Popular Beauty Hacks in Japan

As working ladies, we follow a strict skincare routine to maintain our youthful and fresh glow. Our basic skin regimen starts with cleansing and applying toner or moisturizer— but this routine won’t be complete without using the famous wash-off face masks and face sheet masks. Notably, wash-off face masks are different from face sheet masks. Wash off face masks require you to apply the mask paste, let it sit for about 15 to 20 minutes, and then wash it off. On the other hand, the face sheet mask requires you to put the sheet mask on your face, let it...

The hair is part of our personality, and we often try to express ourselves by styling it. When we feel like it, we bleach and have it colored in any shade that we want. We curl or straighten our hair when we have to attend special occasions, or simply if we feel like it's not cooperating with us. And when it's too hot outside, we often pull it up into a ponytail or a messy bun. Styling our hair is okay and imperative but we often forget that over-styling it can also cause damage. Damaged hair can become fragile, lifeless,...

For every season, the weather patterns change due to the earth’s changing position. Spring gives a warm and delightful breeze. The radiant heat of the sun during summer makes you want to take a vacation. Autumn delivers gorgeous colors as the temperature cools. And the cold brought by winter makes you want to turn all your indoor space heaters. These changes affect our daily lives, and we all adapt to it. With all these changes around, how does our skin cope? Humidity and UV rays during spring and summer can clog our pores and cause acne to pop out. The...

Choosing the right products to add to your skincare routine is especially important during this time of the year. With the summer season around, UV rays from the sun become harsher— which might dry up and cause problems to your unprotected skin. Pollution from the outside world may also be the cause of free radical damage, leading to premature skin aging. The good news is, adding certain beauty products to your moisturizing skin care routine can help you avoid getting dry and dehydrated skin. No need to worry over redness, flaking, and fine wrinkles any longer. A healthy, glowing complexion...

Photo: Shutterstock Every woman would agree that keeping one’s skin fair and glowing needs a tremendous amount of time and effort. In fact, setbacks in skin maintenance aren’t just about that – since most of the trusted beauty brands also have expensive tags. But unknown to many women, there are several ways in which skin maintenance doesn’t have to be time-consuming, energy draining, or even expensive! This article will help you understand what actually works for you to achieve a fair and glowing skin all day – effortlessly! 1. Exfoliate the dead skin cells away.  What’s the first secret to...