The products that will help you create a luxury home spa
Thanks to the Modern Alchemy range, you can experience ESPA’s restorative rituals without leaving the house
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Your support makes all the difference.ESPA has long been regarded as a go-to brand for luxury spa products, and with its new Modern Alchemy range, sacred rituals and ancient wisdom have been reimagined for the modern day. Inspired by ancient global traditions such as Ayurvedic healing, Chinese medicine and shamanic practices, Modern Alchemy products are designed to achieve a sense of harmony and balance between mind, body and soul by creating a daily sanctuary – all within your own home. There are six indulgent products to discover:
The Cleansing Milk
This luxurious cream-to-oil formulation melts away in warm water, transforming into a rich milk as it releases essential oils. Skin is left feeling soft and nourished thanks to the aromatic blend of ylang ylang, sandalwood and vetiver, which is used within all products in the range. Opuntia cactus hydrates the skin; shikakai (rich in natural soap) cleanses, and turmeric butter – a favourite of Ayurvedic medicine – helps soothe and soften.
Buy now, £38
The Purifying Polish
This creamy, exfoliating balm inspired by ancient purification ceremonies is applied to dry skin before transforming into a deeply cleansing polish. Containing lava beads (created when volcanic rock is heated until the water inside pops), as well as soothing Indian nutgrass and opuntia cactus, it leaves skin feeling purified, renewed and glowing.
Buy now, £54
The Anointing Oil
Inspired by traditional anointing rituals, this precious oil is ideal for use in the bath, micro-meditation rituals, wrist anointing, morning inhalations and scalp massage. It contains Amazonian andiroba oil (rich in vitamins and minerals and great for plumping skin), along with hemp seed oil (a powerful antioxidant) and sesame seed oil.
Buy now, £65
The Nourishing Balm
This nurturing balm melts when touched, transforming into a rich oil which leaves skin feeling nourished, firmer and more luminous. Ideal for use in balancing massage rituals or after cleansing to help seal in moisture, it combines phytocannabinoids to relax skin, fireweed to nurture dry skin and amla, a powerful antioxidant.
Buy now, £80
The Hydrating Lotion
Inspired by ancient practices of massaging away tension, this gentle lotion can be applied in circular motions to help calm skin, body and mind. Skin is left feeling hydrated and protected. Antioxidant sweet basil is combined with soothing saw palmetto and maca root – a favourite of Incan warriors - that is believed to help improve skin elasticity.
Buy now, £58
The Grounding Crystals
Drawing inspiration from traditional blends of minerals and water used to re-energise, these pink crystals help comfort aching muscles and leave skin feeling soft, nourished and deeply cleansed, whether used in the bath, or as a foot or hand soak. Himalayan pink salt (a fossil salt from more than 200 million years ago) combines with re-energising Epsom salt and amber extract.
Buy now, £35
To find out more about the Modern Alchemy range, visit espaskincare.com