At this time of year, hands, fingers, and nails are prone to becoming parched and distressed, especially in Japan, where the air is particularly dry. Days of unbroken sunshine are one of the delights of winter in Japan, but those UV rays are not good for your skin. Fortunately, the Japanese body care brand SWATi has come up with a winning solution. Among its Marble range of daily body care products, you can find "Raw Hand Care Cream," which comes highly recommended by dermatologists and skin care professionals.

What makes "Raw Hand Care Cream" so effective in treating dry skin is one of its ingredients, Fiflow® dill seed extract. SWATi’s team of experts then uses a highly specialised manufacturing technique known as "liquid crystal emulsification" to create a hand cream which is wonderfully rich and moisturising, yet not sticky.

At the heart of the SWATi “Raw Hand Care Cream” concept are the ‘five stars’ of skin nutrition.

The first star comes from the soil: Ogon (scutellaria) root extract, which is excellent for skin texture. The second star comes from foliage: an extract from the stem of the angelica keiskei plant, a species of flowering plant in the carrot family commonly known as ashitaba or “tomorrow's leaf,” which is renowned for its restorative qualities. It’s said that if you pick a leaf from the plant at daybreak, a new sprout will be visible the following morning.

The third star comes from a leaf: cherry tree extract, which gives lustre to the skin. The fourth is derived from a flower: Artemisia Capillaris flower extract, better known as mugwort. In Asia, mugwort is used as a medicinal herb, celebrated for its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

The fifth star is derived from a fruit: yuzu citrus fruit, which is a vegetable ceramide component.

“Raw Hand Care Cream” comes in three fragrances:

"Aquatic magnolia" is redolent of fantastic magnolia in full bloom. "Vanilla and sunset sea" will have you dreaming of vanilla-coloured clouds floating in the sky. Smell “Anise blooming in the mountains!" and you can imagine taking a deep breath on a verdant, misty mountainside.

SWATi’s “Raw Hand Care Cream” is great for anyone looking for a fresh hand cream with a special fragrance that can be used as part of a daily skincare routine. It’s available from department stores and select shops nationwide, or from the SWATi online store, price 1500 yen (excluding tax).


By - George Lloyd.