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Pure Skin is a beautiful, inspiring book about beauty rituals of geishas by the beloved Tatcha skin care company (I’ve been using some of their products for half a decade).
I read this gem in one sitting and was enamored and inspired.
The book is both philosophical, like:
“Instead of seeking to look perpetually 20 years old, geisha focus on having the best skin of their lives at any age” 💖
… and practical, like drinking sake for celebrating 🥳 hehe.
As you might imagine, I resonated with it because her approach to skin care comes from a beautiful ritual of self-care and self-love, and that’s pure, magical living. I felt like I was dipping into another world when I read about the generations-old, time-tested Japanese skincare traditions that Victoria shared, because Pure Skin isn’t just about basic skincare, it’s also about a lifestyle.
For the beauty ritual, no matter how you customize it, all you need is two minutes and four steps. And although I love her products (like this: phenomenal oil cleanser – I love how easily and gently it removes eye makeup, and this magical rice exfoliator – I’ve also used this for 5 years, 2X a day, and it’s extremely effective, plus so many other products but I’ll mention just one more because it’s one of her most popular: this gorgeous essence)… but like I was saying… she doesn’t push her products in the book, as her whole focus is on the ritual, and yes, the special Japanese ingredients.
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Last but definitely not least is how stunning this book is. Even though I read it in one sitting, taking notes like a good student and tabbing pages, I’ll keep this on my bathroom counter to inspire my daily self-care ritual and enjoy the pictures and colors that make me smile every time I open it.
I highly recommend Pure Skin for all women! It’d make a perfect gift.