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Inspired by teinei, which means ‘with care’ in Japanese, our skincare philosophy of kindness reminds us to treat our skin with love and attention. Skin is the body’s largest organ and it is so much more than what holds us together. It’s our beautiful and natural armor, our most reliable communicator, and thanks to the wonder of sensory perception, it’s an astounding source of pleasure. Think of the happiness that comes with a caress of your cheek or a needed embrace. This is the basis for our skincare philosophy of kindness. The cornerstone of our philosophy is what we call “kind-to-skin” ingredients. Rather than treating our skin as a problem to be solved with harsh ingredients that irritate, we cherish our skin with gentle yet effective ingredients proven to bring transformation over time. Many classical Japanese beauty rituals have roots in the kitchen, because it stands to reason that what is healthy for the body is also healthy for the skin. In fact, the basis of the Japanese diet—rice, seaweed, and green tea—are the beloved ingredients of Hadasei-3™. This double-fermented, proprietary complex is found in all of our skincare and is rich in lactic acid to promote skin surface turnover. Made with natural, minimally manipulated ingredients, our formulas are able to care for your skin both gently and effectively. Alongside kind-to-skin ingredients, we believe it is equally important to thank your skin every day with a daily ritual of wellbeing. Giving yourself time to take care of your skin is not a luxury, but a necessity—a short, impactful moment for you to open and close the day. Inspired by the Japanese skincare ritual, we like to think of this practice as a meditative moment of attending to your skin—and therefore to yourself—every single day. Think of your skin as a reflection of your body. Could it be stress that causes a breakout? A lack of sleep that results in dry or dull skin? Lotions and potions will only go so far if you aren’t paying attention to the state of your soul, which you can continuously nurture by making this commitment to caring for yourself every day.

Nourished. Hydrated. Moisturized. Replenished. Firmed. Plumped. All of these words are ones we hope will describe our skin. Using a serum every day is a vital part of your skincare ritual, as the right one delivers high concentrations of ingredients to leave your skin looking and feeling soft, smooth, and supple. Keep reading to learn more about this essential step in your skincare routine, and discover the best face serums for each skin type. What is Face Serum? If you already moisturize (and we hope you do), you may not have realized the added benefits of incorporating serum into your skincare routine. Serums are highly potent skincare treatments that work to increase the overall effectiveness of your entire skincare ritual. These liquid or gel formulas contain high concentrations of ingredients, which are able to penetrate into your skin more deeply. At night, these concentrated and nutrient-dense formulas can also help to aid in skin repair while you sleep. When Should You Apply Face Serum? Serum should be the fourth step in your skincare ritual, and should be applied both morning and night to your face and neck. It comes after cleansing, exfoliating, and applying essence, and before applying moisturizer and sunscreen. This is because you should apply your skincare products in order from lightest to heaviest, so that each one delivers its maximum benefits to your skin. And, since serums help the ingredients in your moisturizer and sunscreen to work more effectively, you should always ensure that they are applied in this order. Furthermore, anyone can benefit from introducing a facial serum into your skincare ritual. Whether you are in your 20s or your 60s, your skin can always use an added boost of nourishment, especially in drier months and drier climates. What is the Best Face Serum for Dry Skin? For those with dry skin types, we recommend using a hydrating serum with ingredients that will feed your skin with moisture, such as the ever-popular hyaluronic acid. Give your skin new life with The Dewy Serum—a 3-in-1 serum that gently resurfaces with lactic acid in Hadasei-3™, plumps with hyaluronic acid, and locks in moisture with squalane for hydrated, dewy skin. We suggest incorporating this serum into your morning skincare ritual.. In recent trials with this serum, we found that it immediately boosts hydration 6X, with 91% showing improvement in radiance**, and all-day wear maintained 2X the hydration*. After two weeks, 100% showed improvement in