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Geranium Essential Oil

Why We Love

Geranium Essential Oil

Used traditionally by the ancient Egyptians to revitalize body tissues, Geranium essential oil has a floral, minty aroma. The oil is extracted from the leaves and stalks through steam distillation.

Skincare Benefits: Geranium essential oil is an excellent toning agent for skin, and helps enhance complexion and calm redness simultaneously. As a skin tonic, it can also provide ample nourishment to revitalize our skin cells for a healthy glow.

Ayurvedic Therapy Benefits: Both uplifting and calming, geranium essential oil balances the mind and body by relieving feelings of stress and anxiety.

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Geranium Essential Oil is the powerhouse Ayurvedic ingredient behind these best sellers.

UMA ULTIMATE BRIGHTENING FACE OIL

Our triple-action brightening blend is enriched with potent ingredients like orange, and neroli that deeply nourish and hydrate your skin for an instant radiance.

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UMA DEEPLY CLARIFYING FACE OIL

Our UMA Deeply Clarifying Face Oil has a gentle yet highly effective formula which moisturizes and balances oily or combination skin while combating buildup and oiliness.

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UMA ABSOLUTE ANTI AGING FACE OIL

The UMA Absolute Anti Aging Face Oil is an ultra-luxurious blend of rejuvenating frankincense essential oil and purifying juniper berry essential oil that visibly improves signs of aging and helps transform dry and damaged skin. 

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UMA ABSOLUTE ANTI AGING EYE OIL

UMA Absolute Anti Aging Eye Oil is an Ayurvedic skin-strengthening elixir that helps to combat stress, fatigue, dryness, and dark circles. This potent formula features revitalizing frankincense, hydrating rose essential oils, and rejuvenating eucalyptus oil, which work together to promote a more youthful and radiant appearance around the eyes.

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UMA ABSOLUTE ANTI AGING LIP OIL

The UMA Absolute Anti Aging Lip Oil is the optimal solution for nourishing and boosting the beauty of your lips. This luxurious lip oil helps restore youth and vitality by moisturizing and strengthening the lips with its nutrient-rich formula of grapeseed, avocado, geranium, and peppermint.

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UMA ABSOLUTE ANTI AGING FACE MASK

Indulge in the ultimate anti-aging experience with UMA’s Absolute Anti Aging Face Mask which is suited for all skin types.. This luxurious formula is enriched with papaya, and rose water, to deeply nourish and revitalize your skin.

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UMA ROSE RAPTURE BODY BALM

Soft as a sun-kissed sheen, UMA Rose Rapture Body Balm indulgent body balm melts seamlessly into the skin without leaving behind any residue. Ethereal geranium brightens and tones the skin, while fragrant bergamot promotes transformative peace and confidence.

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UMA ROSE RAPTURE REJUVENATING BODY OIL

Indulge in the luxurious Rose Rapture Rejuvenating Body Oil, crafted with ancient royal wisdom and modern indulgence in mind. This potent oil boasts the nourishing and rejuvenating benefits of precious rose, revered by the queens of the Moghul empire. Its romantic aroma fills the air, making it a perfect addition to any self-care routine.

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UMA PURE LOVE BODY BALM

UMA Pure Love Body Balm is a luxurious and nourishing body balm that features a blend of ayurvedic botanicals, including moringa and pomegranate, to deeply nourish and hydrate the skin. The intoxicating aromas of neroli, bela, and geranium work their otherworldly magic to provide an aromatic indulgence for your senses.

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UMA PURE CALM WELLNESS BODY OIL

Discover the power of balance with our Pure Calm Wellness Body Oil. Infused with a blend of soothing and grounding chamomile, vetiver, and geranium, this luxurious body oil delivers the perfect antidote to a busy, stressful day. Soak in the nourishing and hydrating properties of this oil and let its calming scent envelop you in a state of tranquility. 

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UMA PURE CALM WELLNESS BATH OIL

Experience ultimate relaxation with UMA Pure Calm Wellness Bath Oil, a luxurious and indulgent formula that brings tranquility, balance, and hydration to any bath.

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UMA BEAUTY BOOSTING DAY FACE OIL

Experience healthy and glowing skin with UMA Beauty Boosting Day Face Oil. This antioxidant-rich and multi-functional serum is perfect for daily use on all skin types, including dry and combination skin.

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UMA FLAWLESSLY FIRMING NECK CHEST & DÉCOLLETAGE SERUM

UMA Flawlessly Firming Neck Chest & Décolletage Serum is a potent botanical formula made with the aromatherapeutic benefits of jasmine, and geranium.

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UMA INTENSELY NOURISHING BROW OIL

UMA Intensely Nourishing Brow Oil is a miracle in a bottle, perfect for restoring your brows’ natural glory. Infused with natural ingredients, this oil promotes fuller, healthier brows by delivering moisture, restoring damaged hair and stimulating growth. 

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UMA TOTAL REJUVENATION NIGHT FACE OIL

Indulge in the ultimate renewal for your skin with UMA Total Rejuvenation Night Face Oil. Our luxurious and ultra-rich overnight formula is packed with the nourishing ingredients rose and pomegranate, which deeply hydrate and plump skin from within.

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Research and Benefits of Geranium Oil

1. Benefits in Skincare

A 2017 review of studies on geranium essential oil indicated that its antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antiseptic properties make it beneficial for reducing acne breakouts, skin irritation, and skin infections when applied topically.

2. Therapeutic Benefits

Geranium essential oil has anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, sedative, anxiety-reducing, and muscle-relaxing properties. It also facilitates blood circulation and eases breathing.

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Avocado Oil

Why We Love

Avocado Oil

Avocado has a highly penetrative property that allows it to go deep to provide moisture. The vitamin E in avocado makes it a naturally plumping substance and makes skin appear even, bright and smooth. When applied topically, avocado oil provides some natural SPF to  protect the skin and hair from harmful UV rays. Oleic Acid and other fatty acids in avocado are known to help the body fight signs of aging.  

