At Ranavat Botanics, we’re committed to the belief that beauty starts from within. Your attitude, energy, and true self shape your outward image more than anything. The nutrients you allow into your body are just as important as—if not more impactful than—whatever you apply topically. For this reason, we craft products comprising the same hardworking ingredients we know work wonders from within. For a holistic approach to beauty, incorporating beautifying botanicals into your daily ritual—via your skincare routine and your diet—can help unlock that inimitable inner glow. Here we’ve outlined just a few of the trusted ingredients we rely on to tap into beauty from the inside out.

Vitamin C has been a fan favorite in the beauty industry as of late and a new lineup of brightening serums is quickly becoming a mainstay on every beauty enthusiast’s bathroom counter. With “brightening” being the buzzword on everyone’s lips, we can’t help but draw our attention to an ancient remedy that’s been used for brightening for thousands of years. Saffron, which itself is rich in vitamin C, offers many of the properties of the buzzy ingredient—and then some. We’ve touted the numerous benefits of saffron before, but now we’d like to dive into all the reasons the potent spice is a powerful ayurvedic alternative to vitamin C.

It’s impossible not to be left with a bittersweet feeling as summer days wind down and the season comes to a close. But just because we’re bidding adieu to summer Fridays and long weekends doesn’t mean we have to say goodbye to all of summer’s goodness. That sun-kissed complexion and carefree radiance your skin has earned over the past few months can be something you carry with you into the fall. By making time for a handful of ancient beauty rituals, you can unveil your natural luminosity even as the sunlight begins to dwindle.

Today we are profiling Stephanie Liu Hjelmseth, the beauty behind Honey and Silk  a destination for style, travel and beauty and mom of Jacob, her 8 month old son.  I fell in love with Stephanie's impeccable style.  She is the epitome of effortless chic combining Parisian influences with her California style - and shares with us how her routine has changed since becoming a mom.

Where would the world be without moms? They give us life and then become our biggest champions. They shower us with unconditional love and provide us with unrelenting support. Especially when it comes to beauty, moms play a special role for many—instilling us with confidence when we need it most, introducing us to the world of skincare and self-care, and serving as our eternal muses. In celebration of Mother’s Day, we’re showcasing some of our favorite inspiring moms throughout the month of May. Covering all things beauty and beyond, we’re inviting these extraordinary women to get real about motherhood, spill their skincare secrets, and walk us through the rituals they swear by.

As part of our commitment to building a community around empowerment, Ranavat Botanics celebrates strong women who rule: women who stand at the helm of their personal and professional lives, determine their own definitions of success, and don’t wait for the world to assign their worth.

We’re shining a spotlight on inspiring women who are carving out their own paths in life as founders, CEOs, and industry disruptors. These are the go-getters cultivating dynamic careers in line with their passions. The trailblazers igniting new paths in unlikely industries. The motivators fueling others to rise to the occasion and realize their dreams. These are women who Make It Reign.

Our next CEOs in the Make It Reign series are Ali Heiss and Stella Simona, the founders and co-owners of Amarilo and Haati Chai. We caught up with Simona to talk about her and Heiss’s unique journey, how they’re disrupting the jewelry space, and their advice for becoming your own boss.

Face masks have long been a skincare essential. Face and body masks called ubtan, a hardworking mix of herbs, flowers, and roots, were a part of ancient Ayurveda tradition and adopted as a ritual for religious festivals such as Diwali and the Haldi ceremony in Indian weddings. When you’re cultivating your own personal ritual, masks are an especially pleasant way to pamper yourself and reveal glowing skin. At Ranavat Botanics, we value fresh, organic ingredients, so our all-time favorite face masks are powder. Powder masks boast a number of benefits because of their composition—beyond making an easy travel companion due to TSA guidelines. We’ve highlighted five major advantages of powder masks below, explaining why they’re a worthwhile addition to your skincare routine.

As we navigate the cooling temperatures of autumn and head into winter, our hard-earned summer glow is steadily slipping away. But just because the season of sun-kissed skin is long gone, it doesn’t mean we can’t maintain a warm-weather radiance year round.

As we delve into the Secret Garden of Ranavat Botanics to dig deep into the science that has powered our ancient formulations over the past 5,000 years, we’d be remiss not to spotlight one particular ingredient that’s worth more than its weight in gold—literally. Saffron, a revered spice more expensive per ounce than gold, boasts a rich history that can be traced back over three millennia. In Ancient Egypt, healers kept saffron in their medicinal arsenals to help relieve gastrointestinal ailments. It is said that even Cleopatra incorporated the sought-after spice into her bathing rituals. In Ancient Rome, saffron was used as a deodorizer. Today, the expensive spice may be best known for its culinary use as a popular seasoning, but its beauty benefits and medicinal properties are still tapped into by many. Below, we highlight just a handful of the ways this magical botanical can help enhance your wellbeing, from the inside out.

Getting dressed every morning is a daily act that so many of us take for granted. For a fashion lover like Mindy Scheier, it’s something she looks forward to every day. But for her son Oliver, who was born with muscular dystrophy, the simple act was a painstaking challenge that served as a constant reminder of his disability and prohibited him from wearing what he wanted to wear. With 20 years of experience working in the fashion industry, Scheier knows clothing has the power to be transformative and inspire confidence. Here, she shares with us her Claim Your Crown moment—how she empowered her own son through fashion-minded adaptive clothing and how she’s educating the fashion industry and pushing it forward to recognize this underserved population.

