Nov. 9, 2011 -
PRLog -- CHICAGO, IL – In the remote tropical forest of Guyana, the Amerindian population known as the Three Brothers Community have been producing Crabwood oil from Crabwood tree seeds (Carapa guianensis). The oil is reputed to be an anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial as well as being very high in Vitamin E and effective in repelling mosquitoes. The community wanted to utilize the oil in cosmetic products, however they have little experience creating cosmetic and consumer products with broad appeal and requested assistance from FAVACA. In collaboration with Partners of the Americas and the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs of Guyana, Florida International Volunteer Corps (FAVACA) recruited Dr. Henry Chan, Technical Director of MAYLÁN Skincare and former Research and Development Manager for Blistex, to travel to Guyana August 16-29, 2011 to help community members develop cosmetic products such as lotions, creams and shampoos from Crabwood oil and other local resources. Dr. Chan provided training on the physical and chemical properties of the ingredients and the function of these ingredients in formulas for creams, lotions and shampoos. Each participant had a chance to weigh the chemicals and heat and mix the products employed. The hands-on experience allowed participants to observe the process and make changes if the product was not congealing correctly. Participants were able to take the shampoo, cream and lotions home to teach other community members to utilize Crabwood oil. Based on Dr. Chan's recommendations, the community will also be looking at ways to improve packaging in order to prevent contamination and moisture loss. “I was honored to be invited into the Guyanese Amerindian community to train them to develop cosmetic products. Our Philosophy at MAYLÁN Skincare is to beautify skin and our community and I was pleased to be able to achieve both in Guyana” said Dr. Chan.
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About MAYLÁN
MAYLÁN Skincare® is a registered trademark of Amedico Laboratories, LLC, a family owned and operated company. Developed by Dr. Chan for his wife, Winnie’s sensitive skin, MAYLÁN Skincare strives to restore the natural beauty of all women that struggle to achieve perfect harmony with their skin.
http://www.maylanskincare.comAbout Amedico Laboratories
Amedico Laboratories, LLC was founded in 1987 by phytochemist and pharmaceutical scientist Dr. Henry Chan and his wife Winnie to capitalize on Dr. Chan’s twenty-plus years of over-the-counter drug research and development experience and expertise to create OTC drug products. Amedico’
s first skincare product was developed in response to Winnie’s sensitive skin’s reaction to other popular skincare products. Amedico then began to develop high-end skincare products for consumers with sensitive skin under the Winifred Skincare label. Today, with help from their children Alan and Brian, Dr. Chan and Winnie have re-launched Amedico Laboratories’
Winifred Skincare as MAYLÁN Skincare.
