oily & acne-prone skin

for skin prone to oiliness and acne, we recommend the following products and régime:

rice & hinoki facial cleanser

white tea & lychee toner

sake & sandalwood facial lotion

bamboo & yuzu facial scrub

blue clay clarifying masque

 

step 1: cleanse

product: rice & hinoki facial cleanser

when to do it: twice daily

how to do it:

dampen your face with warm water and apply a few pumps of the cleanser. massage over your face and neck for one minute. rinse with warm water and pat skin dry.  

  

step 2: masque

product: blue clay clarifying masque

when to do it: twice weekly

how to do it:

after cleansing, combine 5 grams (about a teaspoon) of the masque with a small amount of water, milk, yogurt, or honey. mix and apply to clean skin with a soft, dry brush. leave for 10-15 minutes, but don’t allow it to completely dry. massage into skin with wet fingertips and allow the clay to gently exfoliate the skin. remove the residue with a warm, wet cloth. 

 

step 3: tone

product: white tea & lychee toner

when to do it: twice daily and as needed

how to do it:

after cleansing, pat face dry then apply toner to a cotton pad and gently smooth over your face. allow to absorb.

 

step 4: moisturize

product: sake & sandalwood facial lotion

when to do it: twice daily

how to do it:

after cleansing and toning, apply a pea-sized amount onto your fingertips and massage onto damp skin. allow to be absorbed fully prior to layering on your sunscreen in the morning. 

 

step 5: exfoliate

product: bamboo & yuzu facial scrub

when to do it: 2-3 times per week

how to do it:

apply a small amount to damp skin, avoiding the eye area. massage into skin in circular fashion, then rinse off with lukewarm water.