Restoring Moonseed Treatment 50 ml

The Restoring Moonseed Treatment by Ranavat is an intensive overnight treatment for skin that looks tired, dry, stressed, or prone to redness and needs more than a classic cream. The firm, deep violet balm melts between the fingertips into a silky oil and forms a nourishing protective layer over the skin. Overnight, the rich formula helps retain moisture, support the skin barrier, and soothe skin that appears irritated. In the morning, skin feels soft, plump, and comfortable, and looks smoother and more balanced.

• Luxurious overnight recovery treatment for stressed, dry, reddened, and demanding skin
• For all skin types, including sensitive, oily, and blemish-prone skin
• Supports the skin barrier, intensive nourishment, and a calmer, more balanced skin feel
• Helps visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• With Moonseed/Guduchi, Bala, Shatavari, Ashwagandha, licorice, and Manjistha
• Over 30 Ayurvedic plant ingredients in a rich base of kokum and mango butter
• Firm balm melts on the skin into a silky, nourishing oil
• Vegan and cruelty-free, without silicones or synthetic fragrances

The formula is exceptionally elaborate: more than 30 Ayurvedic plants and plant ingredients meet kokum and mango butter, sesame oil, and vitamin E. At the center are Moonseed/Guduchi, Bala, and Shatavari, accompanied by ashwagandha, licorice, Manjistha, Dashmool, mugwort, and many other botanicals. Rather than highlighting individual trend ingredients, Ranavat works here with a multi-layered plant composition - rich in antioxidant and nourishing components and deeply rooted in the Indian herbal tradition.

The sensorial side is also part of this treatment: The rich balm texture becomes fluid and silky on warm skin, while rose and geranium impart a soft natural fragrance. The dark violet-blue color comes in part from indigo and makes the exceptional plant formula visible from an aesthetic perspective as well.

The results of the finished formulation live up to this standard: In an independent clinical study of 30 people, after four weeks 97% showed a visible reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. In the accompanying self-assessment, 93% felt their skin looked more even and soothed, while 91% felt it was intensely nourished.

Key Ingredients

• Moonseed / Guduchi - Tinospora cordifolia is a traditional Ayurvedic plant and the namesake of this treatment. It contains a broad spectrum of secondary plant compounds with antioxidant potential and complements care especially for stressed, dull, or sensitive-looking skin. As part of the finished formula, the treatment supports a calmer, smoother, and more radiant complexion.
• Bala / Sida Cordifolia - means “strength” in Sanskrit and is one of the key plants in this complex formula. Ranavat uses Bala specifically to support skin comfort, soothing, and the skin barrier - especially valuable when skin feels dry, irritated, or unbalanced.
• Shatavari, Ashwagandha & other Ayurvedic botanicals - an extensive plant composition that includes Shatavari, ashwagandha, Dashmool, mugwort, and other traditional plants. Their antioxidant plant compounds complement the rich lipid care and support a more resilient, vital-looking complexion.
• Kokum & mango butter - form the lush, nourishing base of the treatment. These two plant butters provide valuable fatty acids, reduce moisture loss, and make dry, rough skin feel noticeably softer. At the same time, they create the signature balm-to-oil texture that blends beautifully with the skin as it warms.
• Sesame oil & vitamin E - sesame oil supplies the skin with nourishing lipids and supports its natural protective function. Vitamin E complements the formula with antioxidant protection and helps keep skin supple and smooth.
• Licorice & Manjistha - two plants that Ranavat often uses to support an even-looking complexion. Licorice brings soothing and antioxidant plant compounds to the formula, while Manjistha comes from Ayurvedic skincare and complements care for skin that appears unsettled or uneven.

