Series: SAKURA | July 2010 | Part 3: Beauty Items to Enrich Your Life
Beauty
January 28, 2015

Series: SAKURA | July 2010 | Part 3: Beauty Items to Enrich Your Life


2010.07 | Part 3


Beauty Items to Enrich Your Life



Pursuing a stylish lifestyle is a joy, isn't it? Recently, there's been an even greater selection of beauty items that enrich your life, like those used in luxury hotels and spas, so I highly recommend them!



Words and photos by SAKURA




Body Care from ACCA KAPPA That Catches My Eye


For example, there are aroma candles and diffusers, scented sprays, bath salts, and soaps… with a variety of designs and fragrances.







Aroma diffusers have become quite popular in Japan over the past few years. These are actually quite classic. In France, they can be wall-mounted types with just a wooden stick in a scented wooden case, and in Chinese resort hotels, they're placed in iron baskets with a real citrus fruit inside. The forms are diverse, and they made an impression as a novel yet simple way to convey fragrance.

If you place the latest beauty items in frequently used areas like the washroom or bathroom, they transform into stylish spaces. In the morning, they invigorate you, and at night, they create a relaxing atmosphere. They're surprisingly important places.




I'm currently drawn to the body care products from the long-established Italian brand ACCA KAPPA. They offer over 20 types of soap alone, with fragrances derived from flowers like gardenia, hyacinth, lily, and flamboyant, as well as cedar, sandalwood, pear, and green mandarin. The packaging is also vibrant, and their rich scents bring life to washrooms and bathrooms! Each soap is ¥1,500, making them reasonably priced for gifts. I personally love the melon, pear, rose, and sandalwood scents. I'm also looking forward to the range of lip balms packed with natural ingredients that will be released in the fall.



2010.07 | Part 3


Beauty Items to Enrich Your Life








I first encountered ACCA KAPPA during a work trip when I stayed in the Presidential Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel in Singapore. In Japan, I've seen their products in spaces like The Conran Shop, which feature modern interiors and lifestyle items. ACCA KAPPA began in 1869, crafting brushes with a gentle feel using the finest materials and the skilled techniques of artisans. Their reputation spread throughout Europe, and they were even chosen as a purveyor to the British Royal Family. Since then, they have developed body care, hair care, and toiletries, becoming a luxury Italian brand used as amenities in hotels and spas, and are favored by celebrities worldwide.





The body brushes showcase artisanal craftsmanship; the long handle is ingeniously designed to be detachable and adjustable. These warm, inviting brushes are treasures to be cherished, making bath time a delight!