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Armani Spa opening in Saudi Arabia

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High-end fashion house Armani has chosen to open its third global hotel location in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, complete with a signature Armani/SPA. Diriyah is a 300-year-old site located adjacent to the historically significant UNESCO world heritage site Al - Turaif – the first capital of the Saudi Kingdom Overlooking Diriyah's luxury hospitality and retail quarter, the hotel will include 70 rooms, two restaurants and a pool. Also on offer will be 18 exclusive Armani residences with spacious interiors and

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when it was founded in 1744.

photo: Diriyah Gate Development Authority

just 15 minutes from Riyadh and is

■■ Diriyah is adjacent to UNESCO site Al - Turaif

outdoor pools, landscaped terraces. “After celebrating the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Armani Hotels in

Armani and his in-house interior

Milan and Dubai, I’m ready to take on

design team will work with architects

this new challenge,” said Giorgio Armani.

to create a design characterised by essential lines that enhance the

“Armani Hotel Diriyah will allow and hospitality in a particularly

interplay of volumes, light and shadow.

subtle and embracing way.”

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Music can also positively impact mental health

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DESIGN

Forte Village spa receiving €2.5m revamp Architects are drawing inspiration from nature

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Auberge Resorts

Music improves wellbeing suggests new research

Giorgio Armani

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RESEARCH

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precious materials utilised, and a subtle

me to interpret my idea of lifestyle

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spa business people Kent Richards: Six Senses Kaplankaya hosting wellness festival Harvest Kaplankaya in May

ellness festival

harvest knowledge on how

Harvest Kaplankaya

to better nurture ourselves,

will return to Six

each other, and the planet

Senses Kaplankaya, Turkey,

with the ambition to create

from 11– 15 May 2022.

long-lasting change.”

Harvest is a bi-annual

The speaker line-up

meeting of ideas, discovery,

includes:

music and connection. The

■ Anita Frauwallner –

meeting sees attendants

multispecies probiotic

discuss and experiment with

expert and founder of photo: SIX SENSES

new ways of thinking and living in relation to oneself, one another and the planet. Filled with talks, hands-on ■■ Kent Richards, Six Senses' corporate operations director of spa

workshops, nourishing gastronomic experiences year’s focus is on bringing people together to rediscover

Canadian physician, expert in human trauma. ■ Dr Mark Hyman – physician

and leader in the field of

Harvest Kaplankaya is an event filled with fascinating talks and workshops on how to better nurture ourselves

and performances, this

Institut AllergoSan. ■ Dr Gabor Maté – Hungarian-

functional Medicine. ■ Wade Davis –

anthropologist, National

human connection and

Geographic explorerKent Richards, Six Senses'

wellbeing, contemplate

“Harvest Kaplankaya is an

in-residence, writer,

important global issues and

corporate operations

event filled with fascinating

photographer and filmmaker.

celebrate human potential.

director of spa, commented:

talks and workshops to help

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Hot springs industry to reunite in Hot Springs National Park this May, says Vicky Nash

he North American thermal spa industry will come together

Having this event at Hot Springs National Park is a natural fit because of its historic use of geothermal water

once again on 9-12 May

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■■ Vicky Nash, event founder and executive director of the recently-formed Hot Springs Association

in Hot Springs, Arkansas,

was realised to unify and

is a natural fit because

for the annual Hot Springs

elevate the hot springs

of its historic use of

Connection conference.

leisure industry globally.

geothermal water in health

US and Canadian owners

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and wellness treatments,” said Nash, event founder.

2022 gathering will be

mineral pools, spas and

upon the growing trends in

resorts will meet at Hot

facility upgrades and overall

with the official designation

Springs National Park

property revitalisation.

of Hot Springs Reservation,

to celebrate the fourth installation of the event. Launched in 2018 by tourism professional Vicky Nash, the conference

A primary focus for the

and operators of thermal

This year, sessions and

Federally protected in 1832

the therapeutic waters were

presentations will be hosted

popular for those seeking

at the Hotel Hot Springs.

relief for a variety of ailments

“Having this event at

throughout the 19th century.

Hot Springs National Park

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spa business people

spa business insider Contents issue 394 06

New territory

Grand plans

Changing habits

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TLEE Spas appoints Jeanie Klueter to spearhead design

pa development firm

the firm’s expanded design

TLEE Spas + Wellness

capabilities, working in

has named Jeanie

close collaboration with

Klueter as its new architect

project teams to enrich

and design specialist.

the design process.