radiance** and 98% showed improvement in texture**. After four weeks, 100% showed improvement in radiance and texture**, 87% showed improvement in elasticity** and 82% showed improvement in the appearance of fine lines**. What is the Best Face Serum for Uneven Skin Tone or Fine Lines? Those with uneven skin tone or fine lines and wrinkles can benefit from a serum that features vitamin C. Our VIOLET-C-SERUMViolet-C Brightening Serum—a clean, kind-to-skin formula with two types of vitamin C and antioxidant-rich Japanese beautyberry—works to brighten skin and reveal a translucent, youthful glow. Mild fruit AHAs also work to resurface dull, uneven skin, while Japanese angelica root helps to reduce the look of dark spots, discoloration, blemishes, hyperpigmentation, and post-acne scarring. We suggest incorporating this vitamin C serum into your evening skincare ritual. Is There a Face Serum for Touch-ups Throughout the Day? As a matter of fact, there is. If you feel as though your skin is needing a touch of extra freshness during the day, reach for The Serum Stick. This touchup and treatment balm is formulated as a concentrated serum with 80% squalane and Japanese lemon balm to target the signs of aging and dryness instantly and over time. Lemon balm has been used for centuries to help calm inflammation, and it visibly reduces fine lines and crepiness while helping to minimize the UV damage that can cause signs of aging to appear. Meanwhile, all-natural squalane works instantly to richly moisturize, hydrate, and improve the skin barrier. It absorbs easily without clogging pores or leaving behind oily residue, making this balm ideal for those with combination skin or oily skin. In addition, The Serum Stick is formulated with Hadasei-3™, our proprietary complex of double-fermented Uji green tea, Akita rice, and Mozuku algae. This trinity of time-tested ingredients work in harmony to deliver radiant, healthy-looking skin. Uji green tea is known to help reduce the signs of aging and to detoxify the skin. Protein-rich Akita rice nourishes the skin, leaving skin feeling plump and supple. Okinawa mozuku algae is packed with hydrating polysaccharides essential for skin water retention and renewal, helping your skin retain moisture and maintain a smooth, hydrated appearance. Rich in a symphony of essential amino acids, this trio supports the skin’s natural moisture-keeping factors while promoting natural skin surface turnover for brighter, beautiful skin at every age. At Tatcha, it is our long-espoused belief that beauty knows no age. This formula that would traditionally be referred to as an anti-aging serum, and does indeed treat the signs of accelerated aging that occur from environmental elements, lifestyle choices, and other factors. However, we believe that time is a gift, and to better align our language with our values, we have pledged to phase out the term "anti-aging" in our marketing. Patting on a face serum and drenching your skin with essential nutrients is an act of self-care you can perform for your skin each and every day. We welcome the opportunity to help you treat your skin with the utmost respect by incorporating these treasures into your daily skincare ritual. For our full range of serums and other targeted face treatments, visit tatcha.com. *based on bioinstrumentation study conducted on 25 people **based on an expert graded 4 week study, twice daily use on 45 people

Today, the skin on the neck is put through stress from constant movement and sun exposure, and is naturally prone to premature aging. Did you know that your neck is one of the first areas to show fine lines and wrinkles? Because the skin on your neck is quite thin and sees a fair amount of sun, it can often show signs of sagging and aging more quickly than other parts of the body. At Tatcha, it is our long-espoused belief that beauty knows no age—even so, you may be searching for ways to treat the neck wrinkles you may have discovered, and prevent more from forming in the future. Keep reading for a list of tips we have compiled to treat this area of your body with the utmost care. What Causes Neck Wrinkles? Neck lines and wrinkles are a normal part of the natural aging process. They are caused by a variety of factors, including: The lack of collagen production and loss of elasticity in your skin, causing it to bounce back less easily. Smoking. Genetics. In some cases, neck wrinkles are hereditary, especially for those with lighter skin tones. Exposure to UV light over a prolonged period of time, especially from not using sunscreen. Neck wrinkles can also be caused by repeatedly looking down at your