Location

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Founded

2019

Price range

₹299 – ₹599

Shipping

India

Catalogue

500 products

Size range

2–300

New arrivals

89 this month

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Conscious Chemist

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Conscious Chemist is an Indian skincare brand that built its entire identity on an argument the rest of the industry avoids. Its tagline, Chemicals Achche Hain, translates roughly as chemicals are good, and it is a deliberate rejection of the clean beauty framing that dominates the market. Founded by Praveen Elanthiry and Priyanka Sharma and operating from Gurugram, the brand appeared on Shark Tank India and has since become one of the most recognisable actives-led names in Indian skincare. The proposition is straightforward: results first, conscious always. Products are built on clinically backed actives at optimal percentages, and the brand publishes efficacy data rather than ingredient stories. Serums, cleansers, moisturisers and treatments make up a performance-driven range supported by an AI Skin Test that helps customers identify what they actually need rather than what is trending. Everything is described as backed by real science with clinically proven results. Where the brand is genuinely progressive is environmental responsibility, and it does not treat that as incompatible with synthetic chemistry. Conscious Chemist is Plastic Neutral, partnering with The Disposal Co. to remove more plastic than it puts into the world, and reports having recycled more than six thousand kilograms of plastic and saved over 1.87 tons from disposal. Products are made in India, manufactured in New Delhi. Priced in the affordable tier, it makes clinical-strength formulation accessible to first-time buyers. For shoppers seeking affordable, sustainable, locally made Indian skincare that is honest about being chemistry rather than pretending otherwise, Conscious Chemist is refreshingly direct.

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Contract manufactured
India
PETA Beauty Without Bunnies
Recyclable
Last reviewed
Oct 2026
Independent brand
Verified
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Praveen Elanthiry
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Priyanka Sharma

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Frequently asked questions

When was Conscious Chemist founded?
Conscious Chemist was founded around 2019 to 2020 in Gurugram, built around the idea that not all chemicals deserve a bad reputation.
Is Conscious Chemist good quality?
Conscious Chemist gained attention on Shark Tank India for its sunscreen's absorption and packaging, and is generally viewed as effective, active first skincare.
Is Conscious Chemist cruelty free and vegan?
Conscious Chemist is cruelty free, and while not fully vegan due to a few animal derived ingredients, it offers several vegan friendly alternatives.
Where is Conscious Chemist based?
Conscious Chemist is headquartered in Gurugram with manufacturing in Delhi, and beauty conglomerate Lotus Herbals holds a stake in the company.
What is Conscious Chemist known for?
Conscious Chemist is best known for its Hybrid SPF 50 ceramide sunscreen and its acne spot corrector, priced to be affordable yet science driven.
Who founded Conscious Chemist?
Conscious Chemist was founded by Praveen Elanthiry and Priyanka Sharma, business graduates who wanted skincare backed by real science rather than vague clean beauty marketing.

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