Klueter brings over 30 years'

team perfectly as we co-create

profession, including a

exceptional and enduring

focus on spa and wellness

spaces that stand the test

design for over 20 years.

of time,” says Tracy Lee,

A licensed architect and

president and founder of TLEE. “Our process has always

much of her early career

been site-sensitive, brand-

working with architectural

centric and evocative of local

firm WATG where she

context and culture. We’re

oversaw numerous spa and

thrilled that Jeanie will be

wellness projects as director

with us as we continue to

of spa and wellness.

deliver best-in-class spas

In her new role at TLEE

and wellness experiences.”

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Increased spend on physical activity, sports bras and plantbased food show changing consumer wellness habits

An oasis of calm

Starting a new chapter

Product innovation

Auberge Resorts to manage Wildflower Farms retreat in New York's Hudson Valley

Mud baths return to Dr Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs following extensive overhaul

The latest in products and innovation from SKN-RG, Body Boost Bed, Studio Apostoli, Tribe517 and Biologique Recherche

“Jeanie rounds out our

experience in the architectural

certified LEED AP, she spent

Biologique Recherche opens new facility in Paris and plans new sites in Los Angeles, Shanghai and Rome

Spa Business insights

■■ Jeanie Klueter, TLEE Spas' new architect and design specialist

Jeanie rounds out our team perfectly as we co-create exceptional and enduring spaces

Mandarin Oriental announces plans to open first hotel and spa in Egypt

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spa business news RESEARCH

Research: music enhances mental wellbeing Singing, listening to or

associated with clinically

playing music can improve

significant changes

mental wellbeing and

in mental health.” Findings also showed

quality of life, according to

the benefits to mental

a recent research review.

with experiencing music are

26 existing studies which

similar to those associated

explore the effect of musical

with exercise or weight loss. The team concluded by

interventions on wellbeing. 10 of the studies involved

saying future research needs

participants listening to

to focus on investigating

music, seven featured music

what the most optimal music

therapy and eight included

interventions and doses

singing, while the remaining

are for distinct scenarios.

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quality of life associated

Results were concluded following a meta-analysis of

■■ Findings emphasise music's importance in the guest journey

The findings emphasise

study investigated the

the importance of music

effects of gospel music. Following the review, the

at spas and gyms as they

research team collectively

suggest that music could

concluded that the “meta-

amplify the wellbeing

analysis provided clear and

benefits already achieved

quantitative evidence that

after visiting either facility.

music interventions are

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Music interventions are associated with clinically significant changes in mental health

Portfolios

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has announced a management agreement photo: MOHG

to rebrand the Shepheard Hotel in Cairo, marking its first foray into Egypt. First opened in 1841, The Shepheard

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Mandarin Oriental plans 2024 debut in Egypt

■■ Cairo is home to the Great Pyramid of Giza

Hotel is undergoing a comprehensive

The project presents an ideal opportunity to further grow our brand James Riley

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renovation with Paris-based interior

Oriental providing eight treatment

designer Sybille de Margerie tasked with

suites and offering signature

preserving the building’s heritage design

tailored Mandarin oriental wellness

while enhancing facilities and services.

experiences and treatments.

Upon completion – scheduled for

James Riley, MOHG group chief

2024 – the hotel will re-open as

executive said:“The project presents

Mandarin Oriental Shepheard, Cairo.

an ideal opportunity to further grow our

Mandarin Oriental Shepheard, Cairo will be home to a Spa at Mandarin

brand in the Middle East and Africa.” More: http://lei.sr/a3s5b_B

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GROWTH

MEET the team

Biologique Recherche expanding globally Yvan Allouche. His vision

Biologique Recherche has

was to create a network

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French skincare brand opened its second urban beauty institute in Paris named Ambassade Biologique Recherche Rive Gauche. Biologique Recherche co-owner Rupert Schmid

of exclusive Biologique

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Schmid revealed that new Ambassade locations Spa Business editor

will open in Rome, Los

facility’s design will be used

by the end of 2022.

Katie Barnes +44 (0)1462 471925

He also hinted that

as a blueprint for the future

The Ambassade concept –

Liz Terry

urban environments.

Angeles and Shanghai

Recherche around the world.

