Ancient Roots Body Crème

Pasture-raised tallow (Suetum bovinum), Sesame seed oil (Sesamum indicum), Sunflower seed oil (Helianthus annuus), Bilva fruit (Aegle marmelos), Gokshura fruit (Tribulus terrestris), Arani bark (Premna serratifolia), Oroxylum bark (Oroxylum indicum), Fragrant padri tree bark (Stereospermun chelonoides), Malay bush beech bark (Gmelina arborea), Solanum anguivi aerials (Solanum anguivi), Yellow-fruit nightshade aerials (Solanum viginianum), Sarivan aerials (Desmodium gangeticum), Uraria picta aerials (Uraria picta), Ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera), Licorice root (Glycyrrhizza glabra), Punarnava root (Boerhavia diffusa), Arjuna bark (Terminalia arjuna).

*we prioritize certified organic and regenerative organic sourcing at every step, wherever possible

Ancient Roots has a rich, substantial texture that melts into warm, damp skin with steady, deliberate application. It is not a light or fast-absorbing crème. It is meant to be worked in slowly, the way Ayurvedic abhyanga has always been practiced, with intention, with pressure, and with time.

The scent is the scent of the earth itself. Warm sesame, complex roots and bark, the depth of herbs that have been revered for millennia. Rich and unmistakably rooted in the original scents of India, it is grounding in a way that synthetic fragrance can never replicate. The kind of scent that slows you down simply by breathing it in. No added fragrance, no essential oils. Only the plants, whole and unaltered.

A note on tallow: as a living, whole ingredient, tallow responds to its environment. Temperature changes may cause a natural shift in texture, a slight softening in warmth or firming in the cold. This is not a flaw. It is the nature of a real, unadulterated ingredient. Simply warm a small amount between your palms and it will return to its characteristic creamy consistency.

Because tallow is a pure animal fat with no synthetic preservatives, moisture is its only true enemy. Always apply with clean, completely dry hands. Even a small amount of water introduced into the jar can compromise the integrity of the formula over time.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Best enjoyed within 6 months for full vibrancy.

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if any irritation appears.

If you are pregnant, nursing, or under medical care, please consult your practitioner before use.

Apply to warm, damp skin after bathing or showering. Take a generous amount between your palms and allow the warmth of your hands to soften it before beginning. Work slowly and deliberately across the body using firm, steady strokes on the limbs and circular motions at the joints, following the traditional Ayurvedic abhyanga method of moving from the extremities toward the heart. Allow the crème to absorb fully before dressing. For best results, use daily as part of a consistent self-care practice. Ayurveda teaches that it is regularity, not intensity, that brings the deepest benefit.