Maison Jacynthe draws inspiration from the history of geishas this time in silk skincare.
This story goes back centuries to ancient Japan. Geisha were the epitomes of immaculate beauty, with their porcelain-like skin.
Their skincare routine was meticulous, involving several steps from cleansing, exfoliation, moisturizing to applying masks.
Rice was one of the key ingredients used to keep their skin porcelain-like.
Rice bran oil, rice water, rice alcohol, fermented rice and its fine powder, prized as a mattifying agent.
- A powder: a carefully measured blend of white clay to allow the exchange between nutrients and the skin, while gently purifying the skin's surface. Rice powder, for its softening properties; thanks to flavonoids (antioxidants); lemon extract known for its lightening power thanks to vitamin C, its exfoliating power thanks to its acid, citric acid (AHA). Kojic acid is produced from rice fermentation and is best known for its ability to lighten the skin. By inhibiting the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that plays a key role in the production of melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. By inhibiting the production of melanin, kojic acid can help lighten the skin and reduce the appearance of pigment spots. Pomegranate fruit extract, also rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, promotes collagen production, helps fight the signs of aging and gives the skin a natural glow.
- Lipid Infusion: Still made from rice bran, this oil has excellent skin compatibility. Rich in vitamins E and B, it moisturizes, nourishes, softens, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles. Castor oil, rich in ricinoleic acid, provides other valuable lightening properties by combating sun spots. Sea buckthorn extract and rosemary extract complement the supply of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and vitamins C and E.
- An aromatic formula that deliciously honors the treatment's objectives by bringing its citrusy notes of lemon and its aromatic notes of bergamot, cardamom, cistus and rosemary on a bed of myrrh and sandalwood. An encounter with the Orient!
Use : every evening, as a treatment or once a week, for maintenance.
When : In the evening, after cleansing, soaking and exfoliating if the skin tolerates it.
Mask preparation :
Depending on your skin condition, you can adjust the concentration of lipid infusion in the powder to create your mask:
- In a small bowl or beaker, add a heaping teaspoon of lightening powder. Add the lipid infusion a little at a time, stirring constantly until you achieve the desired consistency.
- For thin, dry skin: form a smooth, cream-like paste (you can add rose floral water for a fresh, moisturizing effect).
- For normal to seborrheic skin: Add floral water to the mixture to obtain a light texture.
- Apply to the entire face or to the affected area. Leave the mask on for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Questions & Answers:
Do we apply it only to spots or the whole face?
It is optional, on the whole face when there are several spots and on the area only if you want to do a targeted treatment.
If it is on the whole face, what are the properties, if there are no spots, to even out the complexion and soften the skin?
Of course, this treatment is packed with antioxidants, regenerates new cells, heals, provides a healthy glow; it is perfectly suited to mature skin that wants a radiance-boosting mask or a lightening treatment.
The lipid infusion provides lipids to improve elasticity in addition to lightening (anti-blemish), healing, and moisturizing properties, thanks to castor oil which retains water in the surface layers of the skin.
So every night if the skin tolerates it for a week, or can it be more like AHAs?
Applied as a mask after preparing your skin with exfoliation, intense hydration, massage with an appropriate serum, the mask enhances the effect of the treatment.
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