Editorial director

Recherche outposts in

told Spa Business this new

Ambassades Biologique

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New locations wil open in Rome, Los Angeles and Shanghai

translated to mean embassy

Rupert Schmid

in English – was created

Biologique Recherche

Publisher

is considering opening

Astrid Ros

two extra locations in

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Shanghai, but these have not yet been confirmed. More: http://lei.sr/r9z6B_B

by the brand’s founder

Head of news

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NEW OPENINGS

Paramount’s new hotel and spa premieres in Dubai American film and TV

Assistant editor

Megan Whitby +44 (0)1462 471906

Head of digital

Tim Nash +44 (0)1462 471917

producer Paramount Pictures has opened the ■■ The opening marks Paramount's second Dubai hotel

doors to its brand new hotel and spa inspired by cinema and entertainment

both complete with a Pause

and wraps, as well as a

in central Dubai.

Spa facility, designed to

variety of spa day options.

With 281 contemporary

encourage guests to pause

Paramount Hotel Midtown’s

rooms and a selection of

and take a timeout from

Pause Spa is equipped

suites, Paramount Hotel

reality with a Hollywood-

with seven treatment

Midtown is located in

inspired wellness experience.

rooms – including one

Business Bay Dubai, just a

Both spas are exclusively

for couples – alongside

stone’s throw from the Burj

partnered with luxury French

separate sex thermal

Khalifa and the Dubai Mall.

skincare and spa brand

areas which each include

Château Berger and represent

whirlpools, steamrooms

the iconic Hollywood film

the only Château Berger

and an ice fountain.

company’s second Dubai

locations outside of France.

The recent opening marks

The spa menus offer a

destination, joining its

In addition, guests can visit the Pause Fitness Center with

existing location Paramount

selection of massages,

a range of modern equipment.

Hotel Dubai. The hotels are

facials, scrubs, reflexology

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designstudios ltd channels Versailles designstudios ltd kitted out

designstudios ltd has revealed the inspiration

the spa with five pink-hued

behind the new AWAY Spa

treatment rooms, two beauty

at the W Philadelphia.

pods, a retail space, nail

The 3,000sq ft spa is part

stations, changing rooms

of the 51-story dual-branded

and relaxation spaces.

hotel in Philadelphia.

This is accompanied by an outdoor pool, pool bar, fitness

luxury wellness and beauty

centre and rooftop garden. Spa and wellness

sanctuary and makes W Philadelphia the ultimate

consultancy Blu Spas Inc had

urban retreat,” says Sharilyn

a hand in the project which

Olson Rigdon, designstudios

included a technical review

ltd principal and design lead.

of design and equipment,

“The design is inspired by Louis XVI’s Versailles and Sofia Coppola’s film of that

photo: ERIC LAIGNEL

“The AWAY Spa is a

■■ The spa offers a selection of soothing relaxation spaces

as well as specifications for operational OS&E. “Sharilyn created an

“Scenes from the film as

photo: blu spas

incredible space for guests

period, Marie Antoinette.

to unwind and relax in – we

well as the actual palace

were thrilled to work with

inspired the spa's colour

her team,” said Cary Collier,

palette and overall sense of

Blu Spas co-principal.

joie de vivre,” she adds.

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Sharilyn created an incredible space for guests to unwind in Cary Collier

REFURBISHMENTS

Sardinian resort Forte Village is revealing its refreshed spa and wellness facility next month after undergoing a large-scale refresh costing €2.5m (£2.1m, US$2.8m).

photo: FORTE VILLAGE

Forte Village’s spa receiving nature-inspired makeover

■■ The spa will reopen with an abundance of plant-life

All areas of the 7,000sq m spa

Design inspiration was rooted in a desire to connect guests with nature

have been renovated including the

Sergi e Luca Andreoni to execute

thalasso circuit, entrance, herbal

this by implementing skylights to let

tea bar, 20 treatment rooms,

in more natural light, incorporating

changing rooms and gym.

a soothing new water fountain and

The inspiration behind the four-month refresh was to reconnect guests with nature and its wellbeing benefits. The spa team worked with architecture firm Studio di Sandro

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increasing glass surfaces to encourage the reflection of water and light. The spa has also been updated with more greenery and new programming. More: http://lei.sr/x5s6M_B

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spa business news EVENTS

WS&W 2022 kicks off in London The annual World Spa and

can make the most of

Wellness conference was

the pent-up demand for

hosted at London’s ExCeL

experiences and travel.

The two-day in-person event

The speaker line-up included a variety of industry

is curated for international spa

figures from across the global

and hotel directors to network

sector, such as Emlyn Brown

and share their experience

– vice president of wellbeing

of operating successful

at Accor, Franz Linser – CEO

spas, as well as engaging

of Linser Hospitality, Helena

in panels with leaders

Grzesk – COO at British

from within the industry.

