An Ayurvedic Guide to Natural Skin
and Hair Care Ingredients

Find 100% Natural Ingredients, that are extremely, rare, exotic and efficacious when applied topically!

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Rasna

Rasna

BENEFITS

Most often, the whole of this plant is used in Ayurveda for various purposes to enhance smooth-looking skin and for promoting glow. It's leaves, in particular, are also used for theier therapeutic benefits to alleviate discomfort and soothe bodily uneasiness. Ayurveda specifically mentions Rasna as an inevitable and fundamental ingredient in massage oils that cater to relax soreness and stiffness of muscles and promote a healthy feel, all-round.

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Rice Bran Oil

Rice Bran Oil

BENEFITS

Extracted from the inner husk of rice, Rice Bran Oil contains Vitamins B and E which not only hydrate the skin and keep it moisturized, but also makes the skin look supple and glowy. It also contains squalene which is known to maintain a light, breezy texture of the skin. For the same reason that wet hair is more susceptible to breakage and shedding, rice bran oil is a wise ingredient to use for your hair’s healthy look. Our hair has something known as ‘elasticity’ that gives it the freedom to stretch and be flexible without inviting trouble. To keep this quality intact, rice bran oil can play a major role and keep your hair looking swirly, flexible and strong with the extra benefit of light moisturization. Besides, Rice Bran Oil is also excellently nourishing as it moisturizes skin for a soft, flawless and smooth-looking skin - everything to keep your skin looking young and energized. Sensitive skin types such as those that are easily prone to acne, blemishes and other flareups can also benefit from this oil as it's lightweight and easy on the skin.

Rice Gruel

Rice Gruel

Or Yavagu

BENEFITS

Rice gruel in its fermented form is excellent for dry skin as it provides lustrous, glowing complexion and soothes excessive Pitta (element of heat/ fire). It also cleanses the Srotas (channels) and provides strength and nourishment to the whole body. Besides, in Ayurveda, Rice Gruel is simply seen as an enriching meal called 'Yavagu' that in itself is a bowl of complete goodness.

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Rose

Rose

Or Taruni

BENEFITS

Although cultivated all across the world, Rose in Ayurveda is revered as an excellent facial cleanser while it also enhances complexion, soothes and calms your skin. This tri-dosha pacifiying beautiful flower is also held to be good for the body and especially for the heart as well. Besides its fascinating fragrance, Rose also possess wonderful healing qualities that makes it useful as an ingredient in skincare formulations. Because of its cooling properties, Rose can be the exact solution to soothe easily-inflamed and irritated skin. Rose also strengthens and nourishes hair as it works excellently on dry and thin-looking hair to provide a voluminious and healthy look.

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Royal Jasmine

Royal Jasmine

Or Balihrasa

BENEFITS

Known in Ayurveda for its ‘Hridgandha’ properties (aroma), the flowers of Jasmine have intense moisturizing powers, combined with its arresting aroma and ability to soothe and condition the skin. It is also an expert in working wonders when it comes to Kapha and Pitta. Ayurveda uses the paste of its leaf, root and flower as a skin application. All the talk of sensitive skin and how sometimes even our normal skin cannot recover from the trauma of extremely hot/cold weather and pollutants - Jasmine takes care of everything. It will pamper and bring your skin back into the game with its gentle yet effective action.

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Rusa Grass

Rusa Grass

Or Rohisha

BENEFITS

Rusa Grass or Rohisha, as it’s locally known, rejuvenates and revitalizes parched skin that needs extra nutrition. This sweet-smelling grass is made into a paste-form to help regularize your skin tone for a glowing, youthful look. Rusa Grass is like that freeing feeling at the end of the day when all your tasks have been taken care of. With this ingredient in your skincare arsenal, you can be assured that your fragile skin gets the extra bit of care and attention that it rightly deserves.

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Sacred Lotus

Sacred Lotus

Or Padma

BENEFITS

Lotus is revered as a skin-loving, Pitta-Kapha pacifying plant that has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda. Not only is it a natural coolant and a skin soothing agent, but it also has the ability to hold moisture into the skin and keep it soft and plump against dry weather. A notable property of lotus is that it is an excellent agent that fights the look of aged skin as well, that makes it qualified to fight premature look of wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, acne and blemishes. The herb can also help with a smoother appearance of the face when it looks too porous.

