GRANADO Centenary Pharmacy Completely Made in Rio. Text and image by Marcella Saads
In case you didn’t know, Brazil used to have a monarchy too, just like England’s Mountbatten-Windsor. Naturally, our last names were longer, but we had just as many pampering and exclusivity as Kate and Will get now a days. In fact there was this pharmacy that would be the only supplier for the Royal Family in Brazil – something like the Waitrose, only that this time there would be no horse meet involved. The products this pharmacy would make were specific to the Brazilian weather – more specifically, to Rio’s weather, because that’s where the monarchy used to live. Real status apart, the products were made out of vegetal extracts, herbs and Brazilian flowers cultivated on the owner’s backyard in Teresópolis, Rio. Their texture was light enough to stand the heat and don’t melt down your royalty’s complexion at the same time as bringing that flawless glow we all love to brag about. Great news is that even after 143 years of existence, that pharmacy still exists and has kept up with the quality and lightness of their products. It is called Granado and a visit to its headquarters in the centre of Rio is a must do in every visit paid to the city. So go ahead and delight yourself at Rua Primeiro de Março, 16 – Centro, and make sure you bring some real good goodies along with you. More info on www.granado.com.br.
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