Shiko's Blog
5 Hydration Hacks To Add To Your Winter J-Beauty Routine
Between the colder temps and low moisture in the air, it’s no secret that winter weather can do a number on your skin from head to toe. As the largest organ in our body, the skin often needs an extra dose of TLC – especially during winter. If colder temps send your skin into SOS mode, step up your hydration game with these five fool-proof hacks for a solid J-Beauty routine.
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Changing Your Skincare Routine From Summer to Fall
Changing seasons and cooler temps mean your skincare regimen requires a change-up, too. Here are five J-beauty tips to help simplify your fall skincare transition so you can achieve healthy, balanced skin as winter approaches.
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Dark Spots vs. Acne Scars: How to Spot the Differences & Treat
Dark spots vs. acne scars—what’s the difference? While these forms of blemish-related hyperpigmentation may seem similar, it’s important to distinguish between them to establish the best treatment methods. Here’s how to get started.
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Using wabi-sabi and Flawed Beauty Ideals to Shape Your Skincare
Embracing imperfection as the epitome of real beauty might seem counterintuitive to everything you've learned about skincare, but this is one of the major tenets of J-Beauty. Here's how this ideal can change your skincare routine for the better.
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Why Japanese Beauty Uses Fermented Skincare Products
Fermented foods are a nutrition-packed addition to your diet, but did you know there are also tons of fermentation benefits for skin? Read on to learn all the ways fermentation is changing the J-Beauty skincare game.
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How J-Beauty Can Reduce Dark Spots & Hyperpigmentation
Don’t let hyperpigmentation issues cast a shadow on your fun in the sun. Instead, turn to J-Beauty for the most effective ways to reduce dark spots and keep your skin looking its best all summer long.
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J-Beauty Tips to Help Oily Skin in the Summer
When hot summer weather, environmental factors, and mask-wearing team up to make your face feel extra shiny, greasy, and unbalanced, J-Beauty is here to provide the secret tips and tricks of how to stop oily skin.
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Peat Extract Anti-Aging Benefits
From antibacterial and anti-inflammatory to moisturizing and cleansing, peat extract benefits meet all the hallmarks of anti-aging skincare. Here’s why one of the top J-Beauty brands is rounding out its line with this ancient treasure.
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How to Choose the Best Skincare Routine For Your Skin Type
Your most effective and sustainable skincare regimen starts with simplicity. Let Shikō Beauty Collective help guide your way.
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5 Tenets of Japanese Culture That Have Influenced Modern Holistic Beauty
While J-Beauty ideals might seem new and trendy, Japan's relationship with self-care is as old and strong as the culture itself. Here are 5 ways that influence has touched modern holistic beauty.
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Cherry Blossom Season: Why Japanese Culture Embraces Sakura
When spring arrives in Japan, there’s just one thing on people's minds: cherry blossom season. Here’s why sakura in Japanese culture is so important.
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