Mumbai: Herbalife India, a health and wellness brand, has announced the appointment of two of India’s top athletes—Smriti Mandhana, Indian cricketer, and Manika Batra, Indian table tennis player—as the new brand ambassadors for its vritilife Ayurvedic skincare range. The move marks a significant extension of their existing association with Herbalife, underscoring the brand’s commitment to conscious skincare that blends Ayurvedic tradition with modern scientific validation.
Speaking on the announcement, Ajay Khanna, Managing Director, Herbalife India, said, “vritilife reflects our ongoing commitment to nutrition and conscious skincare, rooted in the principles of Ayurveda and backed by science. As we continue to expand this range, we are delighted that Smriti Mandhana and Manika Batra—already valued ambassadors for Herbalife—are extending their association to champion the vritilife skincare range. They embody the spirit of balance, strength, and authenticity—values that are integral to vritilife. Their inspiring journeys will help us encourage more people to embrace skincare as an empowering aspect of holistic well-being.”
The vritilife range includes a Facial Cleanser, Facial Toner, Facial Serum, and Moisturizer—all infused with time-honored ingredients like Neem, Turmeric, Aloe Vera, and Kumkumadi oil, and developed to meet the skincare needs of Indian consumers. Free from parabens and sulfates, the products are dermatologically tested, hypoallergenic, and formulated at Herbalife’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
Sharing her excitement, Smriti Mandhana said, “I’m delighted to join vritilife family as their brand ambassador. As an athlete, taking care of my skin while constantly being on the move is essential, and vritilife’s Ayurvedic-based formulations truly align with my lifestyle. I believe in promoting wellness, and vritilife reflects that ethos perfectly.”
Manika Batra echoed the sentiment, adding, “In sport and in life, discipline and self-care go hand in hand. With vritilife, I’ve found skincare that is deeply rooted in tradition, and yet refreshingly modern. I am happy to represent the brand and celebrate the diverse beauty traditions of this nation.”