Every time I see Japanese women, I envy their snow-white skin characterized by zero pimples and blemishes. The secret to their porcelain complexions is a whitening skincare regimen from a brand called Sekkisei.
Kosé brand manager Reiko Ishizawa says, "The source of beauty since ancient times are the Japanese and Chinese plants. Sekkisei makes use of these oriental plant extracts to whiten the skin." I still believe that natural ingredients work best because too much chemicals can damage one’s skin.
There are a lot of whitening products in the market today that bleach the skin, but Sekkisei products are very gentle. They do not simply whiten the skin; instead, they remove all the dead skin to make one’s complexion translucent.
After a particularly bad breakout, I tried using the Sekkisei line. I noticed a few things – my pimple scars disappeared, my freckles became less visible, and my skin’s texture improved over a few weeks.
Ishizawa adds, "Sekkisei’s whitening system will not only make you have snow-white skin. It helps get rid of dark marks due to pimples and sun damage."
A religious whitening habit can leave one with clear and unblemished skin-like geishas or J-pop girls. Better said than done? Well, cleansing is the first step to achieving white skin. Here are products you can use day and night:
For more transparent skin, use this black soap to remove old cells, excessive sebum and impurities. It also prevents acne and other breakouts as well as rough skin. What’s amazing about this is that it leaves skin smooth and supple, and does not strip its essential moisture.
Sometimes it is not enough to just wash your face with soap and water. Using an oil-based cleanser works better to remove waterproof makeup that clogs pores and dulls the skin. Seikisho Cleansing oil is a gel-type cleanser with a unique formula that turns oil into gel. It acts like a cushion on your face, leaving it translucent. Continuous use prevents roughness, acne and blemishes.
Can you imagine a black peel-off mask that whitens your face? Seikisho Mask White brightens and exfoliates the face by removing dirt, blackheads and other impurities deep inside the pores. It is formulated with Vitamin C and nano-black powder that allows the whitening ingredients to absorb more quickly and effectively. I loved the feeling after I peeled the tight mask off. My skin was as smooth as a baby’s.
According to the company, the whitening regimen should begin in the morning, using these two products:
This product leaves you feeling clean and invigorated. It provides fresh moisture and adjusts the texture of dry skin. It also removes dullness to produce skin that has a transparent look. This creamy astringent-type lotion prevents dryness while creating velvety skin that is super-soft and smooth.
Don’t you just hate pasty-white sunscreens that are too thick and heavy on the face? The medicated Sekkisei Day Essence contains SPF 25 that not only protects skin from the sun but also whitens the skin by breaking down and suppressing melanin. It moisturizes the skin and also makes a great makeup base that won’t turn blotchy.
The evening skincare regimen is just as important as the morning’s. During the day, you protect the skin from the sun and lock moisture in. At night, you energize the skin from the inside out. These are the final steps to a porcelain complexion:
This heavyweight serum has a high emollient effect on the skin without a sticky feel. Once absorbed by the skin, it inhibits melanin production and prevents not only dark spots or freckles caused by sun but also dryness and irritation. Skin appears translucent, moisturized, smooth and soft.
At night, the skin tends to lose moisture due to air-conditioning and the weather. It is necessary to moisturize the skin so that the skin texture will be smoother for a soft and moist complexion. This cream definitely improves skin condition to a healthy state. This is why the whitening progresses speedily and more effectively. It feels as if there is a capsule formed on your face that allows the ingredients to remain deep in skin. The product controls generation of melanin in addition to preventing blemishes and freckles caused by sunburn. It also prevents dryness and roughness.
This is the final step. The intensive moisturizing cream provides instant hydration and suppleness to dry skin. Rich yet lightweight, it absorbs quickly and forms a protective shield to prevent roughness and dryness for hours. It heals and moisturizes even severely dry skin. This cream is really excellent because it’s anti-aging benefits make skin more supple and elastic.
| Kose Junkisui White Lift Serum |
If you want to whiten your body, try using the Kose Junkisui White Lift Serum. This contouring body serum is a lightweight body lotion formulated with potent skin-brightening and firming oriental botanicals to smooth and tone dry, rough skin. The massaging action, combined with botanical extracts, enhances blood circulation for more resilient and radiant skin. It also has a light fragrance with a soothing aroma.
The Sekkisei whitening skincare line should be used in synergy to leave your skin as fresh and white as snow – which is what the name Sekkisei actually means.
Sekkisei is available at Essenses, Rustan’s.