Empowering Natural Beauty

A distinguished Sri Lankan business leader, CEO of Nelumbo Natura Cosmetics, President of the Natural Cosmetics Association of Sri Lanka, member of the National Cosmetics Sector Advisory Committee under the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, and a personal development trainer with over 20 years of experience.

She is known and searched for as Kanchana, Kanchana Hettiarachchi, Hettiarachchige Kanchana Hettiarachchi (full legal name), and after her company as Nelumbo Natura Kanchana. All variants refer to the same person — CEO of Nelumbo Natura Cosmetics and President of the Natural Cosmetics Association of Sri Lanka.

A Sri Lankan company specialising in herbal cosmetics research, development, and manufacturing — creating natural, food-grade formulations as alternatives to synthetic commercial ingredients.

Founded by Kanchana, the NCA is the leading Sri Lankan body promoting sustainable, safe, and environmentally responsible cosmetic products across the industry.

Kanchana serves as a member of the National Cosmetics Sector Advisory Committee under the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, advising on the development of Sri Lanka's cosmetics sector.

She operates across Sri Lanka and the Maldives, with her cosmetics business headquartered in Sri Lanka.

She holds a BA in Sociology and a PgD in Public Policy Development from the Open University of Sri Lanka, complemented by professional diplomas in DICA and DIPA.

Mrs. Royal Global Queen 2024, Top 10 Innovative Business Founders in Sri Lanka (Business Asia Magazine), Best Commercialization of Products (World Bank supported), Women's Day Award in Innovation, and more.

Yes. Kanchana is an active personal development trainer, offering coaching and workshops on empowerment, leadership, and entrepreneurial growth.

You can reach her via phone at +960 912-1960 (Maldives), WhatsApp at +94 71 949 1063, or email at kanchanahettiarachchi05@gmail.com.