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Avocado Oil is the powerhouse Ayurvedic ingredient behind these best sellers.

UMA ABSOLUTE ANTI AGING LIP OIL

The UMA Absolute Anti Aging Lip Oil is the optimal solution for nourishing and boosting the beauty of your lips. This luxurious lip oil helps restore youth and vitality by moisturizing and strengthening the lips with its nutrient-rich formula of grapeseed, avocado, geranium, and peppermint.

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UMA DEEP NOURISH EXTREME DRYNESS TREATMENT

Experience the ultimate relief for extremely dry and irritated skin with UMA’s Deep Nourish Extreme Dryness Treatment. This potent blend of nourishing jojoba, calming chamomile, and hydrating avocado oils deeply moisturizes, soothes irritation, and promotes rapid skin recovery.

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UMA PERFECTLY PURE SOOTHING BABY OIL

UMA Perfectly Pure Soothing Baby Oil is an all-natural formula that nourishes, soothes, and protects your baby’s sensitive skin. Enriched with Ayurvedic botanicals like rose, tea tree, and geranium, it provides gentle moisturization and deep nourishment to the delicate skin of your little one.

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UMA FLAWLESSLY FIRMING NECK CHEST & DÉCOLLETAGE SERUM

UMA Flawlessly Firming Neck Chest & Décolletage Serum is a potent botanical formula made with the aromatherapeutic benefits of jasmine, and geranium.

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UMA ABSOLUTE ANTI AGING BODY BALM

UMA Absolute Anti Aging Body Balm is a luxuriously lightweight balm, formulated with skin-nourishing pomegranate, and grapefruit. Rich in nutrient-packed hydration, this indulgent body balm helps to nourish, tone and deeply moisturize aged or dry skin. Experience ultimate skin hydration and a radiant, youthful-looking complexion with our anti aging skincare products for all skin types.

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UMA PURE LOVE BODY BALM

UMA Pure Love Body Balm is a luxurious and nourishing body balm that features a blend of ayurvedic botanicals, including moringa and pomegranate, to deeply nourish and hydrate the skin. The intoxicating aromas of neroli, bela, and geranium work their otherworldly magic to provide an aromatic indulgence for your senses. 

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UMA SANTAL SILK BODY BALM

Experience the luxurious and transformative richness of UMA Santal Silk Body Balm, packed with the power of cardamom and cedarwood. This solid body balm melts into a silky-smooth elixir, providing deep hydration and glow while improving the appearance of wrinkles. 

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UMA ROSE RAPTURE BODY BALM

Soft as a sun-kissed sheen, UMA Rose Rapture Body Balm indulgent body balm melts seamlessly into the skin without leaving behind any residue. Ethereal geranium brightens and tones the skin, while fragrant bergamot promotes transformative peace and confidence.

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UMA CITRON GLOW BODY BALM

The UMA Citron Glow Body Balm is a sweet, purifying, and detoxifying balm that gives your body a healthy glow. This luxurious body balm is enriched with the goodness of mandarin, orange, and neroli that naturally purifies and detoxifies your skin while improving its appearance. The antioxidants in neroli help in promoting luminosity, fighting blemishes, and beautifying your skin.

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Research and Benefits of Avocado

1. Benefits Wound Healing

This animal study demonstrates that avocado oil can improve wound healing and reduce inflammation, suggesting its potential for enhancing overall skin health and promoting a youthful appearance.

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Grapeseed Oil

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Grapeseed Oil

Grapeseed oil first started gaining attention from scientists in the late 20th century, when it started being processed and sold in high volumes in Europe and the United States. With high amounts of Vitamin E, it has been used for cooking and skincare purposes. Skincare Benefits: Grapeseed oil is rich in antioxidants and Omega-6, and can wield powerful calming action aggravated skin. It provides the skin with revitalizing moisture to prevent breakage and impurities, while naturally regulating the skin’s oil production functions, to prevent excess oil and blemishes.

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Grapeseed Oil is the powerhouse Ayurvedic ingredient behind these best sellers.

UMA DEEPLY CLARIFYING FACE OIL

Our UMA Deeply Clarifying Face Oil has a gentle yet highly effective formula which moisturizes and balances oily or combination skin while combating buildup and oiliness.

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UMA INTENSELY NOURISHING HAIR OIL

UMA Intensely Nourishing Hair Oil is the perfect solution for dull and dry hair.

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UMA BEAUTY BOOSTING NAVEL THERAPY OIL

Transform your skincare routine with UMA Beauty Boosting Navel Therapy Oil, a unique formula that harnesses the ancient Ayurvedic wisdom to bring balance and radiance to your skin.

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UMA CITRON GLOW BODY OIL

Experience the energizing and rejuvenating power of UMA Citron Glow Body Oil! This luxurious body oil is packed with natural ingredients like mandarin, orange and neroli, which help to brighten and calm your skin while promoting a healthy glow.

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UMA SANTAL SILK BODY OIL

Experience the luxury of divine body care with UMA’s Santal Silk Body Oil. Formulated with potent natural ingredients that have been revered in Ayurvedic tradition for centuries, this body oil transforms the skin into a glowing monument of youth. 

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UMA SANTAL SILK BODY BALM

Experience the luxurious and transformative richness of UMA Santal Silk Body Balm, packed with the power of cardamom and cedarwood. This solid body balm melts into a silky-smooth elixir, providing deep hydration and glow while improving the appearance of wrinkles.

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UMA ROSE RAPTURE REJUVENATING BODY OIL

Indulge in the luxurious Rose Rapture Rejuvenating Body Oil, crafted with ancient royal wisdom and modern indulgence in mind. This potent oil boasts the nourishing and rejuvenating benefits of precious rose, revered by the queens of the Moghul empire. Its romantic aroma fills the air, making it a perfect addition to any self-care routine.

