“Great ideas need to be nurtured from small beginnings to great vision”
KIM LAHIRI, FOUNDER, SIMPLE ESSENTIALS
“Kim Lahiri is a fountain of knowledge”
“Starting a new job with a new group of colleagues can be daunting. I first met Kim at a meeting to discuss developing plant-based treatment for skin diseases and found her to be not only very knowledgeable but also very warm and friendly. After a few minutes it seemed that we had known each other for years. From that first meeting we have now developed a close and supportive relationship which has been pivotal in the growth of Dermabiosciences.
“Kim is a fountain of knowledge in plant-based preparations and in the cosmetic industry, which I knew very little about. She has been able to source plant extracts from around the world with her personal contacts and advised about licensing, preparing and packaging products. On a personal level, we share a passion for plants and gardening and have spent time sharing our enthusiasm for horticulture. We communicate regularly and I can always rely on Kim to help solve problems we encounter. She is an essential member of the team and one of my favourite colleagues.”
Tony Chu, Professor of Dermatology
The Wonder of Nature
Human evolution on this planet has incorporated the use of plants for everything from food, clothing, shelter, baskets and most important of all medicine.
Traditional Herbal Medicine (THM), Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as well as Ayurvedic principles and many other native indigenous practices look to the immense wealth of healing plants found in Nature. Flowers, leaves, twigs, bark, roots, seeds and fungi are just some of the sources that can be used to extract and define the molecules and compounds that constitute Nature’s Pharmacy. Plant extracts contain multiple natural therapeutics with medicinal solutions for common ailments.
“Fresh air is as good for the mind as for the body. Nature always seems to be trying to talk to us, as if she has some great secret to share. And so she has.”
John Lubbock, The Secrets of Plants
