Journal
Minimalist Skincare with High-Performance Ingredients: The Japanese Approach
In the ever-evolving world of skincare, a quiet revolution is taking place—one that favours less fuss, more function. In Japan, a growing number of consumers are turning away from 10-step routines and instead embracing the philosophy of minimalist skincare: a streamlined, effective approach that prioritises quality over quantity.
Innovations in Skincare Technology: Where Tradition Meets Science
Japan remains firmly at the forefront of skincare innovation, leading the way in integrating cutting-edge science with time-honoured rituals. One of the most exciting developments? The rise of regenerative skincare, including the application of stem cell technology—a science once reserved for the lab, now making waves at the bathroom sink.
How Skincare Is Evolving: Why Understanding Your Skin’s Biology Is the Future
The world of skincare is undergoing a remarkable transformation. No longer is it about following generic routines or chasing the latest miracle ingredient. Instead, the focus is shifting toward understanding your individual skin’s biology and building a regimen that’s as unique as you are.
Advanced Sun Protection Practices: The Japanese Art of Everyday Defence
Rooted in a preventative skincare philosophy, Japanese sun care extends far beyond the bottle. It’s a holistic approach that blends science, sensibility, and style—reflecting both a cultural appreciation for porcelain-smooth skin and a deep understanding of the long-term effects of UV exposure.
The Gut-Skin Axis: What It Is and Why It Matters
The path to healthy, balanced skin isn’t just about what we put on it—it’s deeply connected to what we nurture within. The gut-skin axis is a reminder that skincare is health care, and every body and skin type deserves kindness from the inside out.
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract and Oleanolic Acid: The Science Behind FaceRx D03 Serum
When it comes to skincare innovation, few ingredients offer the synergy and efficacy of Enantia Chlorantha bark extract paired with Oleanolic Acid. At the heart of FaceRx: D03 serum, this powerful duo delivers a targeted, natural approach to managing acne-prone skin and excess sebum production. Carefully formulated and manufactured in Japan, this serum combines advanced science with exceptional quality standards to provide an effective and gentle solution.
No More 'Anti-Ageing': It’s All About 'Anti-Inflammaging'
The skincare world is undergoing a transformation, moving away from the outdated “anti-ageing” narrative to a science-backed focus on anti-inflammaging. This new approach prioritises cellular rejuvenation, resilience, and long-term skin health by addressing one of the most significant drivers of ageing: chronic, low-grade inflammation. At its core, inflammaging emphasises protecting the skin’s DNA, supporting mitochondrial health, and bolstering the building blocks of beauty at the cellular level.
Recent Japanese Skincare Trends: The Latest Innovations in Beauty
Japanese skincare is known for its timeless elegance, rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving to embrace innovation. The latest trends in Japanese beauty reflect a holistic approach, focusing not just on what you apply to your skin but also what you consume and how you care for yourself. Let’s dive into the most exciting recent skincare trends emerging from Japan, from powerful ingredients to innovative treatments and wellness practices.
Passionflower: A Natural Remedy for Calm and Well-being
Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata), a climbing vine with striking white and purple blossoms, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine systems across the world. Revered for its calming properties, passion flower is a key ingredient in herbal remedies, including teas, designed to promote relaxation and overall well-being.
Sustainability and Skincare: IKEUCHI ORGANIC
When it comes to sustainability and innovation in textiles, IKEUCHI ORGANIC stands as a beacon of excellence. Founded in 1953 in Imabari, Japan—a region renowned for its superior towel production—IKEUCHI ORGANIC is committed to crafting 100% organic cotton products that are not only environmentally responsible but also gentle on the skin. With its deep dedication to sustainability and quality, IKEUCHI ORGANIC has become a trusted partner of MOSAIK, reflecting shared values in mindful living and skincare.
The Connection Between Oral and Gut Microbiome and Skin Health
Your skin is often seen as a reflection of your overall health, and it’s no surprise that the health of your gut and oral microbiome can significantly impact your complexion. These two ecosystems of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms play crucial roles in maintaining balance in the body—and when they’re out of sync, your skin often shows the signs.
The Importance of Building a Personalised Skincare Routine
Crafting a skincare routine tailored to your unique needs is essential for achieving radiant, healthy skin. At MOSAIK, we believe that skincare is more than a routine—it's a celebration of your individuality and a commitment to self-care. Here's how to build a regimen that resonates with your skin's distinct character.
The Power of Relaxation: Wellness for Your Skin and Soul
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, relaxation isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. Taking time to unwind is vital for your overall health, emotional wellbeing, and the glow of your skin. Stress triggers the release of cortisol, a hormone that can disrupt your body’s natural balance, causing inflammation, breakouts, and even accelerating premature ageing. Embracing moments of calm doesn’t just heal the mind; it transforms your skin too.
