We SEEK THE ANCIENT ...THE TIMELESS
We bring to you ancient beauty secrets from a bygone era. An era when things were simpler purer, clean and good. Secrets from the tallest of the mountains to the deepest oceans. From the farthest Islands to the oldest Rivers. From the Wild Forests to the Wide Plains. From the Mayans to the Moroccans. From the Aborigines to the Africans. From the Orient to Egypt. From Native America to India. Age old time tested wisdom and science that go to create formulations designed to nourish, repair and balance your skin and hair health
AFRICAN RARE CLAY
Many moons ago, atop the great Atlas Mountains of Morocco, housed exquisite mines of Rhassoul clay that the Moroccan people treasured.
SAVANNAH BAOBAB
Thousands of years ago, in the fiery wilds of the Madagascan savannah, lived a peaceful civilisation whose empire grew a mystical tree which flowered once a year yielding mesmerising honey-hued seeds.
AMAZON FOREST THEOBROMA
The Mayans and Aztecs believed that cacao was discovered on a mountain by the gods, and reverred its healing properties, and imbued it in medicines.
AUSTRALIAN TEA TREE
22,000 years ago, along the subtropical Australian shores, lived the Bundjalung tribe who devised a unique system of plant-based medicine with a sacred tree oil called the Melaleuca.
Roman Orange Peel
In ancient Rome, hand-pressed sweet orange oil was revered as a miracle potion that could instantly illuminate even the dullest faces.
The Yellow River Sea buckthorn
1,300 years ago, the great obsidian basin of the Yellow River was the cradle of the ancient Chinese civilisation.
Nile Activated Carbon
Millennia ago, along the quiet banks of the Nile, the ancient Egyptians discovered a sublime property in the charcoal’s beautiful blackness: its ability to purify the skin it touched.
In ancient Crete, the Minoan civilisation a splendid tree took root and burgeoned with plump, green fruit.
Oriental Marine Algae
In ancient Japanese times, in the salty depths of the azure Okhotsk waters lay a treasure trove of secrets for youthful skin.
Indus Valley Cow Ghee
In the age of the Indus Valley, the tribe celebrated fullness and considered the full moon a symbol of peace and prosperity.
Moroccan Argan Drops
Over 3,000 years ago, in the small village of Argana, lived a clutch of rare and precious trees the locals called the argan
Caribbean Mango Butter
Long before the Spanish conquest of the Caribbean islands, the Caribbean Plate cradled a vibrant culture.
African Shea Tree Butter
Cleopatra’s Egypt was an Eden of otherworldly elixirs from faraway lands, and she lavished in indulgent cleansing routines, ritualising indulgent baths, soothing face films and dewy skin potions.
Malabar Kokum
In coastal corridors across ancient Maharashtra, Kerala and the Andaman Islands, kokum was a glowing fruit that was celebrated for its many virtues.
Maori Wild Honey
Over 700 years ago, in the heart of New Zealand, arrived a gentle Polynesian tribe who had scaled vast terrains and tempestuous seas to reach their newfound land. The Maoris, revered the forest treetops which blessed them with drops of sweet viscous gold
Hawaiian Kukui Nut
More than a thousand years ago, the fragrant kukui tree was lovingly brought to Hawaii by Polynesian seafarers.
Spanish Castile Goat Milk
In the fifteenth century, in the stately kingdom of Castile, the Spanish people crafted a unique soap that distinguished itself for its rare antiseptic, astringent, and ultra-emollient properties.
Himalayan Pink Salt
When early settlers arrived at the Himalayan foothills, they were amazed at the rolling carpet of pink-speckled salt that seemed to stretch out into the horizon.
Indian Neem And Basil
In ancient India, the neem tree was an extraordinary emblem of purity, love and life. The neem, enchanted its admirers with alluring gifts of beauty.
Ottoman Coffee And Vanilla
Before the earliest coffee beans had reached the shores of the erstwhile coffee-rich Ottoman empire, they travelled a long and arduous journey from the Ethiopian plateau.
Egyptian Activated Carbon And Oats
Cleopatra’s affair with midnight extended far beyond the velvet Egyptian sky. On nights when the sky appeared without company, she would match its blackness by applying activated charcoal all over her face and body and pray to give her skin clarity and her face vitality.
Andalusian Orange And Sandalwood
During the golden era of the Islamic caliphate in Southern Spain, troves of fresh, ripe oranges were brought to the silver shores of Andalusia
Java Coconut And Green Tea
In a bygone era of centuries past, the king and queen of Java entrusted upon its spiritual healers to marry the luxuries of the earth and heavens.
Herbs Of The Himalayas
Many a jewel lies hidden deep in the Himalayan valleys. These jewels were fresh and scented, and the people that managed to scale the Mountains called them the herbs of the Himalayas.
Mediterranean Dew Of The Sea
In the ancient Mediterranean, the seaside fringes of the Greek islands held exquisite blue rosemary flowers that danced to the breeze of the ocean.
Native American Jojoba Oil
The Native American civilisation braved difficult terrains and ruthless heat. Their skin was seared by sunlight and beaten by rain, and their hair was perennially exposed to the elements
Mayan Avocado oil
Centuries ago, in Mesoamerica, the avocado was considered a precious fruit steeped in vigour and vitality.
Mahodaya Kannauj Rose
Legend has it that the preserver of the universe, Vishnu, scoured the world for radiant rose petals to conjure his wife Lakshmi.
Nile Valley Saffron
On the banks of the River Nile, long after dusk had fallen, the ancient Egyptians would conjure secret potions of saffron, stardust and river water that would nourish their skin.
Egyptian Goat Milk
In ancient Egypt, goat milk was considered a delicacy and revered for its mystical powers. The Egyptian people believed that the divine milk was a heavenly token and a wonder cure for dull skin.
Himalayan Kusuma Oil
The Himalayan kusuma flower was one of the earliest treasures, its yellow petals forming thousands of dazzling suns on the valley floor
Indus Valley Yashada Dust
The Indus civilisation magicked a wide array of ointments, oils and remedies that performed miracles on its people.
Indus Valley Kumkumadi
The Indus people practised advanced concepts in health care far ahead of their time and at the heart of their principles, were herbs and plants of their valley, each of which offered the tribe a wondrous, unique benefit.
The Ethiopian castor bean
Split by a valley and in the horn of Africa lies a very old civilization in a place called the ETHIOPI.
African Rhassoul Clay
Many moons ago, the sky and the earth would collide atop the great Atlas Mountains of Morocco which housed the exquisite mines of Rhassoul clay that the Moroccans treasured.
The Peruvian blue gold and henna
Far away and high in the ancient Andes mountains 7800 years ago lived the Peruvian people who held many beauty secrets