Indira Imports Inc — Local services in Los Angeles

Mr. Owner, I don't know his name but he is a fast talker and perhaps on the verge of a swindler. He can easily talk you into purchasing something and will use his favorite phrase, " I have high quality, 100% guaranteed."

4 stars because if you want it in the healing and oil culture, it's probably here. Fragrance oils, essential oils, carrier oils, popular and lesser known butters, healing incense and other healthcare and beauty aids, from different continents as well as ingredients to d.i.y. your beauty products. If you are trying a new oil, butter, fragrance or product before you commit to bulk, then paying a higher price may offset to much unwanted product.

If you are committed to a product and a brand and it will likely be less expensive, plan ahead your mail order.

I traveled from San Diego because I needed several products within a day's time. Of course I was drawn to Indira based on the reviews. Also, I was shopping on Santee Alley. I purchased sweet almond oil, Egyptian musk, lemongrass essential oil, argan oil, black liquid soap, morninga toothpaste and amla oil.

If you truly are from the oil culture, then you will know that the products here may not necessarily be of the high quality as advertised. Big ups that you can pre-smell the products and test the texture of the oils/fragrances before you buy.

Every oil store buys from a manufacturer that might or might not be an organic supplier. Thus, every business creates their own labels for their oils which could possibly be a disguise for authenticity.

The almond oil is not authentic in color or scent I believe it's refined and questionable to be organic. I purchased 16 oz for $15 whereas, I can purchase a high quality sweet almond oil for 32 oz for $10 through mail order but I needed something quick. On the upside Indira's oil absorbed very quickly, was very light not unscented. I can make good use of it. This is my first experience with amla oil so as a good faith effort I may accept it is high quality. On the other hand, the argan oil is comparable to other brands. Yet, I paid $20.00 for 4 oz. whereas mail order is 12.00 for 4 oz. Since the quality is the same, I won't be purchasing at overpriced Indira.

I did price the black seed oil which is considered expensive here as well. At my local Middle Eastern store they press the black seeds fresh before your eyes and I can purchase an 8 oz for $14.99. Moving along, the toothpaste is da bomb. Breath and teeth are squeaky clean. The deodorant- you can buy (3) for $12 online. Yet, I was trying trying something new and accepted the $7.00 upcharge for one item. If I commit to this brand, I'll buy my own.

I really like black soap yet I believe an ingredient is added because it leaves like a gummy film. It rinses and cleans well on the body. I usually purchase liquid black soap for my hair. I won't use this one for my because I'm sure it will leave some type of residue.

Lastly, the facial toner and facial nourishing moisturizer is solid. The toner has a soft and feminine fragrance and you can fill the skin tingling. The facial nourishing moisturizer is truly delicate and pleasing on the skin with no skin reaction. I added some of the questionable almond oil with some of the facial moisturizer and used it for my cuticles. Lovely. This item is kept a secret and only sold under their label. Doesn't mean it doesn't exist elsewhere, there is no reference company to refer to purchase independently.

Here are some good to know tips: If you are new to the healing and oil culture explore prices before you come here because you can become overwhelmed with excitement and totally be overcharged. Mr Owner can talk you into anything. Smile and stay on path. I'm a nutshell, if you want to explore and try a product before committing, you can choose between 2 oz - 20 oz. Expect to pay up to 2-5 dollars more.

Parking is laughable. Location easy to find. Customer service...

I started my business not too long ago. Like many, I searched for distributors recommended from a YouTuber. While figuring out the shipping time and costs, I experienced a need for supplies quicker than the wait time could offer. Due to Covid, shipping became even more delayed.

One day, I had this bright idea that I probably should have taken my distribution search locally. That’s not how life works. Life works by placing us in the right moment with the right people at the most divine time.

(Promise I’m halfway through haha)

While leaving a farmers market, I decided to google a local distributor who closed later than 5pm (because it was 10 minutes away from 5pm when I googled it) that had an ingredient I needed. I came across Indira Imports and immediately put it in my Google Maps. Once I made it into the store, I fell in love with what they had to offer. I’ve been going back ever since. I even expanded my variety of supplies.

The icing on this lovely cake was meeting the owner Mizan. He’s not always there but when I met him, I immediately knew he was the owner. Not to confuse anyone about any other staff, they have all been very helpful and attentive. However, Mizan stood out with his exceptional customer service. I appreciate this place and I’m proud to say I’m a loyal customer. If you are thinking about this local vendor, I highly...

I have no idea how this place has rave reviews. I traveled 30 minutes just off of the great reviews they had. I have two oil places near my house. Dawah’s & Zam Zam’s. Sometimes Dawah’s treat you like trash if you’re not Muslim, or 100% same ethnicity. I’ve never been in Zam Zam’s....but they’re huge & have been around forever. So today I didn’t get a receipt at Indira’s, & had to call the location to see what size they sold me. Just trying to confirm. I paid $20 for two ounces of la vie en rose fragrance oil. Apparently it’s not like burning oil where you just pay for the ounces. Fragrance oil depends on the scent. Still cheaper than essential oils. But just how rude the owner was when I was trying to understand the price so that I can share my experience (only as far as my visit....not good/bad) on social media, was enough to have me never go back. It wasn’t a bad or good experience in the store...just average. But after calling & getting a man talking over me & not listening to what I was asking as he got very defensive for no reason is beyond me. In America, we treat women with respect. Women in America are NOT or will ever be from this point forward, second class citizens. Those days are gone. I will not be supporting this...