I think it’s safe to say that many of us love our boba. The boba, or tapioca, is made of a starch that is extracted from the cassava root, a plant native to a northern region in Brazil but was brought to Asia by Spanish and Portuguese explorers. Today, it is used world wide as an ingredient to make breads, desserts and even as laundry detergent!
But that’s not all. Now, tapioca can also be used in your daily beauty routine. Kaia Naturals is a skincare line that begins with the company’s love for bamboo:
Kaia Naturals’ love for bamboo continues to be the inspiration for new, and quite unusual, skincare products. Exfoliating dead skin cells is an age-old tradition and based on the rich Indian practice of ubtan, the natural Ayurveda version of microdermabrasion, the legacy continues with a new, exotic and all natural cleansing powder from kaia naturals. Inspired by the world’s oldest and most holistic health system, bamboo tapioca beads is a modern version of the ancient tradition.
Kaia Naturals developed a powder made of tapioca starch (helps absorb oil), bamboo beads (natural exfoliator), chickpea powder, coconut fatty acids (mild cleanser) and kaolin or white clay (extracts impurities from pores). These simple and all natural ingredients are vegan, paraben-free, cruelty-free and gluten free. To use, simply mix this powder with some water and gently massage onto your face.
When mixed with the Kaia Naturals moringa oil, the cleanser also becomes a makeup remover. Moringa oil is considered a “dry oil,” because you can use it on your skin without the oily residue. It’s full of antioxidants and packed with so much Vitamin C, it contains 6 times more than oranges!
Impressed and curious to try it out? I know I am. Your skin deserves as much love and care as possible and with Kaia Naturals ingredients, your skin will definitely thank you in the long run.
Photos courtesy of Kaia Naturals and xovain.com.
