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beauty ■ Estonia’s first Thai eco-cosmetics shop opens in Solaris
Photo: Lemongrass
Lemongrass House specialises in organic and ecological spa products and eco-cosmetics. Located on the first floor of the Solaris Shopping Centre, you will find products for the whole family including soaps, shampoos, shower gels, face and body creams, massage oils, and even a large selection of herbal teas. Lemongrass House is a family owned company that was established in 1996 in Thailand. Their products are now on sale in over 30 countries worldwide. All products are made using natural ingredients. Lemongrass House, Solaris, Estonia pst 9, Tallinn b2
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■ Perfume for your Hair Herra Protect Hair Perfume is a protective hair perfume suitable for all kinds of hair types. It protects hair from air pollution, UV rays, and dry air. It doesn’t contain any oils or alcohol. Herra has just released two new products - Oud Inspired and Oud Intense. Oud Inspired has hints of floral notes with a light woody smell. It contains patchouli, wood, as well as other aromas like rose, lavender, and gerbera. Freshness is added by mandarin and lemon. Oud Intense is a rich and warm scent. It contains notes of cedar and patchouli, with a touch of softness added by rose and jasmine. Both hair perfumes are available from I.L.U stores throughout Estonia, as well as Kaubamaja in Tallinn, Stockmann, and Rosena online shop.
Gourmet Luxury Six new saunas and a top Estonian restaurant are just two reasons to visit Laulasmaa Spa this winter. TEXT KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS LAULASMAA SPA
For anyone visiting Estonia, t ime
spent in a sauna is a must. This past October, Laulasmaa underwent a huge renovation of their sauna centre, adding six new saunas and generally improving the facilities, making them bigger and more luxurious.
Laulasmaa has steam, waterless, salt, and a Finnish sauna, as well as a sanarium and a traditional wood-burning sauna. The Pine Cone Sauna, with temperatures reaching up 95 C, yes celsius, has medium humidity. This is the kind of sauna where you should cool down in cold water between sessions. Saunas like the Aroma
Relax and unwind with a weekend at Laulasmaa Spa.
Sauna and the Maritime Aroma Sauna are slightly cooler and good for improving the immune system and aiding with respiratory problems. While you can read about all of the saunas on their website www.laulasmaa. ee, classic is, by far, the outdoor sauna where once again the medium humidity sauna is heated to 90C and then you
A visit to a sauna when in Estonia is a must.
can cool off in the outdoor pool afterwards. Laulasmaa Spa is a multipurpose destination - a wellness spa, hotel, and conference centre. Their restaurant, Wicca, has been chosen among Estonia’s 50 Best Restaurants for the fourth year in a row. Award-winning head chef Angelica Udeküll takes care that all the products
are fresh and of local origin. Set among pine forests, it’s a wonderful retreat any time of year. The water and sauna centre is open daily from 07.00-22.00. ■
Location Laulasmaa Spa & Conference Centre Puhkekodu 4, Laulasmaa, Keila parish
Wicca, has been chosen among Estonia’s 50 Best Restaurants for the fourth year in a row.
Exercise and Relaxation Who says you can’t have it all? Swimitation offers water therapy, water fitness and simple enjoyment. a personal trainer or physiotherapist, or on your own, watching the movement on the screen above you. A workout lasts one hour, 15 minutes of which are meant for relaxation.
TEXT KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV
Let’s just say Swimitation is unlike
any other exercise you’ve ever done. You can exercise in private, enjoy hydrotherapy, and best of all, just relax. This new bath is 100 an Estonian invention, where its inventors decided it was time to invent a form of exercise, especially for women where they could feel comfortable with a private trainer or even doing exercises on their own. How does it work? Think of it like aquafit in your own private bath, but also while laying down. The bath has an adjustable backrest where you lie back and are either guided through your workout by
Swimitation has many benefits. First of all, it’s low-impact,
This new bath is 100% an Estonian invention.
meaning it helps strengthen your back, hips, and shoulders without straining them any more. It can help with fatigue, promote better circulation, better kidney health, strengthen the nervous system, and promote heart, cardiovascular, and lung health. Best of all, it’s a real stress-reliever. The exercises have been specially developed by Finnish physiotherapist Marko Kantaneva. He is internationally
known as the key developer of Nordic Walking. The shape of the bath is developed from the shape of a snow angel, allowing you to move while reclined. In addition to the Swimitation bath, visitors can also enjoy the infrared sauna, known to help with weight loss, as well as dry salt therapy. Full packages can be found on their website www. swimitationspa.com. More information about the bath can be found on the website www.swimitation.com and the bath can be bought for home use as well. ■
Location Swimitation Telliskivi 60, ON-building N-part, 2nd floor, Tallinn