In Japan,
women pay particular attention to their porcelain-like complexion by using natural ointments to preserve their youthful skin. Empress “Komyo” was not only renowned for her great empathy towards the poor and destitute but also for her beautiful complexion that she maintained thanks to the beneficial effects of plants in the Japanese Pharmacopoeia, one of the principal plants being Shiso.
To preserve,
their smooth skin and perfect alabaster complexion, Japanese women use ointments containing ingredients from the Japanese Pharmacopoeia along with Shiatsu-inspired, manual massage techniques, also known as “Ko Bi Do” or “beauty method” in Japanese, which combine the stimulation of vital energy points and deep, structuring petrissage movements for a remarkable natural facelift effect.
«Ah, how glorious! green leaves, young leaves and through them the rays of the sun»
Basho