Yakult Cosmetics' "Lactdew" and Sunscreen: Ingredients and How They Feel

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Video Overview

Taking as its starting point the Yakult Swallows players whose clear skin became a topic of conversation, the video explains the ingredients and feel of Yakult's skincare products "Lactdew" and "Outdoor Sunscreen." Regarding the relationship between the players' skin and the products, it presents this as a possibility rather than an established cause.

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Features of Lactdew

  • Lactdew contains Yakult's proprietary moisturizing ingredient "Shirota Essence (Lactobacillus/Milk Ferment Filtrate)."
  • Based on points such as its fermentation-derived ingredients and similarities to natural moisturizing factors, the video explains that it shares some elements with SK-II's Pitera. However, it makes a distinction that they are not the same ingredient.
  • The lotion contains ethanol, while the emulsion is alcohol-free. The emulsion and cream also contain ingredients such as moisturizers and agents that help prevent rough skin.
  • As for how they feel, the lotion is described as light and silky, the emulsion as blending well into the skin, and the cream as rich and smooth. The speaker particularly recommends the emulsion and the cream.
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Outdoor Sunscreen

  • It comes in two types, cream and liquid, and both are described as non-chemical formulas that do not use UV absorbers.
  • The formula is resistant to sweat and water and is intended for use during sports and leisure activities. The liquid is a two-layer type, so it should be shaken before use.
  • The speaker rates the liquid as light and unlikely to leave a white cast, and the cream as skin-toned with some degree of coverage. Using a cleanser to remove it is recommended.
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Key Points

  • While the video introduces reports that the players are in an environment where they can use the products, it does not attribute their clear skin solely to cosmetics.
  • The speaker says that daily skincare, including sunscreen, as well as gut health may also be related to the condition of the skin.
  • The video explains that because fermentation-derived ingredients are made up of multiple components, it is difficult to simply pinpoint how they work.