Japanese Taste

In our last article about the topic we exposed the importance of sun protection and how Japanese sunscreens help better protect from uv damage. Now If you are wondering which Japanese sunscreens to try this summer you should definitely check out this list of most popular sunscreens.

Hoshigaki, or dried persimmons as we know them in English, are a popular seasonal Japanese snack food made primarily during the autumn months when you can spot persimmon trees laden with their brightly colored orange fruits throughout the country and in supermarkets. Originally from China, persimmons, known as kaki in Japanese, are commonly found in Japan and Korea and make for a sweet, natural snack in their dried form. In Japan, hoshigaki are said to bring good luck and are often eaten on New Year’s Day in a custom known as Hagatame in Japanese.

Although many people forget about it sun protection is a very important part of the skin care routine since it prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, freckles, spots and ultimately skin cancer caused by ultraviolet rays. To understand how we can protect from sun damage first we have to understand the different uv rays and how they affect our skin.