Sake Extract

What is Sake Extract?

Sake extract is the traditional Japanese beautifier with modern scientific validation—a fermentation product created when rice is transformed by Aspergillus oryzae (koji) before being fermented with yeast. This complex extract contains kojic acid, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that brighten, moisturize, and refine texture. Think of it as centuries of geisha beauty secrets capturing the transformative power of fermentation. It's the skincare equivalent of turning water into wine—humble rice becomes an elixir of radiance through microbial alchemy. For those seeking multidimensional brightening with additional texture benefits, sake extract offers that perfect combination of gentle exfoliation through natural alpha-hydroxy acids and tyrosinase inhibition through kojic acid, delivering a more refined complexion with continued use while simultaneously hydrating with fermentation-derived humectants.

Perfect For

Oily: Neutral effect on oily skin
Dry: Neutral effect on dry skin
Sensitive: Neutral effect on sensitive skin
Combination: Depends on specific formulation and application technique
Mature: Neutral effect on mature skin

Ingredient Interactions

Works well with: most ingredients, hydrating ingredients, barrier supporting ingredients

Avoid combining with: highly concentrated acids

Notes: Generally well-tolerated and complementary to most skincare ingredients

References

Strength: Variable - See literature

Mechanisms:
• Mechanism of action depends on specific ingredient composition