Why Ayurveda is a big part of Miranda Kerr's skincare routine

Mint

29-04-2025

Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr has re-launched her skincare brand Kora Organics in India. The 2009-born brand had stopped selling in the country during the covid-19 pandemic.
In an interview with
Lounge
, Kerr talks about her brand, her skincare routine and how Ayurveda is a big part of her life. Edited excerpts:
India has such a beautiful connection to wellness and nature, and that really aligns with what Kora is all about. I also love how knowledgeable and conscious the skincare community is there.
When I started KORA in 2009, certified organic skincare wasn't well understood, but I knew it was what I wanted for my skin and my family. I'm proud that we now ship to over 140 countries and are sold in over 30 countries, including India.
Absolutely! When I started modeling as a teenager, I was travelling constantly, wearing a lot of make up, and exposed to so many different environments. So I had to learn early on how to really care for my skin. I've had a consistent skincare routine since I was a teenager, but it's grown from a simple cleanse, mist, and moisturise to something much more nourishing and intentional.
As I became a mum, I became even more mindful of what I was putting on my skin. I wanted products that were not only effective, but certified organic, free from unnecessary chemicals and full of powerful, skin-loving ingredients. One thing I've always been consistent with is cleansing my face every night, exfoliating every other day, and using a sleeping mask every evening. Those simple habits make a big difference.
In my 20s, I focused on cleansing and nourishing my skin. In my 30s, I started seeing pigmentation and dehydration, so I added more hydration and vitamin C. Now in my 40s, I focus on hydration, anti-ageing, and sun protection. The key is consistency and listening to what your skin needs.
Prepping your skin is essential. Clean, hydrated skin makes such a difference before applying make up. That's why I created our Turmeric Mask, it's like a mini facial in a tube. I also love using a face mist throughout the day to refresh my skin, and that inspired our Active Algae Minty Mist.
That you need a complicated routine or really expensive products to have great skin—you don't. It's about using high-quality, certified organic products that truly support your skin's health over time.
I start my mornings early with lemon water and celery juice, then I meditate—I've been doing this for over 20 years, along with yoga. Both practices help keep me grounded.
During the day, I find little moments to pause, go barefoot in the garden, or take a few deep breaths to reset. In the evening, I wind down with aromatherapy and my full skincare ritual. It's a calming way to reconnect and take care of myself.
I love Ayurveda and have brought many of those rituals into my routine— like tongue scraping, oil pulling, warm lemon water, golden milk, and dry brushing. I also love self-massage with warm body oil before bed. These little rituals help me feel balanced and calm.
Dhara Vora Sabhnani is a Mumbai-based writer.