Gorgeous skin that comes gift-wrapped, literally

Diwali is the only time our entire family gets together. It’s loud, heady with aromas, and raining money (taash party *wink wink*). And though the motichoor laddoos have made way for sugar-free date balls and we’ve moved on from singing the aarti to streaming it on Youtube, it’s these festivals that allow us precious moments to build memories and celebrate our culture. And the presents, because what’s a big fat Indian celebration without some gift-wrapped displays of affection.

This Diwali, we’re letting Forest Essentials do the heavy lifting. The luxury Ayurveda brand has designed perfect gifting boxes, drawing from Indian mythology and inspired by the timeless stories and rituals passed on from generations. With frame-worthy illustrations on the packaging and an expert curation of skincare products inside, it’s the one time your nani and niece will both fawn over the same present.

Our universal pleaser is their Goddess Saraswati Gift Box, an ode to the power of the female energy responsible for bringing order to chaos and wisdom to a new world. Appropriate for the boss ladies in our lives, the box packs in velvet silk body cream, shower wash, body mist, body oil and a luxury soap because why have one when you can have it all.

For the men of the house (who steal our favourite creams and feign ignorance despite olfactory evidence to the contrary), may we suggest the Gentleman’s Collection, complete with a face-wash, after-shave spray, shaving cream and brush. He won’t feel the need to dip into your stash again.

Now all you need to do is figure out how to use all the brownie points coming your way.

Click here to explore the other thoughtfully curated gift boxes from the collection.

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