🌿 Case Study: How We Scaled A Kerala-Based Ayurvedic Skincare Brand to 327% In 3 Months in the US Market
Client Overview
Our client is a well-known Ayurvedic skincare brand from Kerala — trusted in India, endorsed by celebrities, and rooted in ancient natural formulations.
Despite strong success in India, their entry into the US market struggled. Over 5 months, they spent $15,000 in ads but achieved only 1X ROAS — barely breaking even.
They partnered with us to break into the US market through better targeting, localized messaging, and a performance-driven funnel.
Challenges
- Low resonance among US audiences despite strong Indian credibility
- Lack of localized communication — ads that worked in India didn’t translate
- Competing against strong story-driven skincare brands like Tatcha and Aveda
- Needed to build trust and authority, not just visibility
Our Strategy
1️⃣ Indian Diaspora First, Then Native US Audience
We first targeted the Indian diaspora in the US — those already familiar with Ayurveda.
Using the brand’s celebrity-endorsed reels, we immediately established trust and familiarity.
Once conversions stabilized, we expanded into broader US audiences.
2️⃣ Competitor-Led Landing Page Insights
After analyzing US skincare competitors, we found that education-led pages outperformed discount-based ones.
We redesigned landing pages to educate, not sell — focusing on authenticity, ingredients, and wellness philosophy.
3️⃣ Creator Collaborations
We partnered with US-based micro-influencers and skincare creators to make the messaging feel relatable and native.
This built cultural relevance and accelerated trust formation.
4️⃣ Omnichannel Visibility with Google Ads
We launched Google Search + Display campaigns to build multi-touch visibility — from awareness to conversion.
5️⃣ Offer Testing & Tiered Incentives
We tested multiple offers and found the winning structure:
👉 Free $99 product after crossing specific cart value thresholds.
This boosted AOV and reduced acquisition cost.
Results (After 3 Months)
- Sales Growth: +327%
- Ad Spend Efficiency: 2.5X ROAS (up from 1X)
- Revenue Generated: $30,000+
- Higher AOV and stronger repeat purchase rate
Key Learnings
- Target diaspora first to validate creative resonance
- Education drives premium skincare sales better than discounts
- Local creator content builds trust faster than brand-only ads
- Smart incentive design can increase both conversion and AOV
Conclusion
In just three months, we turned a stagnating international campaign into a scalable success story — proving that Ayurveda, when marketed with strategy and cultural sensitivity, can win any market.