When it comes to a youthful and radiant complexion, it would seem it’s not the products that are most important – but rather, how you apply them.
And the latest Japanese technique promises to give you perfect, glowy skin – no huge skincare price tags included.
The ‘skin patting’ approach literally sees people ‘pat’ products onto their skin – in order to stimulate blood flow and promote collagen.
And devotees of the unusual technique swear it keeps them looking young.
The latest Japanese technique promises to give you perfect, glowy skin – no huge skincare price tags included (pictured: Hada Labo skincare product recommended)
The ‘skin patting’ approach literally sees people ‘pat’ products onto their skin – in order to stimulate blood flow and promote collagen (pictured)
Devotees of the unusual technique swear it keeps them looking young – and helps to ‘enhance absorption’ of products (stock image)
So how exactly does ‘skin patting’ work?
According to the skincare experts over at Japanese brand, Hada Labo, it’s all about ‘enhancing absorption’:
‘For centuries, Japanese women have been admired and even envied for their beautiful skin,’ they write on their website.
‘Their approach to skincare involves a ritual that brings order and harmony to the daily routine.’
‘For centuries, Japanese women have been admired and envied for their beautiful skin,’ Hada Labo skincare experts said – this is because of their routine (pictured: Hada Labo product)
The experts recommend using a small amount of Hada Labo Clear Lotion (picutred), which retails for $15, and ‘warming it by rubbing between the palms of the hands’ before applying
The experts recommend using a small amount of Hada Labo Clear Lotion, which retails for around AUD $15, and ‘warming it by rubbing between the palms of the hands’ before applying.
They then recommend you gently ‘pat’ your cream or serum into your face and neck:
‘This patting technique enhances absorption and the moisturising power of Hada Labo.
‘Paired with circulation-boosting massage and other pampering rituals, it yields luxuriously effective results.’
‘This patting technique enhances absorption and the moisturising power of Hada Labo,’ the experts said – ‘Paired with circulation-boosting massage’, it will give great results
It’s not only the experts at Hada Labo who see the benefits of either the approach or the Japanese skin products either – there are great reviews on Amazon and Reddit (stock image)
It’s not only the experts at Hada Labo who see the benefits of either the approach or the Japanese skin products either.
Word of mouth has spread on Amazon and Reddit about the brilliance of one Hada Labo skin product in particular, the Gokujyon Lotion:
‘I have dehydrated and dry skin which basically needs constant basting and since using Hado Labo twice a day I’ve noticed a massive improvement,’ one person posted.
‘I can feel my poor sad face slurping it up.’
‘I bought my first bottle almost four years ago and it changed everything about my skin,’ another added.
‘It went from being dull, kind of dehydrated and dry, to plumper, brighter and much, much softer.’
The product also has hundreds of five star reviews on Amazon.
‘I have dehydrated and dry skin which basically needs constant basting and since using Hado Labo twice a day I’ve noticed a massive improvement,’ one person posted
Many cite the reason for the products being so good as the fact that they have three different types of famously skin-plumping hyarulonic acid (hydrolysed hyaluronic acid, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate).
This helps to give your skin moisture like a sponge.
For those who want to try the ‘patting’ technique at home – whether with or without Hada Labo products – gently pat products onto your face and neck and wait until they are absorbed.
Use fingertips around the delicate eye area and your hands for cheeks and temples.
Then, apply moisturiser and make up as normal and wait for the glow.
Unfortunately, for those wanting to get their hands on the product – it is tricky.
The packaging is printed exclusively in Japanese, and it’s somewhat difficult to source in Australia, the UK and US, outside of Amazon.
For more information about Hada Labo, please visit the website here.