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ant clear, healthy glowing skin? ESPA’s new Optimal Skin ProSerum may be the answer (along with drinking water and sleeping eight hours a night). The formula harnesses the power of key natural ingredients to activate skin’s own revitalizers like collagen, ceramides and hyaluronic acid. ProSerum is exclusively available at spa resorts such as Acqualina Resort & Spa in Sunny Isles Beach, FL. espaskincare.com
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rédéric Fekkai reawakens his brand with the launch of new hair indulgences, and as expected, Fekkai is pushing the envelope in luxurious hair care. “We reinvented the product line to deliver this sumptuous experience with products that will awaken a woman’s senses and make her feel beautiful,” said Fekkai. Some must-haves include the Argan-oil infused PrX Reparatives Mending Elixir to smooth hair’s cuticles and soften texture and the Full Blown Volume Foam Condition to deliver incredible volume without leaving a heavy residue behind. fekkai.com
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f there’s a company that understands gratitude, it’s Alex & Ani. Its new collection Light & Ignite fuels its purpose further. The use of white wax in the candles ($28 for large, $12 for votive) is intended to help bring forth your best intentions, peace and spiritual strength and repel negativity. Choose from crisp herbal greens, gardenia notes, aroma of patchouli or three other glorious scents. alexandani.com
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einforcing positivity goes a long way, and it doesn’t take a lot. Soaps to Live By is a new sustainable company making a difference with positive words— LAUGH, BLISS, HOPE, SHINE—engraved in each bar ($8). In addition to the inspiring words and quotes on each bar’s label, the company produces the bars in the States from organic and natural ingredients and beneficial essential oils. For every bar of soap sold, Soaps to Live By plants a tree through Trees for the Future. (M&V staff raved about the product’s lather and long-lasting aroma.) soapstoliveby.com
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