Brief description of the product/ process/ service

Kohl & Spice is a skincare research and consumer products company focused on developing clinically validated skincare solutions for Indian skin. The company's first product, Hyperfade Milky Brightening Serum, is a barrier-first pigmentation treatment formulated using a proprietary multi-active brightening system called HexaBright™. The formulation combines multiple brightening and skin-supporting actives designed to target pigmentation, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, and dark spots while maintaining skin barrier integrity. The product development process includes: Research into Indian skin biology and consumer needs. Formulation development specifically for melanin-rich and sensitive skin. Stability, compatibility, and safety testing. Clinical validation on Indian participants. Continuous consumer feedback collection and formulation improvement. The company currently operates through a direct-to-consumer (D2C) model supported by online marketplaces and plans to expand into dermatology clinics, aesthetic centers, and offline retail channels.