KATHMANDU, APRIL 1

Pond's Skin Institute has reintroduced itself in the Nepali market, emphasizing science-driven skincare solutions tailored to individual skin concerns. With a new brand tagline, "Miracles Happen", Pond's aims to deliver visible skin transformations through advanced formulations and potent ingredients.

The brand has evolved from POND'S to POND'S SKIN INSTITUTE, reflecting its focus on research, science, and expertise. Its core product line features three key ingredients: Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, and Activated Charcoal, incorporated into face washes and moisturizers to address specific skin issues, according to the press release issued by the company.

However, the brand aims to keep innovating and evolving as per the global benchmarks in Nepal to offer the consumers the best solutions for their skincare woes in various product formats, it noted.

"Pond's Skin Institute's Bright Beauty Serum Cream has Niacinamide as the key ingredient which goes deep into skin layers (within epidermis), gives 96% spot reduction^ (Based on clinical study conducted for spot reduction) and gives bright skin. The recently introduced Pond's Superlight Gel has Hyaluronic Acid as the key ingredient, gives 200% instant Hydration^ (^basis clinical study 2019), keeping the skin Plump and Hydrated like never before. The detox range of facewash with its Activated Charcoal that has 10x Detox Power^ (^via adsorption) brings out minute pollution particles, that leaves the skin bright."

The brand has had strong roots since its inception and has had its presence over 175 years globally, now in over 60 countries. The brand has been pioneering science globally. Historically speaking, Pond's was the first to introduce the first ever vanishing cream. The brand has always been aspirational with Prestige beauty associations since inception. In short, Pond's has always been dedicated inspire to achieve ultimate skin through scientific innovations, the release further added.

Speaking at the launch event held at Hyatt Regency, Amlan Mukherjee, CEO and Managing Director of Unilever Nepal Ltd, emphasized the brand's commitment to understanding and addressing consumer needs through scientific innovation. " As a brand, Pond's Skin Institute wants to stay modern and relevant with the consumers, understand their needs and concerns and move parallelly with them. Consumers are at the heart of our brand, hence we want to keep understanding them continuously so that we can offer breakthrough products to fulfil their needs. This is where Pond's Skin Institute with it's wide range of products are backed by science has a role to play to give the miracle in skincare regime that Nepali consumers have been wanting for, and I am very happy to introduce these products to the Nepali market through this event here today," Mukharjee said.

The event showcased live demonstrations of ingredient efficacy and a panel discussion on personalized skincare. Panelists included Akshata Vaidya (Skincare R&D Lead, Pond's India BU), Dr. Shrujana Shrestha (Consultant Dermatologist), Gitanjali Karki (Skincare Enthusiast and Fitness Coach), and Ruchi Shrestha (Marketing Manager, Unilever Nepal).