When you think of skincare today, the words ‘niacinamide’ and ‘peptides’ tend to be the most common. But what about neroli, kokum, or mango? Deepika Nagasamy wants to use her brand Dipsy to refocus consumers towards Indian ingredients in the beauty sector. A dollop of an idea Launched in November of 2025, Dipsy by Deepika […]
Trends may come and go, but Naturals Salon is here to stay. 2025 marks the 25th year since Veena Kumaravel and her husband started one of India’s largest salon chains, with over 900 branches operating across the country. What started as a team of 10 has grown into over 12,000 today. The natural first step […]
Gentle on the skin, better for the environment. That is Idham’s philosophy. Akin to the Tamil meaning of Idham—soothing, calm, and comforting, much like nature. Mindfully handcrafting small batches of skincare, Bharathi Aravind has formulated products that soothe, nourish, and balance your skin, fortified by the goodness of nature. Healing as a calling Bharathi Aravind […]
“Why not create a product that celebrates all skin tones, for women and men?” It was this simple, yet egalatarian idea that sparked the birth of Ishwaryam Goodness. Founders Yamini and Madhu, childhood friends turned entrepreneurs, converted their shared frustrations with societal beauty standards into a thriving skincare brand. From Small Talk to Big Impact […]
Presenting Juicy Chemistry, co-founded by the dynamic duo Pritesh and Megha Asher. They started by formulating soaps in a makeshift kitchen lab and went on to create certified products with the right market fit, attracting marquee investors. Purpose and perseverance We’ve covered over a hundred of stories of start ups and mid sized businesses and […]
Sonali Kuruvilla and Preneetha Balachander have launched a fresh approach to cosmetics through Sommer Beauty. In a segment crowded with brands jostling for space and attention, they’ve introduced a fuss-free range especially curated for Indian skin tones. Just 8 months since its release, the brand is already garnering spots in reputed retail outlets. But the […]
