Bakuchiol, rosehip, carrot seed, marula, and tamanu oils are rich in retinol mimetics (like bakuchiol and trans-retinoic acid), polyphenols, and fatty acids, which stimulate fibroblast activity, boost collagen and elastin synthesis, and reduce collagen degradation. This delays the onset of fine lines, sagging, and deep wrinkles without the irritation associated with synthetic retinoids.

Packed with antioxidants, it scavenges free radicals, preventing premature ageing, pigmentation, and dullness and stabilises cell membranes.

Mukhalaya supports skin regeneration by activating keratinocyte renewal, encouraging mitochondrial repair, and healing micro-injuries caused by UV, pollution, and glycation. Manjistha, in particular, heals wound and increases microvascular circulation, which is vital for maintaining skin suppleness and vitality.

With age, skin loses lipid density - leading to dryness, thinning, and wrinkle formation. Oils like almond, jojoba, sunflower, sesame, and marula are structurally similar to natural sebum, making them ideal for replenishing the intercellular lipid matrix of the stratum corneum. This locks in moisture, improves elasticity, and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL), keeping skin plump and dewy.

Mukhalaya brightens the skin by boosting microcirculation, reducing inflammation, and lightening photo-induced pigmentation. Carrot seed and rosehip, rich in beta-carotene and vitamin A, enhance cell turnover and skin clarity. Manjistha improves skin tone from within by supporting detoxification. This holistic detox-regen combo results in more luminous, youthful, and evenly toned skin.

Low-grade, chronic inflammation accelerates collagen breakdown and dermal thinning. Mukhalaya reduces redness, sensitivity, and early ageing signs, especially in reactive or mature skin.

Face oiling strengthens the skin’s natural barrier with fatty acids like linoleic and oleic acid, helping prevent water loss and shield against damage. In Ayurveda, this nourishing action—Snigdhata—soothes dryness (Vata dosha) and supports Rasadhatu (plasma), keeping skin soft and resilient.

Oiling with massage enhances blood flow and lymphatic drainage, delivering nutrients and flushing toxins. Ayurveda sees this as opening Srotas (channels) and moving Prana (life energy), resulting in brighter, clearer, more energized skin.

Plant oils carry vitamins and antioxidants that fuel cell renewal, repair damage, and support collagen. In Ayurveda, this is Rasayana therapy—nourishing from within (Dhatu Pushti) for lasting vitality and youthful skin.

Oils rich in anti-inflammatory compounds (like rosehip and turmeric) calm reactive skin. Ayurveda uses cooling oils to balance Pitta (heat and inflammation), easing redness, acne, and irritation.

Facial oils fight free radicals, maintain hydration, and protect collagen—slowing signs of aging. Ayurveda uses oiling (Snehan) to counter Vata-driven aging and preserve Ojas (vital energy), promoting firmer, stronger skin.

Face oils smooth skin, improve hydration, and enhance natural light reflection. Ayurveda calls this Kanti or Tejas—a glow that comes from balanced doshas and well-nourished skin, inside and out.

With age, the skin's fibroblasts - cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin - slow their output. UV exposure, inflammation, and oxidative stress activate certain enzymes that degrade existing collagen and elastin fibers. This structural loss reduces skin’s firmness, leading to laxity, folds, and expression lines becoming etched into the skin. Effective wrinkle prevention hinges on both stimulating fibroblasts and inhibiting enzymes with antioxidants and polyphenols, preserving the skin’s architectural integrity.

Daily exposure to UV rays, pollution, blue light, and stress produces reactive oxygen species (ROS) - unstable molecules that damage DNA, lipids, and proteins in skin cells. ROS trigger inflammatory cytokines and destroy collagen-supporting enzymes, accelerating visible ageing. Topical antioxidants neutralize these free radicals, protecting skin from photoaging and dullness.

Dry skin may not directly cause wrinkles, but dehydration amplifies them—both visibly and structurally. As water content decreases in the stratum corneum, skin loses its natural elasticity and plumpness, making fine lines more pronounced and reducing resilience to environmental stress. The epidermis also becomes less flexible, increasing mechanical folding and wrinkling over time. Hydrators combined with occlusives like facial oils, help reduce TEWL and visibly soften wrinkles by restoring skin volume and stretch.

As we age, keratinocyte turnover slows from a 28-day cycle in youth to 45–60+ days, leading to a buildup of dead cells on the surface. This not only makes skin appear dull but exacerbates fine lines and texture irregularities, as dead skin impedes light reflection and product absorption. Gentle, consistent exfoliation helps remove this buildup, stimulates cell renewal, and refines the appearance of early wrinkles, especially around the eyes and mouth.

Estrogen plays a crucial role in maintaining skin thickness, hydration, and collagen content. With age - especially during menopause—estrogen levels drop, leading to rapid collagen loss (up to 30% in the first 5 years), reduced hyaluronic acid production, and decreased skin density. This hormonal decline makes skin more prone to wrinkling, sagging, and dryness. Phytoestrogens and barrier-repair ingredients can help mimic some estrogenic effects, supporting wrinkle prevention in estrogen-deficient skin.

Repeated facial expressions like squinting, smiling, and frowning cause dynamic wrinkles—lines that eventually become static over time. These mechanical folds are exaggerated by loss of skin elasticity, dehydration, and collagen depletion. Ingredients like rosehip and bakuchiol help reduce the appearance of these lines by promoting collagen remodelling and epidermal thickening.