Herveda Botanicals is an esteemed natural skincare brand that offers scientifically formulated, luxurious, and highly effective products crafted from Himalayan herbs and the latest innovations in the skincare industry. Their products have been the result of more than four years of dedicated research and development (R&D) focused on the medicinal and aromatic plants of Nepal, their traditional and indigenous knowledge, and the skincare practices deeply rooted in ancient traditions like Ayurveda and Aamchi.
This dynamic venture was initiated with the aim of enhancing the value of the potent herbs of Nepal through scientific and technological advancements. Simultaneously, Herveda Botanicals supports the local communities involved in herb farming and collection, addressing challenges in the medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) value chain while promoting innovation in Nepal.
Founded as an innovation spin-off of Catalyst Technology, Herveda Botanicals is under the visionary leadership of Dr. Prativa Pandey, a nationally and internationally acclaimed research scientist and science entrepreneur. Dr. Pandey brings her extensive expertise, including a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, along with management and leadership certificates from prestigious US universities, and over a decade of research experience across academic and industrial settings in the US, Singapore, and Nepal.