43. What Ayurveda Gets Right About Oils (and Modern Beauty Misses)

Why is Ayurveda so obsessed with oils? In this beautifully textured conversation, Kate O’Donnell welcomes Osi Mizrahi—founder of OSI Oils—to explore the sacred role of oils in Ayurvedic practice. From cooking herbs for three days to customizing breast, belly, and hair oils, Osi shares her personal healing journey, business wisdom, and why oil is truly love (Sneha). You’ll learn what oils to use, how to use them, and even how to keep your sheets and shower clean in the process. This episode is an inspiring celebration of Ayurvedic ritual, slow beauty, and living from the inside out.

In This Episode with Osi Mizrahi:

• What makes Ayurvedic oil preparation so unique
• Why Sneha means both “oil” and “love” in Sanskrit
• The importance of warming oil, self-massage, and ritual
• How Ayurvedic oils support digestion, hormones, skin, and nervous system regulation
• Osi’s favorite tips for keeping your linens and pipes clean
• The emotional and spiritual benefits of daily oiling
• A candid discussion on authenticity, entrepreneurship, and the business of healing
  
  

Guest Bio:

Osi Mizrahi is the founder of OSI Oils, a wellness brand rooted in Ayurvedic tradition and slow beauty. Her hand-crafted oils are made in small batches using classical methods and ethically sourced herbs. After a deeply personal health journey, Osi became passionate about making Ayurvedic practices accessible, sensual, and joyful. She also coaches women entrepreneurs and is the author of the upcoming memoir Desert Flower.

Relevant Links:

• Shop OSI Oils: osioils.com
• Osi’s Coaching + Book: https://osimizMizrahi.com/
• Follow Osi on Instagram: @osioils
  
  

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Thanks to our Sponsors:

This episode is brought to you by Osi Oils — one of my favorite daily rituals.

These handcrafted, organic oils are rooted in Ayurvedic tradition and thoughtfully formulated to support your skin, your senses, and your dosha. Whether you’re nourishing your face with their gorgeous Glow Face Oil (my personal go-to), caring for your nasal passages with their Nasya Oil, or balancing your constitution with a dosha-specific body oil, Osi Oils is the kind of ritual that gives back.

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