Sri Lanka’s No. 01 herbal soap brand Swadeshi Khomba, recently launched its latest CSR project “Swadeshi Khomba Gamata Sathkaraya” program to donate essential needs to the rural villages of Sri Lanka. A project that will make an important contribution to improve the lifestyle of people in the rural villages. As its first project of “Swadeshi Khomba Gamata Sathkaraya” program, Swadeshi Khomba donate clean water facility to “Weerahela Junior School” located in Kohomba-gaha-pellessa, Tissamaharama in Hambantota district. This will facilitate school children to have clean drinking water, which has been an issue in the rural community in Sri Lanka.
Speaking about the project, the Chairperson of Swadeshi Ms. Amari Wijewardene said “We really believe as a local company we should help our Sri Lankan future generations to improve their lifestyle and help to have a healthier and happier new generation”.
The Principal of Weerahela Junior School has this to say “We appreciate this initiative by Swadeshi Khomba. Projects like this are invaluable in order to ensure that to safeguard our children and make a healthier future generation.”
Nature’s miracle ingredient, Khomba delivers herbal goodness and medicinal properties while also purifying the air. The choice of ingredient is also one that is close to the company’s heart, since one of its flagship brands Khomba Original Herbal features margosa (kohomba) oil as its primary ingredient.
Swadeshi Khomba herbal soap has the distinction of being the consistent leader in the herbal segment since its launch in 1943; and is renowned for its mild, yet deep cleansing properties which enhance natural beauty and provide natural protection. Swadeshi Khomba herbal soap is internationally dermatologically tested for mildness on skin.
As a local company Swadeshi continues its nation building and community CSR projects for our Sri Lankan communities. The Swadeshi Khomba brand is dedicated to carrying out sustainability projects which focus on caring for Mother Nature. The current effort is just one of the company’s many community outreach initiatives which also includes the annual sponsorship of the ‘Aloka Poojawa’ at several historical places of worship around the island, under the theme of ‘Swadeshi Khomba Aloka Puja Sathkaraya’. “Swadeshi Khomba Mihithala Sathkaraya” Kohomba tree planting campaigns, Donation of water tanks for the communities, schools and temples in dry zone of Sri Lanka and Swadeshi Khomba Baby care gifts to pregnant mothers.
As the country’s leading herbal personal care products company, we would like consumers to learn more about the functional benefits of the herbal ingredients used by Swadeshi in all its products, we use only the best of Sri Lankan herbs, and all ingredients are extensively researched, and the products fully tested to ensure quality and all our products are 100% Vegetarian, Not-tested on animals and Cruelty free. Swadeshi products including Swadeshi Khomba, Rani Sandalwood and Swadeshi Khomba Baby are accredited by the Vegetarian Society, UK.” This stands testament to the company’s forward-thinking practices, as well as our desire to help consumers make ethical and eco-friendly choices. The company has always considered the health and environmental impact of its products and continues to prioritize it. Swadeshi, a truly Sri Lankan company has claimed many industry firsts to its name during past 80 years.
The pioneer and market leader in the herbal personal care category in Sri Lanka, The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC, was incorporated in 1941. Among the brands of Swadeshi are Swadeshi Khomba, Rani Sandalwood, Swadeshi Khomba Baby, Perlwite, Lak Bar, Safeplus, Black Eagle Perfume, Khomba Body Wash and Rani Shower Cream range. The company manufactures and markets the No. 01 herbal brand in Sri Lanka “Khomba Herbal” and heritage beauty brand Rani Sandalwood.
All Swadeshi products are registered under National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), of Health Ministry of Sri Lanka. All fragrances used in Swadeshi products are certified by globally accepted International Fragrance Association (IFRA) and produced under ISO 9001 – 2015 standards.