Dr. Ranjini Krishnan

BodyTree was founded by Dr. Ranjini Krishnan, a researcher and writer whose work is an exploration into mind, body, and culture. With her training in psychology and cultural studies, she approaches wellness not as a goal to achieve, but as something we live through our bodies, in moments of rest, touch, and everyday care. 

Growing up in Kerala and living close to its rivers and forests influenced her idea of wellness and healing. She came to see care as something that must be woven into daily life. This sensibility became the foundation of BodyTree, a wellness-led skincare brand she founded in 2015.

BodyTree was started not as a response to skincare trends or market demands, but rather from years of observation, study, and lived practice. It reflects Ranjini’s belief that skincare is not about correction or transformation, but about creating small, mindful rituals that support the nervous system and offer moments of pause. 

Alongside BodyTree, Ranjini leads Sradha Culture Lab, where she explores questions of embodiment, gender, and lived experience. This ongoing work continues to inform the way the brand approaches care. Thoughtfully, slowly, and with intention.

Made with safe, non-toxic, carefully chosen, and responsibly sourced ingredients that support everyday care.

Rooted in research and informed by wellness, our products support the skin while caring for the body and senses.

BodyTree is a wellness-driven skincare brand committed to nurturing both body and mind through thoughtfully formulated products and rituals. Founded in 2015 along the banks of the Chalakudy River in Kerala, the brand draws its spirit from a landscape shaped by flowing waters and its unhurried rhythms.

At a time when skincare was becoming increasingly focused on quick fixes and overnight results, BodyTree chose a path less traveled. For us, the skin is not a surface to be fixed or corrected. And skincare is not a solution, but a set of mindful rituals seamlessly woven into daily life.

Rooted in Kerala’s long-standing healing traditions and drawing from the botanical wisdom of the Western Ghats, BodyTree approaches each formulation with care and purpose. We pay close attention to texture, aroma, and feel, so every product we create engages the senses as much as it cares for the skin.

Over the past decade, BodyTree has evolved through rigorous R&D, constant innovation, and ongoing dialogue with its community. Guided by science and informed by wellness practices, we continue to offer solutions designed to calm, restore balance, and promote mindful moments of rest.