Some 400,000 to 800,000 years ago, a great eruption took place in Kinko Bay, Kagoshima, in southern Japan. The white volcanic ash that settled across the land is called shirasu.
Yoshida Shirasu is a white clay that has been washed by water over tens of thousands of years, until the impurities were carried away and only natural minerals remained. It is known as one of the finest kinds of shirasu: pure, with nothing extra, and remarkably fine-grained.
Formed
400,000–800,000 years ago
Origin
Kinko Bay, Kagoshima
Main component
Silica
Registered in
International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary (ICID)
About silica シリカ
The main component of Yoshida Shirasu is silica, a natural mineral. Its very fine particles have the property of absorbing dirt.
Yoshida Shirasu is a cosmetic ingredient registered in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary (ICID).
About Shihaku 至白
Shihaku is a facial soap made with Yoshida Shirasu. Its rich lather lifts away dirt and old skin cells from the pores, leaving skin clean and fresh.
Gentle enough for both face and body, it suits everyone's skin, women and men alike.
Three varieties 3つの種類
Shihaku comes in three varieties, so you can choose the one that suits your skin. All three are made with Yoshida Shirasu.
Originalオリジナル
For oily skin and visible pores
The absorbing power of Yoshida Shirasu lifts away dirt thoroughly. Fine shirasu particles draw out dirt and old skin cells from the pores, leaving skin smooth.
Ultra-fine Yoshida Shirasu is blended with tea leaves grown without pesticides in Kagoshima. It cleanses to help prevent breakouts and leaves skin soft and moist.
After use, keep the soap in a place where it can drain and dry.
Product details 製品情報
Product
Shihaku 至白 SHIRASU Facial Soap
Varieties
Original / Green / Herb
Weight
30 g each
Bamboo paper packaging
The paper that wraps each soap is made from bamboo.
Across rural Japan, bamboo groves are spreading untended. The paper is made from moso bamboo harvested in Kagoshima, the prefecture with the most bamboo forest in Japan, and other regions.
The more this paper is used, the more bamboo groves are cared for, easing the burden on the natural environment. That is why we chose it.
Gifts ギフト
Shihaku, as a gift.
SEnKA wraps each Shihaku in its own original gift wrapping.
A thoughtful gift for celebrations, thank-yous and seasonal greetings.
