What is Sake Lees?

Sake lees, known as “sakekasu” in Japanese, is the leftover mash after the fermentation process in sake production. It is rich in functional components like yeast, and contains abundant vitamins and minerals. Sake lees have been cherished for their beauty and health benefits since ancient times.

Sake lees can be considered a traditional Japanese superfood.

“Sakekasu” is a probiotic rich in nutrients such as amino acids, peptides, sugars, organic acids, and vitamins. It also contains numerous beauty components like glucosylceramide, kojic acid, and α-EG, which are known for their skin-beautifying effects. The value of sake lees as a beauty ingredient is being re-evaluated.

Beauty Components of Sake Lees

One of the beauty components in sake is α-EG. It has been scientifically proven for the first time that α-EG has moisturizing effects and increases collagen density.

Additionally, when applied to the skin, it has been confirmed to activate fibroblasts in the dermis layer and promote collagen production. Naturally, sake lees contain α-EG.

Natural Ingredients

  • Sake Lees

    Prevention of UV-induced spots / Smoothing skin texture / Enhancing clarity / Moisturizing

    Sake lees, being a fermented food, are highly nutritious and are often referred to as a “drinkable beauty serum.” The B vitamins and α-EG contained in sake lees support the skin’s natural power, leading to skin that is filled with firmness, luster, and moisture.

  • Kaolin

    Pore care / Improvement of dullness / Skin tightening effect

    Kaolin is a type of clay with kaolinite as its main component. Clay is rich in minerals and has the property of attracting dirt with positive electrons due to its negative ions, which can help remove sebum and toxins that cause acne from the pores.

  • Arrowroot

    Gently protecting the skin / Controlling excess sebum / Smoothing the skin

    Arrowroot is a starch obtained from the underground stems of several tropical plants, including kudzu. Arrowroot is rich in minerals and vitamins and is expected to have effects that soothe skin inflammation.

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Hydrating & Brightening Mask Scent

Floral

Using High-Quality Essential Oils

Original blend with Lavender, Ylang Ylang, and Geranium essential oils.

 

Original

Original Sake Lees Scent without Essential Oils

This scent does not have the strong alcohol smell of sake. Instead, it has a sweet, fermented aroma that is soothing and comforting.

 

Japanese Spirit

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