Hi, I'm Palav

It Started with Service...

I’ve always believed that simple ingredients can go a long way. Thirteen years ago, what began as a home project to help my father care for his diabetic skin has grown into a passion for crafting clean, effective skincare.

My own health challenges only deepened that commitment. Facing adrenal and endocrine imbalances, I had to rethink everything—from what I ate to what I applied to my skin. In that journey, I discovered the powerful connection between clean ingredients, balanced living, and true wellness.

Ancestral wisdom inspires every jar of Your Skin IQ...

As a South Asian woman born in Baroda, India, I carry with me the Ayurvedic wisdom passed down by the women in my family. The golden potency of saffron, the nurturing ritual of Abhyanga (body massage), and my grandmother's Champi head massages are traditions that shaped my understanding of care and balance.

Today, those traditions live on in Your Skin IQ. Each batch is thoughtfully formulated with ethically sourced, sustainable ingredients—crafted in small, waterless batches for freshness and potency. Our products are designed to simplify your skincare, so you can focus on the joy of ritual and the peace of mind that comes with knowing what you’re putting on your skin.

As a teacher of 16 years and now a mother, I see this brand as a way of sharing the revitalizing power of clean, intentional skincare with others.
Welcome to my story. I invite you to make it part of yours.

Hi, I'm Addy

It Started with Curiosity...

In 2018, I started using what would become our body balm to soothe my skin after shaving. It worked better than anything I’d tried—keeping my skin hydrated and comfortable all day. I soon began using it on other areas and noticed real improvements in my skin.

In 2024, after hearing so many stories of how the products were helping others, I told Palav I believed this side project could become something more and that if we worked together we could make these products available to even more families who would benefit from clean, natural skincare and haircare. Together, we reimagined our brand. By spring 2025, we rebranded and refined the formulas, adding luxurious, purposeful ingredients—including our star, saffron.

For me, this journey has always been about trust and simplicity. If I can use our unscented balm and oil safely on our toddler son, I know it’s gentle enough for every family. What began as curiosity has grown into a commitment: to share skincare that’s natural, effective, and made with care.