--- title: "Handmade Skincare Story: Behind the Scenes at Bath & Being" description: "Meet Pooja, the maker behind Bath & Being. Learn about our slow-living approach, our Bangalore studio, and why our small-batch botanical skincare is crafted with love." canonical: https://mytribe.in/bathandbeing/botanical-skincare-wellness-products/our-story-small-batch-process last_updated: 2025-09-15 --- # My Handmade Journey: Behind the Scenes at Bath & Being Tribe Verified · Over 5,000 candles hand-poured in Bengaluru By [Bath & Being](https://mytribe.in/bathandbeing) · Visit Studio in Arekere; Ships across India · ₹1,100 per kit (estimate) Part of [Botanical Skincare & Wellness Products](https://mytribe.in/bathandbeing/botanical-skincare-wellness-products). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/bathandbeing/botanical-skincare-wellness-products/gallery) I started with a single burner in my kitchen. Today, thousands of jars later, I still believe that handmade things carry a soul that mass production simply cannot match. ## Photos and videos - ![Hey you, I'm Pooja, the maker and mixer behind Bath & Being. What started as a love for all things natural has turned into my passion for creating skincare that’s good for you and gorgeous to use. Welcome to the family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/72558268-1ee0-496e-93cf-7471570f9c6b) - [Video: I started small, experimenting at home, and today I've sold over 5,000 candles. This video is a little piece of my journey and a reminder that if you're holding on to a dream, you just have to begin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76d32e1d-2f08-4da4-8215-451410d1af6d) - [Video: We may be a small team, but we put a lot of heart into every step of the process. Thank you for supporting us and being part of the Bath & Being journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c5b2d242-19fa-4991-82f0-5724b15a772b) - [Video: This cacao ceremony changed my relationship with chocolate and deepened my appreciation for cacao butter, an ingredient I use almost every day. Now when I melt it, I see the whole journey, and that changes everything.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1595573d-8059-49d0-b63e-99e76b048cdb) - [Video: This is the propaganda I live by: slow mornings, pleasure as an investment, and the belief that handmade things carry soul. It's about living a life that is softer, slower, and wilder.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d61a52c-a3b4-4a17-863a-f9b10fea91a3) - [Video: I totally fell for the propaganda that you can quit your 9-5 and build a life where your desk smells like lavender, not despair. It's not always easy, but it's still worth it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02608f1f-ec94-4ce2-a3c8-37beb56390db) - ![If you ever wonder what it’s like to run a handmade skincare brand, imagine smelling like 14 different essential oils and crying over emulsifiers at 2 AM. It's a wild ride.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f1dd7b30-8065-4801-97d4-11a27b84dda6) - ![This is the core of my philosophy. Handcrafting self-care is my love language to the world. It’s about slowing down, connecting with nature, and creating something beautiful and healing with my own two hands.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b47a211f-07e2-4b70-854d-2af6c95a8acf) - [Video: This is my Ajji, my grandmother and my biggest supporter. I made this special saffron and rose moisturizer just for her. Seeing her joy reminds me why I do this. Every handmade product is an act of love, a tradition passed down.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e48ac4d-c54e-47af-9734-e2a36db4425b) - [Video: This is how we heal: gently, together. A small circle, a jar of moisturizer, and the quiet grace of women who remember how to tend to each other.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5582a94c-2e2a-4ca5-8db9-6bb5160ff142) - [Video: I caught these women in a quiet moment at a retreat, sharing the moisturizer we gifted. It's a reminder that beauty isn't just in the bottle, it’s in the way we show up for each other.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c21429a2-3747-451b-a6f6-56435c0956a2) - ![Bath & Being started as my escape, a way to find some light. I thought I was making skincare to help others heal, but it turns out, it healed me. I blossomed into a full-on botanical babe.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dfa00b1b-9109-4df8-aeb2-c6e68c63b299) - [Video: The feminine urge to turn your passions into paychecks. Building a life where success is on my own terms and financial freedom is non-negotiable.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/638d6d5e-9f9b-4b65-b456-b61289e0eaf9) - [Video: When someone says they can get it cheaper on Amazon, I say, "No you can't, it's handmade." Supporting local artisans means you get higher quality, natural ingredients, and a product made with care.