How to Use

• In the evening, warm a small amount of the solid balm between your fingertips until it melts into a silky oil.
• Apply to clean face and neck and gently massage in using circular, upward motions.
• For best results, Ranavat recommends using the treatment about 2-3 times per week. It can also be used more frequently when additional nourishment is needed.
• It can be used alone on clean skin or applied as the final, rich step over serum and moisturizer.
• On very dry days, a small amount is also suitable for daytime use as additional protective care.
• For enhanced radiance, the treatment pairs beautifully with Brightening Saffron Serum Radiant Rani.

About Ranavat

Ranavat combines India's beauty traditions with modern active skincare and unmistakably luxurious sensorial appeal. Founder Michelle Ranavat translates complex Ayurvedic plant formulas into sophisticated, clinically tested skincare - with exceptional textures, high-quality raw materials, and a deep connection to the brand's Indian heritage.

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FAQ

What is the Restoring Moonseed Treatment - a cream, balm, or facial oil?
It starts as a firm balm and transforms into a silky oil when warmed between the fingers. This combines the protective, lipid-rich care of a balm with the pleasant skin feel of a fine facial oil.

What skin types is the Moonseed Treatment suitable for?
All skin types. It is especially interesting for dry, stressed, sensitive, or visibly reddened skin, as well as skin with a weakened-looking barrier. Ranavat has also tested the formula on sensitive skin and approves it for oily and blemish-prone skin as well.

What does the treatment do overnight?
The rich balm-oil texture helps retain moisture in the skin and supports its barrier. At the same time, the complex plant formula addresses visible redness, a stressed skin feel, and fine lines. In the morning, skin looks softer, calmer, smoother, and more nourished.

Has its effect on fine lines been clinically tested?
Yes. In an independent clinical study of 30 people, after four weeks 97% showed a visible reduction in fine lines and wrinkles.

What is Moonseed?
Moonseed, known as Guduchi in Ayurveda, is the plant Tinospora cordifolia. It contains numerous secondary plant compounds and is valued for its antioxidant potential. In this treatment, it is part of a complex blend of more than 30 Ayurvedic plant ingredients.

Why is the treatment violet-blue?
The intense color comes from the plant formula. Ranavat specifically names indigo as one of the ingredients that gives the balm its characteristic dark violet-blue hue. It is not an artificially created color effect.

Do I need to use serum and moisturizer underneath?
No. The Moonseed Treatment can be used alone on clean skin. If you want additional moisture or active care, you can apply an essence or serum first and then use the treatment as a rich finishing step.

How often should I use the treatment?
Ranavat recommends using it two to three times per week for best results. Those who tolerate the rich texture well and need more nourishment can use it more frequently.

Does the Moonseed Treatment have a fragrance?
Yes. Rose and geranium oils give the balm a natural, soft floral fragrance. No synthetic fragrances are used.

Ingredients

Garcinia Indica (Kokum) Seed Butter, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Sida Cordifolia (Bala) Oil [Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Sida Cordifolia (Bala) Oil, Aegle Marmelo (Dashmool), Hordeum Vulgare (Barley), Ziziphus Mauritiana (Indian Jujube), Macrotyloma Uniflorum (Kulittha), Indigofera Tinctoria (Neelika), Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha), Asparagus Racemosus (Shatavari), Pueraria Tuberosa (Vidarikand), Dioscorea Bulbifera, Tinospora Cordifolia (Moonseed), Phaseolous Trilobus (Mudgaparni), Bambusa Arundiaceae, Pistacia Integerrima, Artemisia Vulgaris (Mugwort), Leptadenia Reticulata, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice Root), Sodium Chloride, Shorea Robusta, Cedrus Deodara, Rubia Cordifolia (Manjistha), Cyperus Rotundus (Nut Grass), Elettaria Cardamomum, Valeriana Wallichii, Nardostachys Jatamansi, Parmelia Perlata, Cinnamomum Tamala, Hemidesmus Indicus, Acorus Calamus (Sweet Flag), Boerhavia Diffusa], Undecane (and) Tridecane, Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides (and) C15-23 Alkanes, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride**, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil, Tocopherol+

**Vegetable derived
+Derived from non-GMO soy