Kwo: Face and body scrub

Introducing Kwo, an embodiment of Nepali heritage and beauty traditions.

This curated face scrub draws inspiration from the cultural legacy of Kon (कों), a traditional scrub deeply ingrained in Newari heritage. Crafted from natural kitchen essentials such as orange peel, barley, rice, lentils, chickpea, and beaten rice, Kwo serves as a gentle yet effective exfoliant, moisturizer, and cleanser, rekindling the natural radiance of your skin.

Rooted in tradition, Kon emerged as an alternative to soap in Newari culture. Originally used by women cooking with firewood to combat soot and smoke, it has evolved into a symbol of cultural significance. The elaborate ‘Bahra’ or ‘Gufa’ ritual, observed by Newari families during a girl’s puberty, underlines the cultural value of this unique scrub. Rediscover the allure of age-old beauty secrets with Kwo, a harmonious blend of tradition and skincare sophistication, brought to you through the collaborative efforts of Ama Samuha and iLab students.