We all know of sake as a beloved beverage from Japan but did you know this popular rice wine also offers a host of skincare benefits. Japanese scientists discovered sake to be a potent skincare ingredient when they realised that the master brewers of sake retained soft, baby-soft skin on their hands even into old age, as they were required to frequently submerge their hands into fermented rice during the brewing process.

Since then, the antiaging and beautifying properties have become increasingly recognized and celebrated. Keep reading to find out how sake can enhance your skin and should be a part of your skincare regimen.