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Adzuki Beans

Adzuki bean powder has been used by Japanese noblewomen for centuries as a royal beauty treatment to clean and exfoliate skin and to rejuvenate and brighten complexion. Originally, the powder was placed inside a small silk bag and moistened with water to create a creamy cleanser that gently scrubbed their face and body. Today, cotton muslin bags are used or the powder is simply applied directly to the face. The micrograins gently buff away dull, dry, flaky skin, promote circulation, and deeply cleanse pores by absorbing excess oils to remove dirt, impurities, and bacteria.

When adzuki beans are finely ground into a scrub, it gently exfoliates without damaging skin and removes dead skin cells from pores to encourage fresh skin cell formation. It also tightens skin and promotes circulation for a soft, smooth texture and a healthy, radiant glow. The zinc content (19%) provides a natural anti-inflammatory effect and saponin gives the beans its natural foaming action that helps naturally dissolve excess oil and cleanse pores to exfoliate, brighten, and nourish skin. It is gentle enough for any skin type as it will not disrupt skin’s pH balance or strip natural oils.

This gentle exfoliant scrub is great for all skin types, especially skin with enlarged pores, redness, irritation, and acne.

Adzuki Beans could simply be used as a daily exfoliator to remove makeup and dirt or could be spiced up with some of these suggestions for an added skin boost. With all forms of use, avoid delicate eye area. We recommend to use 2-3 times per week, less if you have sensitive skin.

To use as a simple face scrub: First wet face with water, then mix about a ½ tsp with a little warm water in palm of hand to create a paste. Apply to wet face with fingertips and gently massage to help promote circulation for at least 60 seconds. Rinse with warm water.
To exfoliate and cleanse: Use with a natural, non-drying soap. Lather soap in wet hand and mix powder in, about a ½ tsp. Massage into skin for 1 minute. Rinse. Dry.
To exfoliate and moisturize: First massage moisture rich oils on face. Make paste with water. Massage paste into skin for about 1 minute. Rinse. Can replace water with green tea, yogurt, or aloe.
To make a face mask: Mix 2-3 Tbsp. powder with 1-3 tsp water in a glass or wood dish. Paste should be slightly thicker with water than when used as a cleanser. Leave on face to dry for about 10 minutes or until tightens. Gently rinse with warm water and pat dry.
Honey cleanser: Potassium in raw honey helps with acne and natural glycolic acid helps smooth skin and prevents premature aging. Mix 1/4t adzuki powder with a rounded spoonful of honey. Massage, rinse, dry.
Yogurt cleanser: Antibacterial properties In Greek yogurt make a great cleanser, its lactic acid content soothes irritation, clarifies pores and softens skin, and live active cultures help treat problem skin. Mix ¼ tsp powder with a rounded spoonful of yogurt. Massage, rinse, dry.

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