DHC Skin Care

DHC Skin Care
By
Skincare Specialist

DHC skin care is a popular direct mail Japan-based company that uses olive oil as the base for many of its products. With no fragrance oils or unnecesary additives, DHC claims that the products "achieve an ideal balance bringing harmony to any face."

Brief History

The company was started in 1980 by Mr. Yoshiaki Yoshida. DHC started with just three products. However, the items were well received, and the company quickly expanded. Today, DHC offers hundreds of health and beauty products. DHC has established a strong presence in Japanese department stores. In addition, they operate three salons and a spa. Despite the company's popularity in Japanese store fronts, most sales come from mail orders. DHC is the number one direct mail skin care company in Japan, and also serves customers around the world. While they have enjoyed international success, the company is determined to stay true to its roots. All products are manufactured in Japan.

Olive Oil

Research has shown that olive oil helps restore skin to its youthful best. Unlike other oils, olive oil mixes with water. This allows olive oil-based products to penetrate deep within the skin. Olive oil's beauty benefits include:

  • Rich in vitamins
  • Rich in antioxidants
  • Helps to neutralize free radicals
  • Does not clog pores
  • Helps skin maintain natural moisture
  • Protects skin from irritants

DHC only uses the highest quality virgin olive oil from organically grown Spanish olives.

DHC Skin Care Products

DHC offers products for people of all ages and all skin types. Some favorites include:

  • The Mild Soap combines olive oil and honey to make a cleanser that is gentle enough for all skin types. It is designed to leave skin feeling clean and hydrated.
  • Rich Moisture is a daily lotion designed to keep normal to dry skin hydrated. Containing a mixture of olive oil and botanicals, it promises to keep skin soft and healthy.
  • Deep Cleansing Oil is made of rosemary, olive oil, and vitamin E, all in an easy-rinse formula. The water-soluble cleanser penetrates deeply, cleans the pores and dissolves makeup and dirt.

Men Skin Care

In addition to its gender-neutral products, DHC also offers skin care geared specifically to men. These items are made with DHC's signature olive oil and botanicals, but they are formulated especially for masculine skin. They are designed to smooth rough skin and soothe areas irritated by shaving. In addition, the men's skin care products are free of added fragrance or dyes. The men's line includes:

  • Face cream
  • After shave lotion
  • Pure soap
  • Apricot scrub
  • Soft lotion

Baby Skin Care

The baby care products feature ingredients such as honey, vitamin E, olive oil, and botanical extracts. They are designed to exfoliate dead skin cells and hydrate baby's delicate skin. All items in this DHC skin care line are gentle and do not cause tears. Infant items are available separately.

Body Care Products

DHC also offers a complete line of body care products. In addition to olive oil, this product line features other innovative ingredients, such as:

  • Green tea
  • Charcoal
  • Aloe
  • Sea salt
  • Macadamia oil
  • Soybean oil
  • Almond oil
  • Lavender oil
  • Avocado oil

Available products include shower gels, body scrubs, body shampoo, hand cream, cleansing sheets, and sunscreen.

Buying DHC Products

The tough quality checks this company uses have brought it worldwide recognition and several beauty magazine awards. You can read more about them in Elle's March 2011 magazine or in Glamour.com's November 2010 issue. Products are available for purchase through the web site or by mail order. Customers may request a catalog by phone or Internet.