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A Preventive Framework

Rooted in Japanese tradition, Kampo medicine takes a holistic therapeutic approach that views mind and body as inseparable—a philosophy reflected in Japan’s cultural emphasis on preventive care and sustained vitality. Its power lies in maintaining harmony between three vital substances:

  • KI (気): The vital energy governing all life functions
  • KETSU (血): The blood system, responsible for nourishment
  • SUI (水): Bodily fluids, maintaining systemic balance

Clinically formulated to restore KI-KETSU-SUI harmony, our Kampo skincare embodies Japan's ancient preventive care philosophy for modern skin health.

KI - energy flow

An unhealthy skin tone, and a general ‘tired-looking skin’ often refers back to Ki-insufficiency. The skin literally has run out of energy. Energy to renew itself (i.e. shed old skin cells and produce new ones), energy to get the blood circulation going, and getting the important nutrients to the surface.

The skin renewal process needs proper stimulation - i.e. with our Skin Refining Gel.

KETSU - blood nutrition

Ever noticed that with age our skin sometimes looks like a balloon from which you have let the air out? Our once firm, bouncy cheeks look sunken and pale. That is a sign that we need extra nutrient power via our blood cells for more density, plumpness and moisture. It is the Kampo way to get the volume back to where it belongs.

Our Nourishing Adaptogen Cream deeply nourishes and replenishes the skin with moisture.   

SUI - hydration

If your skin looks really dehydrated and kind of crinkled up like an unironed linen shirt, that's a sure sign that it lacks a lot of hydration and important nutrients. Hydration is not only important to make skin look smooth as silk - the liquid properties in our skin are also needed to transport the nutrients from blood to skin cells and vice versa.

Our Antioxidant Booster Serum instantly hydrates and plumps skin. It has a calming effect thanks to balancing the skin's microbiome.