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UMA ABSOLUTE ANTI AGING EYE OIL

UMA Absolute Anti Aging Eye Oil is an Ayurvedic skin-strengthening elixir that helps to combat stress, fatigue, dryness, and dark circles. This potent formula features revitalizing frankincense, hydrating rose essential oils, and rejuvenating eucalyptus oil, which work together to promote a more youthful and radiant appearance around the eyes.

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UMA ABSOLUTE ANTI AGING LIP OIL

The UMA Absolute Anti Aging Lip Oil is the optimal solution for nourishing and boosting the beauty of your lips. This luxurious lip oil helps restore youth and vitality by moisturizing and strengthening the lips with its nutrient-rich formula of grapeseed, avocado, geranium, and peppermint.

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UMA DEEPLY CLARIFYING BLEMISH SPOT TREATMENT

UMA Deeply Clarifying Blemish Spot Treatment contains a potent blend of natural ingredients like tea tree, juniper berry, and clary sage that have been used for centuries to improve the appearance of blemishes and nourish the skin. This formula works quickly to targets dark spots, improves redness, and promote a healthy, clear complexion.

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UMA ABSOLUTE ESSENTIAL SELF MASSAGE OIL

UMA Absolute Essential Self-Massage Oil is a luxurious and nourishing oil that promotes relaxation and self-care. Made with the finest botanical ingredients, this Ayurvedic formula provides an indulgent experience that calms the mind and nourishes the skin. The Abhyanga self-massage technique helps to improve circulation, boost the immune system, and release tension, leaving you feeling revitalized and balanced.

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UMA BODY BALANCING NAVEL THERAPY OIL

UMA Body Balancing Navel Therapy Oil is a unique Ayurvedic blend of neem, lemon, and mustard oils that rejuvenates the body from its core. This handcrafted oil is specifically formulated to target the navel, which is believed to represent the origin of life and balance in the body. The therapeutic blend helps reignite the digestive fire, detoxify impurities, combat bloating, and revitalize energy levels.

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UMA Pure Calm Wellness Bath Oil

Experience ultimate relaxation with UMA Pure Calm Wellness Bath Oil, a luxurious and indulgent formula that brings tranquility, balance, and hydration to any bath.

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UMA ABSOLUTE ANTI AGING BODY OIL

 UMA Absolute Anti Aging Body Oil is a luxurious and fast-absorbing moisturizer that deeply hydrates and nourishes skin. Enriched with neroli and rose, it reduces fine lines and wrinkles while improving skin elasticity and firmness. Suitable for all skin types, our non-greasy formula ensures long-lasting hydration without oily residue.

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UMA ABSOLUTE ANTI AGING BODY BALM

UMA Absolute Anti Aging Body Balm is a luxuriously lightweight balm, formulated with skin-nourishing pomegranate, and grapefruit. Rich in nutrient-packed hydration, this indulgent body balm helps to nourish, tone and deeply moisturize aged or dry skin. 

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UMA CITRON GLOW BODY BALM

The UMA Citron Glow Body Balm is a sweet, purifying, and detoxifying balm that gives your body a healthy glow. This luxurious body balm is enriched with the goodness of mandarin, orange, and neroli that naturally purifies and detoxifies your skin while improving its appearance. The antioxidants in neroli help in promoting luminosity, fighting blemishes, and beautifying your skin. 

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UMA ROSE RAPTURE BODY BALM

Soft as a sun-kissed sheen, UMA Rose Rapture Body Balm indulgent body balm melts seamlessly into the skin without leaving behind any residue. Ethereal geranium brightens and tones the skin, while fragrant bergamot promotes transformative peace and confidence.

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UMA PURE LOVE BODY BALM

UMA Pure Love Body Balm is a luxurious and nourishing body balm that features a blend of ayurvedic botanicals, including moringa and pomegranate, to deeply nourish and hydrate the skin. The intoxicating aromas of neroli, bela, and geranium work their otherworldly magic to provide an aromatic indulgence for your senses.

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UMA FLAWLESSLY FIRMING NECK CHEST & DÉCOLLETAGE SERUM

UMA Flawlessly Firming Neck Chest & Décolletage Serum is a potent botanical formula made with the aromatherapeutic benefits of jasmine, and geranium.

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Research and Benefits of Grapeseed

1. Enhances Skin Elasticity

Grapeseed oil was tested, along with a number of other herbal ingredients that claim to improve your skin’s elasticity and softness. Research has shown that the herbal ingredient did improve: skin’s moisture, softness and ability to bounce back.

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WHAT IS AYURVEDIC BEAUTY? FOUNDER SHRANKHLA HOLECEK SITS DOWN WITH REFINERY 29

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1. What are the defining principles of Indian skin care and beauty? 

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Fundamentally, there is grave emphasis within Ayurveda on the fact that ‘skin care’ is typically your final step in achieving ‘beauty’ – there’s a tremendous body of recommended work around detox, diet, sleep, working out – even managing your emotional lifestyle – as the essential building blocks to achieving radiant skin, lush hair, a balanced body and so forth. Within skin care, Ayurvedic beauty, like the rest of Ayurveda – is loosely put, “kitchen pharmacy” in that many skincare solutions are built from foods we use to nourish the body and heal ailments. Like fresh & natural face masks made from aloe very, honey, turmeric, chickpea flour and so forth. Hair masks made from lime juice, curry leaves and yogurt. Cucumber and rose waters as your skin tonics. There is also a lot of emphasis within Ayurveda on freshness. 

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2. Can you break down the concepts of the doshas and how they factor into beauty routines? 

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Vata skin tends to be dry, darker and with a tendency for roughness. Cool to touch, and often thin, this type of skin is especially likely to be worse for wear (excessive dryness, flakiness, even eczema) in times of stress. Early traditional signs of aging are the biggest concern for this skin type.

This skin type needs most nurturing and protection on account of its delicate nature. Cleanse carefully, while being mindful of over-drying or over-exfoliating. Rice or nut powders (mixed with hydrating rose water, or even milk) can provide great natural skincare alternatives to chemical-based exfoliants that can particularly aggravate vata skin. 

