Geisha beauty secrets skincare

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Time to tackle the eternal question: what are the secret beauty recipes that make geishas so beautiful, so ageless and so dazzling?

Traditional Geisha Makeup Routine, Japanese

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Japanese rice bran aka komenuka repeatedly tops on the list of well-kept Japanese beauty secrets. It has long been prized as a skin savior in Asia due to its unique composition of nutrients, and even the Japanese geisha relied on it for centuries to keep their skin soft, hydrated, and luminous. Rice bran is a force to be reckoned with, and a major player to keep on your radar. Here’s why you’ll want to include it in your skincare arsenal.

What Japanese Ladies Have Known for Centuries… Besides being the staple food, the rice also has been part of Japanese women’s beauty rituals since ancient times. Geisha used leftover water fr…

While they may not have had vampire facials, cellulite cream and contouring kits at their disposal, the women of ancient history had some fascinating methods for beautifying themselves.