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7efbba58-e7d6-4a01-83d9-26dae2eade08) - [Video: Your skin is your largest organ, and up to 60% of what you apply to it gets absorbed. It's time to reconsider what's in your products and make the switch to natural skincare if you haven't already.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ed722d76-7afb-4f1b-81e8-be258d6af155) - [Video: Running this business is often a one-person show. I'm the chemist, the packaging pro, and the customer service champ. Call me the CEO: Chief Everything Officer.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/41511f61-89e6-4886-a42f-616ef75a0b6d) - ![A glimpse into the lab. Even when we're closed for holidays like Diwali, I'm always available to chat and help you place your orders.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7bee2692-c9db-480f-900d-1dd281849d11) - ![The Diwali madness is over. I sold over 2000 candles in two weeks just through word of mouth, and I'm so proud and grateful for your support. And yes, that's a soap in my hand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/edbf9d94-ec8a-4778-bfb7-39b18e7ac5b0) - [Video: Artificial dyes? Never. Our products get their beautiful colours from pure, plant-based sources like natural clays and botanical extracts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/477e7c19-8901-49eb-92e3-1ec21dc981c1) - ![We don't do fake fragrance. We use pure essential oils, which are plant-powered, skin-loving, and mood-shifting. They make every product smell like something real.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f883a1d-200c-4665-b3e4-38a8bd72c569) - ![Every Bath & Being product is infused with essential oils not just for fragrance, but for function. You're working with them to nourish your skin and calm your nervous system.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1272a503-821f-4d5a-839b-99887f454f8b) - ![Essential oils are botanical mood shifters. One breath and your nervous system knows: it's safe to soften. That's the power of aromatherapy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d1f2546-f8ca-4e4a-8664-3d80bd3ca2f3) - ![Did you know essential oils speak directly to the limbic system, the part of your brain that processes emotion and memory? It's how your body remembers calm, joy, or safety.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5615e1d3-dc88-4604-875c-e73168543e92) - ![We use 100% pure and therapeutic grade essential oils. They give our products an amazing natural aroma and are packed with medicinal qualities for healthy, glowing skin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c996c0d9-cb5d-4f03-968a-cdeaa7dfb743) - [Video: Watch me make a one-liter batch of our Citrus Burst body wash for an eco-conscious customer. It's made with aloe vera, yellow clay, and a festival of citrus essential oils.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/341d0e53-6b7d-4b31-820a-b72e41fb1b1f) ## About Our Story & Small-Batch Process My studio in Arekere isn't a sterile lab. It’s where I spend hours testing textures, dealing with failed batches, and sometimes crying over a stubborn emulsifier at 2 AM. It is messy, real, and completely made by hand. I left my 9-to-5 job because I wanted my desk to smell like lavender instead of stress. That decision led me to start Bath & Being, and it has been a wild ride ever since. I have sold over 5,000 candles and thousands of skincare products, but every single item still passes through my hands in my Bangalore studio. My inspiration comes from my grandmother, Ajji, who taught me to value simple traditions. That is why I do not use industrial machinery or harsh synthetic chemicals. I rely on cold-pressed oils, raw plant butters, and pure essential oils. When you buy from me, you are not getting a product that sat in a warehouse for months. You are getting something fresh, made in small batches by someone who cares about the ingredients as much as you do. It is not always easy. Balancing the formulation of a new turmeric facewash or a hemp-infused balm while managing the logistics of a growing brand is a constant learning process. However, the feedback from my community makes the late nights worth it. I am not here to push products on you. I am here to help you turn your daily routine into a grounding ritual. If you are curious about what goes into your jars, or if you want to know why I choose specific clays and butters, I am happy to chat about it. Transparency is the only way I know how to work. ## About Bath & Being I am Pooja, the person behind the mess and the magic at Bath & Being. I create botanical skincare in my Bangalore studio, and honestly, I probably smell like essential oils right now. 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