Beauty Council, Mia Kyricos –

The schedule included

president and CEO of Kyricos

panel discussions,

& Associates, Nils Behrens

workshops, keynotes and

– chief marketing officer at

networking opportunities.

Lanserhof Group and Sandie

Speaker topics ranged

Johannessen – director

from hyper-personalisation

of health and wellness

at spas, lessons from

at Zulal by Chiva-Som.

the pandemic and mental

photo: WORLD SPA & WELLNESS

exhibition centre on 3-4 April.

■■ The two-day event encourages industry networking

The event is curated for global spa and hotel directors to share experience of operating successful spas

The event was topped

wellness programmes to

off with the conference's

transformational wellness

annual awards ceremony.

travel and how the sector

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ONS explores changing UK consumer wellness habits Consumers’ growing interest in exercise, health and wellness have been highlighted by changes to the UK government’s inflationary measures, with sportswear and

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RESEARCH

■■ Climbing has been added to the inflationary basket

healthy food in the ascendance and

The pandemic has seen a rise in expenditure on sports clothing

participation in exercise and activity

cropped tops for the first time, showing

making its first-ever appearance.

how much fitness has been embraced

ONS

‘basket of goods’ which is selected

Inflation is calculated based on a

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“Heightened awareness of

to reflect the general purchasing

fitness generally together with the

preferences of the general population.

focus of the coronavirus pandemic

In publishing the new basket for

by households during the pandemic.

has seen a rise in expenditure on

2022, the Office for National Statistics

sports clothing,” said the ONS.

(ONS) has included sports bras and

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An oasis of calm Auberge Resorts has been appointed to manage Wildflower Farms retreat in New York's Hudson Valley, as Spa Business reports

uberge Resorts Collection has been appointed to manage Wildflower Farms, a new resort nestled on 140 secluded acres in New York’s Hudson Valley. Located 90 minutes from New York City,

the 65-key Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection is being designed as an oasis of nature underpinned by a focus on wellness. The resort will open in late 2022 with a 9,000sq ft Auberge spa including five single and one couples’ treatment rooms, outdoor hot tubs and an indoor saltwater pool – which will serve as an area for relaxation pre- or post-treatment. Auberge Resorts is planning to power spa rituals using fragrant herbs grown

incorporate herbs grown in the property's grounds

We’re overjoyed to welcome an environmentally-conscious luxury Auberge Resort to the market

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■■ Spa treatments will

on-site. Wildflower Farms will sit amid an expansive landscape with views of shawangunk Ridge and a flowing river along the forest’s edge. The destination’s far-reaching grounds will include orchards, animals, heirloom gardens, a namesake farm and fields of wildflowers throughout. “We’re overjoyed to welcome Wildflower Farms to our portfolio and introduce an environmentally conscious luxury resort in the market,” said Dan Friedkin, Auberge Resorts chair.

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■ The resort is being designed as a secluded oasis that's at one with Mother Nature

AUBERGE RESORTS

There will be no better place to escape for an abundance of green space and a greater sense of wellbeing firm Ward and Gray, the property

Hudson River Valley meets the foothills

is pitted to become a sanctuary

of the Catskill mountain range.

connected with the land that blurs the

The area was a place of inspiration for various 19th-century Hudson River

line between indoors and outdoors. The resort will feature light-filled

school painters and has a strong history

accommodations integrated into nature

of culinary influence. Today, the Hudson

and surrounded by white pines and

Valley is home to orchards and farms,

native perennials. Bungalows, cottages

distilleries, state parks, art galleries and

and suites will be outfitted with natural

antique markets.

materials and amenities including wood-

“Wildflower Farms will reinvent luxury

clad ceilings and floors, wool fabrics, cosy

in an understated and experiential way,

window seats, fireplaces, wood decks,

which makes it a fitting collaboration

private patios and fire pits.

PHOTO:AUBERGE RESORTS COLLECTION

Wildflower Farms will sit where the

for Auberge Resorts,” added Craig Reid,

The guest journey will be rooted in

president and CeO of Auberge Resorts.

evergreen and seasonal activities, from

■ Craig Reid, president and CEO

outdoor adventures to grounding, wild-

of Auberge Resorts Collection

“There will be no better place to escape for an abundance of green space, a greater sense of wellbeing and transformative culinary experiences.”

