Hydrate, tone, soothe, and nourish your skin, the same way as Japanese women have done since the 8th-century Heian period.
Shiro Nuka is the fine-powdered germ and inner bran layer (aleurone) of Japanese rice. It contains natural gamma-oryzanol, a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin. It also delivers thiamin (B1), niacin (B3), and tocotrienols as a potent form of vitamin E to nourish and support cellular health.
Different Ways to Apply
The Japanese traditional way is to apply it as a facial treatment with an applicator bag made from soft, fine-mesh Japanese sarashi cotton.
You can also mix it with water to make a brightening face wash, apply it as a hydrating facial mask, or use it as a facial cleanser mixed with a mild soap or your cleanser.
Apply the Traditional Japanese Way
- Fill the sash bag and knead it in 4 cups of lukewarm water.
- Apply to the face and neck in slow, circular motions. Start from the T-zone and move outward.
- Apply to hands, arms, and elbows as desired.
- Use the resulting milky-white water to wash your face, neck, hands, and arms.
- Rinse with clean, lukewarm water.
- Empty the sash bag, rinse it, and hang it to dry.
Use as a Face Wash
Mix one tablespoon in 4 cups of lukewarm water. Wash your face and neck with the mixture. Rinse well.
Apply as a Facial Mask
Mix two flat teaspoons with enough lukewarm water to make a paste. Apply evenly on the face. Leave for 10-15 minutes. Rinse well.
Mix with Your Soap or Cleanser
Mix a small amount (less than 1/4 teaspoon) into your cleanser's lather using your fingertips. Wash and rinse your face as usual.