Izumo Wakan x Yamamomo Face Soap "縁 En (Fate)"

[kiu] is a skincare brand located in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, and was originally established in 1901 creating traditional magatama (comma-shaped beads). They have a wide lineup of skincare products with prayer as their theme that use both Izumo Wakan and hot spring water in their ingredients. The products use no mineral oils, antiseptics, artificial colorants, or paraben, created only using plants registered within the Izumo Fudoki (Description of the culture, climate, etc. of the Izumo Province) as well as spring water from Tamatsukuri Onsen and natural ingredients such as sea salt from the waters around the Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine. Not only is the product itself great, but the charming package has been illustrated by Miku Tsuchiya. 

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TSUCHIYA Miku  @mi9neru

 Skincare Charged with Prayers for Tomorrow's Blessed Rain.

During the 700s, the Izumo Fudoki was created detailing Izumo’s topography, culture, and many of the location’s wild plants. The people of Izumo believed that the falling rain would purify the land, and the wind blow away bad luck, all connecting to the prayers of people wishing to be closer with and thankful for nature. Kiu skincare products are made with ingredients such as wild plants and Tamatsukuri Onsen spring water which were widely used in the lives of the people who lived in the prefecture an age ago. The moisturizing ingredients obtained from plants are kind to the skin, increasing the natural healing power of your skin, and enabling healthy and soft skin. At the end of each day, similar to that of a small ritual for yourself, similar to that of a prayer for tomorrow. Reset yourself with kiu’s products, heal, manage, and spend valuable time with your skin.

Product Information

 【Storage Method & Expiration Date】
After use, place standing in an appropriate soap dish with sufficient liquid drainage, ensure to dry well, and store in a location with little to no humidity. Water pooled underneath the soap will cause the soap to melt easily. Please store out of reach from small children.

* Avoid hot and humid areas as well as direct sunlight, and use as soon as possible after opening.
* When stored properly the product will last for a long time, however, we highly recommend using it within the stated expiry date.
* When you don't plan to use the product for long periods of time, we recommend storing it in a dry and cool place.
*No preservatives or antioxidants have been used for this product, as such, after opening we recommend using the product as soon as possible.
*Store somewhere cool during the summertime.

Estimated delivery date

• This product will be delivered from the end of the following month after your purchase is made.

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*After a product arrives, returns and refunds will only be accepted if the product is defective upon arrival.
*If the number of orders is much more than the prediction, delivery may be delayed, or the orders exceeded may be cancelled.