New rollout from Nyakio gleans origin from African heritage.

Kenyan inspired bath and body care firm combines centuries old formulas with on-trend beauty direction.

Los Angeles, CA February 1 2004--Imagine a centuries old tribe in Africa in which the beauty of the women is so legendary that its taken on an almost mythical reputation throughout the continent. Then consider that their ancient prescriptions for beautifying creams and body oils have been passed not only from tribe to tribe, but across oceansand youll begin to understand why Nyakio Kamoches upscale bath and body care collections are so highly sought after.

    In Spring 04, Nyakio will expand her collection of top selling products to include four new creations - a Lemon Rind & Sugar Scrub; a Kiwi-Aloe Based Body Wash; a Raspberry-Basil Body Cr; and an African Tea Candle.

    Our new collection, as with all our products, derive their basis from the legend of the Kikuyu Tribe based just outside Nairobi, says Nyakio of her new offerings. My mother, whose ancestral tree is lined with many branches from the Kikuyu Tribe brought her recipes for beauty tonics and potions with her to this country. While these are centuries old combinations, theyre truly in line with todays beauty industry marketplace that places a premium on products that not only clean and moisturize, but offer an enhanced sense of overall wellness through the use of natural ingredients and genuine aromatherapy.

    The scent of sun warmed citrus from the soon to be released Lemon Rind & Sugar Scrub is certain to be just the right aromatherapy for spring. Created in the spirit of Nyakios best selling Coffee & Sugar Scrub, the Lemon Rind & Sugar Scrub is an exfoliant to be used 2-3 times a week. Vitamin-enriched and extremely moisturizing, the scrub employs raw sugar and lemon rind in its natural state to provide a wonderful tonic that softens and rids skin of dry skin cells. This retails for about $47.

    My mother and her sisters squeezed lemon juice on their faces in the spring months to brighten their skin, says Nyakio of the new product. Its like a refreshing lemonade rinse for the body and the perfect thing for winter weary skin.

    The spicy-sweetness of the Raspberry-Basil Body Cr is in keeping with the Kenyan concept of symbiotic ingredients. The powerful essential oils of Basil are activated by the acidic properties of the Vitamin C packed Raspberry thus creating a product that offers the maximum benefits of all ingredients. Raspberry-Basil Body Cr is a whipped body treatment that goes on thick but is fast-absorbing with a clean, refreshing fragrance.

    This is retails for approximately $32.
Kiwi-Aloe Based Body Wash is a moisturizing product that lathers and cleanses like a soap, but doesnt dry the skin. Natural Kiwi extract and aloe provide a complete cleansing experience. In African lore, the Kiwi is revered for its calming and restorative properties. Grapeseed and Jojoba oils nourish the skin with powerful vitamins and lock in moisture. This is about $20.

          Last but not least, the new African Tea Candle is therapeutic and calming. Sleek black wax set in clear glass burns cleanly and evenly, and is a striking addition to home and office dr. A remarkable citrusy, Bush Tea scent is delicate but uplifting. About $30.

    Nyakios Spring 04 Collection is slated to hit stores in late January. The line is carried in more than 95 doors nationwide and will be available at stores such as Rescu and Fred Segal in Los Angeles; Amirah G in NY and Pir Cosmetics in New York; and online at www.nyakio.com.
    Much in demand, Nyakio boasts an enviable celebrity client list that includes some of the most dynamic women in the world, including Selma Blair, Megan Mullally, Amber Valetta, Parker Posey, and Hillary Swank.

    Headquartered in Los Angeles, Nyakio was developed by Nyakio Kamoche in 2001 as an alternative to traditional bath and body care products, and as a way to honor her heritage. Together with partner, and celebrity publicist, Troy Nankin, Nyakio creates, manufactures and distributes upscale African inspired bath and body care products. Ingredients are natural and beneficial and formulas are derived from authentic recipes passed down through many generations.

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