Stone Apple

Stone Apple

Or Bael Fruit

BENEFITS

Also known as ‘Golden Apple’ or ‘Wood Apple’ or ‘Bael’ in Sanskrit, this fruit is the fruit of the ancient gods! Known to give the skin a deeply healthy look, it helps in brightening the skin and keeping it clean and pure. Bael Fruit is recommended in Ayurveda specifically for enhancing skin complexion. Stone Apple is a power punch of various nutrients like beta-carotene, protein, riboflavin and vitamin C. It is also loaded with vitamin B1 and B2, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, carotene and possesses good amounts of minerals like calcium, potassium, fiber and good fats. Interestingly, this is one of those herbs whose flowers, stem, roots and fruits are all used to prepare various concotions.

Saffron

Saffron

Or Keshar

BENEFITS

This fiery-colored Ayurvedic herb is a one-stop solution when it comes to improving skin color and comlexion. With a very attractive appearance, Saffron is one of the costeliest spice now avilable in the world. Generally found in the Kashmir region of India, Saffron is known to skillfully brighten the skin and has been mentioned widely in the ancient Ayurvedic text called Bhavaprakash for its skin-transforming use cases. It is also called ‘Agnishikha’ due to its bright color of fire. When brewed in Ayurvedic formulations, Saffron acts as a potent agent to eliminate uneven skin tone and dullness from the face. It also gives a golden glow to the face due to the natural niacin, riboflavin and carotenes present in the herb. A peculiar classical property of Saffron is its ability to balance all the three doshas – Kapha, Pitta, Vata – for complete balance and tranquility, from skin to mind. It not only even tones the skin but also removes dullness completely. It’s plump, full of flavonoid-induced healthy look and gives the face a dewy sheen. It is also held that a pinch of Saffron has the ability to improve health when taken internally, as it's traditionally held as an effective herb to boost wellness to help fight seasonal ailments. For these exceptional benefits, Ayurveda recommends saffron as a healthy dietary supplement to include in everyday lives.

Sandalwood

Sandalwood

Or Chandan

BENEFITS

Sandalwood possesses the specific property to relax and help cool down both skin and hair. Due to its mildly fragrant nature that is infused with a pleasant-smelling aroma, it is also called 'Chandan' in the native tongue. Sandalwood is also particularly known for its calming properties, in both smell and feel. It pacifies Kapha and Pitta doshas and takes care of the skin when it becomes too agitated. Sandalwood also has the power to brighten the skin, helping it look its natural best. It also removes the dullness that resides on the skin due to the outside environment and pollution. 

Sappan Wood

Sappan Wood

Or Patenga

BENEFITS

Its heartwood looks yellowish red like the color of the rising sun. Sappan Wood is revered in Ayurveda for imparting cooling effects (Sheeta), pacifing Pitta and Kapha Dosha and for promoting restoration of healthy looking skin (Vrananut). It also acts as a purifying agent (Asranut) and soothes the skin (Dahanut) to make it feel calm and appear clearer (Vyangahar). Besides being used as a natural dye, its heartwood is used in preparing herbal water for drinking in many Indian cultures that live in harmony with nature.

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Screw Pine

Screw Pine

Or Kewda

BENEFITS

With peculiar pointed flowers that look like needles but possesses an aromatic, pleasant frgrance, this herb is mostly known in Ayurveda for its invigorating aroma itself. Kewda tree bears white-colored flowers in clusters that are used for their brilliant fragrance, especially in natural perfumes for deleting body odor and instilling a naturally good smell. Typically found in temperate climate, this tree is also known for its 'sigdha' or oily properties that helps the skin retain its natural moisture content and keeps it perfectly unctuous and well-cared for.

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Sesame Oil

Sesame Oil

Or Tila

BENEFITS

Sesame oil, due to its innumerous health-enhancing properties, is one of the mostly used base oils in Ayurveda for any herbal oil. This is also because according to Ayurveda, fats are the most efficient carrier of nutrients as they help deliver the benefits of the brewed herbs deep into our body tissues. Sesame oil also contains linoleic-oleic acid that balances and locks moisture for both skin and hair. It also helps maintain natural hair color and a youthful appearance for a longer time. Sesame Oil is a rich source of Vitamin A and E, which in turn rejuvenates tired skin to glowing vitality. Sesame seed oil is incredibly versatile, making it a delightful addition to one’s skin care routine.

