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Kashmiri Botanicals

From Ladakh and Kashmir, each botanical is chosen for its potency and time-honored beauty benefits.

Almond

(Prunus dulcis)

Kashmiri Almond is cultivated in Kashmir's orchards and is ideal for dry and combination skin. It is a nourishing emollient that helps improve moisture retention and support the skin barrier.

Best For
dry, combination skin

Apple

(Malus domestica)

Apple is grown in Kashmir Valley orchards and is suitable for all skin types. It is a gentle exfoliating botanical that helps refine texture and promote a smoother, more even-looking complexion.

Best For
all skin

Chamomile

(Matricaria chamomilla)

Chamomile is cultivated in Kashmir and is well-suited to sensitive or dry skin. It is a soothing, anti-inflammatory botanical that helps calm irritation and support the skin barrier.

Best For
dry, sensitive skin

Fennel

(Foeniculum vulgare)

Fennel is cultivated in Kashmir's fields and is suitable for all skin types. It is an antioxidant-rich botanical that helps support collagen and improve overall skin tone.

Best For
all skin

Fig

(Ficus carica)

Fig is cultivated in central Kashmir and is ideal for dry, combination, or sensitive skin. It helps hydrate, soften, and support overall skin comfort.

Best For
dry, combination, sensitive skin

Hibiscus

(Hibiscus sabdariffa)

Hibiscus grows in ornamental landscapes of Kashmir and suits most skin types. It is a natural exfoliating botanical that helps improve hydration and enhance skin radiance.

Best For
all skin

Himalayan Birch

(Betula utilis)

Himalayan Birch is native to the Western Himalayas and is ideal for oily or acne-prone skin. It helps support skin renewal and improve firmness for a more refined appearance.

Best For
oily, acne-prone skin

Himalayan Blue Poppy

(Meconopsis aculeata)

Himalayan Blue Poppy grows on high-altitude slopes in Ladakh and the NW Himalaya and is suited for dry or damaged skin. It helps repair, restore, and protect stressed skin.

Best For
damaged skin

Himalayan Cedar

(Cedrus deodara)

Himalayan Cedar grows in Kashmir's conifer belts and is ideal for oily or combination skin. It helps clarify the skin and reduce excess oil while maintaining balance.

Best For
oily, combination skin

Himalayan Primrose

(Primula spp.)

Himalayan Primrose grows in Kashmir's high-altitude zones and is suited for sensitive or compromised skin. It helps soothe irritation, support the barrier, and protect stressed skin.

Best For
sensitive skin

Himalayan Rhubarb

(Rheum emodi)

Himalayan Rhubarb grows on high-altitude slopes in Kashmir and Ladakh. It helps improve skin clarity and promote a more even-looking tone.

Best For
all skin

Horse Chestnut

(Aesculus indica)

Horse Chestnut grows in the Kashmir Himalaya and is recommended for sensitive skin. It helps reduce puffiness, calm inflammation, and improve skin comfort.

Best For
sensitive skin

Juniper

(Juniperus semiglobosa)

Juniper occurs throughout Kashmir's cliffs and is ideal for oily skin. It helps purify the skin, reduce excess oil, and maintain clarity.

Best For
oily skin

Kuth

(Saussurea lappa)

Kuth grows on alpine slopes and subalpine meadows of Kashmir and is beneficial for inflamed skin. It helps calm irritation and support skin repair.

Best For
sensitive skin

Lavender

(Lavandula angustifolia)

Lavender is cultivated in J&K aromatic belts and is ideal for dry and sensitive skin. It helps soothe the skin, reduce irritation, and support barrier recovery.

Best For
dry, sensitive skin

Lotus

(Nelumbo nucifera)

Lotus grows in Srinagar's lake wetlands and is suitable for all skin types. It helps hydrate, soothe, and promote a refreshed, radiant appearance.

Best For
all skin

Mallow

(Lavatera cashmeriana)

Mallow grows in Himalayan zones and the meadows of Kashmir and is suited for sensitive or reactive skin. It helps calm irritation and support barrier health.

Best For
sensitive skin

Marigold

(Calendula officinalis)

Marigold is cultivated under Kashmir floriculture and is ideal for dry and sensitive skin. It helps soothe, repair, and restore the skin barrier.

Best For
dry, sensitive skin

Mulberry

(Morus alba)

Mulberry grows around Srinagar and is suitable for all skin types. It helps brighten the skin and promote an even-looking complexion.

Best For
all skin
Pomegranate

Pomegranate

(Punica granatum)

Pomegranate grows around Srinagar and is suitable for all skin types. It helps improve radiance, support even tone, and protect against environmental stress.

Best For
all skin
Rhododendron

Rhododendron

(Rhododendron anthopogon)

Rhododendron is native to alpine Kashmir and Ladakh. It helps protect the skin while supporting clarity and overall skin balance.

Best For
all skin
Rose

Rose

(Rosa damascena)

Rose thrives in the Kashmir Valley and is suitable for all skin types. It helps soothe, tone, and refresh the skin for a balanced appearance.

Best For
all skin

Rosehip

(Rosa webbiana)

Rosehip grows on high-altitude slopes of Ladakh and is ideal for dry or sensitive skin. It helps nourish, repair, and improve overall skin texture.

Best For
dry, sensitive skin

Rosemary

(Salvia rosmarinus)

Rosemary is cultivated in J&K aromatic belts and is suitable for oily or combination skin. It helps clarify, stimulate circulation, and support clearer-looking skin.

Best For
oily, combination skin
Saffron

Saffron

(Crocus sativus)

Saffron grows in Pulwama district of Kashmir and is suitable for all skin types. It helps enhance radiance and promote a brighter, more even-looking complexion.

Best For
all skin

Sea Buckthorn

(Hippophae rhamnoides)

Sea Buckthorn is native to Ladakh and is ideal for dry or stressed skin. It helps deeply nourish, repair the barrier, and restore skin vitality.

Best For
dry skin

Shilajit

(Himalayan mineral pitch)

Shilajit is a mineral-rich substance sourced from Himalayan rocks. It helps support skin regeneration and improve overall resilience.

Best For
all skin

Skimmia

(Skimmia anquetilia)

Skimmia grows in temperate Himalayan forests and is suited for acne-prone or compromised skin. It helps protect, calm, and support clearer skin.

Best For
acne-prone skin

Sorrel

(Rumex acetosa)

Sorrel grows in Kashmiri gardens and is suitable for most skin types. It helps gently calm the skin and support overall skin balance.

Best For
all skin

Walnut

(Juglans regia)

Walnut grows in the Kashmir Valley and is ideal for dry or damaged skin. It helps nourish, soothe, and restore skin softness.

Best For
dry skin

Wild Thyme

(Thymus linearis)

Wild Thyme grows on alpine slopes of the western Himalaya and is suited for oily or acne-prone skin. It helps clarify and reduce congestion for clearer skin.

Best For
oily, acne-prone skin

Willow Bark

(Salix spp.)

Willow Bark grows in the wetlands of Kashmir and is ideal for oily or sensitive skin. It helps gently exfoliate, control oil, and calm inflammation.

Best For
oily skin

Wormwood

(Artemisia absinthium)

Wormwood grows in the Kashmir Himalaya and is suited for oily skin. It helps purify and clarify the skin while reducing excess oil.

Best For
oily skin

Yellow Dock

(Rumex nepalensis)

Yellow Dock is found across Kashmir and is suitable for combination skin. It helps support clarity and maintain balanced, healthy-looking skin.

Best For
combination skin