HOW THIS KENYAN WOMAN BUILT A MULTIMILLION BUSINESS IN CANADA! OXYGEN BOTANICALS KENYA GRAND LAUNCH!

Oxygen Botanicals Kenya I was having a hard time finding a brand that truly suited our skin. that literally addressed the root issue that Kenyans face Because let's face it, our country is beautiful, it's sunny, it's tropical. Sometimes it's raining, sometimes it's cold. Our skin is different from the skin of perhaps Western people. So I was looking for a skincare product that would address the issue we normally suffer from Hyperpigmentation, discoloration, sun damage, acne, clogged pores due to the heat in Kenya And all that. So that's how I embarked on a journey of researching, researching, researching. And now today, I'm happy to say that I've brought a skincare product that I believe will change the way the beauty industry in Kenya is perceived. And is this your first time experiencing this? How do you feel, and how has planning all of this been going? Since organizing an event or a launch is not easy, how has it gone? A bit nerve-wracking, I won't lie—I'm a bit nervous today. You invite people, you bet they'll show up, at the same time you count on the event going well. But I thank God, we are here, we are here, and it's going to be a beautiful event. And by the way, people can watch it live—it's going to be broadcast live on Periz Budia TV. And they get a chance to win the basket we’ll be giving out at the end of the day. If someone creates a watch party and shares it, before we conclude the event, we will announce the winner. You mentioned it's the first time you're launching it in Kenya; congratulations once again on that. And perhaps you could let us know, or tell us, in which other country or countries we have Oxygen Botanicals. Oxygen Botanicals is manufactured in Canada but is available in over 20 countries. We just brought it to Kenya now, but it's been there for over 20 years. So it's not a new plant, it's not something we are testing in Kenya. It has been tested, proven—we are now bringing something that already exists. It has been tested; we are not cooking it. And how has the reception been so far? So far so good, we have a few partners, we have a few doctors. A few medical spas that have partnered with us are already selling the product even before its launch. It's already being sold at Good Life and is also available at Pharma Plus. So people can actually get it there What are some of the products that you have under Oxygen Botanicals? We have a lot, we have over 20 products. Because remember, we are addressing issues not just in skincare, but also in our treatment. Today we are launching two things: a skincare product for home use and also a treatment product. Meaning we will also be selling to doctors for treating skin conditions. One of the issues also affecting the skincare industry, I believe Maybe you start your own product, and now people come up with generic versions. Or we call them counterfeit products Maybe you're looking at it in some way—how are you planning to counter that? I like that; that's a very good question. I've asked myself that question so many times, and I've made my decision. My skin is, first and foremost, a high-end product, and I am proud to say so. Number two, it's affordable for every Kenyan. I am trying to do that and I am proud to do it. But it won't be available everywhere. If you want my product, that's precisely why you'll find even the people invited today. It was by invitation only because we wanted to maintain control over it. We are going to tell you where you can find this product. If you find it somewhere else, do so at your own risk. Because our product is a medical-grade product It will only be sold at medical spas. It is going to be sold by pharmaceutical companies. Like right now, Pharma Plus and Good Life, places like that You're not going to find it in a supermarket. You're not going to find it in a salon somewhere I don't know. It's going to be specifically where people who are selling it understand skincare and skin science. And of course we have other skincare products But what would you say about botany now? What is that one thing, that one unique thing you would say you have as a botanist? I like that. Did I say it's infused with pure oxygen? Yeah We will tell you everything about it tonight. Why is it different from any other skincare available? Because there are so many skincare products out there Why did you choose Oxygen Botanical? Number one, it's very friendly. Because it actually has a lot of, see botanical The word botanical is a botanical extract. Meaning it's almost natural Of course, there's a little bit of chemistry involved. I like to be very honest because you have to preserve a product. If you are going to have a product for 3-4 months It must be preserved. But we have tried to be as close to organic as possible. And perhaps it has been a