Going nuts
June 13, 2004 | 12:00am
Almonds are having a renaissance of some sort. Throughout time, almonds have been prized for their moisturizing, healing, and anti-aging properties. In Greek mythology, the almond tree was a symbol of youthfulness, fragility, and virginal grace… much like any of today’s ingénues, I guess.
The oils of this Mediterranean nut are extracted from the kernels of both bitter and sweet almonds, and serve as a common base for most massage oils, moisturizing facial preparations, and bath products. The reason for its popularity is that, unlike other oils, almond oil is non-greasy, does not clog pores, and has a naturally soothing, refreshing, and non-irritating scent.
The sophisticated tastes of today now find more intrigue in whale fat baths or sperm-based facial creams. After all, there is nothing exotic about almonds, but as time will tell, there is also no longevity in trends. Almonds are back in a very big way, and the luxe skincare line L’Occitane celebrates its return to the boudoir and bath in style.
Its Amande skincare line is an addictive variety of luscious and nourishing products that moisturize without making you feel marinated. The body cream froths with the richness of milk and almonds, infused with silicon derivatives and almond proteins that keep skin toned and taut.
A clever concoction is the Blossom Dew fragrance gel. Its almond-vanilla scent will take you away to better times, moisturizing your skin with a greaseless almond protein-enriched gel. Now, for something more serious, wash away the troubles of the day with the nurturing Amande shower oil, which lathers and washes clean, but leaves your skin satiny smooth – lovely for those dreary rainy days. A final tool for you to try is Amande Delicious Paste, which really lives up to its name. It’s a creamy blend of almond oil and butter with sugar crystals and almond flakes, which gently scrub the dead skin cells away to reveal rosy bright skin.
The benefits of almond oil can be experienced wholly in L’Occitane products, since its respect for old style processing and manufacturing of its goods ensures quality and potency. The line started in 1976 when Olivier Boussan bought an old oil-processing factory. Since then, it has been L’Occitane’s dictum to respect both nature and the environment. Thus, all its products are made with effective 100 percent essential oils. Despite its growth to more than 300 boutiques catering to nearly 45 countries, the brand has never let go of its quality control. It still supports traditional production channels, such as the controlled origin A.O.C. (Appellation d’ Origine Controlee), guaranteeing excellent quality.
So while trends may intrigue the mind for the moment, the classics will always champion the predilections of all generations. - Celine R. Lopez
The oils of this Mediterranean nut are extracted from the kernels of both bitter and sweet almonds, and serve as a common base for most massage oils, moisturizing facial preparations, and bath products. The reason for its popularity is that, unlike other oils, almond oil is non-greasy, does not clog pores, and has a naturally soothing, refreshing, and non-irritating scent.
The sophisticated tastes of today now find more intrigue in whale fat baths or sperm-based facial creams. After all, there is nothing exotic about almonds, but as time will tell, there is also no longevity in trends. Almonds are back in a very big way, and the luxe skincare line L’Occitane celebrates its return to the boudoir and bath in style.
Its Amande skincare line is an addictive variety of luscious and nourishing products that moisturize without making you feel marinated. The body cream froths with the richness of milk and almonds, infused with silicon derivatives and almond proteins that keep skin toned and taut.
A clever concoction is the Blossom Dew fragrance gel. Its almond-vanilla scent will take you away to better times, moisturizing your skin with a greaseless almond protein-enriched gel. Now, for something more serious, wash away the troubles of the day with the nurturing Amande shower oil, which lathers and washes clean, but leaves your skin satiny smooth – lovely for those dreary rainy days. A final tool for you to try is Amande Delicious Paste, which really lives up to its name. It’s a creamy blend of almond oil and butter with sugar crystals and almond flakes, which gently scrub the dead skin cells away to reveal rosy bright skin.
The benefits of almond oil can be experienced wholly in L’Occitane products, since its respect for old style processing and manufacturing of its goods ensures quality and potency. The line started in 1976 when Olivier Boussan bought an old oil-processing factory. Since then, it has been L’Occitane’s dictum to respect both nature and the environment. Thus, all its products are made with effective 100 percent essential oils. Despite its growth to more than 300 boutiques catering to nearly 45 countries, the brand has never let go of its quality control. It still supports traditional production channels, such as the controlled origin A.O.C. (Appellation d’ Origine Controlee), guaranteeing excellent quality.
So while trends may intrigue the mind for the moment, the classics will always champion the predilections of all generations. - Celine R. Lopez
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