”KASANE of YANAGI”,Layer of Willow
NIGHT CREAM SHIRO
LOTION USUAO
”SHIRO” white is a sunlight color and
”USUAO” light blue is a willow leaf color. ”KASANE IRO” of these colors represents a moment of the willow leaves swinging in blowing winds and
reflecting the sunlight. In Kyoto,willow trees on Kamo Riverbank are iconic. A willow leaf is a symbolic of beauty from its supple amd elegant appearance.
“KASANE of SHOBU”, Layer of Iris
LOTION USUAO
SERUM KOUBAI
“USUAO” light blue is a leaf color of young iris before blooming and
“KOUBAI” crimson plum is a color of crimson iris flower. “KASANE IRO” of these colors represents a moment of a fresh iris blooming. In Kyoto, iris flowers in Heian Shrine are iconic. An iris growing straight up to the sky is a symbolic of healthy beauty.
“KASANE of KAEDE MOMIJI”,
Layer of Japanese Maple
LOTION USUAO
FACE WASH PASTE KUCHIHA
“USUAO” light blue is a green maple leaf color and
“KUCHIHA” russet leaf is a russet maple color. “KASANE IRO” of these colors represents a moment of maple leaves changing color from green to russet. In Kyoto, maples in Nanzenji Temple are iconic. Let us not forget to color our hearts like these maples even if the temperature gets colder.
“KASANE of YUKI NO SHITA”,
Layer of Under Snow
NIGHT CREAM SHIRO
SERUM KOUBAI
“SHIRO” white is a snow color and
“KOUBAI” crimson plum is a plum blossom color. “KASANE IRO” of these colors represents a moment of snow falling on plum blossoms. In Kyoto, plum blossoms in Kitano Tenmangu Shrine are iconic.
Plum blossoms waiting for warmth under snow is a symbol of duality of beauty and
imposing strength.
“KASANE of NAEIRO”, Layer of Seedling Color
LOTION USUAO
FACE MASK SHEET KIHADA
“USUAO(light blue)” symbolizes the color of rice seedlings, while “KIHADA(energetic greenish yellow)” symbolizes the color of ripened rice ears.
The color created by the combination of these two colors represents the gradual transformation of rice fields into a golden landscape as the rice matures. In Kyoto, this can be seen at Hanase area. Lets aim for our skin to become as radiant as rice grains growing abundantly, just as we pray for a bountiful harvest from the rice plants.
“KASANE of Haze”, Layer of Japanese Wax Tree
FACE WASH PASTE KUCHIHA
FACE MASK SHEET KIHADA
“KUCHIHA (russet brown) symbolizes the color of browned Japanese wax tree leaves, while “KIHADA (energetic greenish yellow) also symbolizes the color of Japanese wax tree leaves as they turn yellow. The color created by the combination of these two colors represents the way Japanese wax tree leaves gradually turn yellowish brown during the autumn season. In Kyoto, this can be seen at Mt. Daimonjiyama. You will be imbued with the energy of ancient Japanese wax tree colors.
“KASANE of TSUBOMI UME”, Layer of Budding Plum
SERUM KOUBAI
FACIAL OIL SUOU
or BODY OIL SUOU
“KOUBAI (vivid plum red)” symbolizes the color of plump budding plum blossoms, while “SUOU (blackish red)” symbolizes the color of buds becoming intense and
about to bloom. The color created by the combination of these two colors represents the buds gradually opening up and
beginning to emit their fragrance, resembling the act of blooming. In Kyoto, this can be seen at Nijoji Castle. The radiance of plum blossoms lights up the skin, just like each plum flower blooms one by one.