The Himalaya Drug Company launches first-of-its-kind herbal baby care products in the Middle East

Himalaya's herbal-based products have been specially formulated to meet the growing requirement for delicate baby care products that help to preserve gentleness of baby skin.

Upbeat about the launch of the baby care products in the region Mr. Shailendra Malhotra, Chief Operating Officer, The Himalaya Drug Company LLC said that the launch of the new baby care products range is aimed at satisfying the growing consumer demand of gentle baby care products that have no side effects.

Said Mr. Malhotra, "After successfully consolidating our skin and hair care brands in the region over the last five years, we conducted an exhaustive market research that indicated the need for baby products that are herbal in nature. The launch of Himalaya baby care product range with natural ingredients such as olives and almonds will fill the void in the market for baby products that are mild, effective and do not have any side effects on babies."

"We have invested a great deal on research and development to create a range of baby care products that blends 75 years of Himalaya's rich herbal heritage with modern technology. Extensive dermal safety studies and clinical trials have been conducted to ensure that the products are not only safe and effective but also extremely mild on the baby skin," he added.

The exclusive herbal range consists of moisturizing baby soap, baby powder, baby lotion, nourishing baby oil, baby cream, gentle baby shampoo and diaper rash cream and is aimed at babies and children under the age of 6 years.

Speaking on the growing demand for herbal products Mr. Malhotra added, "Globally there is a shift in preference for herbal-based healthcare products primarily because they are free of any side effects. Increasing awareness about the harmful effects of long term usage of chemicals has made the consumer more inclined towards herbal care. Combining the best of herbal ingredients with latest technology in scientific research, our stringent quality standards have led over 200,000 doctors worldwide to endorse our products."

"The Himalaya Baby care product range is suitably launched in the region where parents are increasingly complaining of skin disorders among children given the extreme climatic conditions of the Middle East."

This first-of-its-kind herbal baby care product range offers gentle care and protection through the use of almonds and olives, ingredients that are synonymous to skin care. Almond oil is an excellent emollient rich in Vitamin D, it is easily absorbed by the skin and is great for nourishing it. Olive oil, known for centuries as a healing oil, is rich in Vitamin E and moisturizes, soothes and softens the skin. Both Almond and Olive oils nourish the delicate baby skin and help maintain its delicate moisture balance.

Himalaya baby care product range being rolled out into the market, will initially be available in all leading supermarkets and pharmacies. The products will be initially launched in UAE and Oman and aimed to reach the consumers of all GCC countries by May.

"The launch of the Himalaya baby care range of skin and hair products will be carried out in a systematic and phased manner. After steadily strengthening our market position in the GCC countries our expansion plans will trace the entire Middle East including Levant region, Iran and Yemen," he concluded.