Burhan Kilic
Burhan Kilic is a Canadian entrepreneur, inventor, and innovation leader whose work bridges engineering, cosmetic science, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and natural ingredient technology.
As the Founder and Chief Innovator of Akita Rose Water Inc., Burhan has dedicated his career to transforming traditional botanical ingredients into next-generation skincare innovations that combine nature, science, and technology.
Today, he is best known as the inventor of Non-Deoiled Rose Water, a groundbreaking cosmetic ingredient and manufacturing technology that has redefined what rose water can be in modern skincare.
Burhan's passion for innovation began long before entering the beauty industry.
During his university years, he developed an advanced engineering project focused on caseless ammunition technology and presented his research to the Turkish Land Forces Command. This early achievement demonstrated a lifelong commitment to solving complex challenges through research, engineering, and innovation.
Following his engineering education, Burhan founded the Turkish Airlines General Sales Agency under Akita Tourism in Isparta, Türkiye, successfully operating the business for sixteen years while continuing to pursue scientific research, product development, and manufacturing innovation.
Burhan Kilic is the founder of Akita Rose Water Inc. in Canada and Akita Natural Products Inc. in Türkiye.
He shares this entrepreneurial journey with his wife and co-founder, Ayse Kilic, who has played a vital role in the company's growth, branding, product development, and international expansion.
Together, they built Akita on a simple belief:
Nature contains extraordinary potential when combined with science, innovation, and sustainable manufacturing.
What began as a family vision has grown into an internationally recognized skincare brand serving customers across North America and beyond.
Burhan's most significant contribution to the beauty industry is the invention of Non-Deoiled Rose Water.
While researching traditional rose water production methods, he identified a critical limitation: conventional rose water is typically produced after valuable aromatic components have been removed during essential oil extraction.
Determined to preserve more of the rose's natural character, Burhan developed both a proprietary ingredient and an innovative manufacturing process designed to maintain the integrity of the rose distillate.
The result was a completely new category of cosmetic raw material.
Following an INCI review, the ingredient was recognized as Rosa Damascena Flower Distillate, establishing a new benchmark for rose-based cosmetic ingredients and botanical skincare innovation.
This breakthrough represents both:
Product Innovation
Process Innovation
Sustainable Botanical Technology
Advanced Cosmetic Manufacturing
Under Burhan's leadership, Akita Rose Water has received national and international recognition for innovation and product excellence.
🏆 Canadian Choice Award Winner
🏆 Beauty Innovation Award – Face Mist Product of the Year
🏆 Oakville Chamber of Commerce Siemens Innovation Award 2026
Runner-Up (Second Place Winner)
🏆 Multiple international recognitions for botanical skincare innovation
These achievements reflect Akita's commitment to pushing the boundaries of natural skincare through science and innovation.
Burhan's work extends beyond natural ingredients.
Recognizing the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in personalized beauty, he independently designed and developed the Akita Skin Care World App, an AI-powered platform that provides complimentary skin analysis and personalized skincare insights.
He personally developed and trained the skin assessment models used within the platform, helping bridge the gap between cosmetic science and digital transformation.
As the beauty industry moves toward personalization and predictive skincare, Burhan continues to explore how AI can improve consumer education and skincare decision-making.
Today's consumers increasingly seek:
Clean Beauty
Sustainable Beauty
Transparent Ingredients
Science-Backed Skincare
Personalized Beauty Experiences
Burhan's work aligns with these global trends by focusing on innovative botanical ingredients, responsible manufacturing, and technology-driven skincare solutions.
His multidisciplinary expertise in:
Mechanical Engineering
Product Development
Manufacturing Systems
Artificial Intelligence
Cosmetic Science
Commercialization
allows him to approach innovation from multiple perspectives and create solutions that generate meaningful value for consumers and the beauty industry.
For Burhan Kilic, innovation is not simply about creating new products.
It is about finding better ways to connect nature, science, technology, and human well-being.
Through Akita Rose Water, he continues to develop solutions that challenge conventional thinking while preserving the authenticity and power of nature's most remarkable botanical ingredients.
His vision is clear:
To help shape the future of sustainable, science-driven skincare through innovation, education, and technology.
At Akita Rose Water, every innovation begins with a simple question:
"How can we preserve more of nature's value?"
From award-winning Non-Deoiled Rose Water to AI-powered skincare technologies, Akita continues to redefine what natural beauty can achieve.
🌹 Nature Inspired
🔬 Science Driven
🤖 Technology Enhanced
🇨🇦 Proudly Canadian Innovation
Explore the Akita difference and discover the future of botanical skincare.