JATHIPHALADI LEPA

Classical Ayurvedic Clarifying Facial Lepa

Clarifying • Balancing • Skin Clarity

Inspired by Classical Ayurvedic Rituals for Blemish-Prone Skin

Freshly Prepared • Rinse-Off Ritual • Botanical Powder • Small-Batch Crafted

DEVELIXIR ELITE V2.2 — QR RITUAL GUIDE SYSTEM

1. RITUAL INTRODUCTION

Some Beauty Rituals Are Meant to Be Made Fresh

Open the jar.

Take a little botanical powder.

Add just enough preparation liquid.

Mix slowly.

Watch the dry herbs become a smooth Lepa beneath the spoon.

There is something beautifully different about preparing skincare only when you are ready to use it.

Jathiphaladi Lepa belongs to this older rhythm of beauty care.

It does not arrive as a ready-made cream mask.

It asks for one small act from you: prepare it fresh.

That moment of mixing is not an inconvenience we need to hide.

It is part of the ritual.

For skin that tends to feel oily, congested or blemish-prone, Jathiphaladi offers a clarifying weekly pathway rooted in traditional Ayurvedic botanical care.

Powder → Prepare → Apply → Pause → Rinse

Simple enough to understand.

Slow enough to feel like a ritual.

2. WHAT THIS PREPARATION IS

Jathiphaladi Lepa is a dry botanical facial powder designed to be freshly prepared immediately before use.

Its formulation includes:

Jathiphala — Nutmeg
Lodhra
Rakta Chandana — Red Sandalwood
Vacha
Kushta
Maricha — Black Pepper

Unlike a ready-made mask, the dry powder remains separate from its preparation medium until your ritual begins.

Its exact role is:

A separate, freshly prepared, rinse-off clarifying facial ritual.

It is not an everyday face wash.

It is not an overnight preparation.

It is not a spot medicine.

It is not intended to be mixed into every other DevElixir complexion product.

3. IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Choose Jathiphaladi Lepa if you are looking for:

✓ A clarifying weekly facial ritual

✓ Traditional care for blemish-prone skin

✓ A freshly prepared botanical Lepa

✓ A rinse-off rather than leave-on ritual

✓ A simple alternative to complicated mask routines

✓ A ritual for skin that tends to feel oily or congested

✓ A traditional botanical approach to skin clarity

Consider another DevElixir Lepa if your primary ritual goal is different:

Uneven-looking skin tone / refining complexion care
→ Siddharthakadi Lepa

Soothing + radiant-looking complexion care
→ Raktachandanadi Lepa

Quick Decision

Jathiphaladi = Clarifying / Blemish-Prone Ritual

Siddharthakadi = Refining / Uneven-Tone Ritual

Raktachandanadi = Soothing / Radiance Ritual

Choose one according to the ritual you need.

You do not need all three.

4. WHO IT'S FOR

Jathiphaladi Lepa may suit adults seeking:

✓ Blemish-prone skin rituals

✓ Clarifying facial care

✓ Oily or congestion-prone skincare routines

✓ Freshly prepared Ayurvedic beauty rituals

✓ Weekly botanical masking

✓ Traditional complexion care

✓ A non-ready-made facial ritual

✓ A simpler, choice-led skin routine

5. WHO SHOULD BE MORE CAUTIOUS / AVOID?

Jathiphaladi is a relatively active botanical Lepa rather than a deliberately soothing preparation.

Use additional caution if you have:

• very sensitive or highly reactive skin

• active eczema or dermatitis

• broken or damaged skin

• raw or recently picked blemishes

• significant facial irritation

• known sensitivity to spices or any ingredient in the formula

• recently undergone a strong peel, exfoliating procedure or other treatment that has left the skin sensitised

Because the formula contains botanicals including Maricha, Vacha and Kushta, this is not the DevElixir Lepa I would automatically position as the gentlest pathway for very delicate skin.

6. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Prepare everything before mixing the Lepa.

