hello!! is anyone familiar with japanese hair products + skincare? i’m going to be staying there for a study abroad trip in a little less than a month and im trying to make a list of the thing i might need. i’m staying in kyoto, specifically the shimogyoku area
i have dry sensitive skin with even tone and irregular texture. i don’t have any issues w elasticity (which is to be expected since im an teenager lol) but i do have mild-moderate acne that can sometimes be inflamed during the occasional breakout and some redness (esp after applying products) i’m trying to clear my skin up and get that healthy glow, nothing too special
as for my hair, i have 3a curls with high porosity. i have some scalp issues (dryness, buildup, itchiness and sometimes sensitivity) that im trying to get rid of. i also want to thicken my hair up since its begun to thin too much for my liking and want to bring back some of that volume in my hair. my hair also frizzes up a lot and loses its curls despite the fact that i sleep in a bonnet.
skincare routine:
morning
oil cleanser
hyaluronic acid + vitamin e serum
moisturizer
evening
oil cleanser
aha toner
moisturizer
(it’s not the best routine rn since i’m saving money 🥲)
hair
rosemary oil before wash
double cleanse
either hyaluronic acid conditioner or a biotin mask
leave in conditioner
mousse
coconut oil
(once again, saving!)
i appreciate any and all feedback!
by cloudflan