Another Japanese product discovery! It is said to be the secret of Japanese geisha's since ancient Japan! I've heard that this is what they use to keep their skin smooth, clear and young looking. To think that they wear those super thick makeup!
I also heard that Victoria Beckham used this to clear her acne and probably is still using it. Even her hubby joined her in her facial sessions using this.
Another big celebrity (I heard of again) who is using this is none other than the most influential woman in the world, Oprah Winfrey.
This is an awesome article about Uguisu Poo: http://www.womenfitness.net/geisha_pooFacials.htm
What: Uguisu no fun or Uguisu Poo Clarifying Soap and Mask.
Uguisu means Nightingale.
Fun means Poo, feces or excrement. ~Yeah I know. Sounds yucky, right?
A Little Backgorund:
This product has mainly 4 variants which are Illuminating, Clarifying, Hydrating and Calming. It also has cheaper versions which are the Tenitoru Uguisu no Fun Soap and the Beauty Culture Uguisu no Fun Mask. The later is probably phased out since it's always out of stock.
Clarifying Soap:
From uguisushop.com:
Uguisu Poo Soap Clarifying 80 grams.
This soap is produced using the ancient japanese soap making method.
This soap is UV sterilized and is 100% free from dirt and bacteria.
Uguisu Poo Clarifying Soap treats and prevents acne, blackheads and whiteheads. It is made from the feces of Japanese Nightingale Bird which is used by the elite class of Japanese women for hundreds of years to clarify, protect and illuminate their skin.
Our soap is manufactured using the ancient soap making method used during the Edo era around 1600s preserving the
unique authenticity of Uguisu No Fun manufacturing. Japanese nightingale's excrement is rich in guanine and enzymes that dramatically improves the skin.
Using Uguisu Poo Soap Clarifying guarantees a dramatic improvement in the skin tone, pore size, acne, acne scars, discolorations and the overall skin complexion. It kills and prevents bacteria that causes acne for a smooth and clearer skin.
Product description from birdpoopfacial.com:
Uguisu Poo Uguisu No Fun Clarifying Soap is the same Uguisu Poo Clarifying Mask in a Uguisu Soap form ideal for oily skin suffering from all forms of acne with symptoms of papular or pustular lesions (pimples with and without pus) and extensive open and close comedones formation (blackheads and whiteheads). The soap is packed with the best anti acne ingredients that includes 0.6 pH Alpha Hydroxy Acid combined with 2.5 pH Beta Hydroxy Acid buffered by L-Serine, an amino acid known to cause premature apoptosis of acne causing bacteria. This Uguisu Soap formulation produces an unprecedented comedone dissolving action that get rid of whiteheads and blackheads and at the same time treats acne and prevents them from coming back. With the power of Guanine and Proteolytic Enzymes innate with our Uguisu No Fun, expect a brighter and blemish free skin!
Prior to the introduction of Uguisu Soap, Uguisu Poo mask users complained that the mask is very effective on their face but is impossible to be used for the entire body and as such, somebody always noticed that their facial skin looks smoother and brighter but shades lighter compared to the neck and body. This is the reason why Uguisu Poo of Japan created Uguisu No Fun for the body in the form of Uguisu Soap. Uguisu Poo Uguisu No Fun is made from Enhanced Uguisu No Fun, the only one of its kind and is clinically proven to be 4 times more effective than raw Uguisu No Fun. Enhancing a raw Uguisu No Fun means that unnecessary contents such as ammonia and food residue eaten by the Japanese Nightingale Bird like insects, fruits and its seeds are carefully removed to produce the purest form of Bird Poop Facial or Geisha Facial as it is known in high end beauty clinics.
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Price: Soap-P900 Mask-P950 (uguisushop.com and birdpoopfacial.com sells it pricier: Soap- $26.75/$19.95 Mask- $26.90/$25.95)
Where I got it: https://www.facebook.com/tokyobezire
At the time when I was looking for this the only seller
was http://uguisushop.com/ but I would need to pay thru credit card and it's very pricy. That's not really a problem if not for the faulty
service of the bank where I got my card. I thought I'd just let it pass but then I found a really good seller that I met from a forum.
I just got to rave about her because she's the nicest seller I've ever encountered! The store owner is Nessy I've talked to her a lot before I bought from her
because her shop is relatively new. Basically, she also loves Japanese products and she has tried and tested most if not all the products she sells.
