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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Katrina Mirpuri

The South Asian brands putting beauty on the map: Kulfi, Byredo, Chāmpo and more

Beauty and wellness are as much a part of South Asian culture as food, music, and spirituality.

For centuries, the region has celebrated beauty through rituals rooted in Ayurveda, an ancient holistic science that emphasises balance and natural healing. From hair oiling to turmeric-infused scrubs, these practices have been lovingly passed down through generations to offer nourishment and self-care, long before they hit the mainstream.

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