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Rice Ferment Series: Japan's Radiance Secret in Turkey

The Dermokil Rice Ferment Series offers a complete brightening skincare routine, including a cleansing gel, toner, facial spray, clay mask, stick clay mask, and SPF 30 fluid cream, all formulated with rice ferment extract (sake kasu), rice water, and rice extract. Rice ferment, one of Asia's most ancient beauty secrets, was introduced to cosmetic science after observing the smooth, bright, and ageless hands of Japanese sake-making women over the years. Dermokil combines this tradition with a modern formulation approach to provide a comprehensive solution for dull, uneven skin tones.

What Does Rice Ferment Do for the Skin?

Rice ferment (Saccharomyces/Oryza Sativa Ferment Filtrate) is an ingredient extremely rich in bioactive compounds formed during rice fermentation. Rice ferment extract, containing inositol, ferulic acid, kojic acid derivatives, amino acids, and B vitamins, provides multi-faceted skincare.

For evening skin tone, the natural kojic acid derivatives in rice ferment gently regulate melanin production, helping to reduce the appearance of spots. In terms of antioxidant protection, ferulic acid is a powerful antioxidant; it helps prevent UV damage and premature aging caused by environmental stress factors. Regarding moisture and elasticity, the inositol content increases the skin's moisture retention capacity and supports elasticity. For natural radiance, rice extract revitalizes dull and tired-looking skin, giving it an inner glow; this effect forms the basis of the smooth and bright skin appearance known as "glass skin" in Asia.

Products in the Series and Routine

Rice Ferment Facial Cleansing Gel 200 ml — Step 1: The foundation of the routine. This gentle foaming gel, containing rice ferment and rice extract, cleanses the skin without drying it, while delivering tone-evening and brightening actives with each application. Apply to damp face in circular motions morning and evening, then rinse thoroughly with water.

Rice Ferment Whitening Revitalizing Toner 200 ml — Step 2: The second step that balances pH after cleansing and brings the brightening effect of rice ferment to the toner. Apply to the entire face with cotton pads in gentle circular motions; no rinsing required. It enhances the penetration of subsequent steps into the skin and provides an instant feeling of freshness to the skin.

Rice Ferment Whitening Revitalizing Facial Spray 50 ml — Mid-Day Refresh: A practical spray format for refreshing moisture and radiance throughout the day. Apply from a distance of 20 cm; no rinsing required. Can be used as a moisturizing refresher before makeup or to add vitality to the skin throughout the day. Rice ferment and rice extract combine to provide an instant brightening effect.

Whitening Rice Extract Clay Mask (9 ml / 30 ml) — 2-3 Times a Week: A weekly mask formula that combines the brightening effect of rice extract with the purifying power of clay. While clay cleanses pores and balances sebum, rice extract helps to even skin tone and reduce the appearance of dullness. Leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water. The 9 ml mini size is suitable for trial and travel, and the 30 ml size for regular use.

Rice Ferment Whitening Stick Clay Mask 30 g — Practical Format: An innovative product offering the rice extract + clay combination in a contactless and hygienic stick format. Apply directly to the skin, leave on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water. Portable in a bag; ideal for travel and daily use.

Anti-Blemish Rice Sheet Mask 20 g — Intensive Care: Presentation of rice extract serum in a sheet mask format. With a 15-20 minute application, it delivers all the active components of rice extract in a concentrated form to the skin. Ideal for special care days or when rapid intensive care is needed. Gently massaging the serum left by the mask into the skin after use increases its effectiveness.

Rice Ferment Whitening Fluid Cream SPF 30 60 g — Final Step of Morning Routine: A multi-functional morning cream that combines the brightening effect of rice extract with SPF 30 sun protection. It provides hydration, brightening, and sun protection in one step. The rice water content lightly moisturizes the skin, while its light, fluid texture can be comfortably used under makeup. Without sun protection, the brightening effect of rice ferment is weakened by UV damage; therefore, using this fluid cream as the final step of the morning routine is recommended.

Who is the Rice Ferment Series Suitable For?

The Rice Ferment series is suitable for anyone experiencing dull skin, seeking to even out skin tone and gain natural radiance, dealing with sun spots and slight tone inconsistencies, looking for gentle and sustainable brightening instead of aggressive actives, and inspired by Asian beauty rituals. It is suitable for all skin types; it can be used directly on normal and combination skin, and it is recommended for dry skin to add a collagen or hyaluronic acid serum to the night routine.

Recommended Morning and Evening Routine

Morning: Rice ferment cleansing gel → Rice ferment toner → Rice ferment fluid cream SPF 30. Refresh with rice ferment facial spray during the day if needed.

Evening: Rice ferment cleansing gel → Rice ferment toner → Moisturizer. 2-3 times a week, add a rice extract clay mask or stick clay mask before the toner step. Use a sheet mask on special care days.