Ultra Milk

Kabosu is a bitter orange hybrid with a unique pleasant scent. Kabosu is grown in most regions in Oita prefecture, where you can sometimes even come across 300-year old kabosu trees. Oita covers more than 90% of the domestic kabosu production volume, and in other parts of Japan the fruit is regarded as a delicacy.

The scent of kabosu is more delicate than that of lemon or orange, it combines the freshness of citrus with a unique flower note. The scent is calming and has a light relaxing and stress-relieving effect.

Hyaluronic acid with a long-term effect (sodium hyaluronate) facilitates the normalization of water balance by forming a moisturizing protective veil on the skin. The veil reduces transepidermal loss of moisture and actively absorbs water from the air, thus moisturizing and softening the skin surface as well as having a pronounced lifting effect.

Squalane is a lipid that forms part of skin’s natural barrier. Squalane is produced by sebaceous glands and remains close to skin surface supporting its barrier function. The amount of squalane our body produces declines with age, with peak production occurring at the age of 23. By the age of 50 the amount of squalane in sebum normally does not exceed 5%. Squalane is a highly compatible component, it immediately penetrates the skin, making it softer and charging with moisture. It is particularly suitable for dry, cracked and peeling skin. Also, squalane helps prevent pigmentation (including the age-related one) and skin injuries caused by exposure to ultraviolet.

Sake sediment extract contains a large amount of vitamins, minerals and amino acids that supply the skin with necessary nutrients and stimulate its regeneration. Moreover, sake sediment extract corrects uneven skin tone: free linoleic acid and arbutin found in the extract lighten the complexion by suppressing the activity of tyrosinase ferment that causes skin pigmentation.

Hydrolyzed collagen has a structure similar to that of collagen found in the human body and therefore absorbs to the maximum extent possible. Compared to animal and plant collagen, marine collagen contains a large amount of important amino acids, penetrates the skin better and has higher moisturizing and rejuvenescent properties.

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate is a licorice root-derived ingredient that has been successfully used in dermatology to cure acute and chronic dermatitis, including in children. Immediately soothes irritated skin, prevents the development of new conditions, protects from cold urticaria. The component is capable of restoring sunburnt and weather-beaten skin, it removes redness and flakiness. Prevents inflammation and supports healing processes in the inflamed skin.

Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate protects the skin from moisture loss and relieves irritation caused by aggressive surfactants, mechanical skin irritants, polluted air of the unfavorable ecological environment.

 

Probiotics are micgroorganisms supporting skin health. They are beneficial for the immune system and create a natural antibacterial shield of the skin. When the number of protective microorganisms residing on the skin surface decreases, they are outcompeted by irritation- and inflammation-inducing pathogens. It is impossible to add live microorganisms to cosmetic formulas as such products will go bad immediately. So filtrates, probiotic particles fortifying skin’s immunity and promote turnover, are used instead.

Aspergillus ferment is used to produce sake and miso paste. In cosmetology, it is highly valued as a tone-correcting and a skin cell turnover-boosting ingredient.

 

Trehalose is an antioxidant that has a skin softening and stress-protective effect, works as a harmless preservative for other ingredients of the mask. Trehalose protects structural molecules of the skin, preventing their dry-out and deterioration. In extreme temperature conditions (both high and low) it acts like a cell-protecting shield and prevents the degradation of protein and cytoderm. Trehalose protects the skin from frost and heat, removes flakiness and redness.

Glyceryl glucoside has a protective effect on the skin as it enhances the antioxidant activity of cells and slows down the loss of skin elasticity. The ingredient soothes and rejuvenates the skin.