As a New Season Begins — Achieve Beautifully Moisturized, Dewy Skin
Soft sunlight,
a time when dormant creatures gradually begin to stir,
our bodies and skin, too, quietly shift and change.
As the seasons turn,
let's revisit our skincare routine and welcome dewy, hydrated skin.
■ Nourishing Spring Skin: Natural Gamarde Spa Water
KOTOSHINA was born from the encounter between exceptional ingredients from Japan and France.
Alongside organic green tea and tea seed oil from Uji, Kyoto, our products are formulated with natural Gamarde spa water from France.
The spa water from the Gamarde region in southwestern France has a long history — discovered in the 16th century, it was officially recognized by the Academy of Medicine in 1841 for use in dermatological beauty care, including conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
Gamarde's natural spa water has also been recognized for benefits extending beyond dermatology into metabolic health.
Rich in minerals like sulfur and chloride, it even served as a place of recovery for wounded soldiers during World War I, establishing itself as a recognized spa treatment destination.
This spa water, which absorbs*1 while supporting skin renewal, is a wonderful addition to spring skincare, when skin often becomes more sensitive due to pollen and shifting temperatures.
*1 ...into the stratum corneum
■ KOTOSHINA's Toners
KOTOSHINA offers spray-type toners formulated with natural Gamarde spa water.
This time, we're introducing two of our classic favorites.
See which one suits you best.
■ Delivering Plant Power to Tired Skin: Lotion White — Green Tea Scent
Lotion White is formulated with green tea, long valued for its medicinal properties, along with precious tea seed oil.
Infused with an abundance of natural plant essential oils, this toner draws on the amino acids and vitamin C rich in tea leaf extract, known for supporting circulation and helping prevent dullness, guiding skin toward a clear, firm finish.
Its green tea scent wraps gently around the skin, turning skincare into a calm, soothing moment.
With its light feel, it's ideal for those who prefer a fresh, clean sensation.
■ Hydration from Within: Lotion Rich — Rose Scent
Lotion Rich is formulated with Damask rose, prized for its outstanding moisturizing, firming, and radiance-boosting properties, and said to have been beloved by figures like Cleopatra and Yang Guifei.
The plant ingredients infused into this toner deliver a well-balanced dose of moisture and oil, leaving skin feeling deeply hydrated from within, with a soft, plump finish.
Its gentle, spring-like rose scent soothes a mind that may be feeling worn from the changing season, turning skincare into a relaxing moment.
With its soft feel, it's ideal for those who love a deeply hydrating sensation, or for anyone concerned about dryness.
○ Spring Starter Set (Lotion Rich) available here
■ Use Beauty Oil as a Booster Before Your Toner
Formulated with 70% tea seed oil, Beauty Oil is best used as a booster oil before your toner.
Oleic acid, found in tea seed oil, is an essential fatty acid also present in the skin's own protective oil film, one part of its natural barrier function.
With its very fine molecular structure, this oil blends easily into skin, protecting it from dryness and irritation while guiding it toward a soft, dewy finish.
If dryness is a particular concern, alternating between beauty oil and toner two to three times can help you feel real hydration reaching all the way into the deeper layers of skin.
Find the skincare routine that's right for you, protect your skin from irritants like dryness and pollen, and enjoy a wonderful spring season.
*Photo shows Lotion White — Green Tea Scent
Spring Starter Set
Price: ¥13,200 (tax included)
*Sales have ended, as we've reached our planned quantity
Contents:
KS Beauty Oil, 30mL
KS Lotion White — Green Tea Scent, 150mL
or KS Lotion Rich — Rose Scent, 150mL
