There are few things as revitalising to the mind and spirit as a quiet moment spent in the bathroom after a long day.
Whether it’s retreating into your tub for a good essential oil-infused soak with your favourite book in hand, cleansing your skin using an organic, natural mask or taking in the enticing aromas of your favourite candles filling the air – treating yourself to some deep-healing treatments and relaxation may be all you need to strip a day’s stress away and lull you into a good night’s rest.
Luckily, there are a host of new home and body care products on the market to take your self-care journey to the next level. We highlight a few on our radar:
Aman Skincare’s Miracle Mud Mask
Renowned for its breathtaking retreats and warm hospitality – think travellers’ favourites such as Amanpuri, Amanyara and Amangalla – hospitality brand Aman first forayed into the skincare sphere back in October 2018 and immediately caught the attention of beauty fanatics and the industry alike.
No surprise there: the beautifully conceived skincare line of 30 products that includes face creams, hair care, body oils, calming milk baths and more – made bespoke for and used across the hotels – instantly impresses with packaging designed by acclaimed architect Kengo Kuma, who incorporated the curving shapes of traditional Japanese porcelain vases into the products’ organic, matte-black wooden silhouettes.
On our radar is the newly launched Miracle Mud Mask, formulated with botanical ingredients including black Peruvian mud sourced from the Andes, cactus oil, a rich combination of mineral salts and health-essential elements including zinc, magnesium and manganese. An earthy aroma and deeply hydrating benefits breathe life into your skin and night, too.
Rituals’ Sustainability-Centred Home Fragrances
Among the industry’s most highly anticipated launches this year is Rituals, the European home and body cosmetic brand that just made its way to Asia last month with its first store in the region opening in Times Square, Causeway Bay.
Sustainability and Japanese-inspired beauty are at the core of Rituals’ ethos. Offering eco-friendly refills and 100% compostable packaging, the vegan-friendly products aim to help one slow down and appreciate the smaller things.
Relax into your evening routine with scents from the brand’s luscious home products, such as the oriental and woody Black Oudh Fragrance Sticks or zesty Green Cardamom Fragrance Sticks that can be used in all areas of the home. For a more soothing environ, opt for candles and bath products from the brand’s bestselling Sakura collection: infused with rice milk and cherry blossom, the delightfully sweet and creamy scent is sure to help you drift off in style.
Grown Alchemist’s Home and Body Care
On the heels of other Australian skincare brand successes such as Miranda Kerr’s Kora Organics and Aesop, another line from down under has been recently gaining momentum on the scene – and quickly onto our bathroom vanity tops.
Grown Alchemist was founded by brothers Keston and Jeremy Mujis on the principle that nature knows best. To such, all formulas from its bath and skincare ranges are created using all-organic, non-toxic ingredients by a team of cosmetic chemists and research labs, with a straightforward, fuss- (and chemical-) free and efficiency-driven approach.
Even Hollywood has taken notice; designer Alexander Wang prepped his models with the brand’s skincare products before sending them down his NYFW runway, while Gwyneth Paltrow swears by their vitamin-rich lip balms.
Among the brand’s bestsellers include the nutrient-rich Hydra+ Body Cleanser with extracts of rosemary, emerald cypress and sandalwood, the vitamin B2-infused Hair Complex treatment and the Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser, a lightweight formula created from a delicate blend of botanical extracts that perfectly balances out your skin against the city’s unforgiving humidity.
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