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Sake Extract

Sake Extract — extract of the Japanese fermented rice drink, traditionally known for the observation of the unusually smooth and bright skin of sake brewers. Contains alpha-hydroxy acids and amino acids obtained during the fermentation of rice.

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✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate — a complex fermentation product containing natural alpha-hydroxy acids (including kojic acid — a byproduct of rice fermentation by Aspergillus yeast in some variants), amino acids, B vitamins, and peptides formed during the microbial fermentation of rice. Mechanism: the combination of mild exfoliating alpha-hydroxy acids and amino acids theoretically promotes gentle skin surface renewal and moisture retention, while the presence of kojic acid (in some variants of the extract) adds depigmenting activity.

Products for evening skin tone and radiance, formulas of traditional Japanese cosmetics (J-beauty), light exfoliating toners and essences, anti-aging products focusing on skin texture.

Key Benefits

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Gentle skin surface renewal through fermentation acids
Sake extract contains natural alpha-hydroxy acids and amino acids formed during the fermentation of rice, providing a gentle exfoliating effect without aggressive irritation. Mechanism: the fermentation process naturally creates biologically active acids with smaller molecular sizes, which are more easily absorbed even by sensitive skin compared to synthetic concentrated acids.
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Support for radiance and evening skin tone
The traditional Japanese observation of the bright and smooth skin of sake masters is associated with regular contact with rice fermentation products containing depigmenting components (including kojic acid in some variants). Result: support for an even tone and natural radiance of the skin.
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Japanese J-beauty tradition and modern cosmetic science
Sake extract is a popular component in the Japanese cosmetic tradition (J-beauty), combining observations of generations with modern scientific understanding of fermentation biochemistry. Often combined with: rice water, rice extract, and other fermented components in complex J-beauty formulas.

Suitable for

skin with uneven tonedull skin needing radianceskin sensitive to aggressive acids

Main Actions

✓ gentle exfoliating action✓ evening skin tone✓ support for natural radiance
Sake Extract: variability of composition

The composition and activity of sake extract can vary depending on the specific strain of yeast and fermentation conditions applied by the manufacturer. INCI: Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate. Concentration: 1-5% in toners and essences.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sake Extract do for skin?
Products for evening skin tone and radiance, formulas of traditional Japanese cosmetics (J-beauty), light exfoliating toners and essences, anti-aging products focusing on skin texture.
Who should use Sake Extract?
Sake Extract is suitable for: skin with uneven tone, dull skin needing radiance, skin sensitive to aggressive acids.
Are there any warnings about Sake Extract?
The composition and activity of sake extract can vary depending on the specific strain of yeast and fermentation conditions applied by the manufacturer. INCI: Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate. Concentration: 1-5% in toners and essences.

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