Niigata Local Sake Facemask

**Niigata Sake Series Face Mask: Experience the moisturizing power of sake lees.** Crafted from the traditional essence of century-old breweries in Niigata, Japan, this face mask embodies the beauty of Japan. Each sheet is infused with the rich essence of sake lees, transforming the secrets of sake brewing into your skincare solution. Using exclusive technology, sake lees are turned into a concentrated essence rich in amino acids and packed with essential nutrients. Pure and additive-free, it deeply nourishes the skin’s outer layer, allowing your skin to absorb natural nutrients effortlessly, leaving it naturally radiant and glowing. ⏺ **Brightening Effect** Sake lees contain arbutin, which generates the brightening compound *hydroquinone derivatives* and effectively inhibits tyrosinase (the enzyme that produces melanin). Additionally, sake lees are rich in components like kojic acid and ferulic acid, which suppress melanin production and provide excellent brightening effects. ⏺ **Anti-Aging Effect** Ferulic acid and kojic acid also possess anti-aging properties. These components help even out skin tone and delay the signs of aging. ⏺ **Moisturizing Effect** Japanese sake and sake lees contain various amino acids that are essential for skin hydration, offering excellent moisturizing benefits. The Niigata Sake Series Face Masks feature 11 variants, each a collaboration with a different brewery, allowing you to choose based on your preferences and needs. --- ### **[For Neutral and All Skin Types]** **《麒麟山面膜》** With a neutral texture, this mask is suitable for all skin types and carries a rich rice lees fragrance. Kirinzan Brewery, established in 1843, is located in Aga Town, Higashikanbara District, Niigata Prefecture, and is named after the local iconic mountain, *Kirinzan*. **《王紋面膜》** Featuring a neutral texture suitable for all skin types, this mask exudes a full-bodied rice aroma with a hint of sweetness. Omon Brewery, located in Shibata City, Niigata, boasts over 220 years of history and uses premium Niigata rice along with snowmelt water from the nearby Kajikawa River, employing centuries-old brewing techniques. **《田友面膜》** With a neutral texture and a refreshing natural fragrance, this mask is suitable for all skin types. Produced by Takanoi Brewery, established during the late Edo period, *田友* utilizes the abundant snowfall in Niigata’s Uonuma region to create its unique snow-storage method, blending pure air and snowmelt water into the product. **《君の井面膜》** This mask has a neutral texture and is suitable for all skin types, featuring a subtle rice fragrance. *君の井* Brewery, founded during the Tenpō era of the Edo period, has over 170 years of history. Known for its traditional “Kimoto-style Yamahai Yeast” brewing method, it enhances the mask’s unique character. The brewery has twice received the top award in the Kanto Shinetsu Sake Appraisal. --- ### **[For Hydrating and Dry to Normal Skin Types]** **《越乃白雁面膜》** With a hydrating texture and a clear, calming rice lees aroma, this mask is produced by Nakagawa Brewery Co., Ltd. *越乃白雁* sake lees are crafted in Kashiwazaki City, Niigata, using clear underground water from the Nishiyama mountain range and meticulously refined Niigata rice. **《美守面膜》** This hydrating mask is based on ultra-soft water and carries the natural scent of sake lees. Produced by Maruyama Brewery, *美守* has been crafted using the ancient *hako koji* method since the Meiji era. This labor-intensive technique requires over 70 hours and careful attention to detail, ensuring exceptional quality. **《真野鶴面膜》** Rich with a hydrating texture, this mask exudes a strong rice aroma with a hint of fruity notes. Produced by Obata Brewery Co., Ltd. on the World Heritage-listed Sado Island in Niigata, *真野鶴* incorporates low-pesticide, chemical-free rice, reflecting the brewery’s commitment to combining “rice,” “water,” “people,” and “Sado” in its century-old brewing tradition. --- ### **[For Refreshing and Oily Skin Types]** **《今代司面膜》** This refreshing mask has a light rice fragrance. *今代司* Brewery, established in 1767, uses underground water from the Agano River and focuses on pure rice brewing methods to create light and clean products. **《北雪面膜》** With a refreshing texture and a fruity aroma, *北雪* Brewery, located on the World Heritage-listed Sado Island, combines traditional brewing techniques with innovative methods such as music performances, ultrasonic vibrations, and centrifugal machines to produce unique products. **《雪男面膜》** This mask offers a refreshing texture with a rice fragrance and a mild sweet-sour scent reminiscent of white wine. Produced by Aoki Brewery, *雪男* originates from Uonuma City, Niigata, an area famed for its premium Koshihikari rice. Established in 1717, Aoki Brewery is part of the renowned Echigo Toji master brewers’ group. **《〆張鶴面膜》** Featuring a refreshing texture and a delicate rice lees fragrance, *〆張鶴* is crafted by Miyauchi Brewery Co., Ltd., founded in 1819. Located in Murakami City, Niigata, surrounded by mountains, rivers, and seas, the brewery uses pure well water from the Miomote River and premium Niigata rice for its products. --- ### **Instructions for Use** 1. After cleansing, apply the mask evenly over your face, ensuring a smooth fit. 2. Leave on for 5–10 minutes before removing. 3. Use any remaining essence in the pouch to moisturize your body for dual benefits. ### **Precautions** 1. Avoid leaving the mask on for too long as it may dry out your skin. Do not exceed 10 minutes. 2. Do not use if your skin has wounds or if you are allergic to any ingredients. 3. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and high temperatures. 4. Keep out of reach of children to prevent accidental use. 5. Use immediately after opening to prevent the essence from oxidizing.