phone, which is also referred to as Tech Neck. All fine lines and wrinkles are caused by repetitive movements—for example, excessive squinting may cause lines to appear around your eyes—and the constant motion of looking down at your phone can cause your neck to crease. You can prevent this by positioning your phone in front of your face instead of below you. What Are Some Effective Products to Treat and Prevent Neck Wrinkles? Treating the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your neck is very similar to what you would do for them on your face. While there are skincare products specifically formulated for the neck, you can also use the same skincare products you are using on your face. There are three specific types of products you can incorporate into your daily skincare ritual to both treat and prevent neck wrinkles. Moisturize. —To treat the appearance of neck wrinkles, it is important to flood the skin with hydration, which helps to keep your skin taut and plump. Our Ageless Revitalizing Neck Cream is an antioxidant-rich moisturizer developed to specifically hydrate, smooth, and nourish the delicate skin on the neck and decolletage for a visibly renewed look. Natural botanical actives featuring Japanese cornflower, lemon balm, and artichoke leaf extracts help to smooth the appearance of crepiness, lines, and wrinkles. Peony (which revitalizes skin) and vitamin C (which aids in natural skin surface cell turnover) work together to help minimize the appearance of aging skin. It is also formulated with Hadasei-3™, our proprietary complex of double-fermented Uji green tea, Akita rice, and Mozuku algae. This trinity of time-tested ingredients work in harmony to deliver radiant, healthy-looking skin. Use a Vitamin C Serum. —Vitamin C contains many antioxidant properties that provide a multitude of benefits for the skin. The clean, kind-to-skin formula of our Violet-C Brightening Serum includes two forms of vitamin C and is stabilized by antioxidant-rich Japanese beautyberry, helping to reveal brighter skin and a more translucent, youthful glow. First, a fast-acting vitamin C derivative absorbs quickly into skin to fight premature aging from the daily assault of free radicals. It helps support surface cell turnover, hydrating and plumping the skin with improved moisture levels. Secondly, a long-lasting vitamin C derivative helps minimize attack from free radicals. Mild fruit AHAs resurface dullness and uneven skin, while Japanese angelica root helps to reduce the look of dark spots, discoloration, hyperpigmentation, and post-acne scarring. Wear Sunscreen. —One of the primary causes of neck wrinkles comes from sun exposure and subsequent sun damage from harmful UV rays. To protect your skin, it is imperative to wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 every day. We recommend applying sunscreen as the last step in your daily skincare ritual. Our Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen is a weightless sunscreen with broad-spectrum SPF 35 that blends effortlessly and invisibly for matte, poreless-looking skin. If you are searching for ways to address and help minimize pigmentation and uneven skin tone, rest assured that it is very common. For the full range of skincare products that help reduce uneven skin tone, visit tatcha.com.

Did you know that, even though dry skin and dehydrated skin are often interchanged in conversation, they are actually not one and the same? While your skin may show semblances of one or the other, it is important to decode the differences between them so that you can treat your skin with the utmost care. Keep reading to discover the differences between dry skin and dehydrated skin, along with skincare rituals to saturate your skin with moisture and radiance. What is the Difference Between Dry and Dehydrated Skin?Dry skin is a skin type, while dehydrated skin is a skin condition. In its simplest terms, you are naturally born with your skin type. Conversely, your skin condition is what occurs to your skin based on a variety of factors, including dehydration, acne, and irritation. Skin conditions can happen to anyone, at any time.Those with dry skin types will find that their skin lacks oil. Your skin produces less sebum than normal skin, which means it is without the lipids it needs to retain moisture. The dryness can occur all over your body, from your face and scalp to your hands and legs. While you drench your skin with moisture and hydration, those moisturizers and lotions tend to sink in and be soaked up quickly. Dry skin can also be accompanied by flaking, cracking, sensitivity, itchiness, or skin conditions such as