Shal Leafed Bush

Shal Leafed Bush

Or Salaparni

BENEFITS

Salaparni is widely known for its therapeutic benefits in Ayurveda that makes it an exceptionally excellent and crucial ingredient in massage oils meant for easing discomfort and soothing uneasiness. It greatly helps the body relax and calm after a tiring day as it initiates the process of rejuvenation and refreshing. In Ayurveda, this herb is also traditionally used to soothe symptoms of chronic fever.

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Spiderwort

Spiderwort

Or Dronapushpi

BENEFITS

This ancient Ayurvedic herb typically used in ritualistic practices is also known as a folk remedy primarily used promoting for soothing and calming effects on skin. This yellowish-green plant with white flowers, owing to its excellent healing properties help tame all kinds of wild skin that's difficult or fiery. This time-tested herb is also mentioned multiple times in Charaka Samhita, the ancient text of Ayurvedic knowledge for its excellent rejuvenating and refreshing properties. Traditionally, it's use is also located in alleviating fever, cold and cough as well.

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Spreading Hogweed

Spreading Hogweed

Or Punarnava

BENEFITS

Punarnava helps in deep rejuvenation of the body and its paste is also traditionally used in wound healing. Besides, it is an excellent herb to soothe and relax any discomfort of the muscles and joints and balance Pitta and Kapha Doshas. Because of its rich youth-boosting and calming potential, this herb makes for a perfect ingredient to relieve the uneasiness of the joints. This herb also helps in managing the effect of swelling and even shows properties that boosts skin-health.

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Stone Flower

Stone Flower

Or Shilapushpa

BENEFITS

It’s one of the most effective pacifiers of Pitta and Kapha at the same time. This means that this herb will not only help your skin rid itself from feeling too exhausted, irritated or icky but also keep itself feeling light and supple. With its characteristic mystic aroma, Stone Flower accelerate the body's remedial process as it has certain phytochemicals that are effecient in keeping bacteria and microbes at bay. It's also in nutrients such as Vitamin A and C, proteins, glucose and phenol which are considered to be great to boost general health too. Traditionally, the powder of Stone Flower is also used in wound healing as it shows high regenerative properties that repairs, renews and strengthens the body. 

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Swamp Mallow

Swamp Mallow

Or Gulkhairo

BENEFITS

This herb is typically known as Fragrant Swamp Mallow to indicate its rich, flavorful aroma, generally. With heart-shaped leaves and beautiful pink flowers, the powder obtained from this herb, is used for conditioning and moisturizing the skin to enhance its innate glow and to provide a healthy feel. It also possesses extreme soothing properties that makes it an excellent choice in massage oils mean to promote comfort and enhance ease.

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Sweet Flag

Sweet Flag

Or Vacha

BENEFITS

Sweet Flag is one of the very few herbs that contain one of the highest natural compositions of rhizomes that wage the war against everything that prevents you from enjoying smooth skin and luscious hair. It also calms, soothes and comforts the entire body as it reduces bodily discomfort and uneasiness significantly. In Ayurveda, it is especially believed to keep your hair clean, clarified and free of lice and other unappealing irriations. Additionally, in some cases, Ayurveda also recommends this particular herb in specific concoctions to soothe a bad cold.

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Tailed Pepper

Tailed Pepper

Or Kankola

BENEFITS

This herb comprises of mature dried fruits of Piper cubeba Linn that is mentioned in Ayurveda for easing discomfort and soothing the body, in general. This herb with a scintillating aroma is also rich in youth-enhancing properties that help fade away the look of wrinkles, fine lines and other signs of aging while promoting a livelier feel and energy. This herb is also recommended in Ayurveda for sexual wellness and for comforting respiratory issues.

Tender Coconut Water

Tender Coconut Water

BENEFITS

Ayurveda considers Coconut water to pacify vitiations of both Vata and Pitta doshas as it shows a naturally refreshing and cooling property. It also deeply rejuvinates the beauty of skin and nourishes the scalp for soothing hydration. This nutrient rich water is enriched with a wide range of essentials like Omega 3 fatty acids, Amino Acids and other excellent minerals that are necessary for soothing and relaxing the body. This nature's own gift is the best help for dry, unhealthy hair that looks brittle as it naturally strengthens and imparts a shine and bounce to such hair. Besides, in India, the Coconut Tree itself is reverred and considered asa blessing because it's that one tree whose every part is beneficial in some way or the other.