journey to be able to conquer more than 20 countries. Congratulations on that One thing I'd really love to know is What are some of the challenges you might have encountered? While trying to push oxygen botanicals beyond borders It's not easy Whenever you are attempting to launch a new product Of course these challenges Number one, to obtain the certification Of actually importing and exporting that product Number two, people accepting the product Even you, I'm sure Whenever something new comes along Whether that's a new car Whether that's a new laundry detergent You're always aware Is it real or is it fake news? You know what I mean? That's always challenging. To show people that we are serious about this We stand behind our product And that's why today Everyone who is going to be here We're going to trust you We're going to tell you Here's the product, go use it If you like it, buy our product You don't like it, leave it. Because we stand behind our product that much Do you personally use your product? I just said I've turned 50. Look at me now I do, I do Let me tell you one thing Being a medical aesthetician There's nothing I do that I don't do myself first Because I am my own guinea pig It has to work for me. Before it can work for someone else I am of African descent. I am an African child I had to make sure that My African people are receiving a product. That will work for our skin type Not meant for the Western world alone And this product can also be used by What I like is that it can be used by all skin types. Whether you are Mzungu Whether you are Asian, Black, or White You can use this product Unlike so many other products Those are just meant for Africa Or they're just meant for the Western world This one can be used by all skin types Does it maybe have an age limit? Perhaps people younger than this age Can't use your product? No Okay, yeah Okay, let me say yes Because our sunscreen can be used From the age of 4 years old We have a very good sunscreen. That doesn't leave your skin looking opaque. White And it can also be used as a moisturizer. Because it is infused with pure oxygen But our product can be used by people of any age. Of honesty, from the age of 10 All the way We have anti-aging products. So when you're buying, you go for that. If you're over 20, right? If you're younger Maybe you find yourself struggling with acne We have an acne set, you know? We have oil, natural oil So that a young child who has eczema Can use it A man who doesn't like a lot of product Can use it So we're targeting everyone Children, adults, young, old Everyone Okay, what would you say? Sorry, what would you say is one of your You have more than 20 products, right? Yes What would you say is one of your favorite products? That anyone who is doubting oxygen botanicals You can certainly tell them Go and test this one And then I'm sure you'll come back for more I have to buy my favorite, it's my sunscreen. I'll tell you why Our sunscreen I just came from Nyari. Look at me Am I really I don't look that tanned. It works. And it's really good It's my favorite product The other product Only two Vitamin C Why? Because it naturally brightens the skin And it simply removes the discoloration. We have a lot of discoloration in Kenya. Because of the sun So it's my favorite product Wow You are a lady. We actually We have ladies outside. Who's watching you right now? They're like How am I going to Get to where you are Or maybe to have something like this Or maybe to What advice do you have for them? Wow Very good question Did I say I'm a girl from the village? I've actually written a book called The Audacious Dreamer by Paris Godier A girl from the village who dared to dream I was born and raised in Nanyuki. I come from a village. I can farm As if there were no tomorrow I work with my hands But I've worked so hard to get here So what I can tell that person Who is looking at me today? There's no dream that is too big, baby Go for your dream Go for them unapologetically You just have to work hard. You have to be consistent in what you do Believe in what you believe And do not listen to myths Even when people look at you and say This doesn't make sense Yeah I had a lot of people telling me Gosh Paris, this is a major claim But no There's no big takeaway When you believe in it When you start with it When you give it your all It's going to work. There's no dream too big Dream big, dream big, dream big, dream If a dream is not frightening you It's not large enough That's my advice Wow Dream big That car you want to drive You can drive it. That home you want That business you want to start You can start Start where you are The Bible says What do you have in your hands? Start there Start with it And you will see your dreams come true Wow Quite inspiring right there Perhaps Do you intend You know In the future Or is it something that you are doing? I'd