Gentle Face and Body Care for Daily Rituals
I do not believe in skin types that never change. My face washes, mists, and butters are designed to help you stay consistent with your skin, no matter the weather or your mood.
Here's my philosophy on lip balms. They are for care, not just color. Watch me create my restorative lip balms, formulated with beeswax, castor oil, and shea butter to truly heal and protect your lips.
My Basil and Licorice Face Wash is designed for acne-prone skin. Sweet basil essential oil cleanses pores while licorice extracts help brighten and soothe the skin.
The Refreshing Fresh Basil Face Wash, standing proud. This anti-bacterial, SLS and paraben-free cleanser is one of my go-to recommendations for oily or stressed skin.
My Saffron & Licorice Face Wash is specially crafted for mature skin. It's pH-balanced and uses saffron to enhance radiance and licorice to help with pigmentation, leaving skin soft and supple.
A simple, elegant shot of my Saffron Face Wash on a bathroom counter. It's designed to brighten your complexion and improve skin texture with every use.
My Kasturimanjal (Wild Turmeric) facewash helps fight acne and reduce blemishes without staining the skin. It's a gentle way to get the benefits of turmeric.
Whipping up a micro-batch of my Cherry Blossom body butter. Even in summer, extremely dry skin needs nourishment, and this emulsified butter sinks in beautifully without feeling greasy.
A simple DIY hair mask for an itchy or dry scalp using my Red Aloe Vera gel and Sal Butter oil. This mix provides a cooling, soothing treatment to nourish the scalp.
The benefits of my Aloe and Cucumber face mist. It's not just refreshing; it's formulated with 2% Hyaluronic Acid to deeply hydrate and calm inflammation.
Here’s how you can create a cooling summer face pack using just two of my products: the Sukanti Lepa powder and the Red Aloe Vera Splash gel. It's a simple, effective way to soothe sun-exposed skin.
About Beyond the Bar: Nourishing Face & Body Rituals
I do not believe in strict skin types because your skin changes with the weather, stress, and your mood. Instead, I focus on balance. Whether it is a refreshing basil cleanser for oily days or a rich body butter for when your skin feels parched, my goal is to give you gentle, effective products that work with your skin’s natural rhythm, not against it.
My skincare philosophy is simple: cleanse, hydrate, protect. I do not chase trends because healthy skin is built on showing up for yourself every single day.
The Ritual, Simplified
Everything I make is in micro-batches in my kitchen in Mumbai. When I formulate, I look for a balance between traditional Ayurvedic wisdom and modern, effective ingredients. My Basil and Licorice Face Wash, for instance, uses the antimicrobial power of sweet basil to clean pores without stripping your skin. For those dealing with mature or pigmented skin, my Saffron and Licorice cleanser provides radiance without harsh chemicals like SLS or parabens.
Why Ingredients Matter
I choose ingredients that actually do the work. My hydrating mists combine the cooling properties of Aloe and Cucumber with 2% Hyaluronic Acid, ensuring the moisture actually stays in your skin. When you use my body butters, you will notice they do not just sit on the surface. I use dense bases like Mahua or Shea Butter that sink in, even in humid weather, because I know that thirsty skin needs real nourishment, not just a greasy coating.
Honest Care
There are no big machines here, just me and my passion for simple care. I am open about what goes into my bottles and why. Whether you are using a lip balm formulated to heal dryness rather than just add color, or applying a face pack made from my Sukanti Lepa powder, you are using something made with care. If you have questions about how to build a routine that actually lasts, just send me a message.
MadebyRen
I am Renuka, and I craft every bottle in my kitchen, keeping things honest and simple. My products are essentially my own daily rituals bottled up to help you stay consistent with your skin.
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