
BOTANICAL GLOSSARY

Almond Oil
Almond oil for the skin is highly moisturising and concentrated with enriching vitamin E, offering benefits that include improved complexion & skin tone, hydration, and reduced signs of aging

Aloe vera
Aloe Vera is rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins & enzymes. Discover skin benefits from hydration to cellular renewal, making Aloe Vera ideal for all skin types and conditions

Amla Indian Gooseberry
Amla, indian gooseberry is rich in antioxidants, which help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots. Amla's vitamin C content helps produce collagen, which keeps skin elastic and youthful. It nourishes the hair helps in reducing hair loss

Aniseed Myrtle
Aniseed Myrtle is loaded with Vitamins C and E, helping to brighten skin. The protective extract is also rich in ellagic acid. It helps firm and repair skin texture, combating signs of premature ageing

Apricot Kernol Oil
Apricot kernol oil delivers benefits to the skin through moisturising and smoothing the signs of aging, making apricot oil skin care ideal for maturing skin types

Argan Oil
Rich in essential fatty acids, Argan Oil helps to rejuvenate your skin, leaving it perfect for your face as it both eases acne and promotes a smoother complexion

ASHWAGANDHA (indian ginseng/ poison gooseberry)
Ashwagandha alludes to the ‘royal horse’, embodying strength, vigor, power and stamina. Known as the “King plant” within herbal kingdom, it is the leading rejuvenator (rasayana) with a bitter, pungent astringent taste and a hot potency, it pacifiesvataandkapha doshas. It is an important herb for preventing disease formation

Avocado Oil
Avocado Oil benefits all skin types, providing essential fatty acids, minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins, each working to moisturise, calm and replenish the skin

Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol is clinically proven to be equally as effective as retinol at reversing ageing, protecting skin from further damage, and improving problem skin - without the side effects

Bamboo Stem Powder
Bamboo Powder is an environmentally friendly, natural exfoliator. With a variety of skin benefits, ground bamboo stem works to remove dead skin cells and impurities from pores

Baobab Seed
Baobab seed oil is rich in vitamins and antioxidants, which provide deep hydration and help promote skin elasticity and repair

Bhrinjraj
This potent ancient herb that serves multiple benefits for hair and skin. It promotes the hair growth and in the prevention of premature greying and hair loss

BLACK SEED OIL
Considered the ‘healer of everything, except death’ of course,kalonjihas a history of healing the body deep from within for over 4000 years. Its amino acids are the perfect remedy for premature greying, hair loss and thinning, the fatty acids and flavonoids replenishes the hair and skin tissues and its Vitamins boost the body’s natural collagen structure. Kalonji truly is a superseed for hair and skin health.

Black Tea
Rich in antioxidants & packed with essential properties to help soothe your skin, the range of Black Tea skin benefits includes anti-aging and brightening complexions

Blueberry
Antioxidants and Phenolic Acids in European Blueberry help to even out skin tone and brighten hyperpigmentation. It also helps to maintain collagen production to aid in preventing premature skin ageing

BLUE LOTUS
Extracts from the seeds, petals and stamens of the blue water lily are essential components in your skin care ritual that can provide instant hydration to the skin making it a natural moisturizer. The lotus can calm oily skin types and prevent further acne breakouts. Observations reveal that Nymphaea caeruleacan also help increase the volume, body as well as elasticity of brittle hair. So, if you have limp and dull hair, a spritz of our Sambac as a perfumed mist on your hair will stimulate the growth of strong follicles

Blue Tansy
Blue Tansy has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which can help to calm & soothe redness and irritation, repair damaged skin and boost moisture

BRAHMI
A therapeutic herb promoting intellect (medhya) and longevity (ayushya). This tridoshic plantae is an effective conditioner for sensitive or damaged skin. Its cooling energy makes it powerful in treating highpittadisorders. Its natural proteins, fats and carbohydrates replenish the skin proteins and therefore rejuvenate skin cells. The iron complex promotes enhanced blood circulation. Also, high in ascorbic acid, it repairs tissue and supports the desquamation of damaged cells from internal or external irritants