eczema.Dehydrated skin means there is a lack of water in your skin. When your skin becomes dehydrated, it creates more oil to make up the difference and try to regain its lost water—which can lead to breakouts, irritation, and dry patches. Dehydration also affects all skin types, including oily skin.Here is a further breakdown of the characteristics of dry skin vs. dehydrated skin.DRY SKINDEHYDRATED SKINFeels roughLooks dullAppears dryFeels tight or roughCan be flaky or itchySensitiveShows accelerated signs of aging, including sagging, fine lines, and wrinklesWhat Are the Common Causes of Dehydrated Skin?Dehydrated skin can be influenced by many factors, including: Aging Climate changes, including extreme cold, extreme heat, or low moisture levels in the air Dietary habits Smoking and alcohol UV exposure How Do You Treat Dry Skin?We recommend incorporating oil-based or cream-based products into your skincare routine. Dry skin benefits from skincare products that infuse the skin with moisture and nourishment.Begin by cleansing with a gentle cleanser, such as The Rice Wash—a gently effective cream cleanser that washes away impurities without stripping skin. This is thanks to a pH-neutral amino acid base that helps to balance your skin’s pH levels, and Japanese rice powder, which is used in classical Japanese cleansing rituals to naturally soften skin, boost luminosity, and keep the skin moisturized.While many exfoliants can be too harsh for dry skin, the right one can gently slough away dullness and dead skin cells to infuse your skin with moisture. The Rice Polish is a water-activated exfoliant that transforms to a creamy foam for smooth, polished skin with a healthy glow. Finely ground rice bran and papaya enzymes promote natural skin surface turnover, while the pH-neutral, amino acid base formula provides effective cleansing without stripping skin of essential moisture or breaking the skin barrier, so your skin is left feeling baby soft and supple.Bring nourishment to dry skin with a rich, creamy moisturizer. The Dewy Skin Cream is specially formulated for dry skin, feeding it with plumping hydration and antioxidant-packed Japanese purple rice. A blend of Okinawa algae and hyaluronic acid capture water to help replenish skin’s natural moisture reservoir and replenish ceramides to aid in the reduction of future moisture loss.Include a serum in your skincare ritual for an added boost of hydration. The Serum Stick is a concentrated solid serum of 80% squalane and Japanese lemon balm that targets signs of aging and dryness instantly and over time.If you find that you have dry hands, they will benefit from a hand cream. Our Indigo Soothing Hand Cream is rich in soothing indigo, silk extracts, and squalane to soften and calm dry, irritated skin.How Do You Treat Dehydrated Skin?There are two ingredients that are essential in bringing hydration back to dehydrated skin—hyaluronic acid and water. It is also imperative to follow a skincare ritual with products specifically formulated for dehydrated skin. You may find that some of the steps in your skincare ritual are similar to those of dry skin—however, the products you will use differ.After cleansing your skin with The Rice Wash, apply The Essence. This plumping skin softener is a deeply hydrating, moisturizing, and resurfacing facial treatment essence. It is formulated with 98.6% pure Japanese superfoods to maximize the performance of all of your skincare products, creating a pathway for them to further amplify their effectiveness. Follow this by bringing a burst of hydration to your skin with The Water Cream. This oil-free moisturizer that breaks upon application to release a combination of skin-improving Japanese nutrients and botanicals. At night, treat your skin to extra hydration with our Luminous Deep Hydration Lifting Mask—a unique, coconut-derived sheet mask that boosts the moisture content of your skin by up to 200% in 15 minutes, leaving behind a plump, luminous complexion.Much like dry skin, dehydrated skin can also benefit from the added hydration of a serum. The Luminous Deep Hydration Firming Serum features a deeply hydrating blend of Okinawa red algae and hyaluronic acid to nourish skin in need of bounceback.Do You Need SPF?The short answer is yes. Whether you are putting together a morning skincare routine for dry skin or dehydrated skin, the last step should always be sunscreen, as it helps to protect against harmful UVA and UVB rays that can dry out the skin. Our Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen is a weightless sunscreen with broad-spectrum SPF 35 that blends effortlessly and invisibly into skin.

