Ayurveda and skincare

Previously I posted about the three Ayurvedic doshas, and I thought I'd round out the topic by featuring a great natural brand like Pratima that is based on Ayurvedic principles. 

Here are some of my picks from the line:

Sandalwood Rose Mask - I'm a big fan of Sandalwood (see more here) and it's a staple in the Ayurvedic community. I'm dying to get my hands on this mask not only for the sandalwood, but also as I love turmeric for its healing properties and for the inclusion of rose and ocean mud.

Ingredients: SANDALWOOD MUD, TURMERIC, OCEAN MUD, MANJISTHA, PURE DISTILLED ROSE WATER EXTRACT.  Rose Oil - I looove me some body oil and this is a totally exotic and decadent blend. Plus it looks cool. Ingredients: SWEET ALMOND OIL, ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OILS OF LAVENDER, CINNAMON, ROSE PETALS, CARDAMOM, CLOVE, VANILLA AND PRATIMA’S LOVE Rose Neem Face Sunscreen - a non-chemical sunscreen that includes Neem, which is great for preventing breakouts, soothing licorice and lovely rose. Ingredients: IONIZED WATER, NON-NANO MICRONIZED ZINC OXIDE 18.6%, ORGANIC EXTRACTS OF NEEM, BRAHMI, SHATAVARI, LICORICE, VITAMIN E, LECITHIN, ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL OF ROSE, XANTHAN GUM.