- The Intention
- The Ingredients
- The Ritual
- The PRATIMA Story
A soft herbal cleansing blend, this gentle offering unites clarifying and soothing botanicals that wash away the day without stripping cells of moisture or provoking sensitivity. Made with organic milk powder, aloe, red lentils, almond powder, neem and nutmeg, the crushed roots and flowers remove deep-seated dirt and toxins - promoting healthy exfoliation, delivering protein-rich botanicals, and visibly rejuvenating and refreshing the complexion without altering the skin's natural pH level. A gentle, nature-intelligent ritual, this cleanser is phenomenal for even the most sensitive skin.
2oz
All organic: Milk Powder, Red Lentils, Aloe Vera, Almond Powder, Neem, Nutmeg
Mix a dime-sized amount of cleanser with a few drops of water in the palm of your hand to create a liquidy paste. Apply the mixture to your face and gently massage in a circular motion. Rinse with tepid water. Use morning and evening. Also wonderful as a second cleanse in the evening.
For additional exfoliation, continue to massage the cleanser and water mixture until the herbs have fully dried. Gently brush off and rinse any remaining cleanser with tepid water.
Founded in the 1980s by Dr. Pratima Raichur, who is an Ayurvedic physician, doctor of Naturopathy, chemist, botanist, and author. Working with clients at her NYC clinic and worldwide since 1985, she decided to make her skincare formulas available to the public with the launch of her site in 2010. When she created PRATIMA, her goal was to offer the wisdom of Ayurveda that she had studied over the course of her life, beginning in 1951 when she was just 13 years old and started apprenticing with a prominent Ayurvedic Physician, Dr. Rele. This ignited her passion for Ayurveda and holistic healing.
In 1961, Pratima received her degrees in science, chemistry, and botany at the University of Mumbai in India, and her Ayurvedic degree in Behar North India. She went on to gain a wealth of experience in various hospitals throughout India. In 1967, Pratima spent a year in the UK at Seamen’s Hospital, working in pathology and clinical chemistry while also working at Hull University, performing extensive research in the biochemistry department. In 1972, back in India, Pratima came to her ultimate path in holistic beauty, starting her journey as a pioneer of Ayurvedic skincare. While working at one of India’s prominent cancer research hospitals, she uses her extensive knowledge of botanical remedies to heal fellow colleagues suffering from bad skin reactions. Word of her curative abilities spread, and soon others ask for her help. She then took a sabbatical from her position at the hospital and returned to her Ayurvedic education. She began her home practice with her own formulas in the first space dedicated to treating skin conditions through Ayurveda, performing therapeutic facials, and prescribing internal herbs. Her practice grew exponentially, all through word of mouth. In 1977, Pratima moved to Manhattan with her husband and continued her home practice, laying the foundation for the PRATIMA we know today. PRATIMA's 100% organic formulas provide holistic healing power based on the ancient science of Ayurveda to target the root cause of imbalance for genuine, lasting results. Created in small batches to guarantee the freshest, most efficacious formulas, each bottle contains nature’s most powerful healers.
The Intention
A soft herbal cleansing blend, this gentle offering unites clarifying and soothing botanicals that wash away the day without stripping cells of moisture or provoking sensitivity. Made with organic milk powder, aloe, red lentils, almond powder, neem and nutmeg, the crushed roots and flowers remove deep-seated dirt and toxins - promoting healthy exfoliation, delivering protein-rich botanicals, and visibly rejuvenating and refreshing the complexion without altering the skin's natural pH level. A gentle, nature-intelligent ritual, this cleanser is phenomenal for even the most sensitive skin.
2oz
The Ingredients
All organic: Milk Powder, Red Lentils, Aloe Vera, Almond Powder, Neem, Nutmeg
The Ritual
Mix a dime-sized amount of cleanser with a few drops of water in the palm of your hand to create a liquidy paste. Apply the mixture to your face and gently massage in a circular motion. Rinse with tepid water. Use morning and evening. Also wonderful as a second cleanse in the evening.
For additional exfoliation, continue to massage the cleanser and water mixture until the herbs have fully dried. Gently brush off and rinse any remaining cleanser with tepid water.
The PRATIMA Story
Founded in the 1980s by Dr. Pratima Raichur, who is an Ayurvedic physician, doctor of Naturopathy, chemist, botanist, and author. Working with clients at her NYC clinic and worldwide since 1985, she decided to make her skincare formulas available to the public with the launch of her site in 2010. When she created PRATIMA, her goal was to offer the wisdom of Ayurveda that she had studied over the course of her life, beginning in 1951 when she was just 13 years old and started apprenticing with a prominent Ayurvedic Physician, Dr. Rele. This ignited her passion for Ayurveda and holistic healing.
In 1961, Pratima received her degrees in science, chemistry, and botany at the University of Mumbai in India, and her Ayurvedic degree in Behar North India. She went on to gain a wealth of experience in various hospitals throughout India. In 1967, Pratima spent a year in the UK at Seamen’s Hospital, working in pathology and clinical chemistry while also working at Hull University, performing extensive research in the biochemistry department. In 1972, back in India, Pratima came to her ultimate path in holistic beauty, starting her journey as a pioneer of Ayurvedic skincare. While working at one of India’s prominent cancer research hospitals, she uses her extensive knowledge of botanical remedies to heal fellow colleagues suffering from bad skin reactions. Word of her curative abilities spread, and soon others ask for her help. She then took a sabbatical from her position at the hospital and returned to her Ayurvedic education. She began her home practice with her own formulas in the first space dedicated to treating skin conditions through Ayurveda, performing therapeutic facials, and prescribing internal herbs. Her practice grew exponentially, all through word of mouth. In 1977, Pratima moved to Manhattan with her husband and continued her home practice, laying the foundation for the PRATIMA we know today. PRATIMA's 100% organic formulas provide holistic healing power based on the ancient science of Ayurveda to target the root cause of imbalance for genuine, lasting results. Created in small batches to guarantee the freshest, most efficacious formulas, each bottle contains nature’s most powerful healers.