Skincare Basics: Analysis of the Skin

Beauty starts with smooth, healthy, glowing skin

It is important to recognize the type of skin we have and make decisions about the right skincare products. Many people skip this step and purchase products that their friends have and hope for the same effect. The truth is everyone is different and there’s no exception for our skin. One person might have amazing results and the other person might not.

We organized a chart to help you better analyze your skin.

Normal/Combination Comfortable-feeling Smooth, even texture small pores Cheeks are the driest area, but not excessively so May experience some shine and larger pores on the forehead, nose or chin Water and oil content is balanced	Dry Feels tight after washing May look dry or flaky Dehydrated May be sensitive Shows fine lines faster than other skin types
Oily Oily t-zone (forehead, nose, and chin); due to overactive sebaceous or oil producing glands May have large, visible pores More prone to acne	Sensitive Can range from dry to oily Easily irritated by cosmetics, moisturizers, and cleansers Sensitive and prone to redness Itchy or blotchy

No matter what your skin condition is we all need to have a good moisturizer to protect and nourish our skin. Below is our recommendation for care and moisturizers based on your skin type.

Normal/Combination: Skins needs routine cleansing with a foaming cleanser, exfoliation twice a week, moisturization with lightweight lotions. We recommend Dr. Jart | Most Aqua Water Cube Cream.

Dry: Skin requires special care. Use richer cleansers, limiting sun exposure, and using a good moisturizer can protect your skin's natural oils. Begin with essence or serum and layer a richer cream over that. Night creams with alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) help remove the dry, dead skin while moisturizing the new. We recommend Dr. Jart | Most White True White Cream.

Oily: Skin needs to be maintain to prevent breakouts. Cleanse skin at least twice a day to prevent dirt accumulation. Use alcohol-free astringent to remove excess oil. Use oil-free moisturizers to keep the skin from overdrying. we recommend Dr. Jart | Most Moist Water Sure Gel.

Sensitive: Skin requires mild, nonperfumed cleansing products. Use an alcohol-free toner and moisturizer formulated for sensitive skin. We recommend Dr. Jart Most Moist Water-Max Sleeping Mask



Sources: Brown, Bobby. (2008). Bobby Brown Makeup Manuel. New York: Springboard Press.

What's your favorite Beauty Diary?

Essence masks has been the beauty secret of many Asian celebrities for healthy and glowing skins. These cotton sheets that are shaped like a face are soaked in beneficial ingredients for your skins.  if you watch Korean dramas, you will notice Koreans are avid users of essence masks. These cotton sheet single use facial masks are trending its way to the US. It's convienent and easy to use, plus it's the fastest way to brighten up a dull complexion. Both men and women love them, especially during summer time when the skin is most expose to environmental stress and excessive sunlight. 

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There are many brands out there in the markets and one of the most popular one right now is My Beauty Diary. There are many types to choose from to suit your skin type.They also come in a cute packaging. Below is 4Hime's Princess's pick.

Niko

Skin type: oily

Mask of choice: My Beauty Diary Apple Polyphenol Mask

My beauty Diary Apple Polyphenol Mask tightens pores, refines and hydrates skin. It is ideal for all skin types, especially skin with visible pores. Main ingredients: Nano mild Hibiscus acid and Nanospheres Technology.

Yuri
Skin type: normal
Mask of choice: My Beauty Diary Bulgarian White Rose Mask
My Beauty Diary Bulgarian White Rose Mask's precious extracts have soothing, cleansing and hydrating properties. Combined with kiwi fruit extracts, it promotes skin whitening to enhance your complexion. These active ingredients are released to nourish the skin and soften the complexion to restore dull, lusterless skin into white, delicate, and lustrous tones. Delicate skin-plant-based hydrating ingredients such as aloe, cucumber extracts, seaweed and plant collagen soothe and hydrate the skin rapidly to revitalize and moisturize the skin for a glowing and rejuvenated beautiful look.

Rin
Skin type: dry
Mask of choice: My Beauty Diary Aloe Mask
My Beauty Diary Aloe Mask's natural aloe extracts contain many vitamins that provide skin with necessary moisture and nutrients. Rose fruit plants extract helps to prevent dryness and roughness. My Beauty Diary Aloe Mask's natural seaweed ferment complex, rich in amino acids and trace elements, helps to penetrate deep into the skin for greater moisturizing and nourishing effects. The biotechnologically extracted hyaluronic acid is a highly effective moisturizer that will keep the skin hydrated and smooth as silk.

