Enzyme baths you want to experience in Japan! Thorough explanation of the differences and beauty benefits of rice bran and cypress

If you want to enjoy a “beauty experience unique to Japan” during your trip, I definitely want you to experience an enzyme bath.

It is attracting attention as a natural and highly detoxifying experience, which is a bit different from hot springs and saunas.

As the name suggests, an enzyme bath is a bath that uses “enzymes” as the main ingredient.

Enzyme baths are known to warm the body from the core and can be expected to improve constitution due to detox effects.

This time, I will introduce the characteristics of enzyme baths, their effects on beauty, and recommended facilities.

What is an enzyme bath?

An enzyme bath is a type of heat therapy such as a sauna, hot spring bath, or bedrock bath, etc., and in terms of appearance, it looks like a sand bath.

Fermented instead of sandHot bath therapy that warms the body by being buried in “sawdust” such as “rice bran” or cypressThat's it.

An enzyme bath is a sustainable hot bath method that uses natural fermentation heat without using any electricity or gas, fermenting enzymes, etc. at a specific temperature for a fixed period of time.

What is an enzyme bathNatural heat warms the body from the core, promotes blood circulation, and activates metabolism, so a constitution improvement effect can be expected due to the detox effect of excreting waste products from the body along with sweatIt's known for that.

What is the difference between cypress enzyme bath and rice bran enzyme bath

What is an enzyme bathBroadly speaking, there are two types of flooring: “rice bran” and “sawdust” such as cypress.

I will explain the characteristics of each.

Characteristics of rice bran enzyme bath

The rice bran enzyme bath uses the remaining bran from which oil has been removed from the fresh bran produced when polishing rice called “defatted rice bran.”

There may be people who think “rice bran” is muddy, but the rice bran enzyme bath is smooth, fluffy, and feels very pleasant against the skin.

Rice bran itself is rich in vitamins and minerals that make the skin beautiful,It has skin-beautifying effects such as promoting turnover, antioxidant effects, and moisturizing effects, and has excellent effects on preparing the skin of the face and whole body.

Also,Vitamin E contained in rice bran is also called a “rejuvenating vitamin,” and it has the function of helping maintain cell health, and can be expected to improve skin dullness and have whitening effects.

If you take a rice bran enzyme bath, your skin will stay smooth for 2 to 3 days.

Characteristics of cypress enzyme baths

The cypress enzyme bath uses fine powder from wood powder produced when sawing wood such as cypress, so it feels gentle on the skin.

Sawdust itself does not contain enzymes, and enzymes are added to promote fermentation. Cypress has high bactericidal and insect repellent effects, etc., so it can be expected to keep the enzyme bath itself clean and keep the skin clean.

The scent of cypress is characterized by a high relaxation effect because it dominates the parasympathetic nerveThat's it.

While getting the effects of forest bathing with the scent of cypress in the fluffy bathtub, you will warm up to the depths of your body.

Both enzyme bathsThey are common in that they can be expected to improve constitution due to sweating effects and detox effects, and there are differences in relaxation effects and skin-beautifying effects.

Rice bran is said to contain a lot of micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, etc.) that help enzymes work.

Therefore, it is said that a 100% rice bran enzyme bath can obtain higher enzyme benefits.

Cypress also has a bactericidal effect and can keep the skin clean,If you want to get higher skin-beautifying effects, we recommend the “rice bran enzyme bath”That's it.

The history of enzyme baths

Enzyme baths originated in Japan and have a history of decades.

The reason it spread all over Japan is that it was introduced at the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics to manage the health of athletes from various countries, and it was very popular with athletes when the muscles of the whole body were relaxed and the body warmed from the core.

Initially, it was used as a special therapy for health and beauty, but since then its effects have been widely recognized, and now it is attracting attention overseas.

What are the beauty benefits of enzyme baths?

Enzyme baths are attracting attention because they can also be expected to have the following cosmetic effects.

Physical fitness improvement

It promotes improvement of various symptoms caused by coldness, such as poor circulation, stiff shoulders, lower back pain, and joint pain. It can also help reduce menstrual pain peculiar to women.

Diet Benefits, Detox Benefits

The diaphoretic effect of the enzyme bath excretes waste products from the body and activates metabolism. When metabolism improves, the body burns fat more easily.

Blood circulation promotion

By gently warming the body, blood circulation improves, waste products are more easily excreted from the body, which also leads to an improvement in poor circulation.

Relaxation Effects

It has a pleasant relaxation effect due to the thermal effect and the action of enzymes. The scent and warmth of natural materials relieves mental and physical stress and helps relieve stress.

Skin Beautifying Effects

By improving blood circulation, it enhances the regenerative function of the skin.

Along with sweat, the skin softens, and dead skin cells are removed, making the skin smooth and clear.

These are the beauty benefits of enzyme baths.

