An elegant manifestation of Japan’s timeless passion for purity, Silk Peeling Mask fuses superior performance with peerless luxury.
SILK PEELING MASK
An elegant manifestation of Japan’s timeless passion for purity, SILK PEELING MASK fuses superior performance with peerless luxury. Unique in its genre, the cream-type peeling mask draws on two decades of research in enzyme technology to gently and thoroughly remove dead skin cells and impurities, while infusing the skin with moisture. One blissfully relaxing minute of treatment
achieves a sensationally moist, clear, luminous finish.
• Original cream-type peeling mask
• Features Concentrated Aqua Fit Enzyme, Silk Scrub and Mild Silk Formulation
• Provides gentle micro-exfoliation while moisturising the skin and soothing the senses
• For use 2–3 times a week
• 75 mL
WRINKLE REPAIR COLLAGENERGY
WRINKLE REPAIR COLLAGENERGY is a light day fluid containing rare ingredients that work to ‘awaken’ skin cells every morning while continuously optimising the full collagen turnover cycle to plump up wrinkles from within. The fast-penetrating formulation leaves a smooth, moist finish while enveloping the skin in a refreshing fragrance to awaken the spirit.
• Features Moon Peach Leaf Extract and CPX Vital Extract to enhance collagen quantity and quality over the long term*
• Energises skin cells with Star Fruit Leaf Complex to encourage an early upturn in the daily skin performance cycle*
• Awakening Formula penetrates quickly, while the original Refresh Aroma induces a sense of anticipation
• Apply as the last step of the morning skincare routine; can be used as a make-up base
• SPF 20
* In vitro tested.
Legends of Beauty and Longevity from the Japanese Archipelago
The islands collectively known as Okinawa taper off from the southernmost tip of Japan like the long, wispy tail of a mythical seaborne dragon. The archipelago stretches for nearly 1,300 kilometers into the Pacific — an extended subtropical paradise with pristine waters, abundant marine life and lush vegetation. For centuries, the islands of Okinawa were part of the independent Ryukyu Kingdom, a heritage that has given shape to a culture quite distinct from that of mainland Japan. Owing also to its geographical remoteness, Okinawa is home to numerous exotic species of fauna and flora. Some of these indigenous botanicals are now believed to hold the key to the renowned hardiness of the Okinawa islanders — the longest-living people in the world.
The Timeless Mystique of the Moon Peach
A core ingredient of the Wrinkle Repair Series, Moon Peach Leaf Extract is derived from the Shell Ginger plant (Alpinia Zerumbet), which grows in splendour and profusion in its native Okinawa. The plant is locally known as Gettou (‘Moon Peach’) because its pink-tipped buds shimmer in the summer moonlight like miniature, luminescent peaches. From ancient times, this robust and elegant botanical has figured prominently in the customs, cuisine and folk medicine of the islands. The leaf of the Moon Peach is especially rich in polyphenols, which are effective in preventing strokes and treating arterial sclerosis, among other conditions.
Kanebo Cosmetics has devoted years of R&D to shed light on the special properties of this time-honoured botanical. After conducting studies on over 100 plants from around the world, Kanebo Cosmetics discovered that Moon Peach Leaf Extract has the exceptional ability not only to encourage fibroblast proliferation, thereby increasing the very production centres of collagen, but also to stimulate collagen synthesis by individual fibroblasts. The discovery of this dual capacity was not only a milestone in skincare but also a substantiation of the Okinawans’ long-standing belief in the plant’s significant healing powers.
A Rising Star in Anti-ageing
Star Fruit Leaf Complex is a worthy partner for Moon Peach Leaf Extract. The Star Fruit, also known as Carambola, is native to subtropical Asia but is now widely cultivated throughout Okinawa. Rich in dietary fibre, potassium and fat-burning niacin, Star Fruit has long been used in traditional remedies for hypertension and osteoporosis.
In WRINKLE REPAIR COLLAGENERGY, Star Fruit Leaf Complex provides a ‘power breakfast’ for cells — a timely infusion of vital energy that enables fibroblasts and other skin cells to rebound swiftly from their daily morning slump and perform at a higher level throughout the day. Being a superior antioxidant, Star Fruit Leaf Complex also protects the skin’s innate collagen against fibre deterioration.