As a long-time practitioner of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, mother of three, wife, and small business owner, my life’s work has been about balance — weaving together livelihood, spiritual practice, and family. Through Rasasara, and the beautiful community that supports it, I’ve been able to live this integration fully.

What began as a personal healing journey has become a 21-year devotion to conscious skincare. Every product is still handmade in small batches by our family, shared with kindred spirits around the world who value purity, mindfulness, and the ritual of self-care.

Before creating Rasasara, I was a professional cook passionate about Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic dietetics. My studies in healing through food — inspired by my own struggles with sensitive, reactive skin — led me to explore deeper forms of balance and natural medicine.

I began experimenting with formulations for my Ayurvedic skin type and felt the results immediately and I’ve never looked back.

Through Ayurveda, I learned that my constitution, or Prakriti, was Pitta/Vata, and that my skin reflected a Pitta imbalance — what we now call combination or reactive skin. When Pitta is aggravated, it often shows as an oily T-zone, redness after spicy foods, red wine, or exercise — sound familiar? If so, you likely have Pitta skin too.

Like many, I once felt trapped by dry, oily, and sensitive cycles, unsure what my skin could tolerate. Yet with the right Ayurvedic routine, I discovered how easily this balance could be restored. That realisation  and the joy of seeing my own skin transform  became the foundation of Rasasara.

After years of frustration, emotional exhaustion, and endless trial and error, Ayurveda and Pratima’s teachings changed everything. My skin became strong, clear, and radiant. I could finally use products made with my own hands, and the natural glow I’d sought for years appeared and others noticed it too.

Since then, I’ve been honoured to witness countless others experience the same transformation. Through Rasasara, I want everyone to have access to skincare that truly supports their unique constitution — skincare that heals, nourishes, and restores balance through the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda.

With love,
Sonia