Thursday, February 21, 2013

Sake for Skin

Maybe some of you might have heard that sake makes your skin look younger and more radiant. This theory started as scientists visited a sake brewery found that the elderly working on making sake had young looking hands but wrinkled faces.


This discovery lead people to find out that there are enzymes produced in the making of sake that have moisturizing properties. Beyond that, there are different natural chemical produced during the fermentation process that are beneficial to both skin and health.


A sake bath can help cure dry skin and add moisture to it. Nest time you take one, add 3 to 4 cups of sake to the hot water and soak in it for about 30 minutes, You will notice the difference in your skin to be softer and more radiant.


During the sake making kojic acid is produced which is a great ally in getting rid of age spots and freckles. Many face creams have added this element on their formulas but it can also be effective to rub it into your skin with a cotton ball followed by a moisturizing cream.


Other health benefits related to sake are glowing skin, improved cardiovascular health, and anti aging. Remember that everyone is different and before trying any of these tips, you should check either with a physician if you are drinking it or on a small section of your skin to make sure there are no side effects. If any of them works out for you... I'd love to hear about it!

Have a great and healthy day!

22 comments:

  1. Very interesting! First it was absinthe, now - sake. So curious about both. x

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  2. I will have to try this! If everything else fails, I can always drink it! So, either way, can't go wrong ;-)

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  3. Def need to check this out, I've not had sake on a while.

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  4. As if I needed another reason to love sake!

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  5. Perfect and timely post! I don't drink alcohol, but oh my goodness I would definitely bathe in it if it meant smoother and more hydrated skin. Hooray to that!

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  6. I have the driest skin in the world so I will be trying this out! I wonder what my hubby will say?

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  7. Great post, only I'm more of a fan of drinking this stuff hot! Ha! Hope you're having a great week koukla!

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  8. oooh, interesting! Now let me see if I can get my hands on some sake here in Zurich :-)

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  9. I'd totally try that! Of course, I'd have to try not to drink it. Haha!

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  10. I didn't know this- sake facials, anyone?

    Happy Thursday, doll.

    -Ashley
    http://lestylorouge.com

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  11. I had no idea! This is such great piece of knowledge & I fully intend on putting it to use :) XO Brynn

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  12. So interesting! Where in the world can I get sake?

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  13. I haven't heard that before, but it might be worth trying. I love that wooden soaking tub in the last photo.

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  14. A great excuse to go buy some sake!

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  15. Whoa, I had no idea Sake was so good for one's skin! I agree with Connie, what a great excuse to go buy some sake haha =D

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  16. Fascinating! I've never heard of any of this. I live under a rock I guess:)
    xoAmy
    www.dreamingincashmere.com

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  17. Interesting. I'd have thought it would be great as a skin toner too

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  18. I just know this. Very interesting post :D

    Caroline
    http://missoline.com/

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  19. It's the first day I've heard anout this, it's so interesting!

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  20. This is a very very interesting post. I had no idea. Perhaps, that's one of their many secrets why they always look youthful apart from their healthy diet. I would love to try this.

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  21. i had no idea, great post!

    xx fameliquorlove.blogspot.com

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