My Handmade Journey: The Heart of Bath & Being
Welcome to my studio. Here, skincare isn't just about bottles; it’s about slow rituals, botanical ingredients, and the quiet magic of creating something from scratch.
This is my Ajji, my grandmother, and my biggest supporter. I made this saffron and rose moisturizer just for her. Her joy reminds me why I do this: for me, handcrafting a gift isn't just about a product, it's a love language.
I started this journey in my kitchen, experimenting with wax and wicks. Today, I've sold over 5,000 candles. This is a little piece of my story and a reminder that every big dream starts with one small, brave step.
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 life's passion. Welcome to the family.
This is the propaganda I live by: slow mornings, green is medicine, and handmade things carry soul. These are the principles that guide every product I create and every part of my life.
Moisturizer, sunlight, and the sacred hands of a sister. This is the kind of care we weren't taught to ask for but deeply need. My products are made for these moments of gentle connection.
Skincare is better together. I love seeing my products become part of a shared ritual, a reminder that beauty is in the way we show up for each other.
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 and Being journey.
Handcrafting self-care is my love language to the world. It’s my way of sharing a piece of nature and a moment of peace with you.
A little behind-the-scenes reality of running a handmade skincare brand. It involves smelling like 14 essential oils, making body butter at 2 AM, and a whole lot of love for the craft.
Sometimes I have to put on my lab coat and get serious with the formulations. Here I am, in my element, mixing and creating.
About My Handmade Journey
People see the finished jar, but the reality involves smelling like 14 different essential oils, messy workbenches, and convincing myself that making body butter at 2 AM is perfectly normal behavior. Everything you see here is born from those small, chaotic, and deeply rewarding experiments in my studio. It is not factory-made; it is hand-poured, heart-filled, and real.
From Kitchen Experiments to Your Rituals
My journey didn’t start in a sterile lab; it began in my kitchen with a single burner and a stubborn need to make things that actually felt good. I ditched the corporate 9-to-5 because I realized I didn't want to trade my time for stress. I wanted to trade it for scent, texture, and the quiet satisfaction of making things with my own hands.
The Philosophy of Slow
You’ll notice our stuff isn't 'perfect' by mass-market standards. It is organic, shifting, and deeply tied to nature. Whether it’s sourcing raw turmeric for face masks or figuring out the right emulsion for a body butter, I treat these ingredients like medicine. My Ajji (grandmother) is my biggest critic and my inspiration—if she’s happy, I know I’ve done my job right. She’s been my first tester for years.
Behind the Scenes
When you support Bath & Being, you’re supporting a small team that genuinely cares about every single order. We aren't mass-producing thousands of units in a factory. We are batch-mixing, pouring, and hand-labeling in our Bengaluru studio. We’re dealing with the real-world constraints of natural ingredients—no synthetic preservatives means our products require a bit more love, but your skin will thank you for the lack of chemicals.
We believe that skincare is a ritual, not a chore. It is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and actually notice the texture of what you’re putting on your body. If you want to know more about what’s in our current batch or just want to chat about natural skincare, I’m always around to answer.
Bath & Being
I’m Pooja, the chaos and calm behind Bath & Being. I left my 9-to-5 to create a world where my desk smells like lavender instead of stress, and I love helping you find that same slow, intentional joy in your daily routine.
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