Mumbai: FMCG brand Mamaearth on Tuesday announced the onboarding of actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu as its brand ambassador. 

Through this partnership, Mamaearth intends to anchor its presence in the southern market, along with strengthening its position nationally, said the statement. "Samantha will be endorsing skincare products while advocating choosing the goodness of natural ingredients," it added.

"Being a brand for millennials and driven by the purpose of goodness, we wish to partner with people who resonate with our philosophy of ‘Goodness Inside.’ Samantha represents the ideal youth, driven by ideals and purpose, and we strongly feel she will be able to support our purpose across India, especially the south Indian markets," said Mamaearth co-founder and chief innovation officer Ghazal Alagh.

"Anyone who follows me on social media knows that I am a big fan of natural ingredients and traditional home remedies for my skin. Mamaearth is a brand that truly embodies my personal preferences for skincare," commented Samantha Ruth Prabhu. "When they approached me to endorse the brand, I knew this was a brand that I had to partner with, not only because of their products but their purpose of 'Goodness Inside.'"