Forest Essentials is an Indian cosmetics, skincare and perfume company that specialises in Ayurvedic preparations for its products.

[1] Mira Kulkarni started the business in 2000 with an investment of Rs.2 lakhs, then only selling handmade soaps and candles.

[2] The business expanded after the Delhi hotel Hyatt Regency ordered the soaps for their rooms.

[5][6] The company has 130 Forest Essentials Stores in India, supplies to 190 hotels and export to 120 countries.

Forest Essentials sells natural, organic and Ayurvedic cosmetics and has a policy of not testing their products on animals.