Sustenance for your skin and your peace of mind, Sponge Skincare, originally developed by a doctor to care for his pregnant patients, harvests choice organic and wild-crafted ingredients such as avocado, sage, sweet basil, lavender, jasmine and bran that are hand-blended with a first pressed extra-virgin olive oil base. Sponge Skincare is also dedicated to minimizing the environmental impact of the entire production process using the highest sustainable growing standards, cruelty-free testing practices, FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Certified printing practices and bio-degradable soy ink as well as packaging created from 100% recyclable materials.

Each chemical-free skin care product from Beauty From Flowers is derived from healing plants and blended with vitamins and marine nutrients to give your skin the moisture and balance it craves. Created at the time of order and preserved using only vitamin E and bee propolis, Beauty From Flowers products are the freshest you’ll find on the market short of digging out your own mortar & pestle.

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Science and nature align to create one of the most innovative Two-step skin cleansing systems for men. Gessato’s Daily Face Cleanser/Purifying Action and Invigorating Face Scrub/Energizing Action share four key natural ingredients from Italy and the Mediterranean: arnica montana, a perennial flower native to the Italian Alps; milk thistle, chamomile, and aloe vera.  Gessato also uses Jojoba beads as a natural exfoliant rather than harsh artificial scrubbers to prevent signs of early aging and bacterial irritation.  The cleansing system is designed to compliment Gessato’s celebrated shaving treatment. Exclusively for LuxuryLifestyle.com’s avid readers, Gessato is offering free shipping on all of their fine products until December 31, 2008! Simply enter code LLS1108 at time of purchase. http://gessato.com/

êShave’s award-winning luxury shaving brushes, hand-sculpted shaving razors, highly moisturizing and incredibly lathering shaving creams, after shave creams, art-inspired sculpted shaving sets, as well as traveling shave kits showcase the best quality shaving implements and essentials proudly announced their newest store opening at the famed Winter Garden at Three World Financial Center.  In addition to an array of fine shaving tools, êShave also offers shaving consultations designed to not only educate customers but instruct their clientele on proper shaving techniques and properly use their products. êShave’s line can also be found in the most luxurious and exclusive retailers in 15 countries and in over 300 US stores.

Most men know that The Art of Shaving is the paragon of excellence. However, The Art of Shaving also offers an exceptional solution for women! The Perfect Shave line for Women is formulated with Rose Absolute for luxuriously hydrated smooth skin. Its delicate scent exemplifies femininity and The Art of Shaving’s philosophy of creating balanced products comprised of botanical ingredients, 100% pure essential oils and natural fragrances. Their fine selection of hand-crafted razors and gift sets are thoughtful ideas for the holiday season.

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IIf DIY isn’t your forte or you desire more elaborate skin care and exercise options than can be achieved at home, LuxuryLifestyle.com’s newest content partner, Tablet Hotels, has compiled a list of the world’s top spas including Six Senses Hideaway Samui, Les Pres d’Eugenie – Michel Guerard and COMO Shambhala at Begawan Giri, so you may lose yourself in luxury in any part of the world.

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Upon returning from your spa retreat, lend longevity to your treatments with maintenance products for your skin and hair. One step solutions such as Blinc resurf.a.stic™ “microdermHYDRATION” stick make first-class commercial travel easier by eliminating security hassles due to current restrictions on liquids. The medical-grade diamond-shaped crystals embedded in this solid stick provide profession-quality microdermabrasion on the go.

“The Skin Care Makeup” by Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics helps to reinforce healthy skin with light, allergen-free natural pigment mineral makeup options. Highly regarded by professionals including plastic surgeons, film, television and photography makeup artists; and premiere spas the world over, the line is free of harsh chemical dyes, binders, fillers and preservatives making it the perfect solution for those with sensitive or problem skin.

Additionally, Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics offers a collection of fine makeup brushes and tools as well as products for their vegan and kosher clientele. The men’s line includes a minerals kit, lip balm and tinted dry sunscreen with brush sculpted specifically for a man’s hand.

Colure True Color Care’s new line of Certified Organic hair care and styling products are designed for discerning colorists and stylists to uphold the integrity of your new color long after you leave the salon. Free of parabens, sulfates, alcohol, petrolatum and sodium chloride with no hydrocarbons, perfumes, dyes or irritants Colure True Color Care is an effectiv e natural system which uses advanced molecular nanotechnology to help maintain your hair color between visits. The line includes both Body Volumizing and Rich Moisturizing shampoos and conditioners as well as a variety of styling crèmes, gels and shine serum.

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