Lotus beauty This flower is a natural brightener that reduces dark Mint circles, sun spots and acne This herb is an excellent Milk & Honey and detoxifier. Its Thanks to the deeply marks. Anokha, the New York-based niche refreshing smell is its USP and hydrating properties of these has companies importing it natural moisturisers, they brand, focuses on using Indian ingredients. Its Lotus Flower from for that reason. Try A must-have, it is one of work wonders on dry skin and Jo Malone’s White Jasmine India’s biggest contributions hair. Oriflame’s Milk & Honey and Rosewater , ` 1,100, is a bestseller. and Mint Scented Candle, to the industry and Gold Conditioner, ` 229, gives ` 1,900 (approx), to calm your has played muse to many, the combined goodness of senses after a rough day. from Chanel to Chambor. these age-old elixirs. Grab the convenient-to-carry Chambor Jumbo Kohl in Mysteriously Intense, ` 375.

Honey has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for 4,000 indi years

genius!Rediscover the potency and philosophy of the timeless beauty ingredients of this country. Technology has allowed their power to be harnessed and put into the jars and bottles of major brands across the world. By Pallavi Shankar

Damask Rose According to Mughal historians, empress Noorjehan JASMINE Aloe Vera discovered rosewater and its The sweet-smelling flower Aloe vera has many healing properties. Used largely in owes its romantic reputation properties and is great for sun fragrances and today, it to the Indian love god Kama, burn. It also keeps wrinkles is surely the queen bee of skin whose Cupid’s arrows are said away and soothes minor skin care products. We love the to be tipped with jasmine. It is abrasions and rashes. Try the Crabtree & Evelyn Rosewater also known for its therapeutic Aroma Treasures Aloe Vera Dusting Powder, ` 1,695. qualities. For that lingering Face Wash, ` 150, to calm skin jasmine aroma, try the Neom in summer. Organic Hand , ` 1,750.

186 marie claire june 2012 marie claire june 2012 187 beauty Hibiscus The flower has inspired Coconut perfumers and skin care This fruit is used for both skin brands, including Bvlgari and and hair. Skin care expert now L’Occitane, which has Suparna Trikha suggests come out with the Limited applying grated fresh coconut Edition Hibiscus Flower Ultra mixed with 1 tsp sandalwood Rich Body Cream, ` 1,490, and honey for 20 mins. Or opt that nourishes dry skin. for ’s Coconut Beautifying Oil, ` 895.

Basil Lemon Tulsi or basil, considered Amla Power-packed with Vitamin sacred, is an intrinsic part of Turmeric Indigenous to India, the C, lemon is a natural skin Indian culture. The plant’s This has emerged as the gooseberry is loaded with brightener and exfoliator. leaves are rich in nutrients and spice that flavours our meals anti-oxidants and its regular In royal households, its rind vitamins, and have destressing and heals our wounds with intake protects premature would be dried, powdered properties. Its fresh juice equal efficacy. A potent greying of the skin and hair. and used as a scrub. To feel can be used to mattify oily anti-bacterial agent, turmeric Use fresh amla juice to bleach like a maharani yourself, try skin. For a more hassle-free reduces scars and acne your skin naturally or opt for The Nature’s Co. Lemon Peel experience, try Mantra’s and also clarifies skin tone. holistic healing with Iraya’s Exfoliating Body Wash, ` 775. Refreshing Basil Toner, ` 300. Hermès is one brand that has Detoxfying Amla Bath used it in the heart notes in its Blend, ` 645. Terre D’Hermès EDP, for men hibiscus has inspired ` 10,000 (approx). scents and skin goodies

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Sandalwood removes post-acne marks and makes the skin smooth as porcelain

Nagkesar Famed for its immense Vetiver medicinal value, nagkesar Cool and crisp, with a hint or the ‘cobra’ saffron, is a of saline-infused earth, it is fantastic skin brightener. a staple of classic European Forest Essentials has used it perfumery. Vetiver or khus is as a primary ingredient in its used in Vetiver, Narangi and Nagkesar Facial ` 6,500 (approx). Created by Ubtan, ` 595. Jean-Paul Guerlain in 1961, it stands out for its earthy scent.

Citrus Tamarind Combo The tangy fruit pulp, thanks A blend of basil and lemon is great for Indian skin as it Sandalwood to its AHAs (alpha-hydroxy Discovered about 4,000 years acids), exfoliates the skin and helps counter pigmentation Cucumber and sun spots caused by the ago, sandalwood is a prime The best natural eye cooling helps reduce spots and other tropics. “Both have natural ingredient in and pad and a key ingredient in blemishes. ’ Gentle bleaching properties,” says toiletries. Check out Calvin most under-eye gels, it helps Foaming Cleanser, ` 1,200, Suparna Trikha. “Lemon is a Klein’s Eternity for women, remove dark circles and which contains tamarind, is an natural astringent that helps ` 4,200. There is more to it eye bags. Try Éminence’s excellent choice for oily and close pores and basil is a mild than the aroma. “It removes Cucumber Mint Sugar Scrub, dull skin. antibiotic. Together they form post-acne marks and makes ` 2,400 (approx). a powerful de-tanning agent.” the skin almost porcelain-like,” We root for the Korres Basil reveals Trikha. 190 marie claire june 2012 Lemon Body Scrub, ` 1,200.