The retail arm of Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts, Banyan Tree Gallery, debuts its Jasmine Rice Collection, a soothing and nourishing range of hair, face and body care products infused with extracts from the fragrant grain alongside vitamin E, shea butter, essential and botanical oils and hyaluronic acid.
EASY DOES IT
The retail arm of Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts, Banyan Tree Gallery, debuts its Jasmine Rice Collection, a soothing and nourishing range of hair, face and body care products infused with extracts from the fragrant grain alongside vitamin E, shea butter, essential and botanical oils and hyaluronic acid. The collection’s gentle yet rejuvenating formula helps protect against free radicals, retain natural moisture and restore youthfulness in the hair and skin. It’s also free of parabens, SLES, SLS and is not tested on animals. www.banyantreegallery.com
EXOTIC EATS
COMO unveils its first cookbook, The Pleasure of Eating Well, bringing 147 classics from the COMO Shambhala kitchens from Thailand, Bali, Bhutan, the Maldives – to name but a few – right to chefs at home. Out of the seasonal and sustainable recipes, the freshwater crayfish and pomelo salad from Thailand is the most sought after; while other dishes are created around local signature ingredients reflecting the hotels’ respective destinations. Juices, raw salads and selections for entertaining are also included. www.comoshambhala.com
ORIENTAL EXPRESS
Atelier Cologne takes to Asia for its latest Collection Orient, featuring five perfumes aptly dubbed Encens Jinhae, Philtre Ceylan, Poivre Electrique, Mimosa Indigo and Tobacco Nuit. The colognes are concentrated at 20 per cent with a unique selection of citruses, a signature of the perfumery. These fragrant concoctions are sealed in a white porcelain-like falcon, topped with golden caps to highlight its preciousness and cladded in shades of blue to symbolise sunrise to sunset. www.ateliercologne.com
WELL OILED
As a holistic practitioner who has made a name across a number of upscale properties like Aman and Mandarin Oriental across the region, Dr. Buathon Thienarrom’s Love Creations by Dr. B healing oils are tailored to various personalities and emotions to help balance basic body elements, restore energy in the physical and emotional states as well as help facilitate a transcend state of mind. The collection of seven oils follows the sequence of calming, heart-opening, well-being, mental awareness, grounding, relieving and boosting. www.drbuathon.com
FULL BODY
Restoring elasticity and suppleness is APSU’s Onsen Body Butter, a cream packed with vitamins, essential acids and natural moisturiser Murumuru butter. The rich mixture is ideal for any skin type and should be massaged into the skin after a bath or shower. APSU is available at JW Marriott spas in Bangkok and Phuket. www.apsulife.com
FAT ZAPPER
Offering a breakthrough in medical aesthetics, the Venus Legacy experience provides a non-invasive and pain-free solution to reduce fat, stretch marks and cellulite, tighten skin, contour desired areas as well as revitalise skin. The treatment promises proven results sans downtime, allowing guests to get back to their daily routine immediately after treatment. www.venusconcept.com
NATURE’S BOUNTY
Formulated with rice bran oil, organic camellia seed oil, aloe vera as well as horse chestnut, rice and trehalose extract, Thann’s Shiso Revitalising Fluid serves to improve colour, tighten pores and revitalise for a healthier complexion. Its lightweight, easy-toabsorb and non-greasy formula prevents clogging of pores and blackheads and is ideal for normal to oily skin. The fluid is also dermatologically tested and is free from artificial colouring, paraben, mineral oil and alcohol. www.thann.com
