Our Story

Restored Sattva celebrates the beauty of natural materials and the artistry of handmade creations. Our skincare products are carefully crafted using the finest organic ingredients, sourced with the utmost care and respect for nature. Each formulation reflects our deep appreciation for traditional healing practices and our desire to share their transformative power with the world.

Why Restored Sattva Skincare?

Restored Sattva skincare transcends mere skincare; it's a captivating ode to the beauty of being truly alive. The touch of raw, unrefined oils, earthy clays, organic healing skin butters and herbal oil infusions transforms a routine into a ritual, unveiling a profound, unfiltered beauty. From revealing a naked face to nurturing the soul, it sparks a cascade of self-care that goes beyond the surface. This simple act echoes in the choices we make—nourishing our bodies, embracing rest, and savoring the beauty of gentle living. Because feeling beautiful isn't just a result; it's a catalyst for crafting a life that reveres and cherishes the very essence of your being.

Empowering Women, Supporting Communities

At Restored Sattva Skincare, we are proud to support women's cooperatives and fair trade practices. Our shea butter is sourced from FairTale Ghana (FairTaleGhana.com), a cooperative dedicated to empowering women in Ghana through sustainable harvesting practices. By purchasing our products, you contribute to the economic empowerment and well-being of these women and children. Additionally, our frankincense hydrosol is sourced from Boswellness, a company committed to ethical and environmentally responsible distillation processes, sourcing certified organic resins from the farmers in Somaliland, and steam distilled in copper stills in Vermont. Together, we strive to make a positive impact on both people and the planet.

Our Process

Step into the ethereal realm of refined indulgence with Restored Sattva skincare. Our journey begins with raw shea and cocoa butters, lovingly hand-harvested by the women cooperatives of Ghana, fostering community empowerment and enriching our skincare with their nurturing qualities. We take these precious butters and blend them with various raw sesame and olive oils, sourced from the sun-drenched fields of Europe, arriving from certified organic and cold-pressed suppliers. These raw oils are gently infused with herbs from Frontier Co-op, cultivated organically with meticulous care in fertile soils. As the crowning glory, come our hydrosols known to penetrate the skin, softening and toning the skin and allowing deeper penetration of the skincare. From the hills of Northern Somalia (Somaliland), our frankincense and myrrh hydrosols grace us as sacred gifts, their resins distilled in copper alembic stills in the US, offering a protective and purifying ally for your skin. Each product is meticulously crafted with raw, gentle, and minimal ingredients, perfectly suited even for the most sensitive of skins. With Restored Sattva, embrace the simplicity of soul-enriching skincare, where purity meets potency, and every ritual becomes a sacred journey of healing and renewal.

Our skincare line is a tribute to the timeless beauty of nature, handcrafted using only raw, unrefined ingredients like shea butter, cacao butter, and cold pressed botanical oils. These products are lovingly created without any synthetic emulsifiers, preservatives, or texture enhancers, allowing the natural qualities of each ingredient to flourish. You will grow to love the graininess of our balms, the raw smells of our oils and the tiny pieces of unrefined shea in our butters—this is the essence of true, traditional skincare, preserving the full integrity and potency of the raw ingredients. Experience the luxurious purity of skincare as it was cherished in the past, untouched by modern processing or lab created ingredients, and let your skin revel in the nourishment of nature’s finest.

Raw Skincare

Raw skincare means using products that are made from minimally processed, natural ingredients, often sourced directly from plants or other organic sources. Raw means to be unrefined. It emphasizes simplicity and purity, avoiding harsh chemicals, artificial additives and minimal to no heat during craftsmanship. This approach aims to nourish the skin with the most wholesome and unadulterated ingredients possible. Every single ingredient in Restored Sattva Skincare is unrefined, giving you a healing and otherwordly skincare.

Simplicity

At Restored Sattva Skincare, we believe in the power of simplicity and the beauty of minimalism. Our philosophy is rooted in the idea that skincare should be uncomplicated, yet effective, allowing your natural radiance to shine through. We have carefully curated a collection of clean formulations that prioritize quality ingredients and essential nutrients. Each product is thoughtfully crafted to deliver maximum benefits without unnecessary complexity or lab-created compounds.

Small & Affordable

At Restored Sattva Skincare, we believe everyone has the right to beautiful, luscious, and wholesome skincare regardless of financial stature. Offering smaller-sized items allows for affordability. Beyond affordability, we believe in the transformative power of self-care. Our collection of small oils and body butters is designed to transport you to a world of beauty, grace, and tranquility. Each delicately crafted product is a testament to the timeless elegance of simpler times, where every gesture of self-care was imbued with intention and meaning. In a fast-paced world where excess often reigns supreme, our small-sized offerings serve as a gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and indulge in moments of quietude and conscious consumption. With their charming allure and exquisite craftsmanship, our small skincare treasures invite you to embark on mindfulness and loveliness.