You will need:

✓ Clean face

✓ Clean hands

✓ Jathiphaladi Lepa

✓ Clean, dry ceramic or suitable mixing bowl

✓ Clean spoon or applicator

✓ Your chosen preparation liquid

✓ Clean water for rinsing

✓ Soft towel

Once liquid is added, the Lepa should be prepared for that ritual and used fresh.

7. WHAT YOU NEED

Essential

Jathiphaladi Lepa Powder

A small clean bowl

A clean spoon

A suitable preparation liquid

Water for rinsing

Soft towel

DevElixir Standard Preparation Pathway

For the simplest ritual:

Clean water

may be used as the preparation medium.

Where specifically approved within your DevElixir ritual system:

Gulab Arka

can provide a more floral preparation pathway.

There is no need to create complicated kitchen mixtures around the Lepa.

8. HOW MUCH TO USE

For a facial ritual, begin with approximately:

½–1 teaspoon of Lepa powder

Use only enough preparation liquid to create a smooth, spreadable paste.

For a smaller targeted area, use less.

The goal is not to create a very thick mask.

A comfortable, even layer is enough.

Start small.

You can always mix a little more if necessary.

9. EXACT PREPARATION

Powder → Liquid → Fresh Lepa

STEP 1

Place approximately ½–1 teaspoon of Jathiphaladi Lepa into a clean, dry bowl.

STEP 2

Add your chosen preparation liquid a little at a time.

Do not pour a large amount immediately.

STEP 3

Mix slowly.

STEP 4

Check the consistency.

STEP 5

If too thick, add a few more drops of liquid.

If too thin, add a little more powder.

STEP 6

Once smooth and spreadable:

Use immediately.

Do not prepare a wet batch and store it for later.

10. CORRECT CONSISTENCY

The Right Lepa Should Spread Without Running

You are looking for a paste that is:

Smooth

Moist

Creamy in movement

Easy to spread

Thick enough to stay in place

but

not dry, crumbly or stiff.

Too Thick

It drags across the skin.

Add a little more liquid.

Too Thin

It runs or drips.

Add a little more powder.

Just Right

It moves easily beneath the spoon and spreads across the skin without force.

The correct consistency is one of the most important parts of a comfortable Lepa ritual.

11. STEP-BY-STEP JATHIPHALADI RITUAL

STEP 1 — CLEANSE

Begin with clean skin.

Pat gently dry.

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STEP 2 — MEASURE

Take approximately ½–1 teaspoon of powder.

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STEP 3 — PREPARE

Add your chosen liquid gradually.

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STEP 4 — MIX

Create a smooth, spreadable Lepa.

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STEP 5 — APPLY

Spread a thin, even layer over appropriate facial areas.

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STEP 6 — AVOID DELICATE AREAS

Keep away from eyes, lips and irritated skin.

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STEP 7 — ALLOW THE RITUAL TO REST

Do not deliberately wait until the Lepa becomes painfully tight or excessively dry.

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STEP 8 — RINSE GENTLY

Soften with water and remove without aggressive scrubbing.

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STEP 9 — PAT DRY

Use a soft towel.

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STEP 10 — FINISH SIMPLY

Allow the skin to settle before deciding whether another product is genuinely needed.

12. WHERE TO APPLY

Apply to appropriate external facial skin.

You may use it:

Across suitable facial areas

or

On selected areas where you prefer a more targeted clarifying ritual.

Avoid

Eyes

Eyelids

Very close eye contours

Lips

Inside the nostrils

Broken skin

Open wounds

Raw or freshly picked blemishes

Actively irritated areas

13. HOW LONG / WHEN TO RINSE

Jathiphaladi is a rinse-off Lepa.

It is not intended to remain on the face overnight.

Rather than chasing a rigid drying time, watch the preparation and your skin.

Allow the Lepa to settle comfortably.

Do not wait until it becomes extremely dry, cracked or uncomfortably tight.

Then soften it with water and rinse gently.

If you experience significant burning or discomfort before that point:

Rinse immediately.

Longer does not mean better.

