VEDIC SHRINGAR: The ancient Indian art of making cosmetics
Have you ever used a lip tint made from a 5000-year-old recipe?
The Gandhashastras are a collection of Sanskrit scriptures that are 5000 years old. They talk about the art of creating cosmetics & perfumes from plants, fruits, rocks, flowers and naturally available ingredients. It is said that modern day herbal cosmetology has origins in Gandhashastras, which itself is rooted in Ayurveda.
Honoring their rich legacy and ancient wisdom, we at Anahata wanted to create a range of cosmetics inspired by the Gandhashastras. A range of natural products, made for the Indian skin and free from any toxic chemicals. Pigmented tints that are colorful, conscious and cruelty free.
Thus, was born: the Lip Tiffin. A piece of home away from home.
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The Lip Tiffin
Natural buildable tints, made intentionally
In a handcrafted silver container resembling the quintessential Indian tiffin, sits a beautiful tint made with nature’s goodness. With ingredients like cranberries, black current, walnut husk, cocoa powder, sandalwood & lotus, the tint has a rich, earthy pigment. And just like a home cooked tiffin nourishes the body, the lip tiffin nourishes the lips & skin.
Each shade has a Sanskrit name, depicting the Vedic inspiration behind each hue. They come in 3 beautiful shades, namely:
Padmaja: Lotus Pink
This shade is an ode to the blush pink of a lotus, the national flower of India. Its bright shade comes from hibiscus powder, cranberry, beetroot, pomegranate and other naturally occurring pigments. It is a buildable tint and makes for the perfect blush! A crowd favorite amongst teenage girls.
Raktavarna: Berry Red
An ode to the Devi, this striking shade is a signature color for all those who love a red lip. It has a deep-set tint extracted from madder root plant, hibiscus, pomegranate, blueberry, cranberry and other natural pigments. This shade is perfect for a night out and makes for a classic lipstick.
Kapeesha: Classic Nude
a brownish-nude colour, this tint transitions seamlessly from day to night. Its earthy shade comes from walnut husk powder, madder root, Brazil wood bark, chestnut powder and other natural pigments. It suits all skin tones & types and makes for the best eyeshadow!
Why choose Anahata’s Lip Tiffin?
Most modern lipsticks have lead, heavy metals, artificial dyes and toxic ingredients in them. These chemicals & metals are associated with negative side effects on reproductive & developmental health. For conscious customers who understand the danger of these ingredients, it is important to find clean beauty products for daily use. For many parents, whose teenagers have started using cosmetics, the negative impact of hormone disruptors & toxic chemicals is worrying.
This is where Anahata steps in. Our range of lip colours are made using traditional Ayurvedic ingredients & Himalayan methods, which are safe for the body internally & externally. They are curated not only to make you look good, but to energize your mood & elevate confidence. Due to a base of butters like kokam butter, shea butter and mango butter, their application is smooth and hydrating. Deep rich pigments made of fruits, roots and plants make the skin look radiant. For a soft shine and glitter on the lips, we use ethically sourced mica from notified government vendors.
These tints have been created with intention, love and a purpose. To show our community that cosmetics don’t have to be toxic and that beauty doesn’t have to come at a cost to our health. These tints are not just another makeup product- they are a reminder that looking good comes with feeling good!