Almora Botanica, a brand that brings the ethos of clean beauty and Ayurvedic benefits to Singapore, also touts the lifting benefits of face yoga in its signature routine.
In a year when teenagers are splashing out cash at Sephora and getting #BabyBotox treatments, the concept of facial yoga isn’t particularly interesting. Too little is too much. do not haveOverdoing it can lead to wrinkles. So, are you intrigued by the concept of massaging, tapping, and smoothing in Ayurvedic skin care? Ravi Prasad, co-founder and CEO of Almora Botanica, isn’t disappointed. This skin care line touts its effectiveness and efficiency, and it’s proven to work.
To create Almora Botanicals, Prasad first had to research the true efficacy of Ayurvedic plant ingredients and adaptogens. After landing on a few ingredients that contained antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, his next move to make it mainstream was ensuring that customers would truly enjoy using it. Having invented the SAPTA COMPLEX © delivery system that ensures a lightweight texture and highly moisturizing products, each Almora Botanicals product is based on seven cold-pressed oils (Sapta is seven in Sanskrit) that are only five times more viscous than water.
Still, Prasad wasn’t satisfied with his results. He then came up with some classic face yoga fitness routines that take just five minutes to complete. Activating more than 50 muscles, yoga improves circulation and detoxifies and plumps the skin, benefits that Northwestern University says are “scientifically backed” and “clinically proven.”
Here, Prasad talks about what makes Almora Botanica different from other brands, the Ayurvedic superfoods we should be consuming, and the lasting benefits of his Face Yoga Fitness Signature Routine.
Almora Botanica blends traditional Ayurvedic ingredients with scientifically validated formulas, but how does it differ from other brands doing the same thing?
The brand is COSMOS Natural certified, declaring that all its products are made from natural ingredients, which means they contain fewer ingredients than the market average and reduce the biological burden on the skin.
Our products also offer unique sensory experiences, including ultra-lightweight face oils and serums that can be used in any season, any region and by all ages, as well as richly textured creams that are incredibly lightweight yet feel luxurious on the skin.
If a brand touts “the cleanest, purest skincare line possible,” can you quantify that?
All products are quantified by stating the percentage of naturally derived ingredients — for example, our Nourishing Night Face Oil ($154) is 100%, while our Cream for Deep Lines ($140) is 99.2% — and these quantifications are done by independent certifying organizations such as the Soil Association/COSMOS.
Additionally, the botanical ingredients used are free of heavy metals and microbial and fungal contaminants and are sustainably grown on Soil Association/COSMOS certified farms. It is preserved using COSMOS certified ingredients and has a shelf life of 6 months after opening.
What was the first ingredient you decided to use for Almora Botanica and why?
We have identified several ingredients that are considered “rasayanas” or adaptogens. Centella asiatica (gotu kola) is one such iconic herb. It helps strengthen the collagen network and is used in several of our formulations. Adaptogens are well known in Ayurveda for their benefits to skin health and internal health. Other examples include licorice (yastimadu), bidens pilosa (Himalayan Ladakh tea) and curcumin.
Are there any food components we are digesting that we are unaware have Ayurvedic properties?
Moringa is an Ayurvedic ingredient that has been gaining worldwide attention as a superfood, with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and powerful anti-fungal properties that are beneficial for skin and general health.
In regards to Almora Botanica’s signature Face Yoga Fitness Signature routine, how long do the results last?
Our brand partners include two of the world’s leading face yoga experts who have developed a regimen that optimizes facial muscle exercise. Our products are lightweight and face yoga techniques allow for faster and deeper penetration for longer lasting, more visible results.
Could a face yoga fitness signature routine replace the efficacy of Botox and neuropeptides?
Our products have never been compared to Botox or neuropeptides, our products have been scientifically and clinically tested, for example on reconstructed skin in our laboratories, to understand their mechanism of action. Clinical trials conducted on over 100 consumers worldwide have quantified clear benefits for consumers.
So while consumer benefits such as improved skin brightening are clear from clinical studies, the underlying mechanisms of melanin reduction in the epidermis are clear from our scientific studies of reconstructed skin.
How do you see the future of skincare in the next 1, 5, 10 years? What do you hope to see and how do you want to contribute?
The global skin care market will grow due to increasing consumer awareness of the connection between skin care and health. Furthermore, many environmental factors such as climate change, rising pollution levels, and global water scarcity are posing new challenges to skin care.
There is also growing consumer awareness and demand for natural, sustainable and functional products rather than chemical-based products. Ayurveda has many advantages in this regard, which is why Almora Botanica is uniquely positioned to incorporate Ayurveda into its natural, scientifically validated mainstream products.
To buy Almora Botanica online, click here , or you can purchase it at Isetan Scotts, 350 Orchard Rd, Shaw House, Singapore 238868.