Essential oils of geranium – that can help battle dryness, and frankincense – that can help gently turn over skin cells to battle fine lines and signs of aging – are particularly beneficial for this skin type. Citrus essential oils – such as neroli and orange – can help with better absorption of Vitamin C into the skin to reverse signs of damage and age spots, that vata skin tends to be more vulnerable to than other skin types. For a carrier oil – pomegranate is best on account of its vitamin and antioxidant rich profile, as well as potent doses of punicic acid that help collagen production for plumper looking skin.

When aggravated, vata skin is quick to become excessively dry and flaky, even develop conditions such as eczema (NB: eczema is complex – it is also associated with pitta imbalance). In these times, essential oils of helichrysum and chamomile can be deeply healing and restorative. A thicker carrier oil such as Avocado, Rosehip or Hemp should be used on affected areas to heal the aggravated skin.

Pitta skin is typically soft, oily, fair to pale with a warm complexion. Medium thick, this type of skin is more prone to rashes, acne and sores when experiencing an imbalance. Redness, sensitivity, heat is often a concern for this skin type.

Pitta skin type tends to be most sensitive and prone to redness, aggravation and sun-sensitivity. Aloe vera gel applied directly to the skin for five minutes, 2-3 times a week and removed with cold water, can help with the much needed “cooling” for pitta skin.

Essential oils of sandalwood and rose are particularly beneficial for pitta skin types. Sandalwood balances pitta, keeping the skin balanced and flawless. Rose has astringent properties which battle redness while its moisture retentive properties helps reduce the water loss that can further irritate pitta skin. Lavender is another skin-calming essential oil, beneficial for pitta skin types. For carriers, jojoba and moringa oils with their nutritional content, but lightweight nature, are preferred.

When experiencing a pitta style flare up – such as Rosacea –  skip your skin-aggravating morning face wash for honey. Apply a layer of honey to the face before jumping in and remove with a warm washcloth while in the shower. A chamomile compress can be very helpful also be very helpful for pitta skins, as chamomile is an excellent natural treatment for the redness. A cold cucumber paste applied to the skin can also provide rapid relief.

Kapha skin is thick, oily, typically very light, and cool to the touch. Kapha skin tends to most show enlarged pores, blackheads and water retention in times of imbalance. Acne and clogging is typically the biggest concern for this skin type.

For this skin type, gentle cleansing and exfoliation is key to maintaining skin health. Try gently scrubbing the face with a mixture of sea salt and honey followed by a herbal steam therapy with mint leaves 2-3 times a week for keeping pores clear and maintaining the optimal oil balance.

Given Kapha skin type’s proclivity to overproduce oil, essential oils of turmeric and clary sage can be wonderful in helping maintain skin’s natural sebum balance and manage inflammation. When imbalanced, kapha skin type is most likely to develop blemishes. Essential oils of tea tree and clove can be excellent aids in helping potently – yet gently – contain the redness and other concerns that accompany breakouts. In terms of carrier, Grapeseed tends to be excellent for kapha skin due to its ultra lightweight nature, combined with potent doses of Omega-6, anti oxidants and linoleic acid – which fight the inflammation associated with acne-prone skin.

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3. How do you take Ayurvedic beauty traditions and translate them into modern formulas?

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With UMA, we’ve had a unique history and privilege in that the formulas that comprise our products have been developed over centuries for Indian Royalty. These formulas were passed down within my family from generation to generation in utter secrecy, and were developed with the closest attention paid to each ingredient’s interaction with different elements of the face and body (which is core to Ayurveda and our beauty traditions). Herbal Ingredients with potent individual properties are combined to multiply the positive effects they deliver alone. These are the very same formulas we developed for Indian royalty 800 years ago and I saw my role as presenting them to our audience in an intimate, truly luxurious format – rather than re-creating them from scratch. I’ve always had deep respect for time-tested beauty rituals, the wisdom of elders, and educating on something ancient and complex – rather than making it “Ayurveda light” or “Ayurveda inspired”, which risks bastardizing the essence of Ayurveda. I see my job as being the bridge between the richness of the East and the contemporary sensibility of the West.

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4. What are the most important ingredients in the Ayurvedic skin-care routine?

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Turmeric, aloe, honey, sandalwood, neem, oils, nut powders are some of the Ayurvedic ingredients I consider foundational to a skincare routine.

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5. What makes the philosophy of Indian beauty and skin care so different from what Western audiences are used to?

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Apart from the whole body approach to beauty, I think the other key difference is in the idea of investment of time. Both in the time rituals take, as well as the time the “compliance” to an Indian beauty regimen takes to show true, sustainable results. I’ve found a certain expectation of instant gratification with skincare in the West (which I think is an impetus to the likes of surgery) – but as an Ayurvedic I was trained to remember ‘easy come, easy go’. So to see sustainable change, you’ve to sustain the experience that will drive that change – such as switching out skin-damaging micro-bead/ harsh acid exfoliants with natural gommage exfoliators (which may not show the same results the first time you use them, but will add decades of longevity to your skin as you build the practice, and in a few weeks you’ll see the same – even better – results). And within the investment of time is the importance of daily rituals which force you to connect with your body and truly listen to it. Face massages, dry brushing, practicing self-abhyanga (a whole body massage with oil) or hair masking – while these do take time, they can be important gateways and pleasurable rituals to connect more deeply with what’s within you.

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6. Why do you think Indian and Ayurveda-inspired beauty products are so popular right now?

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I believe the need for treatments that come from ancient medicine such as Ayurveda are growing because people are desperate to seek solutions that go deeper than solving for mere symptoms (e.g., of acne or anxiety or poor sleep); the demands on our time and performance have grown manifold both professionally (how many of us don’t feel the urgency of responding to an email on our phones within minutes of receiving it?) and personally (being a good parent has quickly become about sending your child to the most competitive school or ensuring they’re in at least several after-school activities). You’re spending less time checking in with yourself, and many of us are far out of balance by the time we realize it. 

