Having a few spoons of different sizes and shapes allows for varied use.

Any Ordinary Spoon Will Do!

A regular household spoon is perfectly fine. It doesn't matter if it's expensive or cheap! I even use spoons I bought from a 100-yen shop. Some of the spoons I've prepared today are mixed in with those (laughs). If I had to pick a point to consider, it would be the 'weight.' When you're starting, you won't know how much pressure to apply, so you might end up applying too much if you're not careful. Tapping too hard can cause bruising, and vigorously rubbing the skin can lead to wrinkles. Therefore, it's not a case of 'the more you do, the better,' but rather that moderate weight and moderate pressure are important.

If you find it difficult to gauge the pressure, it's better to start with a thin, light spoon. Once you get used to it and feel it's not enough, you can switch to a thicker spoon. As for size and shape, you'll want a larger one for broad areas like the cheeks, a smaller one (a stirrer is ideal) for the eye area and lymphatic care, and a medium-sized one for narrow areas like the nose. With these three, you'll be well-equipped.

Alternating Between 'Peta-Peta' and 'Pata-Pata'

Spoon patting is more effective after improving blood and lymph flow, so there's a step I recommend doing first if possible. One is to press under the chin. Push upwards from the center with your thumb. Finally, apply firm pressure to the hollow below your earlobe.

The ears have many important acupressure points, so stimulating them is beneficial. Your vision will also become clearer, allowing you to see further.

Also, remember to prepare the chilled spoon you'll use for patting. You can keep it in the refrigerator, but placing it in a glass of ice water allows you to carry it around and alternate between chilling and patting, which is convenient.


Areas like the cheekbones and forehead can be painful to tap, so instead of 'pata-pata,' use the 'peta-peta' method. Specifically, press the back of the spoon flat against the skin for about 30 seconds. The pressure should be light, just resting it there. Pressing hard is strictly forbidden. This technique is also used to care for areas around the nose where pore enlargement is particularly noticeable.

Gently peta-peta on the cheekbones. The cold spoon adheres to the skin, so a light touch is enough to tighten pores.

Perform spoon patting on clean skin after washing your face. If you tap while pores are clogged with dirt, the dirt will be pushed deeper in, and the cold will tighten the pores, trapping the dirt inside. (If you're just using a room-temperature spoon for stimulation, it's okay to do it without washing your face first.)

Alternating Hot and Cold Care Boosts Metabolism

While I've introduced cold care here, 'hot and cold' alternating care is fundamentally important. Pores open when warmed and close when cooled, making it a more effective training method. It's good to warm your skin with a steamed towel before starting cold spoon patting. Spoons can also be used for hot care; you can warm one by placing it in hot water. I often do this in the bath. However, since spoons are metal, be extremely careful to avoid burns.

Alternating hot and cold care further boosts metabolism. If you have noticeable dark spots, try patting with a cold spoon, followed by a warm spoon. Repeating this cycle is very effective.

It is said that healthy individuals have a turnover cycle of 28 days. This is the time it takes for skin cells to be born, become the epidermis, and then shed as dead skin. Therefore, if you want to address dark spots, you need to boost your metabolism to accelerate the turnover cycle. This allows melanin, which has already formed, to be discharged more quickly. By promoting faster elimination and maintaining diligent UV care, new melanin will be less likely to develop, leading to a potential lightening of dark spots.