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Ashmira Botanica tops up skincare range with new moisturising balm

UK-based spa, skincare and wax brand Ashmira Botanica has launched a retail version of its professional Restore and Illuminate Rice Balm to help guests prolong the benefits of their spa treatments.

The product is a rich face cream designed to hydrate the skin and leave it looking smooth and plump. According to the company, rice is infused with vitamin B and vitamin E which brighten the skin and leave it looking rejuvenated.

Tracey Smith, Ashmira Botanica director, explained that the new retail size balm allows clients to take a little bit of spa luxury home with them.

The company launched its Traditional Chinese Medicine-inspired skincare range earlier this year following the debut of its first-ever suite of branded spa treatments. The range includes five treatments including facials, exfoliation and a full body massage.

Ashmira Botanica’s core concept derives from the ancient philosophy of the Five Elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Part of the customer journey includes therapists personalising treatments to the client based on their biorhythm (year of birth), skincare issues or emotions as well as being suited to the season and time of year.

Company Details
Ashmira Botanica
Luxury wax and skincare brand Ashmira Botanica is stocked in top UK spas and salons and partnered with brands including Mandarin Oriental, Gaia Spa, Harrods, Jumeirah, Champneys and Bannatyne Spa.
Address
Ashmira Botanica Ltd Unit 1D, Blackdown Business Park, Sylvan Road, Wellington, TA21 8ST
Telephone
01823 428 588
UK-based spa, skincare and wax brand Ashmira Botanica has launched a retail version of its professional Restore and Illuminate Rice Balm to help guests prolong the benefits of their spa treatments.
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The product is a rich face cream designed to hydrate the skin and leave it looking smooth and plump. According to the company, rice is infused with vitamin B and vitamin E which brighten the skin and leave it looking rejuvenated.

Tracey Smith, Ashmira Botanica director, explained that the new retail size balm allows clients to take a little bit of spa luxury home with them.

The company launched its Traditional Chinese Medicine-inspired skincare range earlier this year following the debut of its first-ever suite of branded spa treatments. The range includes five treatments including facials, exfoliation and a full body massage.

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Company Details
Ashmira Botanica
Luxury wax and skincare brand Ashmira Botanica is stocked in top UK spas and salons and partnered with brands including Mandarin Oriental, Gaia Spa, Harrods, Jumeirah, Champneys and Bannatyne Spa.
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