14. HOW OFTEN

A sensible starting rhythm is:

Once weekly

If your skin responds comfortably and the approved product directions allow it, the ritual may be used:

1–2 times weekly

There is no need to use a clarifying Lepa every day.

Skin clarity does not require constant intervention.

15. BEST TIME TO USE

Choose a time when you can prepare and rinse the Lepa without rushing.

For many people:

Evening

or

A slower weekly self-care period

works beautifully.

If you use other active or intensive skincare, keeping the Lepa on a separate evening can also make the routine easier to understand.

16. AGE GUIDANCE

Jathiphaladi Lepa should be positioned primarily as an adult facial ritual.

It should not automatically be extended to babies or young children because it is botanical or Ayurvedic.

For teenage blemish-prone skin, especially where acne is significant, painful, scarring or persistent, appropriate dermatological guidance is preferable before building an intensive cosmetic routine.

17. FIRST-TIME USER GUIDANCE

Your First Lepa Should Be the Simplest One

Patch test first.

For your first facial ritual:

Use a small quantity.

Use the standard preparation medium.

Apply a thin layer.

Do not combine it with several unfamiliar products.

Do not leave it on excessively long.

Observe:

How it spreads.

How it feels.

How easily it rinses.

How your skin feels afterwards.

Your first use is about understanding the preparation—not pushing the skin.

18. TEXTURE + SENSORY EXPERIENCE

Powder Becomes Ritual

Before preparation, Jathiphaladi is:

Dry

Finely powdered

Botanical

Naturally aromatic

After mixing, it becomes:

Soft

Earthy

Spreadable

Freshly prepared

You may notice a distinct botanical/spiced character from ingredients such as Jathiphala and Maricha.

It should not smell like a perfumed commercial mask.

That difference is intentional.

19. NATURAL VARIATION IS NORMAL

Because Jathiphaladi is a botanical powder, subtle batch-to-batch variation may occur in:

Powder shade

Botanical aroma

Fine texture

Appearance after mixing

These differences can reflect the natural character of plant materials.

What is not normal?

Moisture entering the dry powder

Unexpected clumping caused by water contamination

Visible mould

Insects

An abnormal or spoiled odour

Foreign contamination

If the product seems compromised, do not use “natural variation” as an explanation.

Contact DevElixir.

20. COMPLETE BOTANICAL INGREDIENT STORY

JATHIPHALA — NUTMEG

Myristica fragrans

Jathiphala gives this Lepa its name and sits at the heart of its clarifying botanical identity.

Nutmeg has a longstanding place within Indian traditional beauty preparations and brings a distinctive warm, aromatic character to the formula.

Ritual Role:
Clarifying Heritage • Aromatic Botanical Character

LODHRA

Symplocos racemosa

Lodhra is one of Ayurveda's familiar botanicals within traditional skin and beauty formulations.

Its presence helps ground Jathiphaladi within classical complexion-care traditions.

Ritual Role:
Traditional Complexion Care • Botanical Balance

RAKTA CHANDANA — RED SANDALWOOD

Pterocarpus santalinus

Red Sandalwood carries a long history within traditional Indian beauty rituals.

Its deep botanical identity complements the clarifying character of the Lepa.

Ritual Role:
Complexion Heritage • Traditional Beauty Care

VACHA

Acorus calamus

Vacha is a distinctive classical Ayurvedic botanical with a strong traditional identity.

Within Jathiphaladi, it contributes to the formulation as part of the complete botanical system rather than as a modern standalone “active.”

Ritual Role:
Classical Botanical Heritage

KUSHTA

Saussurea costus

Kushta has a longstanding place within traditional Ayurvedic formulation systems.

Here it belongs to the wider clarifying botanical architecture.

Ritual Role:
Traditional Formulation Heritage

MARICHA — BLACK PEPPER

Piper nigrum

Maricha gives the formula another distinctly warming botanical dimension.

Because of that character, Jathiphaladi should always be used thoughtfully rather than treated as an aggressive daily mask.

