Nestled in the fruit belt of the Kumaon Himalayas is Rautakhet village, which is home to Junaili – a personal care brand. The region is known for its indigenous orchards of plums, peaches, apples and, most importantly the apricot. The fruit is known to have multi-faceted benefits: The oil and meal extracted from its kernel is used by the elderly for relief from arthritic and joint pain. Newborn babies are massaged with it for strength and vitality. It is the only known pahadi cure for dry eczema; is a natural source of Omega-6 and 9; and, is rich in vitamins A and E, which does wonders for the hair and skin. This proved to be the backbone for Anshuman Sen, who founded an apothecary in a bid to create high-quality products – offering rose face mists, apricot scrubs and lavender oils. “We are a small-batch, familyowned business. Our process begins with foraging the wild apricot sustainably and employing the best cold-press technology available with minimum carbon footprint. We buy the foraged seeds of the fruit directly from the farmers, thus providing them additional income and, in turn, supporting a community.” The apothecary has spent over two years perfecting the cold press process via a Japanese-style oil expeller, providing holistic products that are effective and affordable.
BROWN SALT
This story is from the August 2020 edition of Grazia.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the August 2020 edition of Grazia.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
NEW ROLE, NEW RULE
As the first Indian woman to win two Michelin stars and a new mother, chef Garima Arora shares her recipe to a well-rounded life full of flavours, tradition, and ambition
HUMBLE HERITAGE
India’s multicultural facets and diverse approach to food, fashion, and life has inspired many, and this brand is paying the ultimate tribute to the country
CLEAN SLATE
What are the beauty secrets of Gen Z representative Khushi Kapoor, the firstever ambassador of a much-loved Korean beauty brand?
PORE PERFECTION
What is oil gritting and why is everyone talking about it?
ELEVATING QUIET LUXURY
This Italian fashion house is consistent in its efforts to make subdued luxury look cool
A LOVE LIKE THIS
After a picturesque show that got everyone talking, Amrita Khanna and Gursi Singh of Lovebirds speak about their new collection
SOME KIND OF BRILLIANCE
How do you detail a sparkling four-decade long career journey in a half-hour chat? By uncovering the things that matter the most: A passion for design, a love for gemstones, and a dream of wanderlust. In what is probably her 40th visit to the country for Bulgari’s A Roman Holi gala), Lucia Silvestri, Bulgari’s Creative Director, talks to Grazia about the things that she holds closest
STRAIGHT-TALKING
Going beyond being a nod to tradition, embracing our heritage is an exploration of timeless craft, details Monica Shah of luxury label JADE
Label ALERT
This month, form and fabric shape different philosophies on dressing
YOUNG CONNOISSEURS
Meet Rudritara Shroff, the 16-year-old who brought together revered names in Indian art to create artworks that aid neonatal growth