We’re so grateful that something as simple as wearing a face mask can help us—and those around us—stay healthy and safe during this pandemic. Just as we’ve adjusted to this new daily ritual, we’ve adjusted our skincare practice to match. Though masks are essential to our health, they can elicit various reactions from your skin, from dry patches to breakouts. Thankfully, these reactions are temporary and easily preventable. Plus, these extra moments of care allow us a little extra time to come back to ourselves and back to the moment. WHAT IS MASKNE & WHAT CAUSES IT? A portmanteau of “mask” and “acne”, maskne is an overarching term for any skin irritation that occurs as a result of wearing a protective face mask. As your mask catches the particles you breathe out to keep those around you safe, it inadvertently traps moisture, oil, dirt, dead skin cells, and sweat close to your skin. This can change your pH level, which can in turn cause anything from breakouts to inflammation. SKINCARE RITUALS TO AVOID MASKNE Depending on the type of mask you wear and how your skin usually feels, there are generally two common outcomes—blemishes or excessive dryness. Thankfully, there are several ways to care for your skin before, during, and after wearing your mask to help minimize both. Here are just a few simple steps you can incorporate into your existing ritual. If you're seeing more pimples pop up after wearing a reusable cloth mask, it could be because there is more build up of oils and sweat than usual. Provide an extra layer of protection to clean skin with The Liquid Silk Canvas, which acts as a barrier between skin, makeup, and your mask to help minimize clogged pores that can lead to breakouts. If you start to feel greasy as you’re wearing the mask, a quick dab with blotting papers, like our Aburatorigami, can help control excess oil while you’re out and about. Once you get home safe and are able to remove your mask for the day, wash your face to help clarify skin and get rid of excess sebum. Our oil-free cleanser, The Deep Cleanse, gently but deeply lifts impurities and decongests pores without over-drying, for clean, refreshed skin. To replenish the good moisture in your skin, nourish with our oil-free moisturizer, The Water Cream, which works to visibly tighten pores and help minimize excess oil while delivering nutrient-rich, balanced hydration. IF YOU WEAR A REUSABLE MASK BEFORE: Protect with The Liquid Silk Canvas DURING: Touch-up with Aburatorigami Japanese Blotting Papers AFTER: Purify + Nourish with The Deep Cleanse +The Water Cream If you are seeing excessive dryness, redness, and irritation when you wear a disposable mask—or even dry patches or little red lines around your nose and mouth—there are a few steps you can take to help keep this at bay. The key to minimizing these is to include moisture in every step of your ritual. Before you put on your mask, lock in moisture with The Serum Stick. If you start to feel dryness as you’re wearing your mask, a spritz of our Luminous Dewy Skin Mist can help replenish skin’s moisture. Once you’re home and mask-free, remove impurities with our most hydrating, gentle cleanser, The Rice Wash, for soft, pure skin. To intensely hydrate and seal in moisture, nourish with The Dewy Skin Cream. IF YOU WEAR A DISPOSABLE FACE MASK BEFORE: Lock in Moisture with The Serum Stick DURING: Refresh with Luminous Dewy Skin Mist AFTER: Purify + Nourish with The Rice Wash + The Dewy Skin Cream MASK CARE To further minimize any discomfort in your skin, it’s also important to care for your mask. If you can, wash your cloth mask with mild soap and hot water at least twice a week, but ideally after every wear. If you have to wear one on a daily basis, it might be worth it to invest in a few to rotate between. For disposable masks, make sure to cut the strings before you dispose of it in the proper receptacle so wildlife do not get trapped in the strings.