Ritual Role:
Clarifying Botanical Character • Traditional Formulation Support

21. WHY THESE INGREDIENTS ARE TOGETHER

Jathiphaladi should not be understood as:

“Nutmeg plus five extra ingredients.”

It is a complete botanical formulation.

Jathiphala

provides the defining aromatic identity.

Lodhra + Rakta Chandana

connect the Lepa with traditional complexion-oriented beauty care.

Vacha + Kushta + Maricha

bring the more distinctive clarifying botanical character.

Together:

Jathiphala + Complexion Botanicals + Clarifying Herbs + Fresh Preparation

become one coherent weekly Lepa ritual.

The formulation matters as a whole.

22. WHAT TO EXPECT

Expect:

✓ A dry botanical powder before preparation

✓ A fresh paste only after you mix it

✓ An earthy, herbal/spiced aroma

✓ Little or no resemblance to a perfumed commercial mask

✓ A rinse-off experience

✓ Some tightening as the Lepa begins to set

✓ A weekly rather than daily ritual

✓ A little practice before you learn your preferred consistency

✓ Skin that feels freshly cleansed and cared for after rinsing

The ritual becomes easier after the first few preparations.

23. WHAT NOT TO EXPECT

This is one of the most important sections for Jathiphaladi.

Do not expect:

✕ A ready-made cream mask

✕ Foaming action

✕ An overnight leave-on treatment

✕ Acne to disappear after one application

✕ Instant removal of blackheads

✕ Permanent pore shrinking

✕ Treatment or cure of acne

✕ Guaranteed prevention of future blemishes

✕ Skin whitening

✕ A substitute for dermatological treatment

“Blemish-Prone Skin” Is a Ritual Positioning

It helps the customer choose the appropriate DevElixir pathway.

It does not turn Jathiphaladi Lepa into an acne medicine.

24. IMPORTANT SAFETY

For external use only.

Avoid eyes and mucous membranes.

Do not inhale loose powder deliberately.

When opening or measuring, keep the powder away from the face and nose.

Do not apply to broken or actively irritated skin.

Do not scrub the powder directly onto dry facial skin.

Always prepare it into an appropriate paste first.

Do not continue through significant burning or irritation.

Keep dry powder away from moisture.

Use clean, dry utensils.

Keep out of reach of unsupervised children.

25. PATCH TEST GUIDANCE

Because Jathiphaladi contains several botanicals with distinctive aromatic and warming characteristics, patch testing is particularly sensible.

Prepare a small amount using the same medium you intend to use on your face.

Apply to a limited area of intact skin.

Rinse normally.

Observe for approximately 24 hours, where practical.

Do not proceed with broader use if you develop significant:

Redness

Burning

Itching

Swelling

Rash

or persistent irritation.

Patch testing cannot guarantee that a future reaction will never occur.

26. WHEN TO STOP / SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

Stop the ritual and rinse if you experience:

Strong or increasing burning

Marked redness

Swelling

Blistering

Persistent itching

Significant discomfort

Seek appropriate professional care for:

Painful acne

Deep nodules or cysts

Persistent or worsening breakouts

Acne leaving significant scars

Sudden severe facial eruptions

Infected lesions

or another skin condition requiring diagnosis.

A weekly beauty ritual and medical acne treatment are not the same thing.

Both deserve their proper place.

27. STORAGE + FRESHNESS

The most important storage rule for a dry Lepa is:

KEEP IT DRY.

Store in a cool, dry place.

Close the lid tightly after use.

Keep away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity.

Use only clean, completely dry spoons.

Never put wet fingers into the jar.

Never pour preparation liquid directly into the original container.

Prepare each ritual separately in a clean bowl.

28. SHELF-LIFE / PACK GUIDANCE

Refer to the physical product pack for:

Batch Number

Manufacturing Date

Best Before

Net Weight

Storage Instructions

and statutory information.

Do not store mixed Lepa for future use unless an approved product instruction specifically says otherwise.

Dry powder belongs in the jar.

Freshly mixed Lepa belongs in today's ritual.

29. COMMON MISTAKES

MISTAKE — Adding Too Much Liquid

Better: Add a few drops at a time.

