Sourced from the earth, made in Japan

Every DAMDAM formula begins with a Japanese ingredient and the place it comes from. Below is the full inventory — what each one is, what it does for skin, and the tradition behind it.

01 Konnyaku

こんにゃく Amorphophallus konjac root

What it does

A Japanese root crop, used since the 6th century for cleansing and detoxification. Its micro-grained texture helps gently yet thoroughly sweep the organs of toxins, earning the nickname “stomach broom.”

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02 Snow Mushroom

白きくらげ Tremella fuciformis

What it does

Snow Mushroom restores dry skin to an optimally hydrated state. The particles in this mushroom, smaller than even those of hyaluronic acid, are easily & effectively absorbed by the skin.

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03 Shiso

紫蘇 Perilla frutescens

What it does

The richest plant source of Omega-3 fatty acids, Shiso is a time-honored antioxidant with superior anti-inflammatory & barrier strengthening properties.

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04 White Kaolin

カオリン Kaolin

What it does

Highly prized for its purity and malleability in making porcelain, Kaolin is a natural mineral that doubles as a powerful cleansing agent. Contains neutral pH and healing properties that exfoliate, soothe, stimulate, tone, and brighten skin.

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05 Amanatsu

甘夏 Citrus natsudaidai

What it does

An orange variety native to and exclusively grown in Japan. Amanatsu oranges are dense in vitamin C & B1, potassium,  magnesium, folate, and niacin.

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06 Komenuka

コメヌカ Oryza sativa bran

What it does

Known for its uniquely glutinous texture and naturally occurring AHA phytic acids, Japanese rice extracts have been used since 1100 AD to maintain the skin’s suppleness and softness.

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07 Hyaluronic Acid

ヒアルロン酸 Sodium hyaluronate

What it does

A naturally occurring substance that acts as an emollient. We use Japanese 3PE Technology to merge it with Vitamin C, amplifying its elastic, hydrating power inside one efficacious formula.

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08 Uji Matcha

宇治抹茶 Camellia sinensis leaf

What it does

The world's highest-grade matcha, Uji Matcha is cultivated exclusively in Kyoto Prefecture since 1300 AD. Clinically proven to inhibit damage from UV exposure.

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09 Bakuchi

Psoralea corylifolia

What it does

Bakuchi (Psoralea corylifolia) is a flowering plant used in Asian traditional medicine. A plant-based alternative to retinol, it plumps up skin by boosting collagen production.

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10 Ume Plum

梅 Prunus mume fruit extract

What it does

A traditional Japanese fruit, prized for centuries for its refreshing and antioxidant-rich properties. Naturally rich in organic acids, it helps support bright, healthy-looking skin.

Source of origin

Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

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11 Fermented Rice

米発酵 / 酒粕 Aspergillus/Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Extract Filtrate

What it does

Fermented rice is one of Japan's oldest ideas about transformation: take rice, let koji and yeast work on it, and you get something with a different character from the grain you started with. In skincare it appears as a filtrate rich in amino acids and peptides.

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12 Willow Bark

柳の樹皮 Salix alba (willow) bark extract

What it does

Willow bark is a quiet workhorse. It does not headline a DAMDAM product, but it appears across the range as a gentle botanical, and it is worth clearing up a common misconception about what it does.

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