Ryukyu Bella Facial and Spa

29/10/2025

✨Skin Transformation Journey✨
1️⃣ First session – visible dark spots and rough texture
2️⃣ Second – pores start to refine, tone looks more even
3️⃣ Third – skin looks smoother, brighter, and more balanced!

Not just fading dark spots — the enlarged pores and uneven texture are gradually improving too 💆🏾‍♀️
Healthy skin takes time, but consistency brings beautiful results 🌿💫

28/10/2025

☕ Oat Milk Latte with Brown Sugar — A Small Change, Big Difference 🌿

Lately I’ve been enjoying my latte made with oat milk and a drizzle of brown sugar syrup instead of white sugar.
It’s a simple switch, but it helps my body so much.

✨ Why brown sugar instead of white?
Brown sugar is less processed, and it still contains small amounts of minerals like calcium and potassium.
It also provides a more stable release of glucose, giving your body the gentle energy it needs instead of causing a sharp insulin spike.
That means better focus, steady energy, and fewer sugar crashes later in the day.

🥛 Why oat milk?
Oat milk is creamy and comforting but dairy-free, making it gentle on digestion and more supportive of hormone balance — especially progesterone, which can drop easily from stress or dairy sensitivity.

Tiny swaps like this help keep both energy and hormones in better rhythm.
I call it my little latte ritual — one that tastes good and feels good from the inside out. 💛

27/10/2025

19/10/2025

🥛 Why I Avoid Dairy & Choose Oat Milk Instead

I’ve gradually reduced dairy because milk can influence hormones and inflammation levels in the body — something I’m paying more attention to as I approach my 40s. While milk has nutrients like calcium and protein, it also contains natural hormones (IGF-1 and estrogen) that may increase oil production and affect the balance of female hormones. Over time, this can impact skin clarity, metabolism, and overall inflammatory response.

For many adults, especially women in their late 30s to 40s, the body becomes more sensitive to these subtle hormonal shifts. That’s why I prefer plant-based milk options that feel cleaner and lighter for long-term wellness.

16/10/2025

🌿 Massage at Ryukyu Bella Facial & Spa

Each massage I offer is more than a treatment — it’s a mindful journey to help your body and mind find balance again. 🌸

✨ Aromatherapy Massage – Custom-blended essential oils and gentle Swedish techniques melt away stress, improve circulation, and bring a sense of calm to both body and mind.

🧡 Himalayan Salt Hot Stone Therapy – A deeply grounding treatment using warm Himalayan salt stones rich in natural minerals. The soothing heat eases muscle tension, detoxifies, and restores your body’s mineral balance through the skin.

🤰 Prenatal Massage – A safe, nurturing massage designed to relieve muscle tightness, reduce swelling, and support relaxation during pregnancy. Gentle aromatherapy can be added to comfort both mom and baby.

Whether you’re seeking calm, renewal, or a deeper sense of harmony, each session is tailored to your needs — bringing peace, warmth, and connection through every touch. 💆‍♀️✨

15/10/2025

🌸 A Facial That Connects Beyond Skin 🌸
Each facial is a quiet conversation — not only with your skin, but with you.
Even if it’s your first time, I love learning about your lifestyle, your routines, and what makes your skin unique. Because that’s how I can guide you toward lasting beauty and balance, not just for the day — but for the long run.

It’s never just an hour for me.
It’s a moment to get to know you, so together we can bring out your healthiest, most confident glow. ✨

14/10/2025

🍂 Ryukyu Autumn Renewal Facial 🍂
✨ Rejuvenate • Brighten • Restore ✨

After Okinawa’s long summer, your skin deserves a fresh start.
This seasonal facial helps repair sun-stressed skin and bring back your natural glow — just in time for autumn.

🌺 What’s included:
💧 Gentle exfoliation to smooth texture
🍊 Vitamin-rich renewal using the newly released Sunbee Beauty Vitamin C Serum — presented exclusively by Mika for a limited number of sessions
🫧 Deep hydration mask with Okinawan shell ginger & sea mud

🌿 Special Highlight:
✨ SPQ Natural Plant-Based Spicules — ultra-fine plant micro-needles that gently stimulate collagen and improve serum absorption.
It’s like microneedling, but naturally powered — no irritation, no downtime, just refreshed, glowing skin.