MISTAKE — Making the Lepa Very Thick

Better: Aim for smooth spreadability.

MISTAKE — Scrubbing the Face With Dry Powder

Better: Prepare the Lepa first.

MISTAKE — Waiting Until It Is Painfully Dry

Better: Rinse while the ritual remains comfortable.

MISTAKE — Using It Every Day

Better: Keep it as a weekly clarifying ritual.

MISTAKE — Applying to Open Blemishes

Better: Avoid broken or raw skin.

MISTAKE — Saving Leftover Wet Lepa

Better: Prepare fresh each time and discard unused mixed preparation.

MISTAKE — Putting a Wet Spoon Into the Jar

Better: Protect the dry powder from moisture.

MISTAKE — Using All Three DevElixir Lepas Together

Better: Choose one Lepa according to your current ritual need.

MISTAKE — Thinking Strong Tingling Means It Is “Working”

Better: Significant burning is a reason to rinse—not proof of effectiveness.

30. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is Jathiphaladi Lepa for acne?

It is positioned as a clarifying Ayurvedic ritual for blemish-prone skin, not as medical acne treatment.

Is it a ready-made mask?

No. It is a dry botanical powder that you prepare fresh before every use.

How much should I use?

Approximately ½–1 teaspoon is a practical starting amount for the face.

What should I mix it with?

Clean water is the simplest standard pathway. Gulab Arka may be used where approved as part of the DevElixir ritual.

How thick should it be?

Smooth and spreadable—neither runny nor stiff.

Should I let it dry completely?

No need. Do not deliberately wait until it becomes extremely tight or uncomfortable.

Can I leave it overnight?

No. Jathiphaladi is a rinse-off Lepa.

Can I use it daily?

A weekly rhythm is more appropriate. Begin once weekly and increase only where appropriate and comfortable.

Can I use it as a scrub?

No. Do not aggressively scrub dry powder over the skin.

Can I use it only on blemish-prone areas?

A smaller targeted ritual may be preferable for some users, provided the skin is intact and comfortable.

Does tingling mean it is working?

No. Significant or increasing burning should never be interpreted as proof that a botanical product is effective.

Which DevElixir Lepa should I choose?

Jathiphaladi → Blemish-Prone / Clarifying

Siddharthakadi → Uneven Tone / Refining

Raktachandanadi → Soothing / Radiance

Choose according to the ritual—not according to the idea that more products are better.

31. COMPLETE YOUR RITUAL

THE SIMPLE JATHIPHALADI PATHWAY

Cleanse

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Jathiphaladi Lepa

½–1 teaspoon

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Add preparation liquid gradually

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Mix fresh

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Apply a thin layer

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Allow to settle comfortably

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Rinse gently

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Pat dry

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Complete

You do not need five more steps simply because the Lepa has been rinsed away.

Let simple skincare remain simple.

32. DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY COMBINE WITH

Do not use Jathiphaladi automatically alongside:

Siddharthakadi Lepa

Raktachandanadi Lepa

or another strong clarifying/exfoliating mask in the same ritual.

Choose one Lepa.

Do not mix the powder directly into:

Nalpamaradi Kera Tailam

Eladi Tailam

Kumkumadi Ghritam

or other oils and creams unless DevElixir has created and validated that exact ritual.

And if you already use strong exfoliating acids, retinoids or prescription acne treatment, do not casually stack a botanical Lepa on top without considering irritation.

33. ALTERNATIVE RITUAL PATHWAYS

PATHWAY 1 — CLARIFYING

Jathiphaladi Lepa

For the blemish-prone / clarifying ritual.

PATHWAY 2 — REFINING

Siddharthakadi Lepa

For uneven-looking tone and refining complexion care.

PATHWAY 3 — SOOTHING + RADIANCE

Raktachandanadi Lepa

For a more soothing, radiance-centred weekly ritual.

PATHWAY 4 — PRE-BATH COMPLEXION CARE

Nalpamaradi Kera Tailam

A separate oil-based pre-bath pathway.

