Media release for immediate use – 19/3/09
Bronze award for local manufacturer
For the Canterbury-based professional skin care company, Oasis Beauty NZ, it was an easy decision to exhibit at the
Ellerslie International Flower Show.
Founder, Stephanie Kimpton said, “Whilst Oasis Beauty is recognised in Auckland and overseas, we are relatively unknown
in our own hometown. This was a fantastic opportunity to show fellow Cantabrians what we manufacture here in Oxford”.
Oasis Beauty has been manufacturing professional skin care formulations for the last decade.
A testament to the effectiveness of their products is the endorsement of professional mountain guide, Marty Schmidt, who
uses two of their products, Oasis Sun SPF30 sunscreen and Rhino Repair Cream, on Mt Everest and K2. Marty has been
climbing for over 30 years and last year ascended Mt Everest for the 5th time.
After his last expedition, Marty contacted Oasis Beauty to say that he had used their products on the trip and had not
used anything that good in his 30 year climbing career. “We were the only ones at Base Camp who were not burnt or
suffering from chapped skin from the altitude”, said Marty. “We were amazed”.
The two biggest sellers at the Ellerslie Flower Show were Oasis Sun SPF30 and Rhino Repair Cream. Both are designed for
sensitive skin and people at the show who said they were allergic to sunscreen found that they had no reaction to the
Oasis Beauty formulation. Visitors also snapped up Rhino Repair Cream for dry gardener’s hands, eczema, dermatitis and
other adverse skin conditions.
“We had a great time at the show and the reception we received from the locals was fabulous”, said co-owner, Donna
Evans. “Receiving the bronze retail award was an added bonus and we will definitely be back next year – but this time
we’ll be after the gold!”
Oasis Beauty products can be purchased through selected retail outlets or online at www.oasisbeauty.co.nz or phone 0800
OASIS NZ (0800 627 476)
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