Series: Rei Tanaka | Part 10: "The Magic of Foam"
Beauty
April 30, 2015

Series: Rei Tanaka | Part 10: "The Magic of Foam"


Part 10: The Magic of Bubbles


Model Rei Tanaka's serialized essay, Spring 2009. Weaving words that spill from her unique sensibility, the theme for April is "bubbles."
Bubbles are essential for skincare...


Photos and text by Rei Tanaka




Bubbles envelop all care for mind and body


Bubbles are important in daily skincare.

We lather soap before use, and many facial cleansers come out as foam. This shows how indispensable bubbles are. It's even said that life itself began from sea foam.
Washing your face with foam, without applying too much pressure, removes excess keratin and dirt, leaving your skin feeling moist and smooth.

Above all, the sensation of bubbles is very pleasant, and their ephemeral nature, disappearing as soon as they form, is captivating.
Carbonated bubbles are also widely used in beauty treatments. While I used to use bath salts and fragrant natural salts for my baths, I've recently been using bath additives containing carbon dioxide.

They warm me from the core of my body, and the pleasant aroma is incredibly relaxing. I enjoy switching between them daily, from the long-established "Bubb" to the charmingly colored and shaped products from "Lash."
It's said that carbonated bubbles improve blood circulation and relieve fatigue.

I feel like there are more and more skincare products featuring "carbonated" ingredients, such as "carbonated masks."
Bubbles can also be seen in various beverages. The fluffy, cloud-like foam of beer, the sparkling bubbles of champagne. A little foam and a drink are a source of enjoyment for me.

Whether it's the foam of a facial cleanser or the bubbles of carbonated water, bubbles are full of benefits, yet they are fleeting, existing as they disappear on one side and appear on the other. It is this ephemeral encounter that makes my heart flutter and my expectations soar.



Please look forward to the next installment on May 14, 2009 (Thursday).


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