PATHWAY 5 — EVENING NOURISHMENT

Kumkumadi Ghritam

A separate evening Ghritam pathway.

Different forms. Different purposes. Different moments.

That is how the DevElixir skin system stays clear.

34. RELATED PRODUCTS

Gulab Arka

For floral refresh and as an approved preparation medium within selected Lepa rituals.

Explore Gulab Arka →

Siddharthakadi Lepa

For the refining / uneven-tone pathway.

Explore Siddharthakadi →

Raktachandanadi Lepa

For the soothing / radiance pathway.

Explore Raktachandanadi →

Nalpamaradi Kera Tailam

For a separate golden pre-bath complexion ritual.

Explore Nalpamaradi →

Kumkumadi Ghritam

For separate evening nourishment.

Explore Kumkumadi →

35. LEARN MORE

Complete Guide to Ayurvedic Facial Lepa Rituals

Learn how to measure, mix, recognise the correct consistency, apply and rinse freshly prepared Ayurvedic Lepas.

Read the Complete Lepa Guide →

Complete Guide to Ayurvedic Skin Rituals

Understand how Tailam, Lepa, floral preparations and Ghritam occupy different ritual moments.

Read the Skin Ritual Guide →

Ingredient Encyclopedia

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Jathiphala

Lodhra

Rakta Chandana

Vacha

Kushta

Maricha

Explore the Ingredients →

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Compare the DevElixir Lepa pathways before choosing yours.

Explore Lepa Rituals →

36. PRODUCT PAGE LINK

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Inspired by Classical Ayurvedic Rituals for Blemish-Prone Skin

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37. NEED HELP?

Not Sure Which Lepa Is Right for Your Skin Ritual?

Perhaps you are wondering:

“Should I choose Jathiphaladi or Siddharthakadi?”

“What should I mix my Lepa with?”

“Is my paste too thick?”

“Can I use Nalpamaradi on another day?”

“My skin is both blemish-prone and sensitive—which pathway should I choose?”

You do not have to solve the entire system yourself.

Speak With DevElixir Ritual Care →

This should connect directly to your WhatsApp/customer-care pathway.

The purpose of Ritual Care is not to convince the customer to buy every Lepa.

It is to help them choose the one that makes sense.

38. QR GUIDE VERSION + LAST REVIEWED

DevElixir Digital Ritual Library

Product: Jathiphaladi Lepa
Guide Type: Clarifying Facial Lepa Ritual
System: DEVELIXIR ELITE V2.2 — QR RITUAL GUIDE SYSTEM
Guide Version: V2.2
Last Reviewed: August 2026

For batch number, manufacturing date, best-before date and current statutory information, always refer to the physical product pack.

Whenever the formulation, directions, safety guidance or approved product positioning changes, review this QR guide.

39. DEVELIXIR FINAL PHILOSOPHY

The Bowl Is Part of the Beauty

There is a small moment in every Lepa ritual that we love.

Before anything touches the skin.

Powder sits in a bowl.

A few drops of liquid are added.

The spoon begins to move.

And something that looked ordinary becomes something prepared especially for that moment.

Perhaps that is what fresh preparation gives us.

Participation.

You are not simply opening another tube.

You are making your ritual.

Some weeks, your skin may ask for Jathiphaladi.

Other weeks, another pathway may make more sense.

And sometimes the kindest thing you can do for your skin is simply leave it alone.

Ayurvedic care does not have to mean doing more.

For DevElixir, it means learning to choose with intention.

A little powder.

A little water.

A few quiet minutes.

And care that begins before the Lepa ever reaches your face.

40. ROOTED IN TRADITION. CRAFTED FOR YOU.

JATHIPHALADI LEPA

Classical Ayurvedic Clarifying Facial Lepa

Clarifying • Balancing • Skin Clarity

Inspired by Classical Ayurvedic Rituals for Blemish-Prone Skin

Prepare Fresh. Apply Gently. Rinse. Return Only When Your Skin Needs the Ritual.

Rooted in Tradition. Crafted for You.