~Use It Right, Get Even More Beautiful~ A Refresher on How to Use Toner
This is Matsumura from KOTOSHINA Kyoto BAL, an organic cosmetics brand born in Kyoto. This time, we're introducing "Lotion White — Green Tea Scent" and "Lotion Rich — Rose Scent."
□ Use about the size of a 500-yen coin (roughly 6–8 pumps).
□ Spread it across your palms and warm it up.
□ Working from the inside out, gently press it into your skin for about 10 seconds at a time, as if cupping your face. Let your body heat and hand-pressing help it absorb fully. The key here is not to press too hard.
□ Don't forget areas like the nose, eyes, and mouth. Gently tap these areas from the inside out with your fingertips — this is an important step too.
□ Be thorough around the hairline and jawline, making sure nothing gets missed.
□ If your hands start to feel dry partway through, add a little more toner.
□ Don't forget the neck and décolletage, areas where age often shows first. If your hand starts to feel like it's gently sticking to your skin, that's a sign the toner has absorbed well. Once it's fully absorbed, finish with a milky lotion or cream to lock in moisture.
Mental and environmental stress, shifting seasons — for those days when your skin feels thrown off balance: KOTOSHINA draws on the power of organic ingredients to bring out and nurture your natural beauty and strength. We hope this column can offer a little support on days when your skin, or your choice of skincare, feels unsteady. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ KOTOSHINA Kyoto BAL — Masaya Matsumura
◆ When it comes to KOTOSHINA's toners, "Lotion White — Green Tea Scent" and "Lotion Rich — Rose Scent" are the two standouts. Both are luxuriously formulated with over ten types of natural extracts and oils blended into natural French spa water. Their scents are built from natural aromatics as well — green tea features a brightening blend designed to help prevent dark spots and freckles, while rose centers on moisture, featuring premium Damask rose oil. Choose either lotion and pair it with mini sizes of our cleanser, face wash gel, and moisturizing cream, now available together at a special price. This set lets you experience KOTOSHINA's essential face care routine. This limited set is available only through Friday, April 15, so we encourage you to try it soon.
The Basics of Skincare: Toner
We all use toner as a matter of course in our daily routine, but are you actually using it the right way? I confidently answered "yes!" myself, but when I really checked, I realized I was missing a few key points... you might find you're overlooking a thing or two as well. Let's take this opportunity to revisit how to properly use toner, and aim for even healthier skin.Are You Really Doing It Right? A Toner Application Checklist
Here, we'll walk through the technique for applying toner by hand.□ Use about the size of a 500-yen coin (roughly 6–8 pumps).
□ Spread it across your palms and warm it up.
□ Working from the inside out, gently press it into your skin for about 10 seconds at a time, as if cupping your face. Let your body heat and hand-pressing help it absorb fully. The key here is not to press too hard.
□ Don't forget areas like the nose, eyes, and mouth. Gently tap these areas from the inside out with your fingertips — this is an important step too.
□ Be thorough around the hairline and jawline, making sure nothing gets missed.
□ If your hands start to feel dry partway through, add a little more toner.
□ Don't forget the neck and décolletage, areas where age often shows first. If your hand starts to feel like it's gently sticking to your skin, that's a sign the toner has absorbed well. Once it's fully absorbed, finish with a milky lotion or cream to lock in moisture.
Simple Skincare You Can Start Right Away
March and April can leave skin feeling a bit unsettled, with lifestyle changes from the new season and shifting weather. But simply revisiting how you apply your toner can help bring your skin back into balance. It's an easy refresher you can start right now, so give it a try! (For what it's worth, it's been a week since I revisited my own routine, and the difference in my skin is clear — it feels dewy, brighter, and more refined in texture. I actually look forward to checking the mirror these days.) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・Mental and environmental stress, shifting seasons — for those days when your skin feels thrown off balance: KOTOSHINA draws on the power of organic ingredients to bring out and nurture your natural beauty and strength. We hope this column can offer a little support on days when your skin, or your choice of skincare, feels unsteady. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ KOTOSHINA Kyoto BAL — Masaya Matsumura
◆ When it comes to KOTOSHINA's toners, "Lotion White — Green Tea Scent" and "Lotion Rich — Rose Scent" are the two standouts. Both are luxuriously formulated with over ten types of natural extracts and oils blended into natural French spa water. Their scents are built from natural aromatics as well — green tea features a brightening blend designed to help prevent dark spots and freckles, while rose centers on moisture, featuring premium Damask rose oil. Choose either lotion and pair it with mini sizes of our cleanser, face wash gel, and moisturizing cream, now available together at a special price. This set lets you experience KOTOSHINA's essential face care routine. This limited set is available only through Friday, April 15, so we encourage you to try it soon.
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[Sold Out] Spring Starter Kit — Green Tea Scent
Contents:
・Lotion White — Green Tea Scent, 150mL
・Cleansing Milk, 20mL
・Face Wash Gel, 20g
・Cream White GT, 20g
Price: ¥6,050 (tax included)
Available at: Official Online Shop, Kyoto BAL
Period: Tuesday, March 1 – Friday, April 15, 2022
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[Sold Out] Spring Starter Kit — Rose Scent
Contents:
・Lotion Rich — Rose Scent, 150mL
・Cleansing Milk, 20mL
・Face Wash Gel, 20g
・Cream White GT, 20g
Price: ¥6,050 (tax included)
Available at: Official Online Shop, Kyoto BAL
Period: Tuesday, March 1 – Friday, April 15, 2022
