Handmade Natural Skincare Essentials for Daily Care
Small-batch soaps, nourishing body butters, and gentle face care handcrafted in my kitchen using traditional Ayurvedic wisdom.
It all started with my daughter. She found the traditional Diwali ubtan sticky and uncomfortable, and I wanted to keep our family ritual of Abhyangasnan alive. So, I transformed the goodness of turmeric, sandalwood, and herbs into a simple bar of soap. This is how MadebyRen was born, from a mother's love in a kitchen, not a lab.
I believe a lip balm’s first job is to care for your lips, not just color them. My balms are packed with nourishing butters and oils like shea, cocoa, and sweet almond to heal and protect. The tint is minimal because healthy, comfortable lips are the real goal.
This is my Manjistha Face Wash, a gentle cleanser I created for clear, brighter skin. Using the wisdom of Ayurveda, it harnesses the power of Manjistha, a wonder herb known to detoxify, purify, and help with blemishes and uneven skin tone.
Nothing makes me happier than hearing from you directly. I never actively marketed my Coffee Bean Soap, but when I heard Divya sharing her love for it with a friend, it was the best validation I could ask for. This is why I do what I do.
Every product starts with a purpose, and often, a pen and paper. When a client asked for an extra nourishing body butter for winter, I went back to my books to formulate with Mowrah butter, a rich, indigenous ingredient perfect for deep hydration.
My commitment to natural care extends to our planet. With my bottle back campaign, you can return your empty MadebyRen bottles to be recycled or reused. It's my small, honest step towards more eco-friendly skincare.
You can't advertise trust, you earn it one loyal client at a time. Seeing familiar faces return to my pop-up stalls and hearing that my products have become a consistent part of your routine is the greatest compliment.
About Featured
I make every batch from scratch in my kitchen, which means I cannot mass-produce, but I can ensure every bar and bottle is fresh. If you have specific skin needs or want to curate a gift hamper, just send me a message and we can put together exactly what your skin needs.
Skincare does not need to be complicated. My philosophy is simple: cleanse, hydrate, and protect. I focus on the basics because your skin changes with the weather, stress, and mood, so you need products that adapt rather than rigid routines.
The Science of Small Batches
Every product I make is the result of years of testing and refinement. I use ingredients like Manjistha for detoxification, Mowrah butter for deep hydration, and gentle herbs to balance the skin's pH. Because I do not use heavy synthetic preservatives, I make everything in micro-batches to ensure you receive a fresh product. You will not find lab-made fillers here. Instead, I rely on plant-based ingredients and traditional formulations that actually deliver results.
My Approach to Ingredients
I treat lip balms as restorative care, not just color, using beeswax and shea butter to heal rather than mask. My soaps, like the Abhyangasnan Ubtan bar or the Coffee Bean variant, are designed to do more than wash—they exfoliate and nourish. I believe in transparency, so every ingredient is chosen for a specific purpose. If I use it, it is because I trust it on my own skin and my daughter’s.
Closing the Loop
I am conscious of the waste that comes with beauty products. While I am a small business, I am committed to reducing our impact. I run a bottle back campaign to recycle our packaging, and I encourage you to join me in this effort. It is not perfect, but it is an honest, steady step toward being better to the planet while we care for ourselves.
MadebyRen
Hi, I am Renuka. My skincare journey started in my own kitchen when I wanted to find a better, simpler way to care for my daughter’s skin during Diwali. I believe in honest ingredients and the power of consistency, not 10-step trends.
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