The Aahana Difference

Aahana Organics is a wholefood skincare

According to the Oxford Dictionary,

“whole food is food that has been processed or refined as little as possible and is free from additives or other artificial substances.”

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Aahana Organics takes great pride in producing a line of skincare that uses whole food ingredients because your skin is your largest organ and it deserves the best food possible!

Organic and natural skincare products are currently available on the market.

Why did I feel the need to create Aahana Organics and what sets it apart? 

Perhaps I should share how it all began. I was with a client one day. After a lengthy discussion, she confessed she was not taking her herbs regularly. In fact, she stated, "If you put them in my coffee, I wouldn't forget to take my herbs!" This single statement got me thinking…

I arrived at this conclusion:

An herbal-based skincare system to support
the mind, body, soul, and senses

I wanted to give my client’s body what it needed while satisfying the mind’s desires. I first created a complex line near and dear to my own heart, Graceful Aging, and then the Illumination for sun exposure. I quickly realized my ingredient list was a challenge. My own sister and nephew couldn’t use either line due to the nut oils. My son’s best friend is allergic to avocado and kiwi. My daughter’s friend can’t use any palm oils. My other friend’s mouth itches and swells when exposed to the Prunus family. Although I truly love my other lines, it was back to the drawing board for my allergy-ridden friends and family. It seemed simple enough to remove the allergens. Ha! It took almost 2 years and another year after that to develop the Simplicity Line. It’s carefully balanced to soothe the most sensitive of people while still competing in excellence against my beloved nut and fruit oils.

My first training was Ayurveda; therefore, I instinctively apply the teachings. A fundamental belief is that we carry the genetics of the last 6 generations. Then, it dawned on me: I know of no one in my family of Eastern Indian descent. Therefore, logically the herbs from my genetically associated regions of the world would serve me best or at least first. It’s equivalent to not speaking a native language. If I was just dropped in a foreign country I would be lost at first, unable to communicate or understand what other people were saying, or know what they wanted from me. In time, I could learn their language and engage in deeper communication. I believe the same thing happens with herbs and their communication in the body. I began looking at the herbs like a single unit of a large, extended family. My herbal formulas take on a life of their own as herbs from around the globe are brought together to create a truly synergistic formula. This not only makes them far more effective, it balances them and allows you to benefit from it all. This approach to herbology exists only within Aahana products as it is a new and creative method.

All Aahana product begins with a proprietary herbal oil made specifically for that product. Each herb is chosen for a specific set of attributes intended to support the formula.  Herbal oils can take up to a month to make.  It can be tedious and cumbersome, but well worth the time and patience! I have one client who calls the herbal oils “liquid gold”.

The herbal oils are then diluted for daily enjoyment with carrier oils, again from around the world, creating highly nutritious serums your skin will love to just drink up.  I handcraft every formula in small batches to keep as close to the original spirit and art of product making as possible.  All the techniques I use are based in the ancient ways of cosmetic making, only updated to our century so we can reap all of their benefits.

Your body is AMAZING at repairing and sustaining when you give it what it needs. Aahana Organics is comprised of harmonious wholefood ingredients that your skin can absorb and use to maximize your best results. We consume food multiple times on a daily basis, so should you use Aahana Organics. The more nutrients you give the skin, the better the results. Just like our stomachs, the skin can only absorb so much at a time. Frequent use in controlled doses/portions is often more beneficial than infrequent over-use.

Aahana is food for your skin, and that deserves your attention.  Meals are often a time of gathering, connecting, sharing and showing love. When you take the time to feed your skin, you are expressing love and admiration for your body. This time is sacred, a holy act of union (with self). Rituals are so important to us, and the place we make for them is sacred.

Use your Aahana Organics products to nourish the sacred space as you perform the rituals of self love every day.