What is your initial memory of Skincare? For me, growing in a house in the northeast, my fond memory sees my mother using a skincare – not a hoti -toti type of type that comes in a glass bottle with a ingredient name that not everyone can pronounce. Rather, she will use natural ingredients, anything at its disposal. But coming from a house in Bengal, if there is one thing that remained in her bag every day, it was definitely, borolin, an antiseptic cream that she still uses for everything.

From dry skin to cut, wounds and infections, it was a predominant. She heats the cream and uses it to heal wounds, and on normal days, borolin was used for slugging – the way before it cools down.

For many homes (eg our), borolin is not just a cream; It is a domestic legend. The problem does not matter, Borolin’s response was. It had this thick, balmy texture, which took his sweet time to sink, but when it did it, it acted like magic.

Even today, at an age where Skincare is about all detailed routines and high end serum, Borolin has kept its land. It has a certain indifference attached, trademark green tubes, comfortable medicinal fragrances, and the way our grandmother, mothers, and now we still reach it easily.

It does not promise glass skin or overnight changes, but what it does, it does good.

How did Green Tube make history

Inspired by the indigenous movement, Borolin was introduced in 1929 as more than only one skincare product by Gaur Mohan Dutta – it was a quiet task of disregarding British economic exploitation.

Gaur Mohan Dutta, a rich businessman from Kolkata, who decided to join the indigenous movement by producing an indigenous option for foreign skincare products.

He believed that the best way to help the country was to contribute to their economic self -reliance. Instead of relying on expensive imported creams, he chose to manufacture Indian products. Despite the challenges, he successfully created borolin in Calcutta in 1929, making it the first indigenous skincare product of the movement.

To establish a strong brand identity, he designed a logo characterized by an elephant, characteristic of the symbol of Lord Ganesha, indicating stability and power for many Indians. Even today, Borolin is known as ‘Hatiwala Cream’ in rural India (cream with elephant logo).

By the way, the name “borolin” is taken from “boro” (from boric acid) and “olin” (from Latin ‘Olem “, which means oil).

On August 15, 1947, to celebrate independence, distributed 1,00,000 free tubes of cream to GD Pharmaceuticals (the company who owns borolin), strengthening its place as a domestic essential.

Why Borolin has stood on the test of time

One of the reasons for being so famous borolin is that its simple content and its benefits provide it, which also makes it a favorite of experts. A dermatologist from Delhi, Dr. Deepali Bhardwaj praises Borolin, stating that it is free from aroma, color, chemicals, ultra, which is a true moisturizer that is rich in semids. “This is why it has been used by all of us,” she says.

Dr. Garima Tyagi, a dermatologist, according to the sense clinic (and their benefits), includes borolin:

• zinc oxide Anti -inflammatory and protective properties that help calm the skin and treat infections.
• boric acid Antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
• Lanoline, A natural component that increases the absorption of active ingredients. It acts as an excellent emollient, soft and skin soothing when locking in moisture.

Why is the gene z boroline again searching

General Z is now adding borolin to its skincare routine, as many people are more and more tired, fancy products that do not give results beyond the viral trends. This frustration has also been seen in a trend (yes, we know irony) called de-influencing, where effects themselves are promoting products that are really worth promotional, inexpensive and easily available.

This trend has now reached India, many efficients have promoted borolin as a centuries -old remedy or ‘pharmacy -related product’ for its ‘many benefits’.

As a result, the cream is once again going viral, sparking curiosity among General Z users.

This revival also aligns with the increasing popularity of natural and traditional skincare. Think about how many times you have believed in a reel or YouTube shorts, where an impressive person claims that a certain product has been in his family for generations. Data also shows that at least 44 percent of General Z want ‘natural’ products.

Borolin has found its way into the same story, which is being marketed as a timeless, inexpensive and effective solution for hyperpigmentation and acne scars.

But

Even though Dr. Bhardwaj says that cream has no major side effects, it cannot be suitable for everyone:

• Some individuals may be allergic to ingredients such as boric acid or lanoline, which may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction.
• Borolin is rich in oils and wax, which becomes unsuitable for oily skin types. It can increase acne or pimples due to excessive oil secretion.

Therefore, while borolin may not be a shape-fit-all miracle cream, its strength, effectiveness, and indifferent attraction continues to make it a favorite skincare staple.