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Description
Spa Treatment Anti-Aging Serum — Concentrated Essence for Mature Skin, 15 ml
Overview
The concentrated serum (essence) step of the Spa Treatment anti-aging series, used after the lotion and before the cream. In a compact 15 ml size, it carries the shared series base — beta-glucan and a trio of plant antioxidants (grape-vine, artichoke-leaf, soy-seed) — around the manufacturer's HAS active.
Spa Treatment is a professional skincare line from the Japanese manufacturer Wave Corporation, sold mainly through salons and aesthetic clinics in Japan. The eX range is its salon-grade tier. The HAS active is human-derived, so this cannot lawfully be sold in the EU — read the Cautions and FAQ before ordering. See also our Japanese serums.
Key Benefits
- ✓ Concentrated series step for the essence stage of a routine
- ✓ Beta-glucan humectant for surface hydration
- ✓ Plant antioxidants: grape-vine, artichoke-leaf, soy-seed extracts
- ✓ Layers cleanly between lotion and cream
- ✓ Compact 15 ml salon-line size
- ✓ Formulated for mature, tired skin
Product Details
| Brand | Spa Treatment (Wave Corporation) |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Product type | Anti-aging serum / essence |
| Format | Serum |
| Volume | 15 ml |
| Skin type | Mature, tired |
| Vegan | No — human-derived HAS active |
| EU sale | Not permitted — contains a human-derived ingredient |
| Quasi-drug status | Cosmetic (not a quasi-drug, iyakubugaihin) |
| Vendor | Tsujimoto Market, Kobe, Japan |
Who Is This For?
- Mature skin adding a concentrated essence step between lotion and cream
- Anyone building the full Spa Treatment anti-aging routine
- People comfortable with a compact, high-price-per-ml salon essence
- Not for vegans and not acceptable under most halal interpretations
- Not for buyers who need an EU-compliant product — see Cautions
How to Use
- Use on cleansed skin after your lotion, morning and evening.
- Warm one to two drops between clean fingertips.
- Press over the face, focusing on areas of concern.
- Let it settle for a moment.
- Follow with the series cream or your usual moisturiser.
Frequency: Twice daily, morning and evening, after the lotion step.
Full Ingredients
HAS complex — a conditioned-medium ingredient the manufacturer describes as “repeatedly selected, filtered and cultivated stem cells” carrying a mix of growth factors. See the human-origin note below and the dedicated FAQ; this is the reason the product cannot lawfully be sold in the EU.
Common actives across the series, as named by the manufacturer:
- Homeo Age — a nutrient complex the maker describes as minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates and amino acids.
- Reforcil — a plant-derived complex (from Gynostemma pentaphyllum and rockrose) that the maker associates with barrier support.
- Beta-glucan — a humectant polysaccharide used for surface hydration.
- Grape-vine, artichoke-leaf and soy-seed extracts — plant antioxidants included in the “three anti-aging components” the maker names.
This is an actives list, not a complete INCI. Read the full list printed on the Japanese carton; if you have a specific allergy, message us before ordering and we will read the label for you.
Ingredient list as declared by the manufacturer. Formulations are occasionally revised, so always read the list printed on the package you receive.
Cautions
- Contains an ingredient derived from cultured human cells. Ingredients of human origin are not permitted in cosmetics sold in the European Union (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex II). This is a Japanese domestic cosmetic and is offered on that basis; if you are ordering into the EU, please read the FAQ below before you buy.
- Not vegan — the HAS active is human-derived.
- A concentrated 15 ml essence: a little goes a long way, so use sparingly.
- Patch test on the inner forearm before first use, especially if your skin is reactive.
- Discontinue use and consult a doctor if redness, itching, swelling or persistent stinging occurs.
- Avoid contact with the eyes. If the product enters the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
- Do not apply to broken, sunburned or actively inflamed skin.
- Keep out of reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight and high temperatures.
Package Contents
One 15 ml bottle of Spa Treatment Anti-Aging Serum in its Japanese retail packaging. Labelling is in Japanese.
Shipping & Store Notes
- Ships directly from Japan
- Processing time: 2–6 business days
- Tracking number provided after dispatch
- Import duties and taxes may apply depending on destination country
- Opened cosmetics cannot be returned for hygiene and safety reasons
Authenticity Guarantee
Every product at Tsujimoto Market is sourced directly from Japan and verified for authenticity. We never sell fakes or grey-market goods. Each order is carefully packed in Kobe, Japan and dispatched with full tracking.
FAQ
How is the essence different from the lotion and cream in the same series?
They are three steps of one routine, not three versions of the same thing. The lotion hydrates first, the essence is the concentrated middle step, and the cream seals everything at the end. The essence is the smallest and most concentrated of the three, which is why it comes in a 15 ml bottle.
The description mentions “150 growth factors” — does this rebuild my skin?
That figure is the manufacturer's description of the conditioned-medium ingredient, not a measured result on your skin. A cosmetic applied to the surface is not a medical treatment, and we make no claim that it regenerates tissue, rebuilds collagen or reverses ageing. Treat it as a hydrating, antioxidant-supported leave-on step, and judge it on how your skin looks and feels.
This contains a human-derived ingredient — what does that mean for me?
It means the active is grown from cultured human cells rather than from a plant or an animal. Japan permits this class of ingredient in cosmetics and regulates it; the European Union does not permit it at all, because Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation prohibits cells, tissues and products of human origin in cosmetic products. That prohibition is about the risk of transmitting disease through human-sourced material, and it applies regardless of how the ingredient performs. Practically: this is a Japanese domestic product, we ship it as such, and an EU customs authority may take a view on it. It is also, unavoidably, neither vegan nor acceptable under most halal interpretations. If any of that is a problem for you, we would rather you knew before ordering than after.
Is this product halal or suitable for vegans?
It is not vegan and is not acceptable under most halal interpretations, because the HAS active is human-derived (grown from cultured human cells). There is no halal certification. The product carries no halal certification — Japanese domestic cosmetics are rarely certified — so if certification itself matters to you, this product does not have it.
The packaging is in Japanese — how do I know what I am using?
The carton and bottle carry Japanese-language labelling, because this is stock made for the Japanese domestic market. The ingredient list and directions on this page are translated from that labelling. If anything on the box is unclear after delivery, send us a photo and we will translate it for you.
