Lanikai Bath and Body marks 20 years in Kailua
A family-run Hawaii skin care maker has passed its 20-year mark, a bright spot for small businesses on Oahu's windward side.
- Lanikai Bath and Body makes natural skin care in Kailua and is still owned and run by one local family.
- Products are made in small batches, which keeps quality and scent consistent.
- Scents copy real Hawaii flowers and fruit, like pua kenikeni and mango coconut, and travel-size versions are made for visitors from Japan and the mainland.
- Loyal customers who move away keep ordering, saying the smell takes them back to the islands.
- The shop gives back locally through donations to Habitat, veterans groups, and programs for elders.
Outlook: The business is starting its next 20 years with steady repeat demand from both locals and tourists.