SAKE (Japanese Rice Wine):
(The correct term for Japanese Rice Wine is “NIHONSHU”) has played an important role in Japanese culture and history. When first produced over 2000years ago, Sake was cherished and made as an offering to the various gods of Japanese indigenous Shinto Temple.
We (Japanese) often drink Sake to celebrate the change of the seasons such as spring bloom and autumn full moon. Certain regions in Japan, as a New Year’s tradition, to bathe in sake is said to help clear evil spirits and give way to new beginnings.
Almost 30 years ago, a scientist noticed that the hands of workers at Sake brewery in Japan looked beautiful and young.
As a matter of fact, Sake contains over 700 nutrients, many of which are beneficial to improve your skin and health!
*Brightening the Skin
Kojic Acid in Sake helps inhibiting melanin production in the skin.Melanin content decreases from cells located in the bottom layer of the skin’s epidermis when cells are treated with Kojic Acid.
*Anti-Aging
Alpha glucosyl glycerol promptes the production of collagen.
Peptide is very effective in preventing forgetfulness.
*Strengthen Immune system
Sake has more than 10 times the amount of Amino Acid found in comparable serving of wine.Not only amino acid strengthen your hair and give it a lustrous shine,also helps to strengthen the immune system and brain function. Sake-kasu,the lees left over from Sake production, helps to activate natural killer cell:a kind of lymphocytes known to kill only cancer cells. Sake-kasu is also popular for facial mask in Japan.