The Restored Sattva Woman

The woman who embraces Restored Sattva Skincare is a timeless embodiment of grace and resilience. She exudes an aura of quiet confidence and inner strength, rooted in a deep connection with herself and the world around her. Having weathered the storms of life's trials and tribulations, she emerges from the fires of adversity with a newfound sense of purpose and empowerment. You could describe her as a natural beauty, embracing her soft, radiant complexion without the need for heavy makeup. She embodies a timeless elegance, reminiscent of the gentle, untouched beauty of medieval women. Just like your organic raw oils skincare, she appreciates simplicity and the nourishing power of natural ingredients to enhance her skin's health and glow. With a heart full of compassion and a spirit that radiates authenticity, she navigates life's challenges with unwavering grace and determination.

Celebrating Artisanal Beauty

Our skincare company embodies the essence of understated elegance and timeless beauty. Like a cherished piece of art or a handwoven textile, our skincare creations are precious treasures, abundant in quality and purity. We honor the traditions of artisanal craftsmanship and sustainable practices, sourcing only the finest natural ingredients to create products that are worthy of preservation and care. In a world of mass production and fleeting trends, we stand as a beacon of authenticity and grace, offering skincare that is not just a luxury but a meaningful investment in oneself and the world around us.

Our Dedication

Restored Sattva skincare is dedicated to purity, community, and simplicity. Our products are meticulously formulated with minimal ingredients, free of essential oils, and using only the gentlest of herbs, making them suitable for most skin types. Crafted with the understanding of the various synergistic properties of herbs for skin, each product is handmade, adding a personal human touch to your skincare routine. We go beyond purity by ethically sourcing shea butter, herbs, and oils, supporting women's cooperatives and fair trade practices. With each purchase, you join us in empowering communities and embracing ethical skincare.

From the Creator

As the sole creator, my intention is to offer more than skincare but skin and soul care. Growing up as the granddaughter of a thriving entrepreneur who sold Jafra in the late 90s and being raised by a mother who generously shared her prized royal jelly at a young age, I naturally found myself drawn to the art of self-care, particularly in tending to facial skincare routines. I have been crafting my own skincare for over a decade, utilizing the raw ingredients that surrounded me. I believe that skincare is soul care and should be an artful expression of self-love and a celebration of the resilience within every woman. In a world filled with complexities, these creations are a gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and honor the strength that resides in you.

Kari Prabhakar
Author and Founder of Restored Sattva
Skincare Formulator, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Nutrition Educator

Artisan Skincare for the Ethereal and Romantics

Our tagline, Artisan Skincare for the Ethereal and Romantics, reflects our commitment to crafting products that transcend ordinary skincare.

Artisan Skincare: Each product is meticulously handcrafted with love and precision, embodying the essence of artisanal craftsmanship. We embrace traditional methods and high-quality, natural ingredients to create skincare that is not just effective but a true work of art.

For the Ethereal: The term "ethereal" captures the essence of delicate, dreamlike beauty. Our skincare is designed for those who appreciate a touch of the extraordinary—a subtle, almost otherworldly elegance that enhances their natural radiance.

For the Romantics: Our creations are also crafted with the romantic at heart, those who find beauty in the timeless, the classic, and the emotionally resonant. We celebrate the allure of simple, yet profound beauty, making each application a moment of self-love and indulgence.

Together, this tagline signifies our dedication to offering skincare that is both luxuriously crafted and deeply evocative, inviting you to experience a ritual of beauty that feels both ethereal and deeply romantic.

Benefits of Our Foundational Ingredients

Unrefined raw Shea Butter (Fair Trade)

Shea butter is an ideal foundational ingredient for skincare, offering protection, nourishment, rejuvenation, and deep hydration. Its rich nutritional profile includes essential vitamins, fatty acids (EFAs), cinnamic acid, allantoin, antioxidants, and phytosterols.

This shea butter's oleic acid content helps balance the skin’s pH, aiding in the reduction of hyperpigmentation and promoting even skin tone. Despite its rich and greasy feel, shea butter is comedogenic and, with daily use, creates vibrant, smooth skin. Its moisturizing properties support skin elasticity and provide a barrier against environmental damage, making it perfect for comprehensive skin care.

Unrefined raw Sesame Oil (Certified Organic)

Grounding and fragrant, sesame oil is not only a culinary delight but also incredibly beneficial for the skin. This ancient and beloved oil is an Ayurvedic favorite, known as the “king of oils” due to its numerous uses. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins E, A, B, K, and essential fatty acids (EFAs), as well as significant amounts of lignans such as sesamin, sesamolin and sesaminol all of which exhibit antioxidative activity. Sesame oil has also been shown to lower the severity of pain associated with inflammation as well as protecting the skin from UV radiation.

We use organic, cold-pressed sesame oil that is rich, warming, and unrefined, preserving the full nutritional benefits of the sesame seed. Its essential fatty acids, such as oleic, stearic, palmitic, and linoleic acids, deeply moisturize and hydrate the skin, supporting tone and elasticity.

Unrefined Cold-Pressed Olive Oil (Certified Organic)

Celebrated for centuries, unrefined cold-pressed olive oil is a powerhouse of nourishment. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins E and K, and essential fatty acids, it deeply hydrates and rejuvenates the skin while providing protective and soothing benefits.

Raw Unrefined Cacao Butter (Fair Trade Certified Organic)

Raw unrefined cacao butter is a luxurious, nutrient-dense ingredient known for its moisturizing and healing properties, packed with antioxidants, vitamins E and K, and essential fatty acids, making it perfect for deeply nourishing and revitalizing the skin.

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