JOURNAL

Autumn Skincare to Restore Moisture to Skin Tired from Summer

There are still plenty of warm days, but the sunlight is starting to soften, and mornings and evenings are bringing more of a cool edge.As temperatures drop, excess oil production tends to ease, s...

Reset the Damage from Summer and Prepare for the Dry Season Ahead

As summer turns to autumn, skin faces a double challenge: lingering damage from summer sun exposure, plus the dry autumn air moving in. This is a season when the body tends to look dull and feel r...

How to Use "Face Mist" — Instantly Delivering the Goodness of Tea and Moisture

Whenever dryness catches your attention or you just want a quick refresh, a "face mist" that delivers moisture with a single spritz is such a welcome tool.This time, we're introducing KOTOSHINA's ...

Turn Healthy Habits into a "Gift." The Perfect "Tea Gift" for Ochugen (Midyear Gift-Giving)

Department stores are starting to set up their Ochugen (mid-year gift) corners, and many of us are wondering what to give this year to the people we're grateful to.Gifts with strong personal taste...

How to Care for Frizzy Hair and Sticky Scalp During the Rainy Season

During Japan's humid rainy season, hair absorbs moisture and tends to swell and become wavy, making it more prone to frizz. High humidity and temperatures can also increase oil and sweat productio...

For Trouble-Prone Spring Skin — Time to Rethink Your Skincare for the New Season

Spring brings milder, more comfortable temperatures, and Kyoto — home to KOTOSHINA's shop — fills with visitors during this season.But it's also a time when threats to the skin, like UV rays and p...