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Kefir Probiotics × Japanese Skincare
Kefir is a fermented probiotic ingredient used by Nihon Kefia in Japanese skincare. It is designed to moisturize, support healthy-looking skin and complement the skin’s natural barrier.
Fermented probiotic skincare ingredient
Supports moisture and skin comfort
Developed by Japanese kefir specialists
The Fermented Beauty Ingredient
Kefir has been traditionally consumed for health and beauty for thousands of years. More recently, kefir has also inspired facial skincare and homemade beauty rituals.
Kefir is created through fermentation, producing a complex ingredient associated with probiotic skincare.
Kefir skincare is developed to support moisture retention and leave the skin feeling comfortable and refreshed.
Nihon Kefia combines decades of Japanese kefir expertise with modern cosmetic formulation and sheet-mask technology.
Why Use Kefir?
Nihon Kefia describes kefir as a fermented probiotic skincare ingredient that moisturizes, supports the skin microbiome and helps reinforce the skin barrier.
Designed to help skin feel moisturized, plump and refreshed.
Created as part of a skincare approach that respects the skin’s natural surface environment.
Moisture-focused skincare can help skin feel more comfortable when it is dry or stressed.
The presentation reports improvements in moisture, elasticity and texture-related measurements.
12-Week Cosmetic Study
The presentation describes a study involving 20 Japanese women around 40 years old. Kefir whey for skincare was applied to one side of the face and a placebo to the other side continuously for 12 weeks.
Moisture Score
+2.8%The presentation reports a 2.8% increase in moisture score on the kefir-applied side.
Placebo side: 0.7% decreaseElasticity Score
+7.5%The kefir-applied side showed a reported 7.5% increase in skin elasticity score.
Placebo side: 4% increaseOil Level Score
+5%The study presentation reports a 5% increase in the measured oil-level score on the kefir side.
Placebo side: 3.2% decreaseTexture Score
+4%The kefir side showed a reported 4% improvement in the texture-related score.
Placebo side: 2.5% decreaseThe presentation states that the elasticity result for kefir was statistically significant at p < 0.05. Individual cosmetic results may vary.
Kefir × Bio-Cellulose
The Kefir Mask combines Japanese kefir skincare with a next-generation bio-cellulose sheet. The material is described as a coconut-derived, fermentation-produced cellulose structure with an ultra-fine three-dimensional fibre network.
Why Nihon Kefia?
Nihon Kefia is presented as a pioneer of kefir-based skincare in Japan, with experience in Japan’s health and beauty industry and a presence in both domestic and global markets.
Experience in Japan’s health and beauty industry.
The presentation identifies the company as producing kefir skincare since 1993.
Developed and produced with Japanese quality standards and skincare expertise.
Presented as the first product combining kefir-inspired skincare with a bio-cellulose sheet.
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