A Beautiful Mosaic: Celebrating Diversity in Skin and Skincare
In a world growing increasingly diverse, the idea of a "one-size-fits-all" approach to skincare is outdated. Our global community is a beautiful mosaic of people, each with unique skin tones, textures, and concerns shaped by genetics, environment, and cultural heritage. Mixed ethnic and racial backgrounds bring incredible diversity to the world, but they also demand a more nuanced understanding of skincare and self-care.
Self-Pleasure: The Secret to Glowing Skin
Loving yourself, yes, that way, is a part of self-care. And, it may be just as important to your skin as nutrition.
Skincare from Within: 10 Japanese Natural Superfoods for Healthy Skin
Regular skincare and a balanced diet should go hand in hand. Consuming a wide variety of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals is essential to maintain healthy skin.
The Best Way To Boost Collagen for Healthy, Resilient Skin
Collagen, collagen, collagen! We keep seeing this word splashed just about everywhere - whether to consume, put on our face, or just be mindful of. The pursuit for the ultimate and optimum collagen (beauty) boost is real!
Let’s Talk About Skin Pigmentation
Melanin is the pigment that provides colour to the skin. However, it is not always distributed evenly; for example, when melanin collects in patches, it can create spots or darker areas known as Hyperpigmentation.
The Truth About Water: What’s the Best for Your Skin?
Daily cleansing is part of a good skincare regime. Doing so helps to remove impurities such as dirt, excess oil, pollution debris, as well as any unwanted bacteria; leaving the skin feeling clean and refreshed. But how many times should you be washing your face per day? Which products are best for you to use? And what about water temperature? Warm? Hot? Cold? Let’s take a closer look!
Our Largest Organ
Our skin is the most important organ system of our body. It has three primary layers - the epidermis, the dermis, and subcutaneous layer - each serves a specific and important purpose.
6 Tips for Protecting Your Skin this Winter: Simple Steps To Maintain Flawless Skin During the Cold Months
As the temperature drops so, too, does the level of moisture in the air. Don't let the colder weather cause stress for your skin—fight back with these self-care remedies.
Meet the Founder, Emi Uno Schemmer
MOSAIK is all about making an impact. The all inclusive, vegan, and dermatologist approved skincare brand that’s ‘for all spectrums of skin’ is dedicated to delivering noticeable results, while being safe (suitable) for those who are pregnant, and individuals struggling with sensitive skin. This new brand is worth the wait! Additional to noticing an instant glow and the feeling of soft supple skin, you’ll love what the brand stands for!
The Art of Ageing
Chronological ageing is inevitable; we cannot escape it. And the truth of the matter is, as we age, our skin (and body) requires more care and attention. Healthy skin is beautiful skin - at any age; and although the collagen and connective tissue in the dermis diminish as we age, you can still take precautions to help minimise the visible results of what ‘time’ does to our skin’s resilience and overall condition.
Anti-Stress Skincare & How it Works
It’s that time of year again, we’re all a little stressed and it’s starting to show up on our skin. Stress comes in a number of different forms - physical, environmental, emotional and/or psychological - all of which can have an impact on our skin.
What’s Inside Your Skincare
Your skin is your largest and also one of the most important organs of your body. It performs several vital functions including general protection (for organs, bones, ligaments etc), thermoregulation, immune defence and also allows the phenomenon of sensation. Did you know, up to 60% of what we put on our skin gets absorbed into our bodies? This means that the products that we put on our skin have a direct affect on our health and overall sense of well being.
Pregnancy Safe Skincare That’s Gentle, Yet Effective: Harnessing the Power of Nature with the Knowledge of Science.
As soon as you find out you’re expecting, your whole world changes. And sometimes having to discontinue some of your trusted skincare products may come as a shock but rest assured, most over-the-counter products are completely safe, however, there are a few ingredients that could be harmful to your little one. So here’s a list of ingredients you should take a break from:
Skin Elasticity & Ageing
Your skin goes through a lot throughout the day and over the years. A scar here, sunburn there, it all adds up. But it’s a part of your story and adds to what makes you unique. No one has your freckles or your little forehead wrinkles. No one has that scar on your knee from running after a butterfly as a child, or that birthmark your partner always says looks like a heart.
Vitamin C: Why We Need It And What Beauty Products To Use
Your guide to one of the most powerful skin antioxidants you can easily add to your daily beauty routine: vitamin C.
A Man’s Guide to Skincare: 5 of the Most Common Skin Problems & How to Solve Them
Men have thicker skin with more collagen, not to mention more hydration, and so, theoretically speaking, this means that men’s skin should look 10-15 years younger than women of the same age. However, this is not always the case. Many men don’t take the time, or their skincare routine as seriously as they should. The consequence of this is all sorts of skin conditions, including acne, irritation and redness, or even dull, tired skin by the time they’re in their late 30’s.
7 Japanese Beauty Secrets You Can Start Using Right Now
From daily practices to essential beauty items, here are a few secrets that have kept the women of Japan feeling youthful, toned and beautiful from centuries ago.