🍊 Paired with the new Sunbee Beauty Vitamin C Serum, this treatment helps fade dark spots, brighten dull tone, and deeply rejuvenate your skin from within.

💆‍♀️ Perfect for:
• Post-summer skin recovery
• Uneven tone or dull complexion
• Boosting collagen before the cooler months

🌸 Experience autumn renewal — naturally, beautifully, and the Ryukyu Bella way.

19/09/2025

“Could Your Daily Protein Shake Be Affecting Your Hormones?”

Your body has two main female hormones — estrogen and progesterone. They’re like teammates that need to stay balanced.

When you drink a protein shake every meal, especially if it’s made with whey or soy, it can sometimes raise insulin and IGF-1 levels. That can make your oil glands more active, causing deeper breakouts.

Plus, if your gut gets overworked from processing the same thing every day, it may not clear extra estrogen as well. When estrogen piles up, it can overpower progesterone — leading to heavier, more painful periods and more hormonal acne.”

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🧠 Why This Makes Sense
• Protein shakes every meal → gut strain
Gut bacteria diversity can drop if you rely on one food too much.
• Less estrogen clearance → estrogen dominance
More estrogen circulating = painful periods + cystic acne.
• Insulin spikes from whey protein → more oil production
Perfect storm for breakouts.

Small steps can help‼️

🌱 Rotate your protein source
🥗 Eat fiber-rich foods (veggies, beans, seeds)
🌞 Get gentle morning sun for vitamin D
Visual: Happy skin face + happy gut

09/09/2025

✨ Ball Season Special – Back Glow Add-On ✨

When you book any Facial, you can add a Back Facial for only ¥4,500 this Ball season! 💃✨

Your Back Facial includes:
🌿 Deep cleansing & purifying clay mask
🌸 Aromatherapy oil massage to release stiffness
💫 Brightening care for a smooth, radiant back—perfect for open-back gowns

📍 Ryukyu Bella Facial & Spa (near Futenma)
📅 Limited-time Ball Season promotion

Step into your gown glowing with confidence. 🌺

09/09/2025

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01/09/2025

🌺 Seven Beautiful Years in Business 🌺
September marks my 7th anniversary—thank you for trusting me with your skin and wellness all these years!

To celebrate, all September bookings include a complimentary extra 10 minutes—choose one add-on with any facial or body massage:
• Scalp massage
• Arm & hand massage
• Foot & lower-leg massage

This spring I moved to my new studio near Camp Foster and rebranded to Ryukyu Bella Facial and Spa (formerly Bella Hibisco Aesthetic). I’m continuing to learn and improve every day so I can better support your wellness and self-care here in Okinawa. 💛

✅ To receive the anniversary add-on: Follow on Instagram or Like this page and mention “7 Years” when booking.
📍 Private, women-only studio | By appointment only | Kid-friendly (play space available)
📩 Message me to book or ask questions. I can’t wait to welcome you!

29/07/2025

☀️ SUNBURNED? The first 72 hours matter most! 🧊🌿
What you do right after a sunburn can make a big difference in how your skin heals.

💥 The key? Act fast.
Skin damage from the sun continues even after you’ve stepped out of the sun.
Taking care of it within 72 hours helps reduce inflammation, prevent peeling, and protect your skin barrier.

Here’s how you can start healing right at home—no need for special rescue products:

✨ STEP 1: COOL IT DOWN
Use a cold towel or ice wrapped in cloth to gently cool the skin.
This stops the heat and slows down the inflammation.

🌱 STEP 2: SOOTHE WITH ALOE
Cut a leaf from your aloe plant, refrigerate it, and apply directly to sunburned skin.
No plant? Use aloe gel—it works too!

🍵 STEP 3: CALM WITH MATCHA CLAY
If you have access to a soothing clay mask, I recommend the Sanbe Beauty Matcha Clay Mask.
It helps calm irritation and supports healing for sun-damaged skin.

💛 Don’t wait! Early care = faster recovery and less long-term damage 💛