Natural Skincare from Assam

Jolphai (Olive/E Serratus) feels like home to most Assamese. A jar of your favourite jolphai asar (mom’s or granny’s) is a must have in every Assamese household. Yet a lot do not think about the immense health benefits of this much liked fruit. 

Olives works wonders in replenishing skin with healthy vitamins, fats, and antioxidants. Olives contain Oleic acid that is a very effective face moisturizer and acts as a natural protective barrier to the skin against external factors like pollution and sun exposure. The plant based squalene in olives ensures this natural skin cream reduces trans-epidermal water loss to restore skin suppleness and flexibility.

Key Ingredients :

Olive Extract

Shea Butter 

Niacinamide 

Almond Oil

Vitamin E

Detailed List of Ingredients : 

Olive leaf extract, olive oil, niacinamide, vitamin E, allantoin, almond oil, purified water, sun flower oil, olive oil, glycerine, propylene glycol, shea butter, stearic acid (plant based). 

Skin type : Dry skin cream for deep hydration 

Nuni (Mulberry/Morus) is symbolic in Assam and synonymous with its famous silk production. 

The mulberry fruit is ideal as a dry skin cream being rich in Vitamin A and vitamin E, the lack of which causes dry skin and wrinkles. Mulberries are abundant in antioxidants which are great anti-aging agents and face moisturizer. The beta-carotene and carotenoids neutralize the free radicals that damage skin and cause fine lines. They contain resveratrol, which protects the skin from harmful UV rays. Mulberry leaf extract work as a natural skin cream to prevent hyperpigmentation and reduces uneven skin tone.

Key Ingredients :

Mulberry Extract

Rosehip Oil 

Vitamin E

Licorice Extract 

Detailed List of Ingredients : 

  Mulberry Extract, Rosehip Oil, Golden   Jojoba oil, Almond oil, Licorice Extract, 

Sunflower oil & Vitamin E.  

Skin type : Deep tissue repair and hydration for dry skin and signs of ageing.

Kordoi (Starfruit/Carambola) is commonly used in Assamese households as a souring agent, in chutneys and fresh juice. It also happens to be one of the fruits richest in vitamin C, Vitamin A and antioxidants hence perfect as a face moisturizer. This power ingredient hydrates your skin while cleansing, removes toxins and reduces fine lines, redness and the size of your oil-producing glands. 

Key Ingredients :

Starfruit Extract 

Aloe vera

Liquorice Extract 

Glycerine

Detailed List of Ingregients : 

Starfruit Extract, Aloe vera, Liquorice Extract,  Aqua, Glycerine. (And coconut based - Sodium laurel sarcosinate, sodium cocoyl isethionate & coco beataine)  

Skin type : Gentle cleanser suitable for all skin types 

Robab Tenga (Pomelo/ Citrus Maxima) is a summer favorite for people of the region. Mostly had fresh, as a juice or even dessert, it makes a quick & easy summer snack. 

Due to its high (plant phenolic) antioxidants content, pomelo has anti-aging effects and protects your skin from the attack of free radicals, preventing skin damage.

Key Ingredients :

Pomelo Extract 

Green Tea Extract 

Turmeric Extract 

Lavender Oil 

Detailed List of Ingregients : 

Pomelo Extract, Aloe Vera gel, Green Tea Extract, Turmeric Extract, Lavender Oil, Almond oil, Olive oil,  Phenoxyethanol (tea based) Vitamin E & Lavender oil.

Skin type : Light moisturizer for normal/combination skin.