July 30, 2025

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

52 minutes

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: https://www.osioils.com/?ref_cca=kateodonnell

Osi’s Coaching + Book: https://osimizMizrahi.com/

Follow Osi on Instagram: @osioils

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