One essential element of traditional Indian haircare is hair oil. Indian women will massage cold-pressed oils into their hair a few times each week. Hair oils nourish the scalp and strands, seal damaged cuticles, restore moisture-retaining properties, and act as an effective heat-protectant when styling. The Ayurvedic practice has gained a cult following in the beauty world as hair oils have become a multitasking favorite for women of all backgrounds.

Since childhood, Rupa Valdez has had a passion for travel—her trips taking her everywhere from Helsinki’s happening Design District to the penguin-bespeckled Boulders Beach near Cape Town. Now, a professor at the University of Virginia and a mother of two, Valdez continues to satiate her wanderlust with adventures to the far reaches of the world—not letting the fact that she’s in and out of a wheelchair stop her from exploring. Instead, she’s helping others with disabilities tap into their own passion for travel through the Blue Trunk Foundation, a nonprofit providing resources and information to make travel more accessible for everyone. Here, she shares with us her Claim Your Crown moment—how she didn’t let her disability become a barrier to the life she desires to lead and how she’s using her personal experience to proactively blaze a trail for others.

Since wedding season has officially arrived, we have teamed up with Kyra & Vir, a marketplace that delivers handcrafted products from makers in India, to give you the perfect guide to keeping yourself feeling fresh and looking fabulous this wedding season.

As part of our commitment to building a community around empowerment, Ranavat Botanics celebrates strong women who rule: women who stand at the helm of their personal and professional lives, determine their own definitions of success, and don’t wait for the world to assign their worth.

For the month of June, we’re shining a spotlight on inspiring women who are carving out their own paths in life as founders, CEOs, and industry disruptors. These are the go-getters cultivating dynamic careers in line with their passions. The trailblazers igniting new paths in unlikely industries. The motivators fueling others to rise to the occasion and realize their dreams. These are women who Make It Reign.

Our first CEO in the Make It Reign series is PLATEFIT founder and mom-of-two Rachael Blumberg. Chatting about everything from business to beauty to two childrenl, the fitness entrepreneur shares inspiring words about her commitment to making time for herself and breaks down misconceptions about work-life balance.

"I want to teach her to always practice gratitude. Gratitude for what she has been blessed with and for the people in her life who have helped her in even the tiniest way possible. I want to teach her the value of "grit." It's not about being smart, but having perseverance toward a goal in spite of all the obstacles that may come." - Melanie Chandra

Ranavat Botanics is dedicated to going beyond skincare to create a community around empowerment. Just as we want to help instill confidence and promote self-care, we want to celebrate beauty that goes more than skin deep. One way we’re doing this is by sharing stories from incredible individuals who have faced adversity and turned their experiences into empowerment—what we call a “Claim Your Crown” moment.

At 31, Parul Somani had just given birth to her second daughter, recently started a new job, and was diagnosed with breast cancer. Genetic testing played an integral role in her early diagnosis and empowered her to become her own advocate. Somani is a testament to the value of genetic testing and today she’s actively helping to make it more accessible to everyone, making it her mission to educate others and remove barriers to access. Here, she shares with us her Claim Your Crown moment—how she demonstrated incredible strength during the most challenging time of her life and ultimately discovered a calling that would ignite a new passion and pave the way for her next journey.

In anticipation of the royal wedding, we can’t help but find ourselves—like the rest of the world—enamored by the fairytale romance. With Meghan and Harry exchanging their vows this weekend, what better time to revisit two of our favorite royal delights inspired by wedding traditions?

"I’ve said this so many times, but I really really want my daughter to be able to admire someone else’s beauty without questioning her own. She can admire other people that are like her, or unlike her, and look to them for inspiration, but I never want that to make her question why she looks the way she is, why she’s a certain size, or why her skin color is the way it is. Beauty is very fleeting and I myself am creating a career off of my beauty, but in 10 years, I have to be comfortable with myself however I’m aging. You really have to have a beautiful soul and beautiful character or else none of it matters."

I am so beyond excited to share "Claim Your Crown."  When start Ranavat, I knew that it was more than skin deep.  I wanted to create something that accurately represented my values but also created a community around empowerment.  

Self care is experiencing a huge moment right now- but to me, self care is more than just taking time for yourself: it should actually DO SOMETHING for your skin.  Masques are incredible vehicles for skin improvement- the clay component clarifies and cleanses and the honey + time-tested botanicals help improve your skin's overall health. 

With Valentine’s Day approaching, now is the perfect time to take a closer look at two of the blooms that have captured our hearts—jasmine and rose.

Saffron is the epitome of Your Royal Ritual.  More expensive per ounce than gold, it has been used for thousands of years in India as a beauty treatment for the elite.  Saffron is best known for its ability to brighten: treating dark circles under the eyes and for creating a glowy complexion.  Add some extra glow and luxury to your ritual with saffron in our Flawless Veil Masque.

Are you treating your dry skin the right way?

Decoding what our skin is telling us can make all the difference in how we treat our skin. 

Today I'm going to send some light on Dry vs. Dehydrated skin and explain why they are not the same thing!