SAFFRON - Hand-harvested from the pristine fields of Kashmir, saffron is one of the world’s rarest and most expensive spices (worth more than gold!). This exquisite flower, with its vibrant red stigmas has been treasured for centuries in Ayurveda for its ability to brighten, even-tone, and illuminate the skin’s appearance. A timeless beauty elixir, saffron makes skin look effortlessly radiant, smooth, and luminous—just as nature intended.

TURMERIC- It isn’t just a popular spice. In Ayurveda, it’s prized for the sheer volume of its capabilities (too many to list here!), including several sought-after effects that make it the natural care staple that it is. Rich in curcumin, Turmeric is renowned for its ability to brighten and energize the look of the skin restoring that natural, healthy-looking glow. Turmeric is also known to support the skin’s natural protective barrier. And, it reduces the look of puffiness, balances the skin’s complexion, and grants a more even-looking skin tone.   

ROSE- Celebrated for its soothing, cooling, and complexion-enhancing properties, this delicate flower helps cleanse, calm, and balance the skin. Rooted in ancient Ayurvedic texts, Rose is revered for its ability to promote a radiant, even-toned glow while delivering a refreshing feel. A symbol of beauty and elegance, it nurtures the skin, leaving it feeling soft, supple, and rejuvenated.

MANJISTHA - A celebrated rejuvenative and complexion enhancer, it helps in balancing the skin's temper-tantrums and uneven skin tone. It is often added to face care products to make the complexion even and tone down the appearance of uneven spots to give a relatively more even-looking complexion.

LEMON OR JAMBHEER - Ayurveda uses this plant in many formulations that are aimed at balancing Pitta (or the element of heat). As part of a skin care oil, it has cooling, balancing, soothing benefits. It is traditionally known to clear skin that appears clogged. Lemon also helps provide a lovely luster to give that glowy look!

SESAME OIL - According to ancient Ayurvedic texts, Sesame Oil is a warming oil that’s used for its intense moisture-boosting abilities. Rich in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E, it helps restore the look of supple, plump skin by fighting extreme dryness. 

BUTTER TREE BARK - Interestingly, the part of this tree used in our recipe is neither the flowers nor the leaves or the butter from the seeds - this formulation uses the bark instead! This recipe contains Butter Tree Bark, which, as modern research shows, contains 2 active ingredients particularly good for the skin, enabling rejuvenation and a youthful appearance.

LICORICE ROOT EXTRACT – Harvested from the underground roots of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, its unique extract is packed with potent compounds that works to brighten the appearance of dark spots, patchy complexion, and uneven skin tone. As a key part of the renowned Varnya group of herbs, it works to balance two key forces in the body: Vata and Pitta. It also boasts scientifically validated age-defying properties.