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Cool and Refreshing — Body Gel to Condition Summer Skin

During the sweat-inducing season, flushed skin and midday stickiness can make summer feel tough on the body.That's exactly when a dewy, cooling formula like "Body Gel Refresh" feels so refreshing.G...

Cleanse and Replenish — A Reset for Summer Skin with Clay and Thermal Spring Water

By August, skin exposed to relentless sun tends to carry a buildup of sweat, oil, and airborne impurities on the surface, while feeling depleted of moisture and minerals underneath.Sticky to the...

In Summer, "Subtract" After Meals

A Quiet Habit for Letting Go, Not Holding On Summer is a season when "addition" creeps in without us noticing.Cold drinks, ice cream — and on days when you're fighting off the heat, maybe a slight...

The Perfect Reason for First-Timers

When in Doubt, Keep It SimpleWhen you're looking to rethink your skincare routine,having too many options can sometimes leave you feeling lost. When that happens,why not start by returning to the...

KOTOSHINA Event Report

Makeup Techniques to Highlight Summer Skin & Skincare Experience On Friday, August 22, 2025, KOTOSHINA Kyoto BAL Main Store hosteda special event titled "Makeup Techniques to Highlight Summer Skin....

Moisture Rescue for Summer-Damaged Skin

This summer brings unprecedented heat and intense sunlight, unlike anything before.As rising temperatures cause skin to sweat and lose moisture, it responds by overproducing oil, which disrupts th...

KOTOSHINA Talk Event Report: "Shinme no Kai — Utsukushii Koto (The Gathering of New Buds — On Beautiful Things)"

Beauty Resides in Stillness. Shimmering light, blurred greens, and if you listen closely, the sound of water somewhere nearby.Beauty quietly reveals itself in these fleeting moments that arrive...

Minazuki — Gracefully Preparing for a Kyoto Summer

This summer, we're featuring a wide range of items that gently accompany seasonal shifts — including "beautiful things that harmonize skin and mind," selected by Chiaki Yoshikawa, a pioneer of holi...

Achieve Pore-Perfect Skin with Professional-Grade Gommage Care

June brings shifting temperatures and humidity, along with strong UV exposure, making this a season when skin's oil-moisture balance can easily fall out of sync. Excess oil production, along with l...

Savor the Season, Enjoy the New Tea

旬は、はしり、さかり、なごりと３つの期間に分かれます。それぞれ約１０日、上旬、中旬、下旬の１ヶ月を３分するのが現代ではわかりやすいかもしれません。初鰹、鮎、松茸など、「旬のはしり」の「初もの」は、縁起の良いものとして重宝されました。