AboutTOA
Ayurveda, thoughtfully curated for modern life.
ABOUT TOA
An introduction to Ayurveda, through oil.
TOA is a Taipei-based destination for Ayurvedic oils, body care, and Abhyanga warm oil massage.
Our collection brings together traditional herbal oils and contemporary formulations. We pay attention to ingredients, texture, and scent—and to the experience of using them, whether after a shower or during an Abhyanga session.
From the outside, in.
A NOTE FROM THE FOUNDER
I’ve always loved beauty. As a child, I was drawn to skincare; later, that interest became a career in makeup. Years spent working closely with faces and skin taught me to notice the smallest details. They also left me with a question: beyond how we look, how do we feel about ourselves? Over time, I began wearing less makeup. I still cared about beauty, but I was paying more attention to my body—how it felt, and what caring for it involved.
Studying Ayurveda and practicing Abhyanga gave me a way to explore that interest through my work. I went from working on the face to working with the whole body, learning about plant oils, herbal preparations, and the use of warm oil in hands-on body care.
TOA grew from that experience. My love of skincare and attention to texture and detail are still here. So is my interest in beauty, with a broader understanding of what it can include.
— Lena
OIL & THE BODY
Choosing an oil starts with knowing yourself.
Ayurveda considers both your individual constitution and the circumstances of your life: the season, what you eat, and your daily habits.
That perspective brings something personal to body care—a chance to notice how you feel and get to know your own needs.
THE SELECTION
More than one way to carry a tradition forward.
Our collection spans traditional herbal massage oils and contemporary skincare and body care. What connects them is an approach to formulation and use rooted in Ayurveda.
Their textures, scents, and applications differ, offering different ways to make Ayurvedic oil part of everyday care.
CURATED, LIVED-IN AYURVEDA.
Ayurveda, considered in the context of everyday life.
EVERYDAY AYURVEDA
A place to begin.
Explore an oil. Experience Abhyanga.
