Onsen Review

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Overview

Onsen is a brand of skin care treatments that is based on the “volcanic hot spring baths” that are found in Japan. Apparently these baths containing mineral-rich waters are highly desired because of their ability to heal and nourish skin. Anyway, the Onsen line offers products for daily use, eye care, and face care. The official website states that all Onsen skin care products are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, and are not tested on animals. There is a “beauty advice” link offered on the website for all women. This brand aims to “nourish” the face and body.

It appears that under the “face care” line of Onsen treatments, the main goals are to cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate, restore and replenish the skin. There are products like Age Defying Face Cream, Fast Acting Vitamin C and Thalassine, Milk-Clarity-Milk Cleanser, Truth Serum-Eye Serum, True-Hydrating-Facial Moisturizer, Pure-A-Peel Facial Peel, Defying-Gravity-Instant Stretching Mask, and C Delight – Instant Face Lift. Key ingredients found in Onsen products range from Shichi Mineral Complex (battles free radicals and encourages blood circulation), to Peptides, to Vitamins C, E and A, to Red Algae Extract, to Retinol (sloughs away dead skin cells), to Thalassine (a marine extract that helps with anti-aging). The website states that 10% of the cost of each purchase for Onsen products gets donated to a children’s foundation.

Product Details

Onsen is a “natural” beauty line that offers an assortment of skin care treatments to suit women of different skin types. These products are claimed to regenerate the skin, smooth out fine lines, moisturize, tone, repair, lift and nourish the user’s complexion. They are primarily marketed toward mature women who are concerned with anti-aging and facial wrinkles. The premise of the Onsen beauty line stems from volcanic hot spring baths. These are popular in Japan in order to restore and heal the skin. Since the waters contain minerals, they can potentially assist with skin dilemmas like irritation, wrinkles, dryness and sagging.

The Good

  • There is some history and background information provided on the official website.
  • Onsen skin care products can all be purchased with ease via the website.
  • Some natural moisturizers are found in Onsen treatments.

The Bad

  • Free samples of Onsen skin care products are not offered at this time.
  • It appears that Onsen treatments are primarily geared toward mature women that desire assistance with anti-aging.
  • There aren’t any positive reviews provided for Onsen products on the website.
  • It’s unknown how long this skin care company has actually been around.
  • Other skin care brands are certainly less expensive than Onsen.

The Bottom Line

Overall, the Onsen skin care line has some interesting products to offer for anti-aging. The core of their active ingredients are derived from volcanic waters, which may heighten the curiosity of some women. After all, natural ingredients are all the rage these days. Everyone wants to know what organic components will benefit their skin. Then again, the actual cost of Onsen treatments may deter some individuals. Especially when some products are at least $100 a pop.

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