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"Walking in the doors of Mitsokushi in Ginza, Tokyo, the first thing you notice are the makeup counters: They cover the floor in glimmering black lacquer and glass, reflecting their glamour across shiny tiles as well-dressed Japanese teens figure out which of the latest and greatest creams, cleansers, and moisturizers they're going to try. Meanwhile, a few subway rides away in trendy Harajuku, the options for finding great skincare are endless: Both well-known and boutique brands march down Japan's version of the Champs-\u00C9lys\u00E9es. And not far from Harajuku, down a quiet residential street in Roppongi, women of all ages are scrubbing away the day's dirt and soaking their skin in the brown mineral waters that bubble up from underground hot springs.\n\n In Japan, a naturally glowing, smooth complexion has been the longstanding foundation for beauty. Most Japanese girls follow the country's standard seven-step regimen, but sometimes the process can go all the way up to 11 steps!\n\n \"We consider our facial features relatively flat compared to Western people,\" Tokyo-based Jill Stuart beauty brand manager Mayumi Sato says. \"Meaning, the skin's appearance plays an important role in perfecting our look, because imperfections stand out even more on our skin. Wearing beautiful makeup alone can't hide the imperfections.\" Beyond the superficial, there may be a cultural reason for the meticulous routines: \"Japanese people love cleanliness,\" she adds. \"Some people soak in the bathtub for more than an hour.\"\n\n We asked top skin care experts to take us through exactly what goes into an 11-step routine. (Though more than one of our experts did admit they stick to five or seven steps on a daily basis.) Still, if you're as curious as we were, click through to find out more!"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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