Reduce Face Redness Quickly Flushed, pink cheeks are often the symbol of a coy blush or an invigorating time spent outdoors. Other times, a change in skin tone can be a sign of something else. Just as the eyes are the windows to our soul, our skin is the door to our overall being—and skin redness can be caused by a variety of factors. Here are the reasons behind what causes redness and flareups, and how best to treat it. Why is My Face Red?Facial redness occurs when the blood vessels in your face begin to dilate—which means more blood is rushing to your skin and causing it to turn red. It takes its cue from many outlying elements. Some of the most common triggers are: Feeling overwhelmed or stressed Eating spicy foods Imbibing an excess of alcohol Sensitivity to specific ingredients in your skincare products Exposure to extreme temperatures As a first step in pinpointing your exact triggers, it’s important to note whether the redness occurs after experiencing any of the above common causes.Red skin can also occur from common skin conditions, including rosacea and contact dermatitis.How Do I Treat Skin Redness?We recommend incorporating products with ingredients to help reduce redness. While you may not see the redness disappear completely, but with the right skincare products assuming their place in your ritual, you will discover fewer flareups and instances of red, inflamed skin. There are four very important products to incorporate into your skincare routine:Step 1: Start with a Gentle Cleanser.—Your skin’s moisture barrier helps the skin to retain moisture, which keeps skin looking dewy and protects against irritation. When there is a disruption in the moisture barrier, that can lead to redness in the skin. The Rice Wash is a gently effective cream cleanser that washes away impurities without stripping skin. It’s formulated with a pH-neutral amino acid base to balance the skin—and, because it is pH-neutral, it will not disturb the moisture barrier. It also contains Japanese rice powder to soften, clarify, and boost luminosity, and a blend of hyaluronic acid and Okinawa algae to plump and hydrate.Step 2: Make Time for a Mask.—Incorporating a mask into your skincare ritual is not only a way to bring even more hydration and nourishment to your sensitive skin, but is also an ideal way to take time for self-care. The Luminous Deep Hydration Lifting Mask is a unique, coconut-derived biocellulose sheet mask that contains a replenishing serum with Okinawa red algae and natural hyaluronic acid to boost the skin barrier and deliver instantly hydrated, firmer-looking skin.Step 3: Moisturize Twice a Day.—The Indigo Calming Cream is a multi-tasking, fragrance-free moisturizer that delivers therapeutic natural ingredients to provide relief and long-lasting hydration for sensitive skin. This velvety-rich, cushiony cream contains natural Japanese indigo extract to calm and soothe, and colloidal oatmeal to relieve minor skin irritation and itching caused by eczema and rashes. It also contains Hadasei-3™, our proprietary trio of Japanese superfoods that combines green tea, rice, and algae, to visibly restore youthful radiance and a dewy glow. This formula would traditionally be referred to as an anti-aging moisturizer, and does indeed treat the signs of accelerated aging that occur from environmental elements, lifestyle choices, and other factors. However, it is our long-espoused belief that beauty knows no age. We believe that time is a gift, and to better align our language with our values, we have pledged to phase out the term "anti-aging" in our marketing.Step 4: Finish with SPF.—To avoid painful sunburn and the lasting effects of harmful UV rays, it is imperative to apply sunscreen every single day. Our Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen is a weightless sunscreen with broad spectrum SPF 35 that protects from UVA and UVB rays. It contains Japanese wild rose to tighten the look of pores and smooth skin texture, loquat leaf extract—whose antioxidants protect and calm skin—and silk extract, which leaves skin feeling soft and smooth.Are There Skincare Ingredients I Should Avoid?Certain ingredients can be stripping and more irritating to the skin. All Tatcha products are free of mineral oil, synthetic fragrances, sulfate detergents, parabens, DEA, TEA, and phthalates. We also do not use retinol or salicylic acid in any of our products. We also recommend steering clear of harsh physical exfoliants and polishing scrubs — however, our exfoliator, The Rice Polish, is a water-activated exfoliating of nourishing Japanese rice bran that is gentle enough for everyday use.If you experience continued redness or rashes for more than two weeks after avoiding common triggers or incorporating certain skincare products into your ritual, we recommend making an appointment with your dermatologist for further consultation.

We believe that a ritual is a routine we make meaningful with our intention. From brushing our teeth to making a pot of coffee, there are dozens of routines we perform everyday without even thinking. But there are some habits, like your skincare practice, that have the potential to transform into greater moments of care. Though washing your face and applying a serum are in and of themselves physical acts of care, bringing mindfulness into these actions allows you to take to care of yourself in more ways than one. By completing each step with intention, you commit to giving time back to yourself, instead of taking it away, so you can appreciate the present moment. This conscious mindset transforms your skincare practice into a greater act for your well-being.One way we like to elevate our skincare routine to a ritual of care is through soothing visualizations. Below are a few thoughts we love that pair well with each step of your ritual.PURIFY: As you cleanse with The Rice Wash, imagine washing the day away.POLISH: As you gently exfoliate with The Rice Polish: Classic, envision a fresh beginning.PLUMP: As you apply The Essence, admire how even small things can make a big difference.NOURISH: As you moisturize with The Silk Cream, imagine you're wrapping yourself in a protective cocoon.In addition to this meditative exercise, you can incorporate ambient elements into your ritual to further enhance the experience. To create a relaxing atmosphere, think of the ways you can appeal to each of your senses: lower the lights, set out candles, burn incense, play calming music, or listen to nature sounds.Your ritual is a way for you to show gratitude to yourself, so the more you commit to a ritual, the more you give back to yourself. We hope you find pleasure in thanking yourself and your skin every day.

