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Manjistha Soap (Rubia cordifolia) | Ayurvedic Handmade Skin Tone & Complexion Soap | Riddhish Herbals | 100g
Manjistha Soap (Rubia cordifolia) | Ayurvedic Handmade Skin Tone & Complexion Soap | Riddhish Herbals | 100g
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Manjistha Soap is a handmade cold-process bathing bar made with Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia, Indian madder), for daily cleansing of the face and body. Manjistha is classically described in Ayurveda as a varnya dravya — a complexion-favouring herb. This is a cosmetic soap for external use, free from paraffin, SLS, SLES and artificial colours. 100 g.
About Manjistha Soap
Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) is one of the best-known herbs in classical Ayurvedic skin care. It is named among the varnya group of dravyas in the Charaka Samhita — those described as favouring a clear complexion — and its red root gives it the English name Indian madder.
This bar is a cold-process handmade soap carrying that herb. It cleanses the face and body without harsh synthetic detergents, and is made without paraffin, SLS, SLES or artificial colours.
What does manjistha actually do in a soap? An honest answer, including the difference between manjistha's external and internal classical uses, is in our guide: Manjistha Soap: what the herb does in a bar, and how to use it.
What This Soap Is For — and What It Is Not
Manjistha's most famous classical description is rakta-prasadana, blood-supporting. That description belongs to the root taken internally, under a qualified Ayurvedic physician's guidance, as a churna, kwath or classical tablet. A bathing bar is rinsed off within seconds and does not act internally.
What applies to a soap is the external, varnya side of the tradition. Treated as a good herbal cleanser carrying a classical complexion herb, this is a straightforward everyday product. It is a cosmetic, not a medicine, and it is not a course of anything.
Key Features
- Made with Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), a classical varnya dravya.
- Cold-process handmade bar — not a synthetic detergent bar.
- Free from paraffin, SLS, SLES and artificial colours.
- For face and body, suitable for everyday use.
- Plant-based formulation.
- 100 g bar, genuine and bill-provided.
Composition
| Ingredient | Botanical | Part used | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manjistha | Rubia cordifolia L. | Root | Classical varnya herb |
| Handmade soap base | — | — | Cold-process cleansing base; no paraffin, SLS or SLES |
Net weight 100 g. The full ingredient declaration is printed on the physical pack; please check it if you have known cosmetic allergies.
How to Use
- Wet the skin with plain water.
- Lather the bar between your palms rather than rubbing it directly on the face.
- Massage gently in circular motions for twenty to thirty seconds.
- Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
- Follow with a light moisturiser if your skin feels tight.
Once or twice daily is normal. Keep the bar on a draining soap dish — a handmade cold-process bar left sitting in water softens and is used up far faster.
Who Can Use It
Suitable for men and women, on the face and body, for most skin types. If your skin is dry, follow with a moisturiser as you would after any soap. If your skin is sensitive or reactive, or you have known cosmetic allergies, use it on the body for a few days before using it on the face. If you are under a doctor's care for a skin condition, check with them before changing what you wash with.
Safety Information
For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes; rinse with plenty of water if contact occurs. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children. Check with your physician before regular use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or on young children. This is a cosmetic soap and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Suitability varies from person to person.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a draining soap dish between uses.
Regional Names
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit | मञ्जिष्ठा (Manjishtha) |
| Hindi | मजीठ (Majith), मंजिष्ठा |
| Gujarati | મજીઠ (Majith) |
| Marathi | मंजिष्ठा (Manjishtha) |
| Telugu | మంజిష్ఠ (Manjishtha), Tamravalli |
| Tamil | மஞ்சிட்டி (Manjitti) |
| English | Indian madder, common madder |
Also searched as: manjistha soap, manjista soap, manjishtha soap, majith soap, Rubia cordifolia soap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is manjistha soap used for?
It is an everyday cleansing bar for the face and body, made with manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), a herb classically described as varnya or complexion-favouring. It is a cosmetic cleanser, not a medicine.
How do you use manjistha soap?
Wet the skin, lather the bar between your palms, massage gently for twenty to thirty seconds, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Once or twice a day is normal, on face or body.
Does manjistha soap purify the blood?
No. Manjistha's classical rakta-prasadana description refers to the root taken internally under a physician's guidance. A soap is rinsed off within seconds and does not act internally.
Is it suitable for daily use?
Yes, it is a gentle bar made for daily face and body cleansing. If your skin is dry, follow with a moisturiser.
Is it suitable for all skin types?
It generally suits most skin types. If your skin is sensitive or reactive, use it on the body for a few days before using it on the face, and stop if any irritation occurs.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
It is made without paraffin, SLS, SLES and artificial colours. The full ingredient declaration is printed on the physical pack.
Will it stain skin or towels?
Manjistha root is a red dye plant, which is where the bar takes its colour, but in a rinse-off soap it does not stain skin. Rinse thoroughly as with any coloured bar.
How long will one bar last?
With daily use a 100 g handmade bar usually lasts a few weeks. Keeping it on a draining dish rather than in a puddle makes a noticeable difference.
Is it vegetarian or vegan?
It is a plant-based formulation. Please check the pack for the full ingredient declaration.
Can children or pregnant women use it?
For a rinse-off cosmetic soap it is generally gentle, but check with your physician before regular use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and before regular use on young children.
How should it be stored?
In a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, on a draining soap dish between uses.
Is this a genuine pack with a bill?
Yes. Riddhish Herbals supplies this as a genuine product with a bill on every order, and has served customers since 2015.
Related at Riddhish Herbals
Manjistha in other forms: Manjistha Churna 100g · Bruhad Manjisthadi Kwath · Manjishthadi Kashayam Tablets · Manjisthadi Ghanvati
Read next: Manjistha Soap: what the herb does in a bar · The full Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) herb guide
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