SPRING CLEAN YOUR J-BEAUTY ROUTINE WITH MAKANAI'S KONJAC SPONGES & GOLD SKINCARE PRODUCTS
Posted by Momoe Azama onAfter what seems like a never-ending winter, there’s never been a better time for spring cleaning your skincare routine. Out with the old, in it with the new—in the form of exfoliating konjac sponges, silky,...
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH MAKANAI’S GOLDEN GIRLS
Posted by Momoe Azama onIn celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we're highlighting a few of our favorite female Makanai content creators and their 24K gold skincare routines. From using gold leaf sheets and gold...
3 TREATMENTS THAT PROMISE SOFTER, SMOOTHER, GLOWY SKIN—IN THE DEAD OF WINTER
Posted by Momoe Azama onThere’s nothing like a never-ending winter that calls for a little more TLC than usual. Dry scaly skin? Cracked mitts? Rough patches everywhere? If this sounds all too familiar, you’re not alone. And you’re not...
7 SELF-CARE (AND GLOW-ENHANCING) J-BEAUTY RITUALS WE SHOULD ALL EMBRACE IN 2022
Posted by Momoe Azama on2022 has arrived, the Year of the Tiger on the Japanese zodiac calendar, which tells us to expect extremes that can result in expansion. Not to fear though, these intense events that may occur personally...
THE GIFT OF GOLD
Posted by Momoe Azama onAll that glitters is gold this time of year — especially when it comes to luxury gold beauty treatments and skincare products. What to give the person who has everything on your list? The gift...
SKINCARE RESOLUTIONS FOR A BEAUTIFUL 2021
Posted by Momoe Azama onA new year is an opportunity for self-reflection, taking stock of our habits, our goals, our aspirations. What goals would you like to set for yourself this year? It may be to take up a...
UNDERSTANDING THE UNIVERSE THROUGH YOUR SKIN
Posted by Momoe Azama onHappy 2021! Many of us have just made fierce resolutions for the new year ahead: we vow to lose weight, work out more, stop smoking. We wish you every success and satisfaction. But the truth...
CELEBRATE THE SLOW SEASON: DO LESS, MEAN MORE
Posted by Daisuke Masuyama onTraditionally, winter means a slower pace. Cold, short days and early dark are Nature’s ancient cues to conserve precious energy. But, of course, we aren’t bears, dozing peacefully until the first cherry-blossoms open. Today, technology...
HOW DO I FIND SKINCARE THAT WORKS?
Posted by Daisuke Masuyama onProven skincare does exist…you just have to know what to look for. While genetics often play a role in beautiful, glowing skin, it’s really how you care for your skin every day that has the...