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Three Leaved Caper

Three Leaved Caper

Or Varuna

BENEFITS

Ayurveda recommends the use of the paste of Varuna bark to treat skin allergies and infections as it has an innate ability to protect the skin, heal and repair ir from the inside and promote a charm and glow. It's super-soothing abilities also makes it an excellent herb at pacificing fiery skin with breakouts, acne and pimples. Additionally, as it is reverred in Ayurveda for its blood purification properties, it also naturally helps provide a rosy sheen and a raw, healthy feel.

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Touch-Me Not Plant

Touch-Me Not Plant

Or Khadira Patrika

BENEFITS

This common sensitive plant is, in fact, not so delicate at all. Turns out, it actually helps protect and soothe sensitive and frequently inflamed skin! It works as an excellent ‘Sheeta’ or a coolant that balances the Kapha and Pitta Dosha, thereby helping skin remain hydrated and soothed all throughout. In Ayurveda, Mimosa is traditionally employed in wound healing and other related treatments. In some traditional and local cultures, the paste of this plant is even applied over bone fractures to calm and soothe any agitation.

Triphala

Triphala

BENEFITS

Haritaki, Vibhitaki & Amalaki form the potent and famously benevolent Triphala herb. The three fruits have their own unique potential in improving how the skin looks and feels. Since Triphala is the power-trio of these three ingredients, it adds a visible sheen to skin’s texture and provides a feeling of strength and resilienceto it. It improves the overall quality and look of the skin and diminishes the appearance of tan-lines upon frequent use. It even infuses brightness to the skin. Excellent for clearing things and making the environment light and clean, Triphala is one of the world-renowned gems of Ayurveda. The combination of the three powerful herbs in Triphala also makes it a remedy for all three doshas - Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

Turkish Sweetgum

Turkish Sweetgum

BENEFITS

The sap produced from the outer bark of this tree is rich in youth-boosting properties that treats mature, aging skin and makes way for skin that looks youthful and full of energy. It also possesses strong and potent properties that soothe and calm frequent skin irritations and fieriness. In addition to this, Turkish Sweetgum is also keeps fungal infections at bay making it a nourishing scalp-cleanser too.

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Turmeric

Turmeric

Or Haridra

BENEFITS

Turmeric specializes in toning, brightening and cleansing the skin to help it achieve an illuminating glow. Thus, it helps provide good color tone. Also known as the Golden Spice, Turmeric naturally enhances your complexion while clarifying the look of your skin to a radiant glow. It firms up the appearance of your skin all over your body and keeps aging skin youthful-looking. From being the expert clarifier to honing the healthy glow and flow of the skin, it can do it all. This Ayurvedic ingredient also keeps the pores looking neat and decongested for a smoother appearance. It is also used in haircare to keep the scalp purified and is externally applied on skin to remove unwanted hair while it also soothes skin irritations such as itching.

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Velvet Bean

Velvet Bean

Or Kapikacchu

BENEFITS

Velvet beans are known to provide luxuriously soft and velvety texture to skin, while it also purifies and keeps skin looking clear and smooth all over. With a gorgeous soothing effect, it also keeps skin looking clear, as it nourishes, rejuvenates and provides the skin with nurturing unctuousness. As such, it is best recommended for healthy skin that looks super-smooth, soft and glossy.

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Vogel Tephrosis

Vogel Tephrosis

Or Mashaparni

BENEFITS

This Ayurvedic herb is so rich in nutrients and other essentials that it's typically employed in promoting immunity, building body strength and for enhancing spirit. It's also particularly great in energizing the body by helping rid the body of fatigue and extreme tierdness. By balancing vitations of both Vata and Pitta doshas, this herb makes sure that muscles and joints are in proper health while also cooling and promoting relaxation, in general.

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Waterhyssop

Waterhyssop

Or Brahmi

BENEFITS

This herb adds a healthy sheen and energizes both your mane and scalp. Also known as the ‘herb of grace’, Water hyssop or Bacopa monnieri is a famous Ayurvedic ingredient used to support the process of aging. The herb is mainly powerful for the scalp as it helps it feel nourished and well-fed. Its potent action on the scalp helps the hair look more elegant and livelier than ever.

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White Flowered Embelia

White Flowered Embelia

Or Vidanga

BENEFITS

Also known as False Pepper Seeds, Vidanga is a versatile herb that's helpful in the treatment of a number of diseases and ailments, according to Ayurveda. The dry seeds of Vidanga resembles pepper seeds and hence it's called so. The Ayurvedic texts even describe its fruit as an effective tonic to promote strength and vitality. This herb is also very effective in rejuvenating tierdness and fatigue and to provide and maintain proper health and energy to the body.

