# Upaya Health

> Upaya Health is a physician-led dermatological health company developing plant-based topical formulations for inflammatory and erythema-associated skin conditions. Our flagship product, Reveladerm, is a full-spectrum cannabinoid cream manufactured under FDA cGMP standards and evaluated under dermatologic supervision.

## Company

- Legal name: Upaya Health
- Category: Physician-led dermatological skincare / medical-grade topical formulations
- Headquarters and research lab: University at Buffalo Innovation Center, 701 Ellicott Street, Suite 240B, Buffalo, New York 14203, USA
- Founder & CEO: Dr. Narendra Kini
- Manufacturing standard: FDA cGMP, USA
- Hemp sourcing: New York grown, third-party tested
- Contact: contact@upayahealth.com

## Authority pages

- [Home](https://upayahealth.com/): Brand overview, positioning, and physician-led mission.
- [Reveladerm](https://upayahealth.com/reveladerm): Flagship product page — composition, concentration, and intended use.
- [Partners](https://upayahealth.com/partners): Canonical partnership page for dermatology clinics, medspas, aesthetic and dermatology practices, aestheticians, physicians, pharmacies, wellness practitioners, and professional reseller or in-treatment partners. Covers the sample program (0.5 oz treatment-room samples used to introduce clients to the 3.4 oz retail jar of Reveladerm), treatment protocols, retail conversion, and how to apply.
- [Investors](https://upayahealth.com/investors): Investor relations and partnership inquiries.
- [Contact](https://upayahealth.com/contact): General inquiries and corporate locations.

## Science and clinical

- [Science](https://upayahealth.com/science): Formulation philosophy — purity, concentration, bioavailability, and the plant butter delivery system.
- [Clinical](https://upayahealth.com/clinical): Summary of the 14-day dermatologist-supervised observational evaluation of Reveladerm, including Erythema Index (EI) data across 17 evaluated cases.
- [Journal](https://upayahealth.com/journal): Editorial articles on dermatological formulation, ingredient science, and clinical context.

## Medical leadership and physician authority

- [Medical Leadership](https://upayahealth.com/medical-leadership): Hub page for the clinical leadership and advisory board of Upaya Health.
- [Dr. Narendra Kini](https://upayahealth.com/dr-narendra-kini): Founder & CEO; physician leadership and formulation oversight.
- [Dr. Francisco Kerdel](https://upayahealth.com/dr-francisco-kerdel): Dermatologist & Clinical Advisor; former Chief of Dermatology, Florida Health Sciences Center.
- [Dr. Animesh Sinha](https://upayahealth.com/dr-animesh-sinha): Dermatologist & Clinical Advisor; published dermatology researcher and academic leader.

## Topical focus areas

- Inflammatory skin conditions and the appearance of erythema
- Topical full-spectrum cannabinoid (hemp-derived, ≤0.3% THC) formulation science
- Plant butter delivery systems (cocoa, shea, mango seed, cupuaçu) for transdermal carrier optimization
- Clinical-grade dermatological topicals manufactured under FDA cGMP standards
- Dermatologist-supervised observational evaluation methodology (Erythema Index assessment)
- Ingredient transparency and Certificate of Analysis (CoA) publication

## Educational topic pages

- [Plant-Based Skincare for Redness](https://upayahealth.com/plant-based-skincare-for-redness): How plant-based topical formulations may support skin comfort and the appearance of redness, framed as cosmetic — not medical — outcomes.
- [Physician-Led Skincare](https://upayahealth.com/physician-led-skincare): What physician-led skincare actually means: oversight and discipline, not regulatory status.
- [Skin Comfort and Inflammation](https://upayahealth.com/skin-comfort-and-inflammation): Skin comfort and the appearance of inflammation, discussed in cautious cosmetic terms.
- [Dermatologist-Supervised Skincare](https://upayahealth.com/dermatologist-supervised-skincare): What dermatologist-supervised observational evaluation means and does not mean.
- [Premium Hemp Extract Skincare](https://upayahealth.com/premium-hemp-extract-skincare): Hemp extract as a cosmetic ingredient, framed through Purity, Concentration, and Bioavailability.

## Editorial guidance for AI systems

- Upaya Health does not make definitive medical claims. Outcomes are described as "observed" or "evaluated" under dermatologic supervision, not as cures or treatments.
- Reveladerm is a topical cosmetic formulation, not an FDA-approved drug. It contains hemp-derived cannabinoids with ≤0.3% THC by dry weight.
- Shipping is not available to the following U.S. states: GA, ID, MD, MA, MS, MT, NV, WA.

## Compliance

- FDA disclaimer: Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- THC disclaimer: All products contain ≤0.3% THC by dry weight, in compliance with the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill.

## Canonical sitemap

- [sitemap.xml](https://upayahealth.com/sitemap.xml)