Ayurveda promises results – tangibly, sustainably, and backed by 5000 years of science and experience. A lot of tenets of Ayurveda – such as Yoga and breathing meditation – are already quite mainstream and practiced widely, often without people realizing that they’re in fact, very deeply Ayurvedic. Incorporation of Ayurvedic skincare and herbal remedies – from face oils to foods such as turmeric and ghee – is the natural next frontier in the exploration of a science that has a highly integrative/ holistic healing philosophy of mind-body balance, and that is deeply resonating with people. As the world gets smaller and information more readily available, people are starting to explore Ayurveda from a scientific lens and evaluating its merits (and discovering a body of practical solutions mired in centuries of experience and results) – which is helping this age-old science emerge from the shadows of skepticism into mainstream acceptance. However, most importantly, I believe people are seeing results and starting to trust their minds and bodies for the results they’re seeing – which interestingly, is also a core tenet of Ayurveda

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7. What do you think Western audiences can learn from Indian beauty brands and products?

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Balance is key, good things take time – time that you deserve to give yourself, and that the pursuit of beauty must encompass the pursuit of health and well-being for success.

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8. Is there anything in particular that people tend to get wrong about Ayurvedic beauty?

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Jasmine Essential Oil

Why We Love

Jasmine Essential Oil

Originally from China and Northern India, jasmine essential oil was traditionally used for ceremonial purposes and as an aphrodisiac. Skincare Benefits: Jasmine essential oil has toning properties which are beneficial for the skin, and help overall skin health. It also improves elasticity, which can help the appearance of stretch marks and scars. Ayurvedic Therapy Benefits: In addition to a pleasant scent, jasmine essential oil has a grounding and calming effect, and helps create feelings of relaxation – especially before bedtime.

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Jasmine Essential Oil is the powerhouse Ayurvedic ingredient behind these best sellers.

UMA WELLNESS OIL TRIAL KIT

Discover the healing power of Ayurveda with UMA’s Wellness Oil Trial Kit. This kit features highly targeted therapeutic blends that leverage centuries of Ayurvedic expertise to help provide relief from modern ailments like insomnia, depression, anxiety, and lethargy.

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UMA PURE CALM WELLNESS OIL

UMA Pure Calm Wellness Oil is the perfect antidote to daily stress and anxiety. The powerful blend of chamomile, vetiver, and lavender helps soothe the mind and body, promoting relaxation and helps ease tension.

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UMA FLAWLESSLY FIRMING NECK CHEST & DÉCOLLETAGE SERUM

UMA Flawlessly Firming Neck Chest & Décolletage Serum is a potent botanical formula made with the aromatherapeutic benefits of jasmine, and geranium.

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UMA GORGEOUS FOR GOOD WELLNESS OIL

UMA Gorgeous for Good Wellness Oil adds a new level of wellness to your life . This unique blend of jasmine, peppermint provides a grounding and energizing experience that promotes positivity and self-confidence. Infused with the power of essential oils, this wellness oil will uplift your mood and enhance your overall well-being. 

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UMA PURE CALM WELLNESS BATH OIL

Experience ultimate relaxation with UMA Pure Calm Wellness Bath Oil, a luxurious and indulgent formula that brings tranquility, balance, and hydration to any bath. 

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UMA PURE CALM WELLNESS BODY OIL

Discover the power of balance with our Pure Calm Wellness Body Oil. Infused with a blend of soothing and grounding chamomile, vetiver, and geranium, this luxurious body oil delivers the perfect antidote to a busy, stressful day. Soak in the nourishing and hydrating properties of this oil and let its calming scent envelop you in a state of tranquility.

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UMA PURE ENERGY WELLNESS OIL

UMA Pure Energy Wellness Oil is a revitalizing blend of natural botanicals that helps combat fatigue and enhance mental clarity. Infused with peppermint and rosemary, this energizing formula invigorates the senses, sharpens focus, and uplifts the mood.

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UMA PURE LOVE BODY BALM

UMA Pure Love Body Balm is a luxurious and nourishing body balm that features a blend of ayurvedic botanicals, including moringa and pomegranate, to deeply nourish and hydrate the skin. The intoxicating aromas of neroli, bela, and geranium work their otherworldly magic to provide an aromatic indulgence for your senses.

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UMA PURE LOVE BODY SCRUB

UMA Pure Love Body Scrub is a luxurious blend of aromatic powerhouses that not only exfoliates but also leaves your skin feeling nourished and rejuvenated. Infused with jasmine and neroli this indulgent body scrub delivers aromatic and therapeutic benefits to the skin. The scrub gently removes dead skin cells, revealing softer and smoother skin. 

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UMA PURE CALM WELLNESS CANDLE

Indulge in the luxurious tranquility of the UMA Pure Calm Wellness Candle. Crafted with a calming jasmine this candle alleviates stress, promotes relaxation, and help soothe the nervous system.

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UMA PURE CALM WELLNESS VOTIVE

Indulge in the luxurious tranquility of the UMA Pure Calm Wellness Votive. Crafted with a calming jasmine this candle alleviates stress, promotes relaxation, and help soothe the nervous system.

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Research and Benefits of Jasmine

1. Enhances Positive Emotions

The positive emotions including the feeling of well-being, active, fresh and romantic have been increased by jasmine oil.

2. Mood-Boosting Effects

Study examined the effects of jasmine oil inhalation on the central nervous system and mood. When inhaled, jasmine oil affected brain activity and mood states and the participants reported feeling more positive, energetic, and romantic.

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UNVEILING PURE LOVE BODY BALM: NOURISH YOUR SKIN

In case you haven’t heard the news: We recently launched our Pure Love Collection! In the spirit of promoting self-love and love for others, we’ve cultivated new luscious, rich, and romantic formulas sure to promote feelings of romance, pleasure, indulgence, contentment, and more. Settle in with these products before a date night or after a long week of work, and you’ll be engulfed in love for yourself and the world around you.

