If you are looking for natural skincare in the UK with roots in Indian beauty traditions, two names come up again and again: Deyga and Vilvah. Both are Indian brands, both work with plant-based and kitchen-cupboard ingredients, and Swansura is an official UK partner of both, so every product is genuine and ships from the UK. They are not the same, though. Here is how to tell which one suits your skin, and where to start. For the ingredients behind both, read our Indian skincare guide.
The short answer
Choose Vilvah if you like creamy, comforting textures built around goat milk, oat milk and gentle botanicals. Choose Deyga if you prefer farm-grown herbs, clays, charcoal and fruit actives with a fresher feel. Many people end up using both: a Vilvah cleanser or serum in the morning and a Deyga treat, such as a lip balm or face pack, alongside it.
Vilvah: goat milk and botanical care
Vilvah is known for milk-based formulas for face, hair and body. The best place to start is Vilvah Milk Drops Hydrating Serum, a lightweight milk serum with natural milk proteins that sinks in quickly and leaves skin feeling soft rather than greasy. It is the product people search for most: "Vilvah Milk Drops" is one of the brand's top searches in the UK.
For hair, the Vilvah Goat Milk Shampoo pairs goat milk with pea protein and jasmine. It is pH-balanced and free from artificial colours and fragrances, so it suits frequent washing, and it is a good fit for dry or frizzy hair. If you want the full ritual, the Goat Milk Hair Kit puts the shampoo with its partners in one box. Our natural shampoo guide compares more options.
For the body, Vilvah Milk Body Lotion uses oat milk, ceramides and olive squalane in a quick-absorbing, vegan formula that is gentle enough for the whole family. Prefer a no-scent wash? The Fragrance-Free Cream Face Wash is the calmest place to begin. See the whole range on our goat milk edit.
Deyga: farm-grown botanicals
Deyga makes natural skin, hair and body care with plant-based ingredients, many grown on its own farm in India. Its cult favourite is the Deyga Beetroot Lip Balm: beetroot extract and natural butters give a soft, sheer tint, and the 10 g tin fits any pocket. "Deyga lip balm" is one of the brand's most searched products, and it makes an easy first try at under £11.
For oilier or combination skin, the Deyga Charcoal Face Wash uses activated charcoal for a deep, refreshing cleanse without a tight finish. For glow, the Deyga Rose Glow Serum is a light rose and saffron oil serum that leaves skin looking radiant. On wash day, Deyga Rice Water Shampoo is a gentle, sulfate-free everyday cleanser.
Which is better for your skin type?
Dry or sensitive skin
Lean towards Vilvah. Milk textures, fragrance-free options and the oat milk body lotion are made for comfort. Add a Deyga body butter for dry skin, such as the Chocolate Body Butter, for extra richness on elbows and legs.
Oily or combination skin
Start with Deyga's charcoal face wash and a lightweight serum, then use a Vilvah milk product only where skin feels dry. Our face wash for oily skin page compares the options side by side, and our guide to face wash for your skin type explains how to choose.
Dull-looking skin
Try one serum from each brand on alternate days: Vilvah Milk Drops for hydration and Deyga Rose Glow for radiance. Keep everything else simple.
A simple routine using both brands
- Cleanse: Deyga Charcoal Face Wash (oilier skin) or Vilvah Fragrance-Free Cream Face Wash (drier skin).
- Treat: Vilvah Milk Drops in the morning, Deyga Rose Glow in the evening.
- Lips and body: Deyga Beetroot Lip Balm through the day and Vilvah Milk Body Lotion after showering.
Patch test anything new and introduce one product at a time. Ready-made pairings with 5% off are on our routines page.
Why buy Deyga and Vilvah from Swansura?
We are an official UK partner of both brands, so there are no grey imports and no long waits from abroad: orders are dispatched from the UK, usually within 1–2 working days, with free UK delivery over £40. Explore the full natural skincare edit, or go straight to all Deyga and all Vilvah products.