really love to know In terms of You know Mentorship for young girls Sure, sure, sure I think you know One thing after another I keep on Receiving a lot of messages My inbox is always full By people How can I learn How to learn business How can I open a medical clinic? Just like you have How can I You know All those things Yeah As time goes by Of course And I already mentor I have a few young people That I can see And I can say Certainly They are under my mentorship. And I'm incredibly proud of them So yeah It's something I already do Wow Yeah Many businesses Per se Complain that Being able to Set up here in Kenya Sometimes It's quite hectic. It's challenging. When it comes to Certification And all that Did you face Any problems Of course I'm not special I'm Kenyan. Like anyone else I've faced a lot of What can I call you? Challenges Because, as I said Certification Our taxes Are extremely high When it comes to Learning business In this country Of course Employees To find people you can trust That can work with you Yeah The normal challenges That everyone else face When they are opening A new business I have faced them all. Honestly But by the grace of God Here we are Okay In the list of the invitees Actually We also saw Colleagues Are they your friends? In fact I just saw Cynthia Mwangi Walking while you were Interviewing me Yeah So I'm hoping They are with someone. Or maybe he sent His apologies Because she was supposed To go with him Yeah There's a time Teenagers who are having Acne And now they are On the so-called Balakoa Yeah The masks Just because they are Trying to hide their face Because they feel It has bumped. Or it's discolored And when you walk That journey with somebody A woman going through menopause People who are my age 50 years old They are going. Hormonal imbalance And they are starting To see wrinkles In their face When you walk That journey with them And you tell them We can actually help you. Suppress this sign of aging We can actually Put a smile back In your face When you finally see That smile It means everything to me. Let me look back Five years What can you say? About yourself Have you achieved What you really Wanted to achieve Or are you Heading there Yeah I cannot say I have achieved What I want to achieve Because every day You got a dream Every day You know Like now We are here Right This is the beginning It's not the end I always have the Final result In everything I do But at the same time You go one milestone Another one comes So in life You never say I have arrived. I will never reach Reaching Six Feet Under Wow Yeah Talk to someone Who's watching this? And you know Invite them To try Oxygen Botanical Kenya Products Yeah Wow How can I say this We have a website called Oxygen Botanical Kenya You can visit there. Today I'm not going to say it Until the event begins But if you are Following us live You have a chance To win something At the same time There will be a huge sale For the next 24 hours So visit Oxygen Botanical Kenya And you can purchase Right there It will be delivered. To your door For free If you are in Nairobi Outside Nairobi You might have to pay For shipment But there will be A massive discount For the next 24 hours But we have a website. They can also follow us. On Instagram Oxygen Botanical Kenya TikTok All of those places You can also follow me Paris There and everywhere Yes Thank you so much And congratulations Once more For the grand launch Thank you Of course we are With the sales director Oxygen Botanicals Canada Maybe she can Introduce herself Hello My name is Nilu. I'm the sales director. At the headquarters Of Canada Yeah Oh Your first time In Kenya Yes, it is. How is the place? So far, amazing Beautiful place Beautiful scenery I loved I actually visited The safari park Oh really Great experience so far And everyone has been Extremely friendly Very nice So far everything It has been great. Have you tried our food? Oh yeah I actually loved it. They tried it yesterday. For the first time Okay Which one did you like the most? I'm not sure. They were called But I think it was like Beef Some vegetables Okay And a dough Like Something like a Dough like meal On the side Okay That was very delicious. Yeah Okay How do you feel? Oxygen Botanicals Now launching in Kenya It's a great opportunity. For us to expand Especially in the African market Our focus Has been Kenya And if we had The opportunity To meet with Paris And come up with An agreement To make her our partner We are looking forward To our expansion Certainly Okay Have you used the product? Definitely I've been using it. For a very long time It's a great product. I use it on a daily basis. The serums The creams Both the day creams And the night creams Yeah Because they are Medical-grade products And they're paraben-free Hypoallergenic And fragrance-free People of all skin types Can actually use them Yeah You are present