Wondering how exactly you can achieve this transformation of love? This week, we’re spotlighting our Pure Love Body Balm: a rich, indulgent balm intended to leave the skin glowing and the senses sharpened . Here, we’ll break down all you need to know about this sleek and sensational formula of hydrating and brightening skincare, including how to use and apply it for a maximally loving and sublime experience of skin rejuvenation.

UMA PURE LOVE BODY BALM $70

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PURE LOVE BODY BALM INGREDIENTS: NOURISHMENT FOR THE SKIN AND THE SOUL

With the increasing distractedness, business, and fragmented of today’s world, it has become increasingly difficult to take time to truly experience the beauty of our surroundings, to connect deeply with ourselves and others. Our Pure Love Body Balm was designed to provide deep, transformative nourishment—not only to the skin, but also to the soul—that leaves you feeling revitalized, compassionate, and attuned to the world around you. When combined, these ingredients create a sensuous experience filled with sweetness, tranquility, and restoration. They also work wonders on the skin, leaving it looking firm, brightened, hydrated, and toned.

MORINGA

Thanks to its rich composition of vitamins and fatty acids, moringa is often known as a powerhouse for the hair, instilling it with a deep hydration and glow. But it’s also a potent ingredient for promoting firm and toned skin, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, and making skin glow. In our body balm, moringa works to increase firmness, brightness, and deep nourishment and hydration.

POMEGRANATE

Pomegranate has a well-deserved reputation as a superfood thanks to its ability to boost the immune system and reduce inflammation. It has equally powerful effects on the skin: it reduces fine lines, increases collagen production, and provides long-lasting moisture. That’s why we chose pomegranate as one of the essential ingredients of our body balm—it simultaneously hydrates and firms, leaving the skin looking taut and youthful.

NEROLI

Packed with antioxidants and nutrients, neroli has a powerfully cleansing and restorative effect on the skin. It boosts luminosity and glow, promotes skin healing, and combats bacteria, thereby reducing blemishes and breakouts. And the best part? It radiates a sweet, uplifting, romantic scent that will engulf you in lightness and warmth.

GERANIUM

This vibrant garden flower’s powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties make it a superstar for reducing the appearance of wrinkles, providing deep hydration, calming irritation, and boosting luminosity. Like neroli, it also has a fresh, sweet scent that both soothes and uplifts, leaving both the skin and soul feeling revitalized and luxurious.

These are just a few of the all-natural, preservative-free Ayurvedic botanicals we carefully incorporate into our Pure Love Body Balm. Here’s a full list of its ingredients:

​​Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Persea Americana (Avocado) Butter, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Oil, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Oil, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Oil, and Essential Oils of Rose Flower, Santalum Album (Sandalwood), Jasmine Sambac Flower Extract (Bela), Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Neroli) & Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine).

HOW TO USE OUR PURE LOVE BODY BALM

Using our Pure Love Body Balm is simple: massage a small amount into your hands and apply to the skin in loving, circular motions. You can give extra special attention to areas that are particularly dry or cracked, like elbows and feet for a hydrating body treatment. After a few minutes, the balm should absorb smoothly and seamlessly, feeling rich and luxurious against the skin without leaving behind any sticky residue. You’ll feel instantly lifted into feelings of self-love, warmth, and radiance.

If you’re looking for a transformative moisturizer for your skin, look no further—our Pure Love Body balm is here to help you love not only your skin, but also your spirit and the world around you.

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UMA’S SPRING ESSENTIALS: SKINCARE THAT WON’T WEIGH YOU DOWN

During the winter months, we double down on our skincare routines, countering the harsh weather with heavier skincare products. The onset of spring brings with it greater warmth and humidity; this change in the external environment demands a corresponding change to our skincare routines. In Ayurveda, the process of adjusting one’s habits in accordance with the season is called Ritucharya. Ayurveda emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit and external environment. A change in one’s external environment thus has the potential to throw one’s constitution out of balance—especially in combination with unsuitable skincare products, this can lead to conditions like acne or oiliness.

During spring, one should switch to skincare products that are lighter and formulated with natural, organic ingredients. Wondering how to make the transition and keep your skin balanced, glowing and hydrated this spring? These 3 UMA products are made of lightweight, yet powerful formulas that will leave you looking as radiant as the spring weather

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UMA Absolute Anti Aging Aloe Rose Toner

One way to incorporate lightweight hydration and glow into your routine is by using a toner. Our Absolute Anti Aging Aloe Rose Toner is formulated with potent, nutrient-packed Ayurvedic botanicals that brighten and hydrate the skin while also providing strengthening and healing benefits. During the winter, you may find that you’ve accumulated excess Kapha, which results in feelings of fatigue and weariness—both emotionally and on the surface of the skin.

This toner is formulated with orange extract, which repairs damage, and turmeric, which strengthens and protects the skin. Cinnamon and tomato fight off wrinkles and age spots, while aloe and watermelon provide lightweight hydration. Combined with luxurious rose water, these ingredients together form a refreshingly bright aroma that will engulf you in sweetness.

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A refreshing spritz of this toner not only calms and brightens the skin—it also provides a rejuvenating and energizing effect, leaving you feeling ready to face the day ahead.

How to use:

Shake thoroughly before use. After cleansing, apply using a cotton pad to skin in gentle circular motion. Leaves skin perfectly prepped for the absorption of your favorite UMA Face Oil that follows.

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UMA Ultimate Brightening Face Oil

Especially if you struggle with dryness, our Ultimate Brightening Face Oil is an excellent lightweight source of moisture that deeply hydrates the skin without leaving behind any sticky residue. Formulated with potent, anti-aging sandalwood, neroli, rose and frankincense essential oils, this face oil combats wrinkles, dryness and unevenness, minimizing signs of fatigue to produce a radiant, glowing complexion. Its pomegranate oil base ensures rapid and effective absorption, leaving the skin with a natural glow.

