Rice bran soap is getting a lot of attention right now!
Do you know rice bran?
Rice bran is the thin layer of rice that is produced when brown rice is turned into white rice. Because it contains plenty of nutrients and a moderate amount of oil, Japanese people have used rice bran since ancient times for a variety of purposes, including as a skin care product, in foods such as pickled vegetables, and as a cleaning tool for removing tea stains from tea bowls and cleaning wooden floors.
In the long history of Japan, the first cosmetic product used by Japanese women is said to be the rice bran bag. In the past, Japanese women would take care of their skin by putting rice bran into small cotton bags and using them instead of bath additives or sponges. In the town of Edo, rice bran was also well-known for improving skin texture, and was often sold in front of public bathhouses.
Rice bran, which has been loved by Japanese people since ancient times, is of course perfect for Japanese skin types. It is a natural material that is also used as an edible material, so it is harmless even if ingested. Moreover, as can be seen from its use as a cleaning tool, its cleansing properties are guaranteed.
IMAYO's rice bran soap is packed with rice bran ingredients, providing a gentle cleansing sensation and leading to healthy, beautiful skin.
IMAYO soap is made with a balanced blend of oils and extracts, including rice bran oil, coconut oil, and palm oil, creating fluffy lather. It contains no unnecessary additives and provides a gentle cleansing experience. The colorings and fragrances are also natural, not synthetic.
However, rice bran soap is not only gentle but also has excellent cleansing power! It leaves your skin feeling fresh and clean without making it feel tight.
About rice bran ingredients
During the Edo period, rice bran was even used as a medicine to prevent beriberi. Rice bran is packed with vitamins and other nutrients, so much so that it can cure beriberi, a disease caused by a deficiency of B vitamins.
The most well-known ingredient in rice bran is undoubtedly the B vitamins! These vitamins are so closely related to beauty and health that they are also known as "beauty vitamins." They regulate skin turnover, prevent skin problems, and promote smooth, supple skin.
Next is vitamin E. This is considered an anti-aging vitamin and is said to be effective in preventing and improving age spots and wrinkles. It is also said to be good to take after sun exposure. Another ingredient unique to rice bran that cannot be overlooked is "γ-oryzanol (gamma oryzanol)."
γ-oryzanol has antioxidant properties and is effective in preventing skin aging caused by ultraviolet rays and keeping skin youthful. However, unfortunately, these ingredients also have a weakness: they are sensitive to heat.
When making soap using rice bran oil, which is a concentrated version of these ingredients, applying heat can cause the oil to oxidize and the heat-sensitive vitamins to deteriorate.
IMAYO soaps are made using the "cold process" method, which does not involve the application of heat. This takes much longer than the hot process method, which does involve heat, so mass production is not possible, but the soaps are made using a method that does not destroy the important beauty ingredients.
What is the correct way to take care of your skin?
First, wet the soap and lather it into a fluffy foam in your hands. If it's difficult to create a lather, we recommend using a foaming ball. Apply the lather to areas around your nose and T-zone where pores are a concern, and gently move your fingers in circles. Gently spread the lather over your entire face, aiming to absorb the dirt into the lather rather than rubbing it, then rinse with plenty of lukewarm water.
Of course, IMAYO soap can be used on the whole body, not just the face. IMAYO soap is made using the cold process method, which means it melts a little easily. After use, please place it in a well-ventilated place to dry thoroughly.
summary
Rice bran was the first cosmetic product used by Japanese women. Rice bran soap, which contains plenty of rice bran ingredients, is perfect for Japanese skin types!
Rice bran is packed with beauty ingredients, including B vitamins, vitamin E, and gamma-oryzanol, a component unique to rice bran. It is said to have a variety of beauty benefits, including promoting skin turnover for beautiful skin, preventing and improving blemishes and wrinkles, and preventing aging.
IMAYO's rice bran soap, which is rich in rice bran ingredients, leaves your skin feeling clean and moisturized. It takes time to make, but each soap is carefully crafted using the cold process method, which does not damage the important beauty ingredients.
Why not start your skin care routine by switching your daily body soap to rice bran soap?