CALENDULA
Calendula is known as a ‘pot of marigold’, making it a top pick for healing any skin condition. Sesquiterpene offers brilliant wound healing benefits by augmenting skin cell turnover and assisting cellular repair. Proteins replenish skin lipids and maintain the integrity of the skin barrier. Flavonoids diminish tumor-inducing cells and provide overall health protection. The multiple fragrance compounds act as great antimicrobial and anti- inflammatory agents, thus enhancing mood

Camellia Seed Oil
Lightweight & delicate, camellia oil delivers skin benefits like hydration, quick absorption, & a non-greasy feel, with the camellia seed oil nourishing without clogging pores

Castor Seed Oil
Castor Oil is rich in essential fatty acids and helps restore moisture. This calming and restorative oil thickens and strengthens hairs while assisting with growth by stimulating the follicles

Clove Bud oil
Clove bud essential oil lifts skin blood flow, clearing complexions & stopping breakouts. Antibacterial & antiseptic, clove bud oil benefits also improve elasticity & structure

Cocoa Seed Butter
Cocoa butter is a rich emollient that is full of antioxidants, which helps it to soothe, nourish and deeply condition skin

Coconut oil
Coconut oil can hydrate the skin and help it retain moisture. It has antibacterial properties & can be used for hair and body skin nourishment

Evening Primrose oil
Evening primrose oil gently hydrates & moisturises the skin. When using primrose oil for our skin, the benefits include a supple complexion for a nourished, youthful look

FRANKINCENSE OIL
Guggulu holds a very important place in Ayurveda, TCM, Siddha and Unani medicine systems. Especially beneficial in skincare, this oil promotes regeneration of healthy skin cells and tissue. Frankincense oil is my favourite for the face: to help soften and fade fine lines, nourish dry skin and is known to reduce scars and acne marks. Its aroma calms the mind, soothing frayed anxious nerves and lowering stress

Geranium Oil
Geranium oil helps to eliminate dead skin cells and reduce the signs of aging, effectively tightening and rejuvenating the skin

GINGER
Ginger is a powerful ancient plant that has exquisite mechanisms in balancing hormones, relieving stress and depression, reducing inflammation and irritation, and preventing bacteria or microbes from developing on wounds, help to reduce scars, blemishes and skin damage

Gotu Kola
Gotu Kola also know as Centella Asiatica has been used in indian ayurvedic medicines because of its superior wound healing properties. It is rich in antioxidants cause of its soothing anti-inflammatory properties. It is used in serums to calm and balance the skin

Green Tea Leaf Extract
In using green tea leaf extract for skin care, expect benefits including reduced signs of ageing, damage repair, & irritation relief. Green tea extract is a skincare essential

Hemp Seed Oil
Hemp seed face oil is rich in fatty acids and offers benefits like moisturising, balancing your complexion, and regulating oil production, all without clogging pores

Honey
Honey can help fight skin infections and acne by restricting the growth of harmful bacteria. Honey can attract and retain moisture in your skin, making it a good moisturizer for dry skin and it can help soothe skin irritation and inflammation

Jatamansi
Improves the health of hair follicles. This potent herb calms the brain and helps in insomnia. This herb is used in hair oils for a relief therapy

Jasmine Mogra
The Jasmine Mogra’s sweet floral aroma helps relax and uplift the spirit. The white flowers signify peace, affection, tranquility and respect. Farnesol allows collagen boost, enhancing skin suppleness and cell regeneration. The naturally occuring fragrant molecules offer soothing and warm feels to the body, mind and spirits

Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil closely resembles the skin's natural sebum, making it an excellent moisturiser that helps balance oil production, soothe irritation, and promote a healthy, glowing complexion

Kakadu Plum Seed Oil
Kakadu Plum contains a superior blend of antioxidants, and boasts the highest known concentration of natural Vitamin C in the world. A potent protector, it helps to guard against pollutants and minimize the signs of ageing

KASHMIR SAFFRON
The purest form of Kumkum, Kesar is one of the most expensive and exotic spices in the world. The tridoshic spice is an exceptional source of proteins and minerals like potassium, iron, calcium that mimic bodily fluids, cells and blood components, making it a significant element for most body and skin matters. Vitamin A, B complex and C make it appropriate for free radical scavenging, cell renewal and de-pigmentation

