Protect (Varnya)
Built on Varnya herbs long associated with healthy, well-cared-for skin (Saffron, Manjishtha, Sandalwood, Amla), our face creams are rich yet absorb well, leaving skin soft and settled. A small amount seals in your ritual after your Kansa massage, or simply after cleansing.
The cream that settles the skin
An Ayurvedic face cream is the closing step of facial care, the layer you press in after cleansing and after your oil or Kansa massage, so that the work you have already done stays in place. The creams in this collection are built around Varnya herbs, the group classical Ayurveda has long associated with clear, well-tended skin, among them Saffron, Manjishtha, Sandalwood and Amla. They are rich without sitting heavily, absorbing into the skin and leaving it soft and composed for the hours that follow. To choose well, think first about when you will use it: a lighter daytime moisturiser, a fuller night cream, or a focused eye cream for the more delicate skin around the eyes. If your skin tends to feel dry or unsettled, a richer formula suits you, while skin that warms or flushes easily is usually happier with something calmer and more cooling.
Questions about Ayurvedic face creams
What makes a face cream Ayurvedic rather than an ordinary moisturiser?
An Ayurvedic face cream is composed around herbs and oils chosen for the qualities classical Ayurveda gives them, rather than around a single active ingredient. The creams in this collection draw on Varnya herbs such as Saffron, Manjishtha, Sandalwood and Amla, the group traditionally valued in Ayurveda for clear, well-cared-for skin. The aim is to nourish and settle the skin as a whole, in keeping with the unhurried, daily approach of Dinacharya, the Ayurvedic daily routine.
How do I use a face cream within an Ayurvedic routine?
A face cream is the final, sealing step. You cleanse first, then apply your face oil and, if you wish, work it in with a Kansa wand, and only then press a small amount of cream gently into the skin. A little is enough, as these creams are concentrated and absorb on their own without needing to be rubbed in hard. Used this way, the cream holds in the care you have already given and keeps the skin comfortable through the day or the night.
How do I choose between a day cream, a night cream and an eye cream?
Start from the moment you will use it. A daytime moisturiser is lighter and meant to sit well under the rest of your day, while a night cream is fuller and works slowly while you rest. An eye cream is formulated for the thinner, more delicate skin around the eyes and is applied sparingly with a light touch. Many people keep more than one and reach for whichever suits the time of day and how their skin feels.
Which cream suits my skin if it tends to be dry, or if it flushes easily?
In Ayurvedic terms, skin that feels dry, tight or rough often reflects a Vata tendency and is happiest with a richer, more nourishing cream applied generously. Skin that warms, reddens or feels sensitive leans towards Pitta and usually prefers a calmer, more cooling formula with herbs such as Sandalwood. If you are unsure of your Prakriti, your natural constitution, choose by how your skin behaves day to day rather than trying to label it, and adjust with the seasons.
Are these creams suitable for all skin types and ages?
Yes, the collection is made to suit a range of skin types, with lighter and richer options so you can match the cream to your skin and the season. As with any new product, it is sensible to try a small amount on a small area first and let your skin tell you how it responds over a few days. If your skin is reactive, begin with one of the gentler, more cooling formulas and use a thin layer before building up.
How should I store my face cream and how long does it keep?
Keep your cream closed, away from direct sunlight and from heat, which helps the herbs and oils stay fresh. A bathroom shelf away from the shower or a cool drawer is ideal, and clean, dry fingertips will keep the cream itself in good condition. Once opened, use it within the period shown on the packaging, and trust your senses: a noticeable change in scent or texture is the sign to set it aside.