Life is a delicate balancing act. We seek harmony within our bodies, in our lives, and in our skin to feel our best. For those with combination skin, the journey of caring for your skin can be a long and winding one, with unique discoveries along the way of which products are ideal to incorporate into your skincare ritual. To that end, we have put together advice and tips on the symptoms and causes of combination skin, and the ideal way to care for it. What is Combination Skin? In its simplest terms, combination skin means simply that—your skin is a combination of different skin types. You will experience oily skin in some areas of your face and dry skin in others. Most often, you will find dry patches on your cheeks, while your T-zone (your forehead, nose, and chin) will be the more oily areas of your face. What Causes Combination Skin? Combination skin can be attributed to a variety of different factors. In many cases, it is genetic, meaning you have inherited this skin type from the generations that came before you—and at Tatcha, we believe that all skin is beautiful skin, especially when it comes from treasured members of your family. Those with combination skin can, however, find that it is exacerbated if you are unknowingly using the incorrect skincare products in your skincare routine. Additionally, your skin works overtime to balance itself when faced with various situations it is attempting to correct. As your skin becomes dehydrated, it creates more oil and sebum in an attempt to create balance, which can lead to breakouts and irritation. Products with harsher ingredients or ones that aggravate the skin can cause dry patches in some parts of your face and excess oil in others, especially an oily T-zone—which can lead to flakiness, redness, dryness, and irritation. Incorporating the correct products into your skincare ritual may still result in some oiliness, but there will not be additional dry skin or rough patches underneath the oil that can create clogging of the pores, excess sebum, and blemishes. Learning the correct skincare products for your skin type will also lead to softer, smoother, more hydrated skin with less buildup and fewer breakouts. How Do You Care for Combination Skin? The most important thing to remember in caring for your combination skin is that you will need to determine which products work for different parts of your face, which means you may need to use different moisturizers, cleansers, and masks for each of those dry areas and oily areas. Products that are oil-absorbing or mattifying are ideal for the oily areas of your face, while more emollient and hydrating products are meant for the dry areas. For oilier skin, we recommend using products with lighter weight and oil-free formulas, balancing those with more potent and concentrated amounts of beneficial skincare ingredients for the drier areas. Blotting papers—like our Aburatorigami Japanese Blotting Papers, made of 100 percent natural abaca leaf and gold flakes—also help to address unwanted oil production and absorb excess oil without disturbing makeup while on the go. What is the Ideal Skincare Ritual for Combination Skin? Step 1: Purify. Cleansing the skin and leaving it with a fresh palate is important both day and night. Whether your cleanser is lotion-based or gel-textured, its goal is to remove impurities, debris, and makeup without leaving skin feeling tight, dry, or greasy. We recommend using a gentle but effective water-soluble cleanser. Removing your makeup is an important step that helps minimize pores from becoming clogged overnight, ensuring that you truly do get your beauty sleep. Incorporating a cleansing oil into your skincare routine may seem counterproductive when you have oily skin—however, they actually greatly benefit all skin types. Cleansing oils easily dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and other oils while leaving skin feeling supple and smooth. They are also ideal for using as the first step in double cleansing. Our Pure One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil gently melts away impurities—even waterproof makeup—leaving behind pure, silky-soft skin. After using our cleansing oil, we recommend following with The Deep Cleanse. This gel cleanser is formulated with natural fruit exfoliant to deeply but gently lift impurities and unclog pores while leaving your skin feeling soft and hydrated. It cleanses with amino acids derived from silk, and harnesses the power of the Japanese Luffa fruit to turn over dead skin cells, deeply purify and