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Notes on natural ingredients, Ayurvedic tradition, and small-batch making — from our workshop in Dehradun.
Journal
23 September 2026
A Simple Guide to Choosing the Right Handmade Soap for Your Skin Type
Oily, dry, sensitive, or somewhere in between — a quick, practical way to match your skin to a bar, plus how to patch-test any new soap before it becomes part of your routine.
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Journal
16 September 2026
Oat Milk & Honey for Sensitive Skin: The Science Behind the Soothe
Colloidal oatmeal is recognized as a genuine skin-protectant ingredient, not just a folk remedy — and paired with raw honey, it’s one of the gentlest combinations for reactive, dry, or easily-irritated skin.
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Journal
10 September 2026
Palash (Kesuda): The Flower Behind Our Name, and Its Place in Ayurveda
Butea monosperma — known as Palash or Kesuda — is the "Flame of the Forest," a tree woven into Holi, traditional dye-making, and centuries of Ayurvedic skin care. Here’s why we named the brand after it.
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Journal
2 September 2026
Reading an Ingredient Label: What "Natural" Actually Means (and Doesn’t)
"Natural" has no legal definition on an Indian cosmetic label. Here’s what the word "fragrance" is allowed to hide, and what to look for instead.
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Journal
26 August 2026
Why We Use Soy Wax, Not Paraffin: A Candle Ingredient Breakdown
Paraffin is the industry default because it’s cheap and holds scent well — but it comes from petroleum refining, and burning it isn’t the same as burning a plant-based wax.
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Journal
19 August 2026
Cold-Process Soap vs. Commercial Soap: What Actually Changes on Your Skin
Most bars on supermarket shelves aren’t technically soap anymore — and the one ingredient commercial manufacturing strips out is the one your skin misses most.
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