She also gave me tips on how to use the two products as she also used it before. Then I found that she gets her stuff directly from Japan and she also
sells is as low as she can unlike some sellers out there. I found that she has a good heart for not overpricing her stuff. I would know because I also have
some relatives in Japan. ;) Did I mention that she responds to my every queries very nicely?
The best part is that I got my package the very next day after my payment! FASTEST ONLINE TRANSACTION EVER!!!! To think that I'm
in the province and that it always takes longer for packages to come to our doorstep!
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| I'm so excited and happy that it came the very next day! |
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| It came with this cute little bag. |
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| Further inside the bag is a box covered with bubble wrap. I almost thought she gave me a Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler! :p |
Initial Impressions of Uguisu Poo Clarifying Soap:
It's sooooooo hard to cut! And it actually crumbled a bit despite my use of a new blade.
How I Cut My Soaps
Scent: No scent but smells sort of candle waxy(?)
I took the little crumbled pieces and lathered it with a few drops of water and surprisingly, it's like butter as it melted and was very creamy! It's not too bubbly but the texture is really rich and again, creamy! I let it stay on my face for around 3 minutes then rinsed. I noticed the my face felt dry BUT firm and smooth! A different firmness than the one I get from Tokyo Love Soap. TLS's effect is more like a tightening feeling but THIS. It's firm and plump!
Period of Usage: January 29, 2014 - May 2, 2014(present)
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| Actual Size |
So I slapped some makeup on and went to get some grocery then went home and removed my makeup with hada labo oil cleanser and initially washed my face with safeguard pink(with aloe). Then followed with the Uguisu no Poo soap.
I'm really loving the firmness! I noticed as I'm massaging my face with the soap that some white heads around my cheeks were coming off. Nice!
And so here I go with the first try of the mask. So the instructions says to mix a teaspoon of the powder with warm water. Ack! I guess the weather is so cold that the water I boiled was cold after a few minutes but yeah I already poured some on the bowl soo.......I'm really very "matipid" so I kind of used less than the recommended amount. The initial mix is smooth but then I added a bit more and used the just-boiled water that I reheated. It became a bit clumpy since the initial mix was starting to dry. My FAIL!! I also used alkaline water soooo.... I know what to do next time!
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| This would a a good consistency and amount. |
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| Sooo smoooooth! |
I've tried using the mask with just lukewarm water and the consistency was so bad and clumpy. Not smooth and it would not get thick.
Tip for using the Uguisu Poo Mask:
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| 1. Asain spoon 2.A clean flat synthetic brush 3. Uguisu Poo Mask I found that the Asian "soup" spoon is the best small container to quickly make this mask. If the water gets cold quickly, you can put the spoon over hot water to reheat it. ;) I use the flat brush to mush it and mix the powder faster as well as use it for application. |
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| Added a bit more water and will add more powder. |
This amount is all you need for the entire face. Make sure it gets into a good smooth slippery consistency before you apply!
And so, I've been using this two for a couple of months now. I use the soap most often of course and it's been really really good on my skin. I've observed that I had no need to use pore stips anymore since I don't get whiteheads while using it. I've also just have 0% breakout! As in NADA! HURRAY!!! And I've lost all hope that I'd get clear skin before I got this product! Even if I sleep with makeup on, stay up late have hormonal imbalance, was too tired and lazy to wash my face before sleeping - I DON'T GET BREAKOUTS OR ACNE ANYMORE! ♥ All I'd get (very rarely too) are tiny tiny bumps that go away the next day.
The redness of my acne marks calmed down as well.
The Effects:
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| January 29,2014 |
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Just for LOLs |
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| My most recent pic as of May 2, 2014 |
All these pictures are taken on my room but in slightly different lightings depending on the weather and time of the day. :)
I know it's kind of icky too look at but I hope that this can show you how it worked on my skin.
My only problem now is the marks and the slightly deep scars.
Pros:
♥ Made my skin smoother and firmer
♥ Reduced redness of marks -which I thought I'd be stuck with forever!
♥ Removes and prevents whiteheads and blackheads
♥ Prevents pimples! Truly clarifies!
♥ Lasts a long time - I've only used 2/3 of the soap in 3 months!!
Cons:
♥ Not Easy to find.
♥ Pricey.
♥ Has Triclosan
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Will I Repurchase?
Yes! But I'd probably try the Illuminating variant next because I've heard wonderful results with it specially for freckles! I hope that could get rid of the marks completely. But we'll have to see because I still have to wait for a long time before I'd need to restock. :)
