Okinawan facial soap made with organic shell ginger, argan oil and fine, mineral-rich clay.

The Gettou Clear Soap from Ruhaku combines antioxidant-rich Okinawan gettou extract with kucha, an ultra-fine mineral clay that thoroughly cleanses skin while preserving its moisture content. Combined with argan oil and an array of organic herbal extracts, this soap balances the body's natural oils and leaves skin looking radiant and refreshed.

What's inside? Key ingredients include:

• Organic gettou (Alpinia zerumbet) extract: A relative of ginger revered for its beautiful flowers and exceptional antioxidant content, gettou has been used in Okinawa for centuries in both cuisine and traditional medicine. The gettou extracts in this soap are from organically cultivated plants grown on Hamahiga Island.

• Okinawan clay (kucha): An incredibly fine mineral clay used for generations to treat skin and hair, it gently exfoliates to clear out pores while stripping away dirt and debris

• Okinawan seawater (nigari): Said to be easily absorbed by the body due to a similar fluid and mineral balance

• Argan (Argania spinosa) oil: A hydrating tree oil high in vitamin E that protects against sun damage and signs of aging

To Use: Pre-rinse your makeup-free face with warm water to open pores. Create a rich lather by rubbing the soap between your palms, then gently massage your face with the soap, using a washcloth if you prefer deeper exfoliation. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Ingredients: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Water, Myristic Acid, Sucrose*, Palmitic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Alcohol, Alpinia Zerumbet (Shell Ginger) Leaf Water*, Sodium Lauroyl, Glutamate, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil*, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil*, Alpinia Zerumbet Leaf Extract*, Albatrellus Confluens Extract, Sea Silt, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract*, Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract*, Achillea Millefolium Extract*, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract*, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Extract*, Podocarpus Totara Wood Extract*, Butylene Glycol, Alpinia Zerumbet (Shell Ginger) Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil*, Propanediol, Citric Acid *Ingredients from organic farming.

Volume: 80 g; 2.82 oz (Approx. 1 month of twice-daily use)
Care: Use within 3 years if unopened or 3 months if open. Due to the use of natural ingredients, fragrance and color may change slightly over time; this is natural and will not affect the quality of the product.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Okinawa, Japan

Photo courtesy of Morihata