5 Minutes With Bittu From Mauli Rituals

Mauli creates supremely effective natural and organic products for individuals who respect the power of nature and appreciate genuine quality, above hype. Inspired by the grooming rituals of Ayurveda, Mauli harnesses India’s most rare and opulent ingredients chosen for being high in actives and exquisite in scent, hand-crafted in England with an artisan's sense of refinement. I had previously been a distributor for high tech Swiss skincare but was familiar with elementary natural products from India. The Swiss skincare lacked purity, yet was still hundreds of pounds a bottle and the natural products lacked the scent, texture and application I had come to expect but were equally effective.  My father is an Ayurvedic doctor from Varanasi (then Benares) University and I’d been using his formulations at home and he helped me distil the synergy that would bring efficacy, purity and purpose to our products.  There came a point when I knew we had something worth sharing, so I then went further and worked with aromatherapists, practitioners, chemists, then tested it on friends, created the brand assets and finally picked up the phone to retailers.

Ancient wisdom redefined.

I’m not so much inspired to be successful as to lead a inspired life and that means living on my terms.  For me that means making choices that do and feel good.  It’s really that simple.  Mauli allows me the freedom to grow a business in a way that suits my life and it’s a privilege to combine my heritage with modern wellbeing methods.  It also means we can give £1.00 from every sale to children’s charities without being beholden, too much, to the bottom line. Our products appeal to men who appreciate and recognise genuine quality and it hugely satisfying when they come back time and time again for the physical and emotional benefits our products deliver.

Wellbeing has to be a 360 degree approach but it has to be right for your DNA, so firstly, take our Ayurvedic dosha test to establish your physical and emotional blueprint and then you can work with rather than against it.  Secondly, let go of extremes and opt for a lifestyle overhaul that’s sustainable. Physical and emotional health are inter-connected, so take a good look at your relationships, triggers, your daily routine and consider what’s not working and what you are willing to change. We’re so bombarded by choices and it creates a lot of unnecessary noise that stops us living fully, so simplicity is the key to creating positive habits that will stick.  As with all things in life, practice the 80/20 rule.  During the week, treat food as fuel, not a recreational activity. So wake up and drink 1ltr of water to flush out toxins. Eat a simple breakfast of nuts and yogurt, sprinkled with our organic moringa and ashwaghanda as one boosts brain power and the other boosts stamina. Lunch on raw vegetables and a little protein and a cooked veg and protein for supper.  When the weekend comes, just have whatever pleases and enjoy every moment.

Male grooming might be a relatively recent phenomenon in the West, but for the men of India it’s a tradition that goes back to the mogul era.  You’ll find barbers on every street corner from city to village. The culture is one of prevention rather than to cure and that’s what men are waking up to.  As brands like ours emerge from a personal need and desire, men have greater choice and that in turn fuels interest and demand.

Fortunately for us, luxury botanical products targeted at specific hair and skincare concerns are a big emerging trend for men and we cater to that with our dosha/dna specific oils and superfoods.

My beard trimmer, Mauli Nourish Beard Oil and an always to lip balm?  Because within minutes they help me go from looking like a itinerant yogi to well groomed gentleman within minutes.

Those that matter will want you to do what matters to you, so drop the need to impress and reshape your definition of success.

Grow Strong Hair Oil because it makes a huge difference to the quality of my hair and is part of my daily grooming ritual.

We’re launching three new superfoods next month, watch out also for our gorgeous new travel sets and working with experts to finalise a range of spa treatments designed for men.