decongest pores, and condition the skin. Step 2: Plump. Essences help to purify, balance, and prep your skin for the remainder of your routine. At night, they also work to help balance your skin's pH, deliver antioxidants and restore moisture. We recommend using The Essence both day and night. This resurfacing softener of 98.7% pure Japanese superfoods works to reveal soft, youthful-looking skin, replenish moisture, and increase radiance. It is also formulated with Hadasei-3™, our proprietary complex of double-fermented Uji green tea, Akita rice, and Mozuku algae. This trinity of time-tested ingredients work in harmony to deliver radiant, healthy-looking skin. Uji green tea is known to help reduce the signs of aging and to detoxify the skin. Protein-rich Akita rice nourishes the skin, leaving skin feeling plump and supple. Okinawa mozuku algae is packed with hydrating polysaccharides essential for skin water retention and renewal, helping your skin retain moisture and maintain a smooth, hydrated appearance. Rich in a symphony of essential amino acids, this trio supports the skin’s natural moisture-keeping factors while promoting natural skin surface turnover for brighter, beautiful skin at every age. Step 3: Polish. Scrubs and exfoliators are optimal for gently but effectively removing dead skin cells and impurities from the outermost layer of your skin’s surface to unveil smoother skin and create a luminous, healthy glow. Our exfoliator, The Rice Polish, is a water-activated exfoliant of nourishing Japanese rice bran that transforms to a creamy foam, promoting natural skin surface turnover and leaving skin baby soft and supple. While exfoliating your skin on a daily basis could lead to irritation if done too often, The Rice Polish is gentle enough for everyday use. Step 4: Mask. —Using a face mask one to two times per week will allow you to restore moisture, balance, and hydration to your skin. Our Violet-C Radiance Mask is a creamy rinse-off mask that is not only formulated with two types of Vitamin C and Japanese beautyberry, but includes 10% AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) from seven fruit extracts to improve skin texture, brighten skin tone, and unveil a soft, dewy glow. It also contains Hadasei-3™, our proprietary complex of double-fermented Uji green tea, Akita rice, and Mozuku algae. Step 5: Nourish. Replenishing your skin with moisture and quenching it with hydration is imperative, especially in the drier areas. However, you must keep in mind that the oilier parts of your face may require a different type of moisturizer than the dry patches. It is up to you to determine if it’s better to use one moisturizer for your entire face, or two different formulas to achieve the desired results. The Water Cream is ideal for use all over your face, as it is an oil-free moisturizer that releases a burst of skin-improving Japanese nutrients, botanicals, and optimal hydration and results in pure, poreless skin. It also contains Japanese wild rose to tighten the look of pores, and Japanese leopard lily, to help minimize excess oil, both of which help to calm and soothe the skin. This formula would traditionally be referred to as an anti-aging moisturizer, and does indeed help improve the signs of accelerated aging that occur from environmental elements, lifestyle choices, and other factors. However, it is our long-espoused belief that beauty knows no age. We believe that time is a gift, and to better align our language with our values, we have pledged to phase out the term "anti-aging" in our marketing. If you prefer to use different moisturizers for your combination skin, we recommend The Water Cream for oily skin and The Dewy Skin Cream for dry skin. The Dewy Skin Cream is a rich, moisturizing cream that feeds skin with plumping hydration and antioxidant-packed Japanese purple rice for dewy skin and a healthy glow and is ideal for dry skin. It contains a special blend of Okinawa algae and hyaluronic acid, capturing water to help restore skin’s natural moisture reservoir and immediately leaving skin feeling soft, comforted, and nourished. Step 6: Protect. A broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater is undeniably imperative for protecting your skin from sun damage and harmful UV rays. Applying sunscreen every morning also helps to reduce the signs of aging. Our Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen is a weightless sunscreen with broad spectrum SPF 35 that blends effortlessly and invisibly for a matte finish and poreless appearance.