This is a series of posts originally published on Rakuten Gold's "Mirobina Selected Products Story" page, republishing the stories behind the creation and origins of our products for our official blog.
What kind of encounters and thoughts led to the creation of each product, and how did it end up being sold at Mirobina?
We hope you enjoy the "story of encounter and creation" that cannot be fully conveyed on the product page alone.
You can find the stories behind all 12 products here.
Each one has a story
Hello. This is Nonko, the store manager of Mirobina.
Mirobina carries original products that you can't buy anywhere else, as well as carefully selected natural items that you can also buy elsewhere.
Each of these products has a story behind its creation and sale, and we thought that sharing these stories would help convey our feelings, so we introduced them in our email newsletter.
Here, I'd like to share an excerpt from our email newsletter from that time, telling you about our first encounter with these products.
I would be happy if you could come to like Mirobina's products even just a little.
Also, the store name used is the old store name. Furthermore, the information may not be up-to-date. Please enjoy Mirobina's story of struggle.
Further developments in soap!
Aromatic Life Magic Soap contains
Yes, there are many magical soaps out there, and I personally have had experiences where they have made a big difference to my skin, so I wasn't really inclined to try a new type of soap.
My skin used to be so dark and had such enlarged pores, but now it's smooth and silky to the touch, and I actually enjoy washing it carefully with soap.
Because, even skin that's gotten dirty and rough to the touch during the day can be quickly restored to a smooth and radiant state by carefully washing it with this magic soap.
Aside from the Magic Soap series...
After launching the sesame oil and cream, we received numerous comments from manufacturers stating that using sesame soap was indeed more effective.
Because of that, I just couldn't bring myself to do it.
I'm the type of person who likes to focus on one thing at a time, so when I try to do everything at once, I feel like I'm trying to please everyone, and I get the feeling that I'm just saying sweet things to customers...
I got an idea from what the manufacturer said!
However, when I previously received a sample of sesame soap, I was used to the lather of the magic soap and didn't really appreciate the merits of sesame soap.
By chance, when I visited a manufacturer, I heard them talking about soap, and when they said, "Sesame soap is so nutritious you could even eat it," something clicked inside me.
I've received another bar of soap and will be using it carefully.
··amazing.
I'm amazed at how shiny and plump my skin feels after washing it – I can't understand why I didn't realize this before!
The more you use it, the better
At first, I thought it might be my imagination or just my imagination, so I continued using it for a while, but the more I used it, the more I noticed my skin becoming firmer, more radiant, and smoother.
After washing your face, if you gently rub it, unwanted dead skin cells will come off in flakes every day.
I was truly surprised to see how much brighter her complexion had become.
I might actually want to release this.
Sesame Soap was ”raw”!
I was surprised again after hearing the explanation from the manufacturer!
This soap was ”raw”.
There is a method called the cold process, which involves making coffee at low temperatures, and some people refer to this as ”raw.”
But the true meaning of ”life” is to be alive.
In other words, the enzyme must be alive as a prerequisite.
That means the raw materials themselves must be raw and alive for that to work, right?
Soap made at ultra-low temperatures
This beauty sesame soap is made with raw sesame oil and raw king coconut oil (both organic and made using traditional Sri Lankan methods).
Believe it or not, it's made at an extremely low temperature, never exceeding 30℃!
The raw materials themselves are at a temperature of 15℃ or below, the same as ambient temperature. It truly is a ”raw” soap, just as the name suggests.
This soap is made with such care and luxury; it contains absolutely no additives, and it certainly looks delicious...
Apparently, some of the disabled people who make this soap sometimes accidentally eat it.
Well, even if it gets into your body, you'll just feel energized by the nutrients in sesame, and then it'll be broken down into water and carbon dioxide, so there's no harm.
Those stories are fascinating, and my interest in this soap will likely not wane anytime soon.
Environmentally friendly
Furthermore, the nutrients in sesame and coconut can be used as food for fish even if they end up in the ocean or rivers.
Since it's organic, it's sure to be very nutritious!
Of course, since it decomposes over 99% of its components, it has virtually no impact on the environment.
The company president is someone who values microorganisms, and he absolutely wants to avoid the idea that the products they make or use could destroy the microbial world beneath the asphalt we are currently walking on, like an atomic bomb, leaving no trace behind.
And now I lament that such things are happening everywhere.
Without using synthetic surfactants
Apparently, if you sprinkle synthetic surfactants in your garden, the family of microorganisms will never grow back there.
That's right, those synthetic surfactants we use to wash our faces, bodies, and dishes are the same as those used in atomic bombs.
Just like the CEO of Magic Soap, he has a strong desire to protect the environment, and he believes that using their soap can help in that effort. His conviction is filled with a passionate desire that goes beyond mere self-interest.
"Beauty Sesame Soap" - I've fallen completely in love with it.
Beauty Sesame Soap is excellent at removing dirt,
This is a truly amazing soap that not only moisturizes your skin but also provides the nutritional benefits of sesame.
I love Magic Soap too, but I really love the natural feel of this Sesame Soap.
I'm still completely smitten with its skin-beautifying effects.
Please experience it for yourself.
Perhaps that sentiment resonated with our customers, because this soap became a huge hit after its release.
Of course, some people, like my former self, may not see its benefits, but if you trust in it and try using it, you might then come to appreciate its advantages.
What is "Double Sesame Soap"?!
And when you let the sesame oil sit during production, sesamin, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, etc., settle at the bottom.
This soap is made by mixing in sesamin jam, which is packed with nutrients that are great for your skin and body.
"Double Sesame Soap"
I always come up with the product names, and I chose this one to convey the meaning that it has twice the effect and contains twice the amount of beneficial ingredients.
Yes, it's surprisingly easy.
I sincerely hope this soap will spread far and wide.
Moisturizing and beautifying skin with natural, live enzymes.
A luxurious formula that provides anti-aging care while you wash.
The power of living enzymes gently removes old dead skin cells without stressing the skin. Luxuriously formulated with "sesamin jam," a concentrated source of beauty ingredients, it gives vibrant firmness and moisture to skin showing signs of aging in your 40s and 50s.
▼beauty sesame soapClick here for the product page.
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