Brands
Beauty brand La Pink tackles skin pH with microplastic-free breakthrough
MUMBAI: India’s beauty landscape is getting a pH-tastic makeover. La Pink, the country’s first beauty brand boasting 100 per cent microplastic-free formulations, has launched its #InsideYourSkin campaign, promising to decode the mysteries of Indian skin.
Founder Nitin Jain isn’t mincing words: “We’re not just selling products; we’re starting a skin health movement.”
Inspired by his wife, Jain’s brand is taking on the beauty industry’s dirty little secret – microplastics.
The brand’s hero lineup includes face wash, toner, serum, sunscreen, and lip balm, packed with globally sourced ingredients that sound more like a gourmet menu than skincare: white haldi from India, cactus flower from Australia, and Kakadu plum from the US.
” Maintaining healthy skin is imperative,” Jain quips. ” I feel that if we are able to raise awareness about how important it is to understand how pH levels function Inside our skin, it’ll be easier to understand how our skin responds better. “
The products promise to balance pH levels, tackle pigmentation, control oil, and hydrate – all while being kinder to the planet.
The #InsideYourSkin campaign is more than marketing – it’s a rallying cry for skincare that understands the unique needs of Indian skin, says the beauty brand.
Brands
Mother Dairy unveils 30 plus products for summer portfolio push
Ice creams, regional dairy and high-protein range drive 30 per cent growth plans
MUMBAI: If summer had a flavour, Mother Dairy is making sure it comes in at least 30. As temperatures climb, Mother Dairy is turning up the chill with an expansive product blitz, announcing a pipeline of over 30 new offerings across its value-added dairy portfolio. Rolled out in phases through the season, the line-up spans indulgence, health, convenience and regional tastes, an attempt to meet India’s increasingly diverse consumption patterns head-on.
Ice creams take centre stage, accounting for around 20 of the new launches. The brand is introducing formats such as a Two-in-One Matka and Tub, alongside a premium ‘Crafted’ range and flavours like Cream Cheese Pistachio Cone and Kulfi Cassata. There is also a clear nod to calorie-conscious consumers, with the debut of a ‘Go-Low’ range featuring variants such as Choco Almond, Shahi Mewa and Kesar Pista Tilla Kulfi.
Beyond indulgence, the company is sharpening its regional play. Products like Jamun Yoghurt and Bhuna Jeera Raita aim to tap into local flavour preferences, while Shrikhand offered in three variants targets western markets. For northern consumers, Meethi Dahi joins the mix, reinforcing a localisation strategy that goes beyond one-size-fits-all offerings.
Convenience is another key lever. Mother Dairy is expanding its UHT milk portfolio with Cow Milk and Standardised Milk in markets such as Jammu and Kashmir, catering to demand for longer shelf-life products without compromising accessibility.
On the nutrition front, the brand is doubling down on protein. Its ‘Pro’ range is being strengthened with Procurd and Propaneer high-protein curd and paneer variants positioning itself within the growing health-conscious segment while retaining its core taste proposition.
The scale of the rollout signals more than just seasonal experimentation. With expectations of over 30 per cent growth across key categories, the company is betting on innovation as a primary growth engine, supported by a mix of traditional and new-age distribution channels.
Marketing, too, is set to match the ambition. High-impact campaigns across ice creams and flavoured milk are in the pipeline, aimed particularly at younger consumers and designed to amplify summer consumption moments.
In a market where heat often dictates demand, Mother Dairy is not just responding to the season, it is trying to own it, one scoop, sip and spoonful at a time.
