The inspiration behind the name Kusi Cosmopolitan integrates ancient wisdom and art into a context of modernity and interconnectedness
KUSI is Quechua for “joyful”. Chosen out of love for my Peruvian heritage and a fascination with wisdom originating from ancient civilizations.
With regard to well-being, Andean philosophy revolves around a concept of integral centeredness and a unique vision of time/space regarding the past, the present, and the future. For a more pragmatic interpretation, we can look at it as the center point of a triangle that represents a balanced state of physical, mental, and spiritual health within the four natural elements (fire, water, air, earth).
Cosmopolitan represents the beauty created through the integration of modernity and evolution, a reminder that we are all interconnected, and that the whole is worth much more than the individual parts.
I spent an inordinate amount of time to find the sweet spot where authenticity and inconspicuousness meet on the internet, just to find two products that met my criteria: An all natural, creamy textured, cacao based and scented body butter. Considering today’s industry trends, this implies a market gap in the all natural, luxury skin care market.