Design and accommodation

crafted wellness oﬀerings. The grounds will also be home to tennis courts, open-air gym with a studio and hiking trails. With a strong connection to the farmland, the culinary programme

Forged from a partnership between

and experiences will be a central focus at

architects electric Bowery and design

Wildflower Farms. ●

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Spa Business insights

■■ The spa has been offering

wellbeing for over 70 years

Starting a new chapter Mud baths are back on the menu at Dr Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs following extensive overhaul

r Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort

Fresh feel

mud baths marks the completion of the

& Mineral springs, the resort

Following a top-to-bottom renovation,

property’s renovation by design firms sB

and spa claimed to first bring

the transformed resort has been

Architects and eDG Design.

mud baths to the Californian

redesigned to honour its past while

spa town of Calistoga, has

looking toward the future with a

guests and spa-seekers to experience our

completed a multimillion-

new mid-century-inspired design.

signature mud baths,” said Jose Ortega,

dollar restoration.

Founded in 1952 by wellness pioneers

Having reopened in May 2021, the new iteration of the resort includes the

“We’re thrilled to once again welcome

general manager of the wellness resort. “We’re proud to announce that

and husband and wife duo Dr John

addition of an on-site restaurant, updated

the mud baths are once again up and

“Doc” and edy Wilkinson, the resort has

guest rooms, a new pool area and a

running, using the same secret-formula

become a celebrated wellness retreat

thorough remodelling of the spa facilities.

mud mixture of organic, local Calistoga

in Calistoga oﬀering mud baths, spa treatments and mineral pool soaks.

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Adding the final touch to the wellness resort’s redesign, the reopening of the

volcanic ash perfected by Doc Wilkinson almost 70 years ago.” ©Cybertrek Ltd ©Cybertrek 2022 Ltd sBinsider 2022 Issue 394

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mud baths and mineral water bathing treatments to improve

■■ The reopening of the mud baths marks the completion of the renovation by SB PHoto: Mark coMPtoN

Architects and EDG Design

Better and brighter

mineral pool powered by Calistoga’s

The reimagined spa, designed by TLee

natural healing springs.

spas, combines natural finishes, terrazzo stone floors, cedarwood and recycled porcelain tiles to create the ideal balance of relaxation and rejuvenation. The spa features four completely renovated treatment rooms, a new spa garden for al fresco treatments, four indoor mud baths and seven indoor and two outdoor mineral baths. Facilities also include a cold deluge shower and a dedicated geothermal sBinsider Issue 394Issue ©Cybertrek 394 Ltd ©Cybertrek 2022 Ltd 2022

The spa menu has been modernised but pays homage to the past and local geology with the use of ash and hot springs

“An accomplished team collaborated to bring Doc's pioneering vision back to life and celebrate all that is Calistoga: mud baths, geothermal bathing, and most importantly, pleasure and fun,” commented president and founder of TLee spas, Tracy Lee. “The spa and wellness menu has been modernised but pays homage to the past and local geology with the use of ash and hot springs.” ● www.spabusiness.com

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■■ Evolution Rehabilitation line is both cruelty-free and vegan and is offered at SKN-RG's spa partner locations across the UK

SKN-RG's Evolution collection upgraded with new facial to tackle modern concerns

photo: SKN-RG

K-based organic skincare

clinical actives, ultra-lift

away from addressing general

and spa brand SKN-RG has

techniques and SKN-RG's

concerns and concentrated

unveiled a 90-minute facial

semi-precious Selenite wands

in-depth at how skincare

treatment to showcase its

claimed to release potent

requirements have changed

Evolution Rehabilitation range.

minerals to bolster collagen

over the generations.

Harnessing plant-powered

production for rejuvenation

clinical actives and Blue Diamond Plankton extract,

and revitalisation. The ritual is designed

“Interestingly, we learnt how stress has dramatically aged skin coupled with how our

the collection is designed to

for skin with ageing factors

environments have changed,”

protect the skin from pollutants

– including wrinkles, fine

she explained, “it's no longer

■■ Co-founder and co-CEO

and blue light. In addition,

lines and open pores – as

enough to have a rosehip oil

of SKN-RG Deborah Scot

it’s also designed to answer

well as acneic skin types.

or a single clinical active at

modern skincare concerns

the forefront to help the skin.

ranging from reducing fine lines

SKN-RG Deborah Scott told

“Simply put, our skin is

and pigmentation to loss of

Spa Business the Evolution

undergoing a metamorphosis

plumpness and breakouts.

collection came to life after

that will impact generations.

The brand’s new SKN-RG

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Co-founder and co-CEO of

she and her husband, Robert

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