Zurich, Switzerland, August 16, 2024 – DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, will provide business development, marketing, sales, logistics, and distribution services for Kahai’s Cacay Oil, a groundbreaking ingredient for the natural, clean skincare and hair care industry.
Kahai’s Cacay Oil, also known as “Amazon Gold”, is a light-textured, cold-pressed oil from the Cacay tree nuts. It has proven efficacy in reducing wrinkles, promoting cell regeneration, providing hydration, enhancing skin luminosity, improving firmness, and boosting elasticity. A recent comprehensive study by Kahai in Brazil proved that Cacay Oil outperforms argan oil in hair care, showing significant benefits for thermal protection, hair gloss increase, split ends repair and frizz control.
Additionally, Kahai’s Cacay Oil has been certified for use in China, attesting to its safety and quality and opening vast opportunities for companies aiming to incorporate this ingredient into their products. With this certification, Kahai stands out as the sole provider of China-compliant Cacay Oil, offering a competitive edge to its partners.
Kahai is committed to sustainability and aims to achieve “Zero Waste” by fully utilizing the fruit and by-products from the Cacay tree. The company also leads efforts to reforest 5,000 hectares in Colombia’s Orinoco and Amazon regions. These initiatives provide income for over 200 peasant and indigenous families, highlighting the company's dedication to environmental and social responsibility.
Building on a successful partnership in European markets such as Germany, France, United Kingdom, and Spain, DKSH has been entrusted to grow Kahai’s business in Canada and the USA thanks to its extensive distribution network, knowledgeable commercial and technical teams, strong logistics capabilities, and valued services, including innovation, formulation, and market research and analysis.
Camilo Jaramillo, Co-founder, Kahai Oil, commented: “After ten years of working with DKSH in Europe, we are now expanding our cooperation to North America. Together, we aim to make Cacay Oil the new trend in natural and clean cosmetics, building on the social and environmental impact we are generating in Colombia.”
Michelle Delac, Vice President, Global Personal Care Industry, Performance Materials, DKSH, commented: “We are delighted to extend our partnership with Kahai to distribute their high-quality Cacay Oil, which offers outstanding benefits for skincare and haircare. Our collaboration will introduce this exceptional ingredient to new markets, driving innovation and growth for the personal care sector in Canada and the USA.”