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White Lotus

White Lotus

Or Padma

BENEFITS

White Lotus is called Pundrika in Sanskrit. This herb is known for its many skin-loving properties. Pundrika is useful in calming the skin by imparting a cooling effect to it. It also supports a healthy complexion of the skin for a natural glow. White Lotus is known as a potent Pitta and Kapha pacifier, hence, it shields the skin from getting agitated and landing in trouble. Another long-lasting benefit of this ingredient is moisturization. Studies have found that Nelumbo nucifera prevents the skin from getting rough and dry due to exposure to the outside environment. It helps retain moisture and keep the skin supple and soft.

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White Turmeric

White Turmeric

Or Kachoora

BENEFITS

The greatest thing about white turmeric is that it doesn’t stain and comes with all the benefits of regular turmeric. It is ivory white in color with an extremely soft, pleasant smell. The less known cousin of yellow turmeric is equally potent and comes with a plethora of benefits for the skin and body. This all-rounder herb keeps the skin neat, does not let any dirt and debris make home for too long and unclogs pores to let the skin breathe. In shape, size and color, it also resembles ginger.

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Wild Himalayan Cherry

Wild Himalayan Cherry

Or Padmaka

BENEFITS

Its wood exudes a sweet odor, and so the plant is known as 'Padmaka'. Wild Himalayan Cherry is a naturally cooling herb that helps greatly with skin problems that are caused by Pitta dosha imbalance. If the skin is going through a rough patch, this herb will give it a clearer look and help it bounce back to its former healthy appearance. Its effectiveness in toning down skin issues is so much so that it's even recommended to be used to treat herpes, in some cases, as per traditional Ayurvedic procedures. It's also known for its pollution-repellant properties that helps protect the skin or hair from harmful substances and keeps it healthy.

Wild Asparagus/ Indian Aparagus

Wild Asparagus/ Indian Aparagus

Or Shatavari

BENEFITS

It is an extremely beneficial herb for women wellness, especially fertility and reproductive health. This herb is also used to calm and soothe the skin and restore its lost radiance. As it's one of the oldest-known herbs in existence, its uses have been explored ever since Ayurveda itself has been practiced. Its peculiar properties also help the body cope with undue stress and anxiety in a proper manner for balance. In traditional Ayurveda, it is even administered orally as a supplement or as a liquid essence for a wide range of concerns.

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Wild Eggplant

Wild Eggplant

Or Kantakari

BENEFITS

This highly useful herb in most often used in Ayurveda to alleviate symptoms of fever, cough, cold and other respiratory issues. Enriched with a mutitude variety of essential nutrients, Kantakari is one among the 10 herbs prescribed to cook 'dashamoola', a deeply rejuvenating concotion known for refreshing the entire body and for infusing strength and vitality.

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Wild Gram

Wild Gram

Or Mudgaparni

BENEFITS

Mudgaparni is a quite powerful herb specifically used for strengthening the body as it helps improve body weight and enhance health. In Charaka Samhita, the ancient Ayurvedic text, this herb is classified as a 'jivaniya' which are known for their exceptional rejuvenative properties. Mudgaparni also balances vitations of Vata and Kapha dosha and therefore makes for an excellent protection against discomfort, uneasiness and fatigue.

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Wood Apple

Wood Apple

Or Kapitha

BENEFITS

Wood apple is a wise choice for a skincare ingredient, especially if you want to deal with problems like the look of breakouts, blemishes or acne 100% naturally. It contains thiamine and riboflavin – the essentials for a clear-looking, glowing face. Thiamine helps soothe the skin and riboflavin regulates the touch and feel of the skin. This combination keeps the skin deeply cleansed, moisturized and away from the troubles caused by dryness.

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Yoghurt

Yoghurt

BENEFITS

Enriched with the goodness of natural probiotics, yoghurt supports premature aging and balances the body's natural functioning. It also increases moisture and brightness of skin for an instant dewy look. This form of fermented milk is even adviced to be taken orally, in Ayurveda, in moderate amounts to help sustain good health and to promote strength.

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Zebrawood

Zebrawood

Or Kartkatshringi

BENEFITS

This small shrub of rather dark-ish grey bark with leaves that turn bright red during the fall, is known for its interesting and peculiar odor. This herb, in itself, is believed to resolve any issues related to bady body odor by eliminitating it and for making sure that the body smells naturally good. Other restorative properties that this herb shows also makes it excellent at helping soothe fever and is even used as an effective tonic.

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