BLACK PLUM

(Eugenia Jambolana)

This juicy fruit and member of the Myrtle flowering plant family (Myrtaceae) is also known as Malabar Plum, Java Plum, or Indian Blackberry; and in Ayurveda, as Jamun. In this formula, we’re using its leaf. As a skincare ingredient, Black Plum is:  

• Enriched with loads of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients by itself

• A Black Gram COLLABORATOR for the look of a renewed complexion on all-over radiance

• A PRECIOUS JEWEL known to revive the look of brightness from lackluster, aging skin

• A SMOOTHER-SOOTHER that provides a deep rehydrating and moisturizing experience

BLACK PEPPER

(Piper Nigrum)

A hotly pungent spice belonging to the Piperaceae family, it is known as Marich in Ayurveda, as it is a fiery echo of the sun. The gift of stimulation it provides helps make it a:

• REVIVALIST of the look of visibly brightened skin

• Great EQUALIZER that visibly evens and balances the skin tone  

• ENERGIZER that invigorates a lackluster look

• DOUBLE AGENT, known for reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles and firming the look of sagging skin for a more lifted appearance

LONG PEPPER

(Piper Longum)

This slender spike of fire is sister to other well-known spices in the pepper family (Piperaceae) and, in Ayurveda, its common name is Pippali. This pungent powerhouse is a:

• PROMOTER of radiance and the look of a clearer complexion

• SOLICITOR of the kind of warmth that awakens the skin

• FORCE for firming and tightening the look of saggy skin

• BOUNCER that brings forth a desirable look of youthful elasticity

TURMERIC

(Curcuma Longa) Rhizome

A sun-kissed treasure spice of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), Turmeric is also known as Haridra in Ayurveda, which means “yellowish-brown”. This master multi-spice is a:

• SUPER-TRANSFORMER with brightening and firming prowess

• COMPLEXION-DETOXIFIER that awakens radiance and glow

• PERFECTIONIST that seeks to balance skin tone and minimize the look of imperfections

• TIME TRAVELER that recaptures a youth-revived look

VETIVER

(Vetiveria Zizanioides) Root

Living in the earthy embrace of Ayurveda is Vetiver, a member of the grass family (Poaceae). In Ayurveda, it’s commonly known as Ushira, which translates to “strong” or “powerful” because of the plant’s robust root system. This fragrant root is an:

• AWAKENER that tightens and invigorates the look of saggy skin with its astringent touch

• EXTRACTOR that draws out impurities, leaving the skin cleansed with a refreshed look

• PROMISE-KEEPER for skin that reflects inner balance, glowing with calmness

• BOUQUET with a subtle scent that promises to ground and relax the mind

TOUCH-ME-NOT

(Mimosa Pudica) SEED

A wonderworker of the legume family (Fabaceae), the Touch-Me-Not plant is known by several other names that highlight its unique sensitivity to touch. In Ayurveda, Lajjalu is the Touch-Me-Not’s most common name and translates to “shy” or “bashful”. A gift of nature, it is also a:

• REFINER of time-weathered skin, soothing and smoothing the look of the skin’s texture

• GUARD that protects the skin’s natural radiance; preserving the look of a youthful glow

• STRENGTHENER of time-loose skin; firming the look of skin with healthy resilience

• BENEFACTOR, generously offering skin-nourishing properties when combined with other herbs

Zingiber Officinale

(Dry Ginger) Rhizome

A fiery root and foundational member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), Ginger is a near cousin of Turmeric. While it has several Ayurvedic names, the most common is Shunthi, which translates to “dry ginger”. In the symphony of Ayurvedic skin care, it is a:

• WARRIOR that diminishes the look of dark spots

• GIFT of hydration that plumps the skin and reduces the look of wrinkles and fine lines

• TRANSFORMER of lackluster to a brightness and radiance that reflects inner fire

• SCULPTOR, revealing beauty that already exists but is hidden by time and years of exposure to elements

STONE APPLE

(Aegle Marmelos) Leaf

A sunbeam captured in fruit, and member of the fragrant rue family (Rutaceae), Stone Apple is also known as Wood Apple, or Bael and Bilva in Ayurveda. With its crown of emerald leaves and golden flesh, it is a:  

• WATER-WHISPERER that quenches dry skin’s thirst with its high water content

• NURTURER, rich in Vitamins A and C and Zinc, that deeply nourishes and hydrates the skin

• DEFENDER with natural fruit acids that remove dirt and impurities from the skin’s surface

• FIXER, known for transforming the look of dark spots and promoting a more even-looking skin tone

NUT GRASS

(Cyperus Rotundus) RHIZOME

A resilient soul of the sedge family (Cyperaceae), Nutgrass is also known as Cocograss or Purple Nutsage; in Ayurveda, it is known as Musta or Mustak. This botanical beauty is a:

• CHAMPION of the look of enduring youth

• COMFORTER that calms and soothes skin’s fiery woes

• BARRIER that protects our beauty as we age