Bhavya Ankita

Founder, GraceYes · Executive Diploma in Herbal Cosmetics

Bhavya Ankita founded GraceYes, and every GraceYes formula starts on her studio bench. She holds an Executive Diploma in Herbal Cosmetics.

Her work with plant-based skincare began at home, with herbal blends made in her own kitchen. In 2023 she started Organic Glam, a YouTube channel of natural skincare recipes. When viewers began asking for finished products, she spent a year testing formulas before launching GraceYes.

What she writes about

Bhavya writes the GraceYes Journal: how to read an ingredient label, what cold-pressing does to an oil, which ingredients GraceYes leaves out and why, and how to use herbal powders and oils safely at home.

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Articles by Bhavya Ankita

• Curry leaves for hair: do they help hair fall and grey hair, and how do you use them?
• Which herbal shampoo is best for hair? A buyer's guide
• Hand cream vs foot cream: can you use one for both?
• आंवला, रीठा और शिकाकाई से बाल कैसे धोएं (अनुपात के साथ)
• Turmeric (haldi) soap benefits: what it can and can't do
• Natural beetroot lip tint: how to use it on lips and cheeks
• Dry, dark, rough knees and elbows: why it happens and what helps
• Neem powder face pack: 4 mixes by skin type, and how often to use
• Gotu kola oil for face: benefits and how to use it
• Chapped lips in winter: why they crack and a simple day-night routine
• Serum for dry skin: what it does and how to layer it in winter
• Alcohol-free aftershave: oil, balm or splash for sensitive skin?
• How to use charcoal powder for face: mixes, timing and mistakes
• The best soap for dry skin in winter: what to look for
• Body oil for dry skin after a shower: how to use it, and how much
• Silicone-free hair serum: what changes when you leave silicones out
• LLP in hair oil: what is paraffinum liquidum, and is it safe?
• Best oil for baby massage in winter, and how to do it safely
• Reetha vs sulphate-free shampoo: which is better for an oily scalp?
• Goat milk soap vs regular soap for eczema-prone and sensitive skin
• Kalonji oil for hair: benefits, how to use it and side effects
• Neem oil for dandruff: how to dilute and use it
• Under-eye dark circles: causes, and what a cream can and can't do
• Alcohol-free perfume: does it last, and is it better for sensitive skin?
• Cold-pressed vs virgin vs refined coconut oil: which is best for hair, skin and cooking?
• How to use ubtan for tan removal, for brides and for babies
• Is face oil good for oily skin?
• Bakuchiol vs retinol: a gentler anti-ageing option?
• Vitamin C serum vs niacinamide: which should you use for dull skin and dark spots?
• Chemical-free skincare in India: what "clean" should actually mean on a label
• Can you apply rose water on your face overnight?
• Best oil for wrinkles on the face: kumkumadi, almond, gotu kola and bakuchi compared
• Does beard oil really work on a patchy beard? Plus how to avoid razor bumps
• Is mineral sunscreen better than chemical sunscreen for Indian skin?
• Natural mosquito repellent for babies and kids: what works without DEET
• How to get rid of dark lips naturally: a lip scrub and lip balm routine
• How to make shampoo with amla, reetha, shikakai and hibiscus powder (ratio and recipe)
• How to remove pigmentation and dark spots naturally: what actually works
• Hair oil without mineral oil in India: how to read the label, and which oils help hair fall
• Can I mix rosemary oil with coconut, castor or mustard oil? Dilution ratios and side effects
• Cold-process vs regular soap: which soap is best for your skin type?
• Is baby powder safe? Talc-free powder and nappy-rash care, explained
• How to use amla, reetha and shikakai for hair wash (with ratios)
• Which oil is best for baby massage in winter, summer and monsoon?
• Kumkumadi oil: can you use it daily, on oily skin, or in summer?
• What we use instead: our emulsifiers, cleansers and preservative, with the evidence
• Silicones, mineral oil and PEGs: the feel of care without the care
• Parfum and phthalates: the one word that hides the most
• Parabens and formaldehyde releasers: the preservatives we refuse
• Sulfates: why the foam is cheap, and what it costs your skin