Glowing Skin Might Start With Your Genes: Your DNA plays a key role, but there are still many things you can do for your skin!
Throughout history, beauty rituals and traditions passed down from generation to generation have had an influence on the extraordinary mother-daughter/son connection. Like mother, like daughter. Like mother, like son. For many...
How to Care for Your Skin in Your Late 20s and Into Your 30s
While most of us in this age group will generally have youthful-looking skin, it is also the time when our skin begins to change - whether from hormonal changes, increased susceptibility to intrinsic and extrinsic influences, or general ‘wear and tear’. Once we enter our 30s, there’s no denying that we may slowly start to notice the effects of ageing on our skin and skin health. Here are some tips on what you need to do to boost your skin's health and resilience.
Individual Beauty - The Formation of MOSAIK
Born and raised in Toronto, Canada to her Japanese mother and German father, Emi had the experience of learning through multiple lenses, but when it came to beauty and skin; she described always feeling a little lost.
The Perfect Soak: The Importance of Baths for Our Wellbeing
For many of us, taking a shower is the quickest and easiest way to get clean. It may take as little as ten minutes of our time at the beginning or end of the day, and doesn’t serve as much other than to cleanse our body and make our hair shiny again.
Skin Treatment Series: Dermaplaning
Good skincare is not just finding the right product and relying solely on its efficacy. To achieve and maintain healthy and glowing skin, it is important to take a holistic, 360-approach. Both internally as well as externally. It is also highly recommended to mix and match your skincare protocol with the appropriate medical skin treatment or service! Let’s talk about Dermaplaning.
Kintsugi: Finding Beauty in Our Imperfections
Kintsugi is the art of repairing broken pottery. But the repair is done using powdered gold, silver, or platinum. So, rather than hiding the damage or imperfections, they are treated with care and ultimately highlighted.
‘Maskne’: Face Mask Breakouts, Skin Irritation And What We Can Do To Protect Our Skin in a Pandemic
Are you suffering from breakouts and irritations under your face mask? You’re not alone. So many people have complained about skin issues in the past year or so, that we now have a trending term for it: “maskne” (mask + acne). It was cleverly developed after people across the globe began observing unprecedented breakouts and various skin conditions as a result of a continuous usage of face masks amid the fast-spreading Covid-19 pandemic.
It’s All In The Eyes: What To Look For To Give Extra Love And Care To Your Eyes
When it comes to our beauty-smarts, most of us consider ourselves relatively savvy right down to knowing everything from great skin cleansing routines, hair care products, season-appropriate hand and nail care and, of course, which collection of makeup is best suited for our skintypes. But when it comes to eye care, many of us either forget or consider it to be a regimen that should be considered only post age 30s. Wrong.
The Truth About Hyaluronic Acid
Over the years, the skincare and beauty industry has introduced hundreds of hero ingredients and their benefits, however, a few have skyrocketed to centre stage of our beauty regimens, becoming so well-known that it’s almost impossible to consider a routine without them. In recent years, hyaluronic acid (HA), or hyaluronan, has become a ubiquitous humectant and beauty buzzword.
Are You Feeding Your Skin the Right Vitamins?
The 4 Best Vitamins For Healthy, Resilient and Glowing Skin. Taking care of your skin should be an essential part of your health regimen. It is, after all, your body’s largest organ.
The Environment and Your Skin
While it’s important to understand and treat your skin according to your skintype, it is just as important to take into consideration your environmental surroundings. Levels of sun exposure, pollution concentration, wind speed, as well as water quality can all compromise your skin’s condition.
A Look into Dermatology - Interview with Dr. R.J. Schemmer
I never felt fully satisfied when I finished my training at the general (G.P. level), I was inspired that Dermatology is constantly changing with new treatments and new conditions. I was intrigued because there are very few specialists in this area and it often covers a broad age group of patients; from babies to the elderly, which I find interesting.
Moisturisers for Every Skintype
Despite our bodies being composed of about 65% water, a variety of factors - environmental conditions and temperature, chemicals, harsh products, UV, and time/age - cause daily skin dehydration, emphasising how a moisturiser/hydrator is essential for most skincare regimens. Excessive hydrating products can cause unwanted breakouts and oiliness, while too little can result in the skin becoming dull with loss of elasticity and firmness. So how do you choose the right formula to keep your skin looking healthy, supple, firm, and shine-free?
Face Oils: Understanding Their Compatibility with Your Skintype
Our body produces oil (or in skin terms, sebum) naturally, however, as we age its production decreases significantly. This is one of the main reasons that you may start to notice your skin losing moisture and hydration. Our skin needs oil to maintain a healthy balance, which oil should be used for what skintype?
Skincare for Acne-Prone Skin. Here’s How to Create the Right Routine for Your Skin’s Needs.
Skincare for Acne-Prone Skin. Here’s How to Create the Right Routine for Your Skin’s Needs.