Effects vary depending on individual constitution and usage, so this does not apply to everyone.

When using an enzyme bath, use it for an appropriate period and frequency!

How to properly use enzyme baths

Since you sweat a lot in an enzyme bath, it is common to bring a change of clothes or a towel.

Also, it is generally about 10 to 20 minutes to take an enzyme bath.

Stay hydrated and get enough rest after bathing. If you drink plenty of water even before bathing, the diaphoretic effect will also increase.

By adhering to proper usage, it is possible to maximize the effects of enzyme baths.

*Depending on the person, an improved reaction may occur after bathing. There are individual differences, so if you have any worrisome symptoms, talk to your doctor.

Enzyme baths are recommended for people like this

By taking an enzyme bath, waste products from the body are excreted along with sweat, and metabolism is activated.

The metabolic rate is said to be equivalent to 2 hours of exercise in marathons and aerobics.

・I want to improve poor circulation

・I want to increase my metabolism and go on a diet

・I have muscle fatigue

・I want to aim for beautiful skin

・I want to relieve stress

・I want to improve my constitution

In addition to being cold and dieting, it is also effective for muscle fatigue, so it is a recommended hot bath method for those who play sports.

Is hygiene management OK?

Enzyme baths, which many people bathe in, are also concerned about hygiene, aren't they? After taking an enzyme bath, cypress powder or rice bran sticks to your body.

Get out of the bathtub so you don't drop this as much as possible.

After bathing, the staff removes worrisome sweat, etc., then stir with a scoop, and when the enzyme bath is leveled, the temperature inside the bathtub rises. Generally, germs die when the temperature in the bathtub of an enzyme bath is about 60 to 80 degrees.

If you have any concerns, you can feel safe by checking whether the locker rooms and shower rooms are properly cleaned.

How to take an enzyme bath

・Check your physical condition with simple counseling after visiting the store

・Remove makeup by changing clothes and cleansing in the locker room

・Take a bath for 10 to 20 minutes

・Rinse off directly in the shower room

・Be sure to stay hydrated after bathing

Enzyme bath facilities have their own rules depending on the facility, so be sure to listen carefully to the explanation beforehand and take a bath correctly.

How to enjoy an enzyme bath

Here are some tips to make the enzyme bath more enjoyable.

Be conscious of relaxing

Enzyme baths also have a high relaxation effect, so please enjoy them as a time to calm your mind.

Don't forget to stay hydrated

You'll sweat a lot, so be sure to stay well hydrated.

By staying well hydrated even before bathing, you can feel the detox effect even more.

Regular Use

The effects of an enzyme bath are not only used once, but you can feel the effects even more by using it regularly.

By taking a warm bath, your metabolism will increase, and you can aim for a healthier body.

Where can I experience an enzyme bath?

Towels, gowns, and drinking water are provided at the facility where you can experience an enzyme bath, so you can go empty-handed.

First, it's a good idea to look for a facility that suits your needs.

Here are some recommended enzyme baths in Tokyo

Rice Bran Enzyme Bath Hinata (Suginami-ku, Tokyo)

What are the features of this facilityThe natural mineral “radon powder” is specially coated on the bathroom ceiling, so you can enjoy a radon bath that promotes blood circulation and has thermal effects at the same time as an enzyme bathThat's it.

RadonIt is said to help improve symptoms such as chronic fatigue, stiff shoulders, lower back pain, joint pain, coldness, constipation, eye strain, insomnia, etc., and it can be expected that it will further enhance the effects of rice bran.

On the other hand, I think there are many people who are concerned about the smell of rice bran, but by applying “radon powder,” we have devised ways to reduce the smell compared to normal.

Inside the store, there are clean locker rooms and powder rooms, and towels, clothes, water, special anime tea, hair dryers, etc. are also provided, so it's a nice point that you can easily drop by on your way home from work or in your spare time.

Surrounded by the warmth of rice bran enzymes, please experience a healing time like you have never experienced before.

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6th Shimura Building 3F, 1-9-1 Asagayaminami, Suginami-ku, Tokyo

Business hours: 10:00 to 18:30*Closed on Wednesdays, women-only salon

English OK

Enzyme baths do not cause shortness of breath that people who don't like saunas may feel, and your skin will be less likely to swell like a bath or dry skin after bathing.

Since the burden on the body is relatively low, even older people can take a bath comfortably in this enzyme bath.

How about an enzyme bath experience to reset your mind and body as a special memory of your trip to Japan?

There are plenty of facilities that even first-time visitors can enjoy with peace of mind.

Be sure to go to WellBe and find your favorite store!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How long do I take an enzyme bath?

A. It usually takes about 10 to 20 minutes, but if you're new, start short.

Q. Is it okay if I don't like saunas?

A. Enzyme baths do not cause shortness of breath and are less irritating to the skin, so they are also recommended for those who don't like saunas.

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