Healthcare International Research

Healthcare International Research
Company typePrivate
IndustryHealthcare
Founded2019
HeadquartersWimborne, England
Key people
Farard Darver (founder, CEO)
BrandsHEMPE, MotherSage
Websitehealthcare-international-research.com

Healthcare International Research (HIR) is an international healthcare company based in Wimborne, England. Established in 2019, the company provides cannabidiol (CBD) products, focusing on health, beauty, and skincare.[1][2][3]

Overview

Healthcare International Research was founded in 2019 by former British army officer and commando Farard Darver after experiencing chronic pain following injuries sustained during his service in Afghanistan. In his search for pain relief, he discovered the benefits of CBD, which eventually led to the launch of the company.[2][3][4][5]

The company offers CBD-infused products that focus on topical application, distinguishing them from many orally ingested CBD oils. Formulated by Czech scientists, this approach utilizes transdermal penetration, allowing for the absorption of CBD through the skin without the need for ingestion. HIR has two product lines, including HEMPE, which is focused on health and wellness, relieving muscle and joint discomfort, and MotherSage, which provides solutions for general skin health.[6][7][8][9]

Healthcare International Research has grown its global presence since its founding, distributing products across five continents. It was reported in 2023 that the company was valued at around UK £5 million and received investments from the British businessman Ian Prosser and former Ruffer European Director Tim Youngman.[1][3][4]

The company is a recipient of the 2024 UK Enterprise Award in the Best Sustainable Muscle & Skin Care Line category. Its brand has also received different awards, including the Green Parent Natural Beauty Award, Global Makeup Award, Global Green Award, and Tatler Award. In addition, the brands are represented by several ambassadors, which include Flex Wheeler,[10] Magnús Ver Magnússon, Lynne Franks, and Dan Severn.

As of 2024, the company has been operating its sales in the UK, the EU, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, India, and the US.

References

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