Long before I became a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, I was introduced to another ancient system of healing: Ayurveda.
In fact, Ayurveda entered my life way before Traditional Chinese Medicine did. I have always been fascinated by the different ways cultures around the world have approached health, beauty, balance, and wellbeing for thousands of years. That curiosity ultimately became a huge part of my life and career, eventually leading me to study TCM and become a practitioner myself.
So, when I discovered Prakti Beauty, a modern beauty brand inspired by Ayurvedic traditions, my interest was immediate. This was not simply another pretty beauty product landing on my doorstep. The philosophy behind the brand genuinely spoke to me.
What Is Prakti Beauty?
Prakti Beauty is a beauty and wellness brand founded by Pritika Swarup that draws inspiration from Indian beauty traditions and Ayurveda while incorporating modern skincare ingredients and formulations.
What I especially appreciate is that the brand does not feel stuck in either world.
The products feel contemporary, luxurious, and incredibly approachable, while the philosophy behind them honors the idea that beauty can be part of a larger ritual of self-care.
Even the packaging describes Prakti as living at the “intersection of beauty & wellness,” which perfectly summarizes what initially attracted me to the brand.
As someone whose professional background is rooted in another traditional system of medicine, I appreciate seeing ancient wellness traditions introduced to a modern audience in a thoughtful and beautiful way.
And while Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine are two completely distinct systems, both helped shape the way I came to think about wellness: not simply as treating an isolated concern, but as looking at the person and their wellbeing more holistically.
My First Prakti Beauty Product: KhushiKiss Nourishing Lip Oil
For my first Prakti experience, I chose the KhushiKiss Nourishing Lip Oil in the shade Blushing Lotus. And can we talk about that name? Blushing Lotus might be one of the prettiest shade names ever.
KhushiKiss is a tinted nourishing lip oil designed to combine lip care with the beautiful shine and hint of color I normally look for in a gloss. Prakti formulated it with a blend of skincare-focused ingredients, including amla oil, moringa seed oil, hyaluronic acid, and copper peptide.That combination immediately caught my attention, because I love beauty products that do more than simply look pretty.
The formula is designed to hydrate and nourish the lips while providing a glossy finish and sheer wash of color—essentially allowing something as ordinary as applying lip color to become a tiny self-care ritual.
Blushing Lotus Is Gorgeous
I knew immediately that Blushing Lotus was the shade I wanted to try. It is exactly the kind of color I gravitate toward: flattering and wearable without feeling like I have put on a heavy lipstick.
What I particularly like about a tinted lip oil is the ease of it. There are days when I want a full lip look, but most days I want something I can swipe on without a mirror and immediately feel a little more put together. Blushing Lotus gives me that. The glossy finish makes my lips look fresh and polished, while the tint adds just enough color for everyday wear.
Ancient Inspiration, Modern Beauty
This is probably the part of Prakti that resonates most deeply with me. I love seeing traditional wellness philosophies find thoughtful places in modern life.
My own journey eventually led me toward TCM, but Ayurveda was part of my world first. Looking back, I think that early exposure helped ignite the curiosity that would later influence the direction of my education and career. There is something beautiful about traditions that have existed for generations continuing to evolve rather than simply disappearing.
Of course, a lip oil is not medicine—and I think that distinction matters.
But beauty rituals can still create small moments of intentional self-care. A product can encourage us to slow down, take care of ourselves, and perhaps become curious about the traditions that helped inspire it. That is what makes Prakti interesting to me beyond the gorgeous packaging.
Clean, Conscious Beauty Details
Another thing I appreciated when my KhushiKiss arrived was seeing that Prakti identifies its formulas as cruelty-free, vegan, and gluten-free.
The packaging itself is also beautiful. The rich red box with clean white typography feels modern and luxurious, and Blushing Lotus makes a lovely addition to an everyday makeup bag.
Prakti has managed to create something that feels rooted in tradition without looking traditional—and luxurious without feeling inaccessible.
Is Prakti KhushiKiss Worth Trying?
Based on my experience so far, KhushiKiss has made a wonderful first introduction to Prakti Beauty. I would especially recommend it to someone who loves the shine of a gloss, but wants a product with a more skincare-focused approach, or anyone interested in discovering beauty brands drawing thoughtful inspiration from traditional wellness rituals.
And this is only the beginning of my Prakti experiment…
Final Thoughts On Prakti Beauty
There is something wonderfully full-circle about discovering a modern beauty brand inspired by a wellness tradition that entered my life long before I knew I would eventually build a career around traditional medicine.
KhushiKiss in Blushing Lotus is beautiful, easy to wear, and turns something as simple as applying lip oil into a small moment of self-care. But what makes me want to explore more from Prakti is the story behind the products—the meeting point between tradition and modernity, ritual and science, beauty and wellness.
And after all these years, those intersections still fascinate me. Sometimes beauty really can be more than skin deep.
