After a hard day, taking a soothing shower is a beloved ritual and a revitalising pleasure. You could, of course, occasionally take a longer bath and indulge in more skincare regimens, but have you ever taken a royal bath? Although it may seem like a grand proposal, it can help you acquire the natural beauty that has traditionally been the distinguishing feature of Indian queens and princesses.

Indian aristocracy is revered throughout the world for their exquisite beauty, which is attributed to the beauty secrets that their predecessors passed down to them. These techniques comprise complex rituals and practises that increased skin health while leaving it nourished from within, producing a beautiful sensory experience. These materials include flowers, herbs, roots, and oils.

Versatile actor and Vivel VedVidya Brand Ambassador, Sharmila Tagore said, "In today's world, we are inundated with information on various complex beauty regimens that promise to give us beautiful, vibrant skin.

However, my mother and grandmother had kept things very simple and used concoctions made of natural ingredients, recipes of which were passed down. Drawing inspiration from them, one of my go-to ingredients is incorporating Sandalwood-as a skincare essential."

Here is a list of natural ingredients that will make your bathing experience royal and luxurious:

Nargis Flowers - The essential oil of the fragrant Nargis flower is incredibly rare and highly valuable. Nargis, commonly known as daffodils, have been used for their calming effects and delicate aroma. The flower oil tones the skin while also keeping it hydrated at the same time. This remarkable flower works like a magic remedy for boosting skin health and curing a variety of skin diseases.

KumkumadiTailam - Kumkumadi Tailam is a traditional Ayurvedic oil blend with numerous benefits for the skin. It is usually a mix of Saffron, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Sesame oil, Turmeric extracts, Rose oil, Manisha, Almond oil,andis used for promoting youthful and healthy-looking skin. This ingredient has been used to resolve uneven skin and to provide radiance.

In addition to this, Kumkumadi also has anti-ageing and hydrating properties. It can help in brightening and evening out the complexion while also improving skin elasticity and firmness.

Nagarmotha - Nagarmotha's Kashaya (astringent) property helps prevent excessive oil production and retain skin radiance. Nagarmotha - is known to balance out skin tone, unclog pores, and prevent the signs of ageing. The ingredient also known for its antimicrobial properties and helps to tighten and firm the skin. It also acts as a natural exfoliant, helping to remove dead skin cells and improve skin texture. Nagarmotha acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals

Bahumanjari Oil - The Bahumanjari oil, commonly referred to as Tulsi oil, is renowned for promoting good and healthy skin.Bahumanjari oil helps the skin by having a deep-cleansing effect on it. It eliminates excess oil along with dirt and other contaminants. Bahumanjari oil improves skin elasticity and firmness while reducing dark circles and puffiness around the eyes. Inspired by ancient beauty secrets, the VedVidya Nagarmotha and Bahumanjari Oil beauty soaps help you rediscover the feeling of soft, even-toned and healthy-looking skin. The ingredient also helps fights free radicals, revitalises the skin, and restores its youthful glow.

Chandan - Chandan or sandalwood is a sacred ingredient that is used in many rituals since time immemorial. The herb is known for its benefits and also for its musty fragrance. The healing property of Chandan is known to get rid of scars, blemishes and dark spots. It also helps in removing impurities from the skin while providing a healthy glow. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, Chandan has also been as an ideal remedy for sunburns and rashes.

Badam Oil - Ancient cultures used badam oil or almond oil as a remedy for dry skin, hypertrophic scars, and general skin regeneration. Almond oil has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine to soothe, tone, and heal minor skin abrasions and scrapes. Due to the high nutritional value of almonds, almond oil is advantageous for the skin. Almond oil aids in reducing inflammation, offering protection from UV light damage, and rehydrating the skin.