was those annoying acne marks.and i do say that diet is very important.acne comes from our internal health.so cure it internally,not externally.hope this helps!

[75brianjohnson]

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