Boscia history and philosophy

Manufactured by the Fancl Corporation, Boscia was started by Kenji Ikemori from Yokahama, Japan. His goal was to create a skincare line with natural ingredients, free of potentially-irritating preservatives and chemicals.

Mr. Ikemori’s wife had suffered from blotchy, red skin and rashes, caused by preservatives and chemicals found in some cosmetics and skincare products. He was determined to exclude these ingredients from his new line. Working with a chemist to formulate his natural creations, Mr. Ikemori sold his first batch of products from his one-man shop in the late 1970s.

Today, Boscia continues to be committed to superior standards. Its products are free of ingredients that can irritate skin, including preservatives, synthetic colors and fragrances, phthalates, mineral oil and animal by-products.

Botanical ingredients

Boscia products feature unique antioxidants that offer specialized skin benefits:

• Jojoba leaf guards against free radical damage from sun, smoke, pollution and chemicals.
• Willow herb soothes skin, keeping sensitivity and irritation at bay.
• Hydrangea leaf and soapberry peel deep clean pores and minimize oil.
• Mannan granules made from the Japanese Konnyaku root exfoliate without damaging or irritating skin.
• Peony root moisturizes and rejuvenates skin after UV exposure.

Boscia believes in building beauty from the inside out, improving both your health and your skin. For this reason, Boscia also offers a line of oral supplements for all-around benefits.

Cleansers

Boscia cleansers and washes contain the best botanicals to cleanse and refresh the skin.

• Boscia Makeup Break Up Cool Cleansing Oil features a refreshing blend of peppermint, eucalyptus and natural oils to remove makeup and impurities. It deep cleans without irritating skin or leaving behind any film.
• Boscia Purifying Cleanser with hydrangea leaf deep cleans and minimizes the look of pores while also moisturizing and protecting skin from signs of aging.

• Boscia Jujube Rejuvenist Amino Body Wash contains amino acids and antioxidants to help renew the skin and defend it against damage. It also hydrates skin and promotes healthy cell regrowth. Its essential oils provide an invigorating, refreshing fragrance.

Moisturizers

Boscia features a collection of multi-tasking lotions and creams that hydrate the skin, protect it from daily damage and improve fine lines and wrinkles.

• Boscia Vital Daily Moisture SPF 15 moisturizes your skin and guards against environmental damage from UV rays. This moisturizer prevents irritation and is safe for even sensitive skin. Apply it every morning after cleansing, and before your beauty products.
• Boscia Recharging Night Moisture is designed with jojoba leaf and willow herb to repair and rejuvenate skin overnight as you sleep. It restores and improves the appearance of damaged, wrinkled skin, while providing the necessary hydration.

Boscia Jujube Rejuvenist Whipped Body Cream is an ultra-rich moisturizer that leaves skin feeling luxuriously smooth and hydrated. It improves skin tone, shrinks the look of scars and stretch marks and firms the skin. In addition, antioxidants protect against premature aging.

Treatments

Boscia’s treatment products address a variety of common concerns, including acne, damaged skin and aging around the eye area.

• Boscia Clear Complexion Treatment clears up breakouts, combating acne-causing oil. This gentle formula is a light gel that can be used morning and evening.
• Boscia Antioxidant Recovery Treatment C uses antioxidants, like vitamin C, jojoba oil, willow bark and peony root, to treat damaged skin affected by free radicals. Plus, it hydrates and reduces irritation.
• Boscia Enlivening Amino-AG Eye Treatment is rich, creamy and hydrating. Packed with amino acids and antioxidants, it staves off signs of aging, like lines, puffiness and circles, around the delicate eye area. Pat it on morning and evening.

Supplements

Your skin is an open book, speaking volumes about what’s going on internally and revealing signs of sun damage, stress and lack of sleep. To help your skin from the inside out, Boscia has complemented its skincare collection with a line of oral supplements.

• Boscia Antioxidant Vegetable Therapy tablets are designed to provide you with the nutrients found in vegetables, like barley, tomato and soy. This supplement helps you get the benefits of these vegetables when you can’t always eat right. It can help defend your body against dangerous free radicals, which harm cells and cause signs of aging. Be sure to consult your doctor before trying any supplements.

See also:

Shea Butter

Soft and Sweet: Skin Care for Baby

Skincare at the Office

Skincare 101: Oily Skin

Soothing Stressed-Out Skin