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You’ve been attuned to the benefits of Ayurveda far longer than you probably have realised it! Those warm oil massages that help you destress after a hard day, using a facial ubtan for a fresh glow before a party, turmeric paste at the haldi function, rose water as a toner, sandalwood pastes and aloe to cool the skin, are best-known examples of Ayurvedic-inspired Indian skincare.
More lovingly (and popularly) referred to as dadi ke nuskhe (grandmother’s remedies) many of these skincare secrets are passed down through generations and today, these Ayurvedic rituals in a bottle are finding a larger spot in the modern beauty vanity.
For the bride-to-be and her squad, these make for pre-wedding gifts as the Ayurvedic formulations are not just connected to Indian traditions, but are also the perfect pampering that the skin needs, whether it's via body oils inspired by traditional abhyanga (oil massage), rose water mists or scrubs and facial elixirs.
Infused with Ayurvedic ingredients, the products are said to even out the skin tone and reduce signs of that wedding planning fatigue and stress, making them apt for that slow down ritual.
With a light, gel-texture the Sanjeevani Beauty Elixir brings a potent blend of Ayurvedic herbs, including the ancient Sanjeevani herb infusion, known for its regenerative properties. The elixir is not just a pre-moisturiser and a makeup primer for achieving smooth skin, but also leaves it luminous.
Available at: Forest Essential Stores, Amazon India, TIRA
Another gift that addresses different skincare aspects, The Royal Indulgence Gift Hamper is curated by Princess Gauravi. Making for luxurious skin and body care, the collection—comprising nourishing hand cream, pure rose soap, Kokum Almond body moisturiser and pure rosewater—is infused with essential oils to nourish and revitalises the skin.
Available at: Kama Ayurveda online and in stores
Diipa Büller-Khosla’s Ayurvedic brand combines ancient Indian wellness rituals and Ayurvedic herbs whether it’s the Champi Hair Oil with 16+ Ayurvedic actives or the Sunrise Glow daytime serum with Ashwagandha that soothes skin and protects against environmental stressors, turmeric which works as a natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory as well as niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate the skin and reduce redness.
Available at: indē wild and Amazon India
An indulgence that is apt in the run-up to the wedding, Old School Rituals’ Timeless Wedding Ritual makes for a must try. With a Hand-worked Red Sandalwood and Saffron Cleansing Nectar and Renewing Mousse to Handpicked Roses & Vetiver Toner Mist, a Cinnamon & Oranges Cleansing Ubtan, Hand-Pounded Turmeric & Wild Honey Clay Mask and Kumkumadi Saffron Essentials Face Elixir, the products are meant to nourish, brighten, hydrate and help you feel rejuvenated soothed during the hectic wedding season.
Available at: Old School Rituals
Lend a regal touch to your skincare with this luxurious Ayurvedic hamper. Curated in collaboration with celebrity stylist Ami Patel, it has eight essentials from a face emulsion to a cleansing balm, exfoliator and lip treatments, using ghee, sandalwood and saffron to make for a modern-day royal beauty ritual, perfect for festive gifting, weddings and bridal skincare hampers.
Available at: Shankara India and Amazon India
Tired of lackluster skin? Sadhev’s 24K Gold Radiance Mask could be the pick-me-up you need. This overnight treatment presents a luxurious cream that is enriched with gold, barley and traditional Ayurvedic Lodhra Bark to clarify the skin, reduce pigmentation, and restore your natural glow.
Available at: Sadhev and Amazon India
Another brand bringing ayurvedic goodness to their products is The Tribe Concepts. Their 24K Kumkumadi Thailam is popular so is the Godavari Face Mist, crafted with 250 handpicked desi roses from the Godavari belt to hydrate the skin, reduce puffiness and inflammation.
It actually has the celebrity nod of approval from Vijay Deverakonda who took to Instagram to say, it was the “best rose mist in the market.”
Available at: Nykaa and Amazon India
A potent product, this ghee collagen-based overnight sleeping mask is inspired by the Ayurvedic principles of Rasayana. It has washed ghee (Shatdhautghrit), sugarcane-derived hyaluronic acid, naturally-derived peptides and gotu kola, meant to repair the skin barrier, improve pigmentation and firmness, and restore youthful elasticity overnight.
Available at: Ohria Ayurveda, Myntra