You can even replace your regular moisturizer with this face oil for a lightweight hydrating alternative during this period of warmer weather.

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How to use:

Massage 2-3 drops between your palms, and gently pat your face, in firm circular motions all over your face, neck and décolletage. This may be used on its own, or as the final step in your moisturizing routine.

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UMA Pure Love Body Balm

Springtime is the season of love—and what better way to celebrate the beauty of the season than by engulfing yourself in a sweet, luscious aroma to match? Richer than oil and lighter than cream, our luxurious Pure Love Body Balm—part of our recent Pure Love Collection—provides deep hydration without leaving behind any residue. Moringa and pomegranate nourish and firm the skin while neroli and geranium brighten, tighten and combat wrinkles or other damage. Together, these ingredients create a sweet and lifting aroma that surrounds you in feelings of warmth and indulgence.

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Neroli Essential Oil

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Neroli Essential Oil

Extracted from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree, Neroli essential oil was first used in Italy as a perfume and to scent bath water. It takes about 1000 pounds of orange blossoms to make one pound of Neroli oil. Skincare Benefits: Neroli essential oil rejuvenates and brightens the skin, creating a luminous, even skin tone. Its ability to help with the absorption of vitamin C aids the skin’s natural regeneration process, aiding in the improvement of elasticity, and minimization in the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Using Neroli oil is also a great way to manage the appearance of scarring and stretch marks. With cytophylactic properties, Neroli essential oil boosts the health of existing skin cells. Ayurvedic Therapy Benefits: Neroli essential oil is a powerful tool in relieving chronic anxiety and stress.

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Neroli Essential Oil is the powerhouse Ayurvedic ingredient behind these best sellers.

UMA ABSOLUTE ANTI AGING REGENERATIVE OIL CLEANSER

An ultra-nourishing cleansing oil that quickly dissolves make-up, skin debris and pore buildup for a thorough, yet gentle, cleanse. Instantly purifying skin of all impurities, this cleanser transforms the complexion, leaving it supple, soft and energized.

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UMA CITRON GLOW BODY BALM

The UMA Citron Glow Body Balm is a sweet, purifying, and detoxifying balm that gives your body a healthy glow. This luxurious body balm is enriched with the goodness of mandarin, orange, and neroli that naturally purifies and detoxifies your skin while improving its appearance.

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UMA PURE LOVE BODY SCRUB

UMA Pure Love Body Scrub is a luxurious blend of aromatic powerhouses that not only exfoliates but also leaves your skin feeling nourished and rejuvenated. Infused with jasmine and neroli this indulgent body scrub delivers aromatic and therapeutic benefits to the skin.

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UMA PURE LOVE BODY BALM

UMA Pure Love Body Balm is a luxurious and nourishing body balm that features a blend of ayurvedic botanicals, including moringa and pomegranate, to deeply nourish and hydrate the skin. The intoxicating aromas of neroli, bela, and geranium work their otherworldly magic to provide an aromatic indulgence for your senses.

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UMA ABSOLUTE ANTI AGING BODY SCRUB

Rejuvenate your skin with our UMA Absolute Anti Aging Body Scrub, made with a centuries-old formula of coconut sugar, honey, and neem. This powerful blend detoxifies, tones, and hydrates, promoting luminous and soft skin. The gentle exfoliation of coconut sugar reveals smoother and brighter skin, while honey and neem provide essential moisture and purification.

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UMA ONLY LOVE KIT

The UMA Only Love Kit is a must-have for anyone looking to indulge in a luxurious self-care routine. Infused with the purest, highest-quality natural ingredients, these ayurvedic blends provide a holistic approach to skin and body care. 

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Research and Benefits of Neroli

1. Wrinkle Reduction

Neroli essential oil can be also exploited for reducing wrinkles due to their recognized impact on the skin’s elasticity.

2. Therapeutic Benefits

The therapeutic properties of Neroli Oil include sedative, calming, tonic, cytophylactic, aphrodisiac, anti-depressant, and antispasmodic action. Most importantly, neroli oil can be utilized as an anxiolytic.

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Pomegranate Oil

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Pomegranate Oil

Originating from the Persian region around 3,000 B.C., pomegranate oil was brought to the West by Spanish colonists in the 18th century. It has traditionally been used for both medicinal and culinary purposes. In Ayurveda, the pomegranate has been used for treating ailments such as bleeding and diarrhea. Skincare Benefits: Pomegranate oil is an ultra light, and highly absorbent oil, packed with vitamins A, D, E, and K. It is also rich in punicic acid, which has been shown in numerous scientific studies to boost collagen production and slows its disintegration, aiding in the prevention of wrinkles, as well as the improving the appearance of blemishes, wounds and scars. Pomegranate benefits also include natural soothing properties which dramatically reduce redness and brighten the skin.

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Pomegranate Oil is the powerhouse Ayurvedic ingredient behind these best sellers.

UMA ULTIMATE BRIGHTENING FACE OIL

Our triple-action brightening blend is enriched with potent ingredients like orange, and neroli that deeply nourish and hydrate your skin for an instant radiance.

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UMA ABSOLUTE ANTI AGING FACE OIL

The UMA Absolute Anti Aging Face Oil is an ultra-luxurious blend of rejuvenating frankincense essential oil and purifying juniper berry essential oil that visibly improves signs of aging and helps transform dry and damaged skin.

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UMA ABSOLUTE ANTI AGING BODY OIL

 UMA Absolute Anti Aging Body Oil is a luxurious and fast-absorbing moisturizer that deeply hydrates and nourishes skin. Enriched with neroli and rose, it reduces fine lines and wrinkles while improving skin elasticity and firmness.

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UMA ABSOLUTE ANTI AGING BODY BALM

UMA Absolute Anti Aging Body Balm is a luxuriously lightweight balm, formulated with skin-nourishing pomegranate, and grapefruit. Rich in nutrient-packed hydration, this indulgent body balm helps to nourish, tone and deeply moisturize aged or dry skin.

