KITAO Matcha & Chia Enzyme Powder Review: How effective are powder cleansers? -

When you think of cleansers, an oil cleanser or a foam cleanser/gel cleanser immediately comes to mind. Rarely do we think of powder cleansers, right?! For me, the KITAO Matcha & Chia Enzyme Powder is my first-ever enzyme powder cleanser and this first-time experience has definitely taught me a thing or two about powder cleansers. Since the world of skincare is forever evolving, let’s find out more about powder cleansers. How powerful and effective are powder cleansers? Let’s find out more about powder cleansers in this KITAO Matcha & Chia Enzyme Powder Review.

What are powder cleansers?

Powder cleansers are quite different from our regular oil, foam, or gel cleansers. They are cleansers but in the form of a powder. Most importantly, powder cleansers are free from preservatives and alcohol, thus making them a great option for sensitive skin. Based on each brand, powder cleansers can have brightening, hydrating, soothing, and exfoliating properties. They also actually are as effective as foam or gel cleansers.

Perks of powder cleansers:

Travel-friendly – Since it is not liquid, you won’t have to worry about this being confiscated during the airport security check. Also, since these are very slim and thin, you can carry them anywhere.
Gentle exfoliating cleanser – Since powder cleansers are free of preservatives and alcohol, they are a gentle wash
Longevity – Since they are free of preservatives, these can last a very long time.

What is in this – KITAO Matcha & Chia Enzyme Powder Cleanser?

Claims: A gentle exfoliating face powder that transforms into a dense foam when applied to wet skin. Its gentle granules help buff away dead skin and impurities trapped deep within the pores, while papaya extract brightens and refines the skin.

The KITAO Matcha & Chia Enzyme Powder Cleanser is a gentle exfoliating powder cleanser that transforms into luscious, dense foam when mixed with water. Each box contains 30 sachets (priced ~USD 30)

Formulated with matcha, chia, quinoa, acai, papaya extracts, etc., this powder wash is a gentle, effective exfoliating cleanser that also helps brighten and refine the skin texture.

Matcha: Matcha used in this cleanser is from certified organic matcha harvested in Kyoto, Japan where cultivation of pesticide-free matcha dates back to over 350 years. Matcha, finely ground green tea leaves, has been well known for its anti-aging properties. Rich in chlorophyll, vitamin c, selenium, zinc, and magnesium, matcha helps protect and soothe the skin while also helping in minimizing the signs of aging. Matcha offers exponentially more antioxidants than any other superfood and has been known to have excellent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Thus making this cleanser effective in treating acne and reducing sebum secretion.
Chia Seeds: High in calcium, minerals, and essential amino acids, Kitao products use extra virgin chia seed oil that was extracted by a cold-press process. Chia seeds work well in giving a healthy skin.
Quinoa: Rich in vitamin B, quinoa helps brighten, soften, and improve the skin tone. It also protects the skin from external stress.
Acai: Rich in antioxidants like flavonoids, polyphenols, and anthocyanins, vitamins A, B, C, and E, acai helps protect the skin from environmental stress, UV damage, oxidative stress, and premature aging.
Papaya extract: helps brightens and refines skin.

How to use?

Pour the powder into damp palms, add water as necessary to create a rich foam.
Massage the foam onto damp face using gentle circular motions.
Rinse well.

My Thoughts

Having never tried powder cleanser before, the KITAO Matcha & Chia Enzyme Powder Cleanser has definitely educated me about powder cleansers. As this was my first experience with powder cleansers, I did not know what to expect.

Upon opening the sachet, the light green powder feels like soft talcum powder on the palms. To my utter surprise, this lathered up beautifully into a dense, fluffy, luscious foam. I wasn’t expecting this kind of good foam that too from a powder cleanser. The foam feels soft and fluffy and there is the faintest hint of matcha scent. This feels like a very gentle cleanser as when rinsing it off, my skin did not experience any dryness or tightness.

Immediate results noticed was how buttery supple my skin felt. Along with my skin feeling soft, refreshed and clean, it also looked bright. I am pleasantly pleased with this powder cleanser.

Conclusion

KITAO Matcha & Chia Enzyme Powder Cleanser has opened my gateway for powder cleansers. Apart from being an innovative product, the perks of a powder cleanser are too many. No wonder powder cleansers have been grabbing all the spotlight. I am glad that the KITAO Matcha & Chia Enzyme Powder Cleanser was a phenomenal gentle cleanser and because of my good experience with this cleanser, I have begun to have a deep, new profound admiration for powder cleansers. I am fully convinced that powder cleansers work as effectively, if not more, as foam/gel cleansers.

Where to buy?

This product was provided by KITAO in exchange for my honest opinion. All reviews are my honest opinion.

About the brand – KITAO

KITAO is a century-old J-Beauty skincare brand with products all made in Japan with certified, organic matcha from Kitao’s own fields in Kyoto. The brand is among ULTA Beauty’s clean beauty products as the products are free of sulfates, parabens, and other potentially harsh ingredients. Kitao is also cruelty-free.

Ingredients

Sekken-Na/K (JPN), Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Talc, Dextrin,
Bentonite, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Lauric Acid, Camellia
Sinensis Leaf Powder, Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate, Silica,
Cellulose Gum, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Papain,
Protease, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Camellia
Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate,
Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine,
Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum,
(Euterpe Oleracea/Euterpe Precatoria/Theobroma Grandiflorum
Fruit Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Salvia Hispanica
Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water

KITAO Matcha & Chia Enzyme Powder Review