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A "Body Care Kit" to Guide You to Beautiful Skin for Summer

The "Body Care Kit" — warming your body from within, supporting turnover, and guiding you toward beautiful skin. Kyoto, home to KOTOSHINA's main shop, greets the feel of early summer around Golden...

Proper Skincare Is About Subtraction and Addition! Achieve Beautiful Bare Skin with Exfoliating Care

Why not rethink your usual routine? Face care can be broken down into two steps: "subtraction" and "addition." Subtraction = Removing What You Don't Need The first priority in face care is the "su...

Effective Against Dry Skin! How to Use Body Butter for Best Results

Dryness used to bring to mind cold winter air, but with heating and air conditioning now so widespread, dry skin has become something closer to a year-round concern.There's no shortage of moisturi...

3 Reasons You'll Be Happy to Receive Organic Cosmetics as a Christmas Gift

With busy days flying by, it's easy to miss the changing of the seasons. Before we know it, Christmas trees and lights are twinkling everywhere, and the whole city has settled into that festive Ch...

Delivering Peace of Mind and Quality from Kyoto — Domestic Tea Seed Oil and Organic Certification

KOTOSHINA is an organic skincare brand born in Kyoto. We wanted to bring the essence of Kyoto to the world, through items people could use with genuine peace of mind. Here, we share the story behi...

Get Beautiful Hair! Scalp Care to Boost the Effects of Organic Shampoo

The summer heat has eased, and evenings now carry a cool, refreshing breeze. It's a comfortable season to enjoy, but autumn is also when the damage from summer starts to show. Things like hair she...

Why Does Skin Get Dry in Winter? How to Protect Your Skin's Moisture

Cold winter is a season when skin dryness becomes a real concern. Rough, flaky patches on hands, elbows, knees, and heels are common complaints.Even if your face doesn't feel visibly flaky, reduce...

As the Weather Turns Cold, Are You Prepared for Winter's Dry Skin Season?

The cold has deepened, and winter is truly here. As the air turns dry this time of year, many of you may be noticing your skin feeling drier too.Even if you're not seeing obvious trouble like flak...

If Your Skin Feels Dry, It's Time to Rethink Your Cleansing Routine

With chilly mornings and evenings, it's starting to feel like winter is just around the corner.As the season progresses, not only does the outside air turn cold and dry, but indoor humidity tends ...

Ultimate Moisturizing Bath-Time Care for Dry-Prone Autumn Skin

Now that October has arrived, mornings and evenings are bringing a real chill on many days. The weather has settled into a proper autumn feel, but it's worth remembering that skin at this time of ...