in over 20 countries If I'm not mistaken Yeah Why Africa this time around? Well, I think that Because our products Can actually be Suitable for all skin types And being in Canada We have had Clients who are Actually from Africa And we've actually heard Great feedback from them We thought maybe Hey, you know what It would be a great opportunity. To expand into Africa We do have Partnership with Countries such as Parts of the world Such as the Middle East Asia, Europe And obviously North America Because we are A Canadian-based company And we are Health Canada approved Which also makes us Great for Medical use as well Okay Perhaps one thing is You would say What is unique about Oxygen Botanicals That really is You know Alluring Actually We're the first Product line In Canada That was able to Infuse pure oxygen In our skincare products And I think that It is a very unique feature. To Oxygen Botanicals Because oxygen actually has A lot of great properties For skin rejuvenation Skin renewal Brightening Which I will actually Explain everything In the presentation today Okay We talked to Paris. And she mentioned that You know One of our favorite products Is the sunscreen What's yours? My favorite product Would actually be Snow mushroom serum Mainly women use them. Yeah Are we seeing a product? That even men can use? All the products can be used. By men and women Yeah Because they are fragrance-free First of all They are paraben-free. So they don't have Any kind of irritants They don't clog pores And they are suitable for all skin types Yeah Talk to anyone who's watching this And tell them To buy Oxygen Botanicals products Well, I definitely recommend. Their products Because they are medical-grade products You will find a wide variety of products In the market That might work. But do consider That they do have parabens Ours do not contain parabens. They are hypoallergenic. Fragrance-free Non-comedogenic So they don't clog pores And they're going to help With skin rejuvenation In a shorter time period Wow Thank you so much And once again, congratulations On their launch Thank you very much. For your time Okay We've actually also been able To meet one Mackenzie Limerie How are you doing? I'm so good Good to see you Thank you Yeah, I once reached out to you. Regarding an interview Yeah I guess we're going to do it soon. So tell us Perhaps how you got The invitation To come here at Oxygen Botanicals Kenya launch And maybe What's your relationship? What about Paris? Sure So I have a YouTube channel. Yeah And I do vlogs About everyday life in Kenya Yeah Regarding our relocation From the United States to Kenya Yeah About life in the village So That's my kind of content Yes And she Watches the channel Yeah And she reached out to me And asked She was very nice. And said she Loved the channel She asked if I wanted To try the products And I told her Of course So She sent them to me And I've been I used them for about Two weeks To really get a feel For If they would work For my skin If they would be Good for me So And I really love them A lot So I've been Kind of sharing them On my platforms On my YouTube channel That's how it is We got connected And that's why I'm here Apart from botanical Maybe you've used Other products What would you say? About botanical products Skin care Yeah, so I've used Many other products And Especially with Me going back and forth Between like USA and Kenya The climates are very different. Where I'm from In the US it's very dry. In Kenya, it's more You know Humid And my skin just Was really struggling And all the products I would try I would buy random products. And just give it a try And nothing was really It's working well for me. I would always end up Just stop using it Or throwing it away In the trash Because it was Not going well With my skin Yeah, so then using Oxygen Like a whole line Of products that Work very well together Really just made A really big difference For my skin And it began Feeling a lot more Hydrated Much less Like Breakouts So yeah I've been loving it I'll keep using The product line Which specific products Maybe if you could mention I love the Which ones do I use? Or which are my favorites What are you asking? You can go with both Okay Well, my favorites are the two. The serums So the vitamin C Vitamin C serum And the squalane I think I'm saying that correctly Those are my two favorites. Certainly But yeah, I do. I use them The morning I do a morning routine. With a Cleanser And then Sometimes I'll do The It's like a Hydrating mask In the mornings And then I will put on The serums And then also The sunscreen Certainly And I also use that On like my kids And even Yeah, so it's like The whole family You can use that sunscreen. And then At night I'll do the same routine Only I will use Like the night Cream instead of You know The day cream And the sunscreen Wow What would you tell someone Who is