Lavender
Lavender oil works to kill bacteria, and this can prevent and heal acne breakouts. It unclogs pores and reduces inflammation when you put it on your skin

Licorice Root
Licorice root extract has astringent properties, antioxidant protection, as well as the ability to promote skin-radiance. It contains concentrations of flavonoids, such as glabridin, that equip the skin with antioxidant properties. Mulethi is a common ingredient used in many skincare products to lighten the discoloration or pigmentation

Madder Root
A powerhouse purifying herb that effectively treats skin disorders, severe acne, hyperpigmentation and pigmentation anomalies of skin. Manjistha has a cooling effect and is used for removing toxins in the blood and in various skin conditions for improving luster. Also useful in the treatment of itching in eczema, psoriasis, herpes and scabies. Manjishtha heals skin tissue, relieves skin inflammation, balances the sebum and shields skin cells against free radical damage. The Madder Root is renowned in Ayurveda for pacifying fiery pitta dosha imbalances

Moringa
Native to the Indian subcontinent, Moringa is a nutrient-rich skinfood that we adore using in both our formulations and our cooking! Abundant in bio-actives that restore elasticity, build collagen, reduce fine line, tone and lift sagging skin while effectively nourishing it from the inside out. Moringa leaves are rich in phenolics and antioxidants like Vitamin A, B and C. Moringa ultimately protects the human skin from environmental influences and combats premature skin aging.

Neem Oil
Neem has powerful internal antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce acne, congestion and clogged pores. An antioxidant, Neem attacks and eliminates free radical generation and prevents disease. Nimba is a gentle and nourishing medicinal plant that modulates various biological processes without any adverse effect, making it a safe and revitalising booster for problematic skin. Excellent in reducing redness, for rosacea prone and blemished skin. The quercetin in Neem encourages collagen production, vital for firm, toned and supple skin.
Taste-bitter, pungent

Rosa Damascena
A natural, gentle yet powerful antimicrobial and antibacterial oil, renowned for relieving redness and inflammation of the skin. The Rose oil helps prevent acne and pimples while it calms and soothes the epidermis. High in antioxidants, Rose oil helps balance moisture levels in the skin. As a fragrance, the mood lifting effects of Rose Oil are increasingly being used by psychologists and therapists to help with anxiety, stress and depression. Our 100% pure hydrosol with its pH neutral and mildly astringent properties makes the finest toner, protecting the acid mantle barrier of our skin while effectively drawing out excess oil, dirt and congestion from skin.

Rosemary
Equipped with antimicrobial and antiseptic qualities, Rosemary eliminates eczema, dermatitis, oily skin, and acne, toning skin and removing dryness. Known as a hair growth herb. The herbal, minty, medicinal notes relieve stress and improve alertness. Caffeic acids- rosmarinic acid make excellent free radicals and antimicrobials, tightening skin and subsiding inflammatory responses of various skin conditions like eczema, dermatitis, acnes, and rosacea.

Seabuckthorn Berry
A stellar oil that can revitalize skin in every way. Repairs and aids biological synthesis of cell membranes, protecting against harmful UVA and UVB induced sun damage and environmental pollutants, fading pigmentation and marks. Seabuckthorn oil is anti-inflammatory, with an excellent ability to treat acne, irritated and rosacea prone, congested skin. Whilst supporting skin cell function, our oil creates an occlusive film on the skin to reduce trans epidermal water loss, providing optimal hydration of the epidermis. Essential fatty acids and natural glycerides protect, regenerate and soften the skin, significantly aiding transport of vital nutrients deeper into the epidermis

Sandalwood
As an aromatic wood, Sandalwood is regarded as one of the most expensive and valuable botanicals in the world. Anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-proliferative agent. Chandana is a diversified skin enhancer by acting as both a preventative and treatment. Scientific evidence demonstrates that the regular application of Sandalwood is effective in suppressing the production of numerous pro-inflammatory

Tulsi
Tulsi is an ancient adaptogenic environmental stress and immunity enhancer by maintaining your body’s natural defence against pathogens and stress agents. Bioflavonoids such as apigenin and rosmarinic acid purify the blood from toxins and prevent the agitation of blemishes.

Turmeric