Ayurveda—a 5,000-year-old lifestyle and health practice originating in India—encompasses a wealth of lifestyle doctrines, from health and spirituality to beauty.

"Ayurveda has a long history of supporting the preservation of skin and hair through topical applications and whole body care," says Sairupa Krishnamurti, a naturopath and Ayurvedic practitioner in Toronto.

Abhyanga—the application of oils to the hair and skin through massage—is a well-known Ayurvedic beauty practice. Homemade scrubs of rice, almonds and lentil flour keep skin smooth, while milk, honey and yogurt cleanse and hydrate. You can DIY or find many of these remedies bottled up at local beauty stores.

Here are three Ayurvedic beauty brands we're coveting right now.

1. Sahajan

Sahajan Golden Milk Cleanser, $51

This plant-based, clean beauty brand is all about luxurious skin-care products. From hydrating hair and body oils to glowy serums, Sahajan combines rich Ayurvedic traditions.

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2. Fable & Mane

Fable & Mane HoliRoots Pre-Wash Scalp & Hair Treatment Oil, $54

Celebrating Ayurvedic ingredients and practices, Fable & Mane is taking hair oiling mainstream to help users strengthen strands and prevent breakage.

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3. Ghlee

Ghlee Lip Mask, $30

Often referred to as “liquid gold,” ghee is a type of clarified butter regularly used in South Asian cooking and personal-care products, and is the star ingredient of skin-care brand Ghlee. Naturally loaded with fatty acids and vitamins, ghee is known in Ayurveda for its medicinal properties.

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