not yet convinced To use Oxygen botanical products I would say Try And see how your skin reacts Because I feel like These products are made for So many skin types And it's just very Hydrating And I don't think you can go wrong. Trying them See how it works Wow Thank you very much And welcome Thank you so much How are you doing? Hi, how are you? Good to see you Looking good Thank you Tell us How did you get this invitation? Are you friends? Do you work together? No Okay, so Paris has been my friend. For a very, very long time Yeah So when she told me She has a new set of products. That she wanted me to try out I was like Of course 100% So she gave me A few creams She gave me A toner And a few other products Some serums So I've been trying them out. Since May And I think they are fantastic. So Now that the launch is coming So we were like So we are launching Official products Here in August And the owners are actually Coming from Canada So just come through Like obviously I have to Have you had Any skin problems before? So one of the things I was very keen on Was My dark circles Early mornings Late nights And things like that So I had reached out to her Earlier I was like Please help me with something. So she told me Stainless I've got you. Okay So she got me Yeah I know you have experience. And you can advise someone You can even Like Tell someone To use this Yeah What would you tell them? About this product? Okay, so The thing with you For now Is that They are very specific. Regarding your needs You know What I am using May not work for you So the one thing I keep insisting that it is If you feel you need Something better In the long term Because these are products You will start with those What we have here All the way until you are 60, 70 100 even So Come in Let them do A proper skin analysis So that they know The pain points Even explain What do you want? On your skin Do you want to Even out your skin tone Do you want to look? Plum and lush What is it that you need? Then they will advise you And make you look As beautiful And as gorgeous As you deserve Wow Thank you My friend Peris What do you love about her? Oh my gosh She is a ball of energy. And she is so positive I have never met Anyone in my life Who is as positive As she is So when I meet her She is always happy. And joyful And so supportive You know So for me If she calls me for anything Just believe I am coming Yeah What products Have you used? Do you have a product? That you feel This is my favorite And I would recommend Oh 100% The vitamin C serum Vitamin C Has brightened my skin In ways I can't explain So I am Absolutely in love With that And then the second one Is the dark Circle The eye cream Yeah For the dark circles 100% Yeah Love it Yes Most Kenyans Similar products Those are A bit expensive And then when you look at Oxygen Botanicals Even Peris told us That it is Somehow A high-end product For Kenyans Who says It's not worth it What would you say to them? I would tell them To give it a try It's never that serious. I mean We have bought Other expensive products But then we are assuring you That If you try The right way It will give you The results That you need With less Harsh chemicals What is the most important thing? If you want to use something In your skin There are others Advanced effects You know You want to be Processed You are going to be brighter In a month That doesn't even make sense. Right? So It might sound like It's expensive. But it's worth it It's absolutely worth it. Because it's better It's less toxic And it's good for you Yeah We know you Have a lot of other jobs So let's say That There's a deal coming up. For a brand ambassador For an influencer How is it, then? Let's say Right now He is my friend. And if I believe He has good products. I will use them And I will push them You don't have to love me And tell me I don't need any of those things And that's what I tell them Anyone I work with If I believe in your product And I see it's a good job. I will just I personally just push it. I don't need to be An ambassador or anything Wow Amazing And then Let's talk about You personally What have you been up to? Oh nothing much Just a lot of work I have a lot of work. Any personal projects What would you like to talk about? Right now Not really Let's say Right now I'm working at Hot 96. I'm loving the new lineup. That we have With Aziza Gudaman Jeff Winangi And Patrick Igunza Nick is driving right now. And I'm loving how that looks It's a beautiful face. So I am very excited about that. Wow Talk to your fans What do you want me to say? Hi Thank you You know Okay So to my fans Thank you so much For believing in us And for believing in me And I am really hoping That we are going to create Something beautiful Not just For Myself But for you as well Because I believe in collaboration We are good Wow Amazing And Thank you Thank you so much, guys Okay