Victoria
Skin type: combination
Mask of choice:  My Beauty Diary Red Vine Mask
The red grape essence found in red wine, which is rich with polyphenols, can help skin to resist and counter aging, as well as keep skin flexible and radiant looking. This red grape essence found in My Beauty Diary Red Vine Mask, combined with herbs such as chamomile and licorice, can restore darkened skin to a new healthy whiteness with a nice warm glow. The essence of arnica and cress diffuse tension as well as restore moisture and hydration so skin can be kept tight and firm. This rejuvenates the facial contour and outline, and keeps the skin flexible, smooth and radiant looking.

How to use mask: 

After cleansing, unfold the mask and place it over your face for 20-30 minutes. If there is remaining serum on your face, gently massage this into your skin with your fingertips. Do not wash off mask serum, just proceed with normal daily skincare routine and you may apply your moisturizer over the skin.

Essence mask is a beauty must for everyone who wants to have a well-balance complexion. Whether you just woke up and want to rejuvenate your skin, preparing to go out for date, or just relaxing after work, it's the most convienent way to pamper your skin. So pick one up and try it out. I promise you will be hooked.

Comment below to tell us what's your favorite mask.

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Dr. Jart Pore Medic 3 Step Set!!

Dr. Jart PORE MEDIC 3 Step Set is one of the best selling product in Korea!! In 3 simple skin care routine, you can maintain tight pores and healthy skin in no time! Each of the three steps enhances each other, which means that it is recommended to use all three products to guarantee maximum skin protection. Gently massage your face and wash off the Pore Medic Bubble Foam with warm water. Then use proper amount of Pore Medic Peeling Gel then rinse off again with warm water. Finally, apply Pore Medic Up-tighten Serum to your face for pore tightening and toning. Repeating these steps on a daily basis will secure your skin with miniaturization and protection.



Step 1: Pore Medic Bubble Foam

Dual bubble mechanism and micro bubbles deeply cleanse pores. It contains EVERMAT and DYNALIFT, the new anti-pore ingredients from Euopre, to remove skin waste creating pure skin. It uses special cleansing formula that bigger bubbles remove wastes and micro bubbles clean pores. Skin-friendly Amino acid cleansing ingredient removes skin wastes leaving no residues.

Step 2: Pore Medic Peeling Gel

Effectively removes dead cells with no irritation and texture loss. Pigment -free and no irritation ingredient cellulose contained instead of scrubs. Cellulose deliver the skin texture smoother and cleaner by removing dead cells.Pumpkin, apple, and lemon ingredients control pores and dead cells. Papaya and apricot extracts helps to make skin soft and maintain moist.

Step 3: Pore Medic Up-Tighten Serum

Tightens pores and increases elasticity after using. Pore essence is great for the combination and oily skin. Best use during Summer due to the excessive sebum secretion with soft matt gel application. Purifies widened pores and  forms a layer to prevent sebum from building up. Essential to maintain clearer and brighter skin.

B.B Cream

What is B.B. Cream? Is it better than foundations?? Why do people use it?

B.B Cream or short for Blemish Balm Cream is very popular in countries such as Japan and Korea because it can act as a foundation, it can also act as concealer. Not only does B.B Cream provide great coverage, it is a lot less oily than foundation and is a lot healthier for your skin. Many B.B Cream also has sun block or sun coverage features. The SPF or Sun Protection Factor is a measurement used in Japan and Korea to measure how long the B.B. Cream can prevent sun burnt when being in the sun for a long time. Because B.B. Cream has coverage, minerals and sun block functions all in one, it is widely popular not only among Asia, but also Western countries. 

Is it better than foundation? Well, this really depends on whoever is using it. Most Asian Women prefer B.B. Cream instead of Foundation because B.B. Cream tends to be lighter and has sun block functions. Since B.B. Cream is invented in Korea and Japan, they are designed to suit asian skin tone better. Which means, unlike Foundation that has multiple shades, B.B. Cream tend to only has 2 - 3 options. However, the pro side about B.B. Cream is that it will gradually blend into your skin tone when you wear it which makes your coverage look a lot more natural.  

