Shahnaz now eyes China

Herbal cosmetics diva, Shahnaz Husain, who has put India on the world beauty map, now plans to conquer China's booming market, urging the Chinese women to shun chemicals and use Indian ayurvedic products.

"I am actively considering ways to enter the booming Chinese market with my range of herbal and ayurvedic cosmetics products for which there is a good market," Husain said.

The Shahnaz Husain Group, considered the pioneer and leader in advanced ayurvedic skin, hair and body care, plans to venture into China at an early date, she said.

In China, the Shahnaz Husain Group will be identifying franchise clinics, shops, spas and product outlets, she said.

Husain, who participated in the just-concluded third 'Made in India' show organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in cooperation with the Indian consulate in shanghai, has already stirred the local cosmetic circles.

At a press meet addressed by Husain, she was bombarded with questions by the Chinese media and fashion writers, the Consul General of India in Shanghai, Sujan Chinoy said.

Shahnaz spoke to the Chinese media on ayurveda and shared her experience and expertise, focusing attention on India's great herbal heritage and why it is gaining worldwide popularity.