Skin & Radiance

Ayurvedic Skincare

Classical Ayurveda understands the skin, Twak, through Pitta (one of the three doshas) and the Rakta (blood) tissue, and our skincare follows the same logic. There are two saffron facial Tailas (medicated oils), and one of them, Soundarya Tailam, is prepared in the goat-milk Kshira-paka tradition. Alongside them are saffron creams and classical Lepa (medicated pastes). Every one is made in-house in Delhi under AYUSH Licence DL-474 A&U.

It is skincare made for the realities of Indian skin: melanin-rich skin where post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) lingers, humidity and monsoon shifts, hard water and the dry North Indian winter. Each formula supports and helps maintain healthy skin, and every botanical in it is declared in full.

Skin · Spot Care

Anti-Acne Roll-On

An Ayurvedic medicine you roll straight onto the spot, classically indicated for acne and pimples (Yuvanpidika) and traditionally used in the care of the post-acne marks (PIH) they leave behind. Made in-house in Delhi with six classical herbs.

₹449 / 10 ml · MRP ₹549 (incl. of all taxes)

Skin · Facial Taila

Soundarya Tailam

A saffron facial oil (Taila) in the goat-milk Kshira-paka tradition: an Ayurvedic medicine traditionally used in the care of dry, dull skin.

₹699 / 30 ml · MRP ₹895 (incl. of all taxes)

Skin · Face Mask

Soundarya Lepa

A classical medicated face paste (Lepa) of Mulethi, Masoor, aloe and white sandalwood, a weekly mask that helps maintain calm, cared-for skin.

₹499 / 125 g · MRP ₹599 (incl. of all taxes)

Skin · Repair Cream

Soundarya Cream

A rich saffron cream for brightening and repair, with bargad (Vatt) bark on a goat-milk and coconut base. Made for dry, rough-feeling skin, it is an Ayurvedic medicine traditionally used in the care of skin where post-acne marks (PIH) linger.

₹899 / 50 ml · MRP ₹1,095 (incl. of all taxes)

Skin · Pigmentation Oil

Radiance Tailam

A brightening saffron facial oil (Taila), an Ayurvedic medicine traditionally used in the care of melasma (jhaiyaan), dark spots, tanning and uneven tone.

₹639 / 30 ml · MRP ₹799 (incl. of all taxes)

Skin · Radiance Cream

Radiance Cream

A daily brightening cream with saffron, sandalwood, Manjistha, red sandalwood and lotus in a light coconut base. It is an Ayurvedic medicine traditionally used in the care of melasma (jhaiyaan) and dark spots, for a luminous, even-looking skin tone.

₹699 / 50 ml · MRP ₹899 (incl. of all taxes)

Skin · Face Mask

Radiance Lepa

A classical medicated face paste (Lepa) with red sandalwood and Manjistha: an Ayurvedic medicine traditionally used for a bright, even-looking skin tone.

₹499 / 125 g · MRP ₹549 (incl. of all taxes)

Skin · Radiance Cream · 10 ml trial

Radiance Cream — 10 ml Trial

The 10 ml trial jar of our saffron and sandalwood cream, traditionally used in the care of pigmentation, dark spots and uneven tone. Same formula as the 50 ml jar, in a size small enough to try first.

₹149 / 10 ml · MRP ₹249 (incl. of all taxes)

Skin · Repair Cream · 10 ml trial

Soundarya Cream — 10 ml Trial

The 10 ml trial jar of our saffron and coconut-rich cream with bargad (Vatt) bark on a goat-milk base. Same formula, same licence, smaller jar.

₹189 / 10 ml · MRP ₹279 (incl. of all taxes)

Skin · Pigmentation Oil · 10 ml trial

Radiance Tailam — 10 ml Trial

The 10 ml trial bottle of the saffron-infused Radiance Tailam, an Ayurvedic medicine traditionally used in the care of pigmentation (jhaiyaan), dark spots and uneven tone. A few drops at night support a brighter, more even-looking skin tone with steady use.

₹219 / 10 ml · MRP ₹289 (incl. of all taxes)

Skin · Facial Taila · 10 ml trial

Soundarya Tailam — 10 ml Trial

A 10 ml trial bottle of the saffron-infused facial Taila, an Ayurvedic medicine prepared in the goat-milk Kshira-paka tradition. A few drops at night deeply nourish and hydrate dry skin, and support a bright, even-looking skin tone with steady use.

₹239 / 10 ml · MRP ₹299 (incl. of all taxes)

Frequently asked

How is the HerbOcean skincare range organised?

It is organised by format, and each one in the range is an AYUSH-licensed Ayurvedic medicine for external use. The two Tailams are night oils, pressed into clean skin a few drops at a time. Soundarya Tailam, a saffron Taila in the goat-milk Kshira-paka tradition, suits dry and mature skin. Radiance Tailam, a saffron Taila with sandalwood and Manjistha, is traditionally used in the care of melasma (Vyanga), pigmentation and dark spots. Soundarya Cream and Radiance Cream carry the same two herb families in a cream base. The Anti-Acne Roll-On is spot care, classically indicated for acne and pimples (Yuvanpidika) and traditionally used in the care of the marks they leave behind.

What is an Ayurvedic facial Taila?

A Taila is a medicated oil: herbs are cooked into a base oil such as sesame by the classical oil-making method, Sneha Kalpana, until only the medicated oil remains. HerbOcean makes two for the face, Soundarya Tailam and Radiance Tailam. Both are saffron Tailas that you press into clean skin at night, a few drops at a time.

Is Ayurvedic skincare suitable for oily or acne-prone skin?

Yes, as long as the format suits your skin. If yours is oily or acne-prone, start with the Anti-Acne Roll-On, spot care classically indicated for acne and pimples (Yuvanpidika). It goes on the spot only, not over the whole face. Dry or mature skin gets the most from the richer Tailams and creams. Patch-test anything new on the inner forearm first.

How long until I see a difference?

Ayurvedic care works gradually, and the pace differs from person to person. Stay consistent with the formula that fits your concern, keep up daily sun protection, and see a dermatologist if marks or patches spread, appear suddenly or persist.

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