Most people, such as myself, prefer B.B. Cream over Foundation. Foundation is very heavy and although it has a more balanced coverage, it is also the main contributor to oil on your skin. Furthermore, B.B. Cream often contains skin moisturizing substances that can act like a moisturizer and a foundation altogether. Thus, in a sense, B.B. Cream fits more to the people's needs. However, in Western countries, most people still prefer foundation and so it really depends on your make up and what style you are going for. 

Interesting enough, recently U.S companies have been manufacturing B.B Creams, B.B Cream is best made in Asian countries because of their expertise in the field for over years of experience. go to www.4hime.com for more!!

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Many of our products that you are craving for is on sale!! Japanese nails, gyaru wigs, women clothing, shoes, accessories and skin care and make up products are all on sale!! This is a great chance for you to get Japanese and Korean products for a good price without worries!!! HURRY NOWW because the deal ends on July 31st!!! Don't miss it, or else you will regret it!!! I will guarantee that you will find something you like!!! Go to www.4hime.com right now for more! 

July 1st GRAND OPENING!!!

4Hime is an online retail store located in Sunny Southern California. Our goal is to import new fashion trends from South East Asia countries such as Japan and Korea to all over the globe. 

Our products include Japanese wigs, Japanese nails, Korean Hair Color, Japanese and Korean Make Up, Japanese and Korea Skin Care Products, Fashion Women Clothing and more. We have many sales and discounts exclusively for our customers. Furthermore, 4Hime is also a story about 4 of our Princesses: Niko, Rin, Yuri and Victoria. Please follow us to find out more!

July 1st Grand Opening!

4Hime is the latest popular online retail store located in Monterey Park, California. This newly launched online retail is collaborating with over 50 Japanese and Korea known brand to provide a well-rounded service to our consumers. In 4Hime, we strive to provide the best quality beauty products to our customers. Our mission is to provide quality products for our customers, build a creditable store with the trust of our customers and establish recognizable business partners to better serve our consumers.  With these goals in mind, we believe in constant and never ending improvements to create better services for our customers.

4Hime officially launches on July 1st, 2013. However our team of employees have had years of experience in their pocket. Employees of 4Hime take pride in what we do. We are not just an online retail store, but we have a vision and a story. 4Hime is a combination of “4” and “Hime”. “Hime” in Japanese means Princess. 4Hime represents 4 princesses that lives in our website. They have completely different personalities and characteristics. Just like our customers, 4Hime are designed to represent our customers and give them a room for imagination. Our clothing and products do not target just one type of people. Instead, we have a diverse inventory to suit the needs of every single girl all over the world. Our vision is to make every woman beautiful, whether it’s inside or outside. We have the power to change and make one looks beautiful and feels confident. 

4Hime has been involved in the beauty industry for years. We have professional and senior members on our team who are familiar with the fashion industry. Throughout our experience, we have grown to develop the latest trends of fashion domestically and internationally. Our main products include Japanese Gyaru Wigs, Japanese Fake Nails, Korean Plano Contact Lenses, Japanese and Korean style Women Fashion, Korean named brand skin care products, Japanese style accessories and more. We also provide many of the best-selling cosmetic and beauty products ranging from mascaras to cleansers to hair colors to hair care and even make up tools. Located in sunny Southern California, our company constantly draws new collaborations with potential partners to import more merchandise to fit the needs of our customers. The main target group of our company is female ages ranging from 15 to 50 looking to be more beautiful. Many of our health products such as Funaicare Burner, Funaicare Diet Supplements, JUVO Natural Raw Meal Whole Food, and FINE Hyaluron& Collagen Powder can also be used by either gender.

We believe that our work is more powerful and meaningful than other profit-driven businessmen. We only import merchandises of the highest quality and sell to our customers the best. We make sure our products are safe to use and will have the quality to last a long time. We are constantly innovating ourselves to change for the better and update our stocks to suit the need of our customers. We welcome new business sponsorship or partners to improve our work. With hard work and perseverance, 4Hime will expand and always put the customers first.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us through email at info@4hime.com. We will do our best to get back to you within 5 business days. Thank you and we are grateful for your support. Please also tell us how we do and we welcome constructive criticisms and business proposals.