It should be no surprise that the buzz coming out of ISPA 2007 in November was the search for natural, eco-friendly skin care and 2008 no doubt stands to see this search intensify by both consumers and spas alike.
Tucked away at ISPA and showing like a jewel of the East was Alcanz International, LLC and its Kama Ayurveda brand of skin care. Alcanz International, LLC has been leading the movement toward authentic holistic skincare and wellness solutions and has been offering Kama Ayurveda to s select group of customers since 2005.
Kama Ayurveda is not just an ayurvedic based skin care line but an authentic ayurvedic product primarily produced in southern India in partnership with an esteemed ayurvedic institution. Kama Ayurveda’s 100% natural products deliver on the 5000 year old philosophy with a range of easy to use products covering both professional and retail spectrums. The range includes body and face scrubs, rich emollient herbal oils, luxurious hair care products and super premium rosewater. Retail prices range from $9.00 to $57.00.
Kama Ayurveda de-mystifies ayurveda by providing tri-doshic formulations in beautiful apothecary bottles and jars while also creating authentic wellness protocols for use within the spa.
Of special note is Kama Ayurveda’s use of the spice turmeric, which is featured in five of its products-Purifying Soap, Firming Treatment, Rejuvenating Body Treatment, Soap Free Face Cleanser and Soap Free Body Cleanser. Turmeric contains curcumin, which is a proven anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory. Recent studies have shown that curcumin suppresses the production of proteins normally found in cancer cells and has shown that it has the ability to trigger cell death in certain melanoma cells.
The use of turmeric in ayurveda dates back thousands of years in India and studies have shown recently that the hospitalized prevalence of skin care is up to 25% lower in people of Indian ethnicity.
While some brands tout recent scientific discoveries, Kama Ayurveda relies instead on thousands of years of history and the natural world. Kama Ayurveda can be an integral part of an authentic wellness program by providing a natural, healthy alternative for skin care.
Alcanz International, LLC, founded by Sonia Boba, is a full service provider of holistic skin care solutions for spas and retail, representing Kama Ayurveda, Pañpuri and Calmé Essentials®. Alcanz also pledges 5% of its sales from Calmé Essentials® to charity.
For more information contact Alcanz International, LLC at (415) 332-3586 or sales@alcanz.com.
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Email: rboba@alcanz.com
