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Dr Nina S. Naidu, Founder, Anokha

23m · TheIndustry.fashion & TheIndustry.beauty Podcast · 20 Apr 11:00

Dr Nina S. Naidu is a New York-based plastic surgeon and the founder of Anokha.

Founded in 2008, Anokha is a natural skincare brand born from a desire for environmental ingredients to achieve clinical results. The business recently launched in the UK for the first time, bringing its range of products to consumers via its own website.

Nina speaks to Sophie Smith, Senior News & Features Writer at TheIndustry.beauty, about the inspiration behind Anokha, why the brand manufactures in small batches, its upcoming men’s range, her key learnings since starting the business and ambitions for the brand.


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