Rooted in Sri Lanka yet reaching the world, Spa Ceylon transforms ancient Ayurveda into modern wellness. Each product begins with nature, refined through science, crafted with care for people and the planet. From vivid store experiences to community-based sourcing, the brand carries Sri Lanka’s spirit into every detail.Co-founder Shalin has built more than a beauty label—it’s a story of heritage, innovation, and conscious luxury that continues to bloom across the globe.
Spa Ceylon feels deeply Sri Lankan. How do you protect local integrity, especially in sourcing and sustainability?
The brand is our island. From ingredients and aroma profiles to the visual language,everything is rooted in Sri Lanka. prioritize local sourcing and even partner with communities to cultivate specific botanicals. While we may import a few essentials when necessary, the bulk is local because Ayurveda supports it and because we’re conscious of how much we “borrow” from this land. Practically, that means sustainable-harvesting, community trade, and ongoing give-backs: elephant, coral, forest, butterfly conservation, among others.Protecting plant, animal, and human life here in Sri Lanka. And so it’s something that will always be a strong part of the brand because this brand is our island.
Is digital now central to Spa Ceylon’s growth?
Absolutely. Around 90% of our communication is digital. In Sri Lanka,stores still matter for experience, butdigital is our core so much so that in some international markets we operate digitally. Learning to convey the brand’s essence online has powered growth home and abroad.
You and your brother are the creative engine. How do you stay inspired—and keep global teams inspired?
We grew up watching our mother build Sri Lanka’s first cosmetic brand from our kitchen seeing her turn everyday ingredients into something that uplifted people. That stayed with us.My brother leads the back end;formulation and product development.I handle the front end; marketing, PR,stores, the customer-facing world. What keeps all of us inspired are the human stories: letters from customers whose skin concerns eased, or the pride Sri Lankans feel when they see a Spa Ceylon store abroad.
EVERY MODERN ACTIVE HAS ITS AYURVEDIC TWIN — OUR JOB IS TO BRING THAT WISDOM FORWARD, BEAUTIFULLY AND RESPONSIBLY.”
You mentioned sustainability earlier. Which initiatives best reflect your social and environmental commitments?
Several, often with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS):
Butterfly conservation that has helped repopulate multiple lostspecies—critical for biodiversity.
Elephant conservation: funding light-repellent system testing; scholarships for children affected by human–elephant conflict; education in border villages.
Reforestation with fruiting plants to restore food sources for wildlife.
Coral-reef work: partnering with reef- conservation groups and supporting coastal communities(e.g., aloe-vera livelihoods) to reduce destructive practices in off-seasons; coral regrowth projects.
Community programs with organizations like Women In Need, plus clean-water and children’s initiatives.
Spa Ceylon boutiques are often described as sanctuaries of happiness— vibrant spaces of color, scent, and serenity that invite customers to linger. Whether in Sri Lanka or abroad, each store evokes a sense of familiarity through its immersive sensory experience. What kind of emotional and sensory journey do you aim to createthrough thisdistinctive retailenvironment?
That feeling is very intentional. design a multi-sensory ritual—color to cut through city noise, a signature scent trail at the entrance, soothing textures you want to touch. It’s also about SriLankan identity—botanicals, motifs, andaromas that are unmistakably Ceylon,presented with modern polish. Our teams are trained to guide, not push; the aim is comfort, care, and small indulgences that make the space feel safe and joyful.
Wellness trends come and go. What keeps Spa Ceylon timeless?
You must track and interpret trends, ingredients, claims, consumer mood. But timelessness comes from identity. Ours is unmistakably Sri Lankan, in ingredients and aesthetics. In a mall corridor of silver, beige, and white, a Spa Ceylon store bursts with color, florals, and story. That authenticity on why this herb, this motif, this ritual-keeps us distinct and enduring. We’re memorable because the sensorials are rooted like our very own Ceylon tea, cinnamon, jasmine which people recognize across generations. So when trends pass, the story still stands: place, craft, and care you can feel in-store, online, and on the skin.
How would you like Spa Ceylon—and your own legacy—to be remembered?
As a brand that made people happy and gave back to communities, to nature, to Sri Lanka. If that’s what endures, I’d be grateful.