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UMA TOTAL REJUVENATION NIGHT FACE OIL

Indulge in the ultimate renewal for your skin with UMA Total Rejuvenation Night Face Oil. Our luxurious and ultra-rich overnight formula is packed with the nourishing ingredients rose and pomegranate, which deeply hydrate and plump skin from within.

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UMA PURE LOVE BODY BALM

UMA Pure Love Body Balm is a luxurious and nourishing body balm that features a blend of ayurvedic botanicals, including moringa and pomegranate, to deeply nourish and hydrate the skin. 

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Research and Benefits of Pomegranate

1. Pomegranate Extract Benefits

This pilot study examines the effects of pomegranate extract on photodamaged skin. The findings indicate that the extract helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improves skin texture, suggesting its effectiveness in scar treatment as well.

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WINTER WELLNESS MADE EASY: 5 GROUNDING TIPS

In Ayurveda, the belief that our mind, body, spirit and external environment are deeply interconnected means that we must pay close attention to maintaining a holistic balance between many different aspects of our way of living: our physical health and diet, our skincare and wellness practices, our mental health and more. One important factor that can be challenging to know how to address is that of our external environment. In one sense, we can alter our immediate surroundings to imbue them with positive energy and to create a space in which we feel like we can thrive (one way to do this is by lighting wellness candles or burning incense). However, other larger factors of our external environment are out of our control, such as the weather, the toxins and pollutants in the air, and news events that may be upsetting or upending to our everyday lives.

Especially during the winter months, it’s easy to feel lonely, depressed or hopeless against the conditions of the external world as the colder months bring on shorter days and chillier weather. However, according to Ayurvedic tradition, we are not completely powerless against these conditions. An important concept in maintaining balance and a positive physical and mental state against changing external conditions is that of Ritucharya, or living seasonally. Ritu refers to season, while charya refers to regimens and practices. If we adjust our diet and lifestyle practices with each new season, we can become adequately equipped to maintain our bodily homeostasis amidst the changes going on around us.

At UMA, we formulate our products with centuries-old Ayurvedic expertise in order to target specific winter skincare and wellness conditions and to promote overall balance within the body. Our time-tested formulas offer a potent, luxurious way to target various imbalances in the body while indulging in self-care at the same time. Here, we’ve rounded up 5 of our favorite products that may be especially effective in the winter months. From combating dryness to imbuing the mind and environment with positive energy, these winter time recommendations will carry you through the winter with luxury and ease.

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Deep Nourish Extreme Dryness Treatment

Many of us know firsthand that the colder winter months lead to skin that is more dry and cracked than usual. Our Deep Nourish Extreme Dryness Treatment is an extremely versatile and powerful tool for combating dryness and irritation. Formulated with therapeutic and soothing chamomile, avocado and jojoba oils, this indulgent formula minimizes irritation, delivers deep hydration and promotes rapid skin recovery for a newly-moisturized, radiant complexion.

Extremely potent yet also lightweight, it absorbs seamlessly into the skin without leaving any oily or shiny residue. It’s so versatile that it can be applied anywhere on the skin to immediate results—you’ll notice that your skin becomes instantly glowy, soft and hydrated.

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Flawlessly Firming Neck, Chest & Décolletage Serum

The skin around our neck, chest & décolletage areas are thinner and more delicate than other parts of our skin, making it crucial to give them special attention and care during the winter. Designed specifically to deliver powerful nutrients and hydration to these areas, this potent blend of jasmine, neroli and sandalwood deeply moisturizes the skin while also engulfing it in lovely earthy and floral aromas.

As the neck, chest and décolletage areas are often the first to show signs of stress and aging, we packed this formula with targeted, efficacious Ayurvedic botanicals: frankincense and tamanu target age spots and unevenness, jasmine and sandalwood promote deep hydration and moringa and pomegranate oils preventatively combat other signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines.

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Pure Love Body Balm 

Self-love is a vital element of any beauty or wellness routine—so much of our physical and mental health is deeply connected to the way that we care for and appreciate ourselves. Especially during the winter, when we are more susceptible to feelings of stagnation or emotional disconnect, practicing self-love is a crucial part of maintaining overall balance. For this reason, our Pure Love Body Balm is the perfect body balm for winter: formulated with deeply hydrating and nourishing botanicals of moringa, pomegranate and avocado, this body balm nourishes and moisturizes the skin while also engulfing it in romantic, indulgent aromas of neroli, bela and geranium.

As a result, the skin becomes soft and glowy while the mind enters a state of contented relaxation and tranquility. You’ll feel truly indulgent when surrounded by the resplendent aromas of this body balm, designed specifically to evoke feelings of love and pleasure while also providing deep nutrition to the skin.

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Pure Calm Wellness Incense

Incense has been used in Ayurvedic tradition for centuries due to its versatile and potent benefits on both health and wellness—it serves a variety of medicinal purposes while also having a soothing effect on the mind, body and spirit. Our Pure Calm Wellness Incense, formulated with soothing and aromatic notes of lavender, chamomile and neroli, immediately infuses the environment with feelings of tranquility and calm. It imbues one’s environment with positive, relaxing energy while alleviating anxiety and stress and promoting internal tranquility at the end of a long day.

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Gorgeous For Good Wellness Oil

Formulated with grounding and energizing essential oils like jasmine, chamomile, peppermint and rosemary, our Gorgeous for Good Wellness Oil is designed specifically to promote feelings of motivation, inspiration and positivity. This energizing blend is packed with Vitamins A, D, K and E, thus bringing long-lasting hydration and nutrition to the skin while also uplifting the mood, boosting self-confidence and promoting greater resolve. Perfect for those days when you wake up feeling stagnant or tired, this wellness oil is truly a healing salve, not only for the skin, but also for the mind and spirit.

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