KOKIʻO Exfoliant & Glow Mask

This KOKIʻO Exfoliant & Glow Mask from Botanica Skincare is available at Pop-Up Mākeke and is a modern botanical approach to Hawaiian holistic healing to revive our skin, body, and spirit with the mana (energy) from our ʻāina (land).

This face mask is an all-natural product that provides glow-boosting intelligent, 100% natural botanicals that leave the skin visibly radiant. A dry blend of organic exfoliating Hibiscus, Hawaiian-grown ‘Ōlena (turmeric), vitamin-rich Noni, purified clay, and tension easing Geranium that buffs and calms the skin.

It is made from sustainably, ethically, and locally sourced ingredients and is handcrafted in small batches in Hawaii. The glow & exfoliant mask will recharge and illuminate your skin naturally without any toxic chemicals that harm your body.

Features: 

• Size: 30g/1oz
• Free of Phthalates, sulfate detergents, mineral oil, petrolatum, palm oil, synthetic color, synthetic fragrance, gluten, parabens, silicone, and GMOs. No animal testing.
• How to Use: After cleansing and once weekly. Use 1/4 - 1 teaspoon of dry botanical mask powder and mix with any liquid or gel. Leave for 10-20 minutes and rinse with warm water.
• Makes about 12 masks.
• All Ingredients: Kaolin (Clay), Morinda citrifolia (Noni) powder, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Milk) Extract, Organic Hibiscus sabdariffa, Organic Cyamopsis tetragonolobus (Guar Gum), Wildharvest Aleurites Moluccanus Seed (Kukui Nut) Oil, Organic Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Oil, Organic Pelargonium x asperum (Geranium) oil. 

Our Native Hawaiian Botanicals: 

ʻŌLENA (TURMERIC): A native Hawaiian ginger that was traditionally valued by Hawaiian lāʻau lāpaʻau (herbal medicine) practitioners as a blood cleanser and or other ailments. It is known to help calm and restore the skin's glow. Maintains a glowing complexion and calms acne and irritated skin. Protects the skin against environmental impurities.

NONI:Delivers moisturizing properties by sealing moisture in the skin while calming irritated and damaged skin. Noni works at a cellular level to increase healthy cells and longer collagen fibers. This helps to create healthy, hydrated, youthful skin. Rich source of nutrients (Vitamin C, A, linoleic acids) known for improving skin tone. Traditionally, Hawaiians used all parts of the Noni tree to treat various skin and body ailments.

Organic Ingredients: 

HIBISCUS:A natural and gentle AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) that aids in exfoliation, blood circulation, and brightening of the skin. Also a rich source of vitamins and antioxidants. Traditionally, Hawaiians used hibiscus during childbirth to aid in delivery and to treat other external issues.

GERANIUM: Uplifting, fosters balance and eases the tension associated with the stress of daily life. 

Some Recipes:

• Mix 1/2 teaspoon of mask powder with 1 Tablespoon of plain yogurt for a moisturizing mask.
• Mix 1/4 teaspoon of mask powder with your cleanser and transform it into an exfoliating cleanser.
• Mix 1/2 teaspoon of mask powder with 1/2 tablespoon of tomato juice for breakouts.
• Mix 1/2 teaspoon of mask powder with 1 tablespoon of Aloe for a moisturizing and soothing mask.