Made in JAPAN
150ml
[Quasi-drugs]
For spots on adult skin. Laser treatment neutralizes the sources of spots※.
※:Sources of spots: melanocytes that cause spots
Features Rohto’s original “photo shot complex*※1.” Soaks into the skin※2 as if being swallowed by it, even in summer when skin tends to get sticky, delivering a soft, plumped up and clear finish.
※2:Reducing melanin production to prevent spots and freckles
※3:Down to the stratum corneum
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Photo shot Complex※1
※1:Rosa multiflora extract, artichoke extract(moisturizing ingredients)
Episteme is manufactured by ROHTO Pharmaceutical.
Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rohto_Pharmaceutical
[Quasi-drugs]
Minimizes lines around the eyes and mouth. A concentrated, quasi-pharmaceutical beauty cream certified for its new "wrinkle-improving" effects. Contains pure retinol, an active pharmaceutical ingredient recognized for the first time for its wrinkle-improving effects achieved by promoting the production of hyaluronic acid and increasing moisture in skin to make it more flexible. Also formulated with collagen GL (water-soluble collagen and glycerin (moisturizer)) to produce and retain a firm skin tone.
Cosmetics and quasi-drugs categories
In Japan, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour & Welfare classifies the beauty products under 2 categories: cosmetics and quasi-drugs. Quasi-drugs, in opposite to cosmetics, are medicated, have a mild pharmacologic effect and include active ingredients. If the product is approved as a quasi-drug by the ministry, the manufacturer is allowed to actually claim the effectiveness of the product.