Beauty & Hair Care
Shashtika Lepam
A velvety paste of Navara rice cooked in herbal milk is lavished on the skin, nourishing it to a silky softness you can feel for days.
Shashtika Lepam is a luxurious Ayurvedic skin nourishment therapy using Shashtika Shali, a special variety of medicinal rice (Navara), cooked in milk and herbal decoction. The warm, creamy rice paste is applied generously to the body, where it delivers deep nourishment, strengthens tissues, and imparts an incredible softness to the skin. In Ayurvedic tradition, Shashtika (Navara rice) is classified as one of the most Brimhana (nourishing) substances in nature. When cooked with milk and herbs like Bala (Sida cordifolia) and Ashwagandha, it creates a potent formula that builds tissue strength, nourishes the nervous system, and rejuvenates ageing or depleted skin. The application of the warm rice paste feels remarkably comforting, like being wrapped in warm silk. As the therapist smooths the creamy mixture over your body in gentle, rhythmic strokes, the warmth penetrates deeply, relaxing the muscles and nourishing the skin simultaneously. When the paste is gently removed, the skin beneath is astonishingly soft, glowing, and deeply moisturized.
Key Benefits
Deeply nourishes and softens the skin
Strengthens muscles and connective tissue
Promotes a healthy, youthful glow
Relieves dryness and skin depletion
Supports nerve health and Vata balance
Anti-ageing and rejuvenating
Frequently Asked Questions
Navara (Shashtika Shali) is a unique medicinal rice variety from Kerala, India. It matures in 60 days and has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. It is rich in amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that nourish the skin and tissues.
The rice paste is applied and managed expertly by our therapists. While the treatment is naturally rich and enveloping, the cleanup is handled entirely by our team. You simply relax and enjoy the experience.
Yes, Shashtika Lepam is excellent for chronic dryness, eczema, and skin conditions related to Vata imbalance. The rice and milk combination deeply moisturizes and soothes irritated skin.
