Meet Gazal Kothari: The TEDx Speaker, Podcaster and Skincare Founder Building India's Conscious Beauty Movement

In an industry often driven by fleeting trends and complicated beauty routines, Gazal Kothari is championing a more mindful approach to skincare—one that blends wellness, innovation, and conscious beauty. A TEDx speaker, certified skincare formulator, wellness coach, entrepreneur, and podcast host, Kothari is steadily building a unique ecosystem through her skincare brand, Leafoberryy, and her wellness podcast, SkinKoffee with Gazal.

Founded with the vision of simplifying skincare while delivering effective results, Leafoberryy combines nature-inspired ingredients with modern formulation science. Gazal's journey from wellness coaching to skincare entrepreneurship was driven by a desire to create products that address real consumer concerns without overwhelming them with lengthy routines.

Today, Leafoberryy is gaining recognition for its innovative formulations. Among them is the Himalayan Yoga Glow Cream, positioned as India's first yoga-inspired skincare cream, created around the philosophy that skincare and wellness go hand in hand. The product reflects the brand's belief that beauty begins with balance, nourishment, and holistic self-care.

Another standout innovation is the Moonmyst Renewal Night Cream, a comprehensive night-care solution formulated with 24K original gold and multiple performance-driven actives designed to address concerns such as dullness, uneven skin tone, fine lines, and skin fatigue. Developed as a multifunctional night cream, Moonmyst supports the growing skincare-minimalism movement by reducing the need for multiple nighttime products in a single routine.

The brand's Mucin Fusion Serum further showcases Leafoberryy's commitment to innovation. Unlike traditional snail mucin products, Mucin Fusion is a vegan skin-repair serum powered by lady finger (okra) extract, Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica), and lotus extract. The formulation was developed for consumers seeking effective hydration, skin barrier support, and skin-soothing benefits through plant-based alternatives.

Beyond skincare, Gazal has expanded her mission through SkinKoffee with Gazal, a podcast that brings together celebrities, health experts, wellness practitioners, astrologers, and thought leaders to discuss beauty, health, wellness, personal growth, and self-discovery. With Season 2 now live, the platform continues to foster meaningful conversations that educate and inspire audiences.

"Conscious beauty is about making informed choices that support not only your skin but your overall well-being. Through Leafoberryy and SkinKoffee with Gazal, my goal is to help people embrace beauty as a reflection of health, confidence, and self-awareness," says Gazal Kothari.

As India's beauty and wellness landscape continues to evolve, Gazal Kothari is building more than a skincare brand. Through innovation, education, and authentic conversations, she is contributing to a growing movement that encourages consumers to embrace simpler routines, mindful living, and a more holistic definition of beauty