Adzuki bean is an annual vine that grows across East Asian lands. It has been harvested in Japan since 4000 BC and eventually reached the lands of Korea, South China, Thailand, and Taiwan.
The earliest traces of using an active ingredient of adzuki bean in the skincare regime take back into the 18th century. Japanese women were the first ones who recognized the benefits of adzuki beans in their regular routines. After the pot was harvested, they grounded it into a powder, put it in a silk bag, and then scrubbed it against their face and body. The crushed exfoliating grains helped to remove dry, flaky, and dull skin without damaging the skin’s surface. It gave a radiant flow with a soft and smooth texture.
Nowadays, the active ingredient of adzuki rice is used for its cleansing and exfoliating properties in different skincare products. Moreover, it also helps to rejuvenate and brighten the skin’s complexion.
Adzuki beans contain saponin, a natural foaming agent, which helps to remove impurities, promote circulation, and clear pores. For this reason, adzuki beans are added to different skincare products that fight acne.
Moreover, these beans are rich in manganese, which functions as an antioxidant that targets free radicals and other harmful agents. As known, free radicals lead to premature aging and the formation of wrinkles. They are created due to sun damage, pollution, and smog, damaging the epidermis and weakening collagen’s properties.
Unlike many exfoliating products, products with adzuki beans can easily biodegrade. When they reach the ocean, they do not harm marine animals.
