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MyEquilibria combines art and outdoor exercise
BY Megan Whitby | 12 Apr 2024
"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi, CEO and
founder of MyEquilibria, which specialises in high-end outdoor exercise equipment.
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Dedicated recovery clubs tipped to become a trend
BY Kath Hudson | 11 Apr 2024
Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at the
recent PerformX Live, tipped by many
speakers as upcoming trends, while the exhibition halls featured infrared
saunas, compression
therapy and ice baths.
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Global summit will bring together industry leaders in health, fitness and wellness
BY Kath Hudson | 05 Apr 2024
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-
makers across the health, fitness and wellness markets. The event – the HCM Summit – will be held at the
QEII Conference Centre in Westminster, London on 24 October 2024, with pre-summit events the day
before.
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The Ranch Hudson Valley sets April launch date
BY Megan Whitby | 25 Mar 2024
Luxury health and wellness brand The Ranch is gearing up to open its first East Coast
destination in the Hudson Valley near Tuxedo Park, New York, on 18 April.
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Interview: Lyndell Nelis
Spa Business 2024 issue 1
The wellness director for Atlantis Resorts explains how its two Dubai properties are 'smashing it' when it comes to spa performance
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Spa People: Yuki Kiyono
Spa Business 2024 issue 1
On how social wellness and playful expression underpin the spa concept of Aman's new sister brand Janu
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Profile: King of Bhutan
Spa Business 2024 issue 1
Plans for a 'mindfulness city' nearly as big as Hong Kong have been unveiled by the King of Bhutan. Katie Barnes takes a closer look
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Destination focus: London
Spa Business 2024 issue 1
Major hotel brands from Mandarin Oriental and Raffles to Six Senses are all investing in the UK capital, but how will they differentiate themselves asks Katie Barnes
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Sponsored: Beltrami – made in Italy
Spa Business 2024 issue 1
Beltrami has more than 50 years’ experience creating bespoke textile products for spas around the world, with a focus on quality
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Jeremy McCarthy: Details matter
Spa Business 2024 issue 1
Attention to detail is a superpower and necessity in the luxury spa arena, says our contributing editor
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Family matters: The Wilhelmis
Spa Business 2024 issue 1
The father and son duo behind the Buchinger Wilhelmi fasting method share their exciting plans for research and innovation with Megan Whitby
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First person: By royal appointment
Spa Business 2024 issue 1
Lindsay Madden-Nadeau has a hypo-healing experience at Atlantis The Royal, Kerzner's sister property to the iconic Atlantis The Palm
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New opening: Kilolani Spa
Spa Business 2024 issue 1
Grand Wailea's famous Hawaiian spa has been transformed into a moon-inspired, open-air haven
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Event report: Hot Springs Connection
Spa Business 2024 issue 1
Jane Kitchen reveals the thermal spa issues and trends delegates were talking about at this industry gathering in California
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Sponsored: Matrix – High end
Spa Business 2024 issue 1
Hoar Cross Hall has a new gym to match its award-winning hotel and spa. We find out more about the transformation
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Software: Building relationships
Spa Business 2024 issue 1
Using personal data to create tailored experiences is paramount for spas, but operators have been fined millions for breaching GDPR. How can software systems help navigate this?
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Sponsored: Starpool – Add life
Spa Business 2024 issue 1
Increasing life expectancy is one of the great achievements of our
times and Starpool is working to bring real meaning to longevity
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TRIB3 launches reformer Pilates brand – PILAT3S
BY Kath Hudson | 19 Mar 2024
The team behind TRIB3 has launched a reformer Pilates studio concept called PILAT3S, which
will be available either as a standalone franchise, or as a club-in-club concept, aiming to take
the exercise modality into the mainstream.
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Living Earth Crafts refreshes market-leading Century City bed
BY Megan Whitby | 15 Mar 2024
Living Earth Crafts (LEC) has re-launched its best-selling multipurpose spa treatment table
the Century City™, redesigned to include both the ultra-luxurious Strata Cloudfill™
replaceable SpaMattress™ and the only Thermasoft™ Dual-Zone Embedded Table Warmer on the
market.
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Industry pays tribute to Julia Sutton and reflects on her legacy
BY Jane Kitchen | 12 Mar 2024
Julia Sutton, co-founder of exhale Spa, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident in New
Jersey in January while jogging. Many in the industry have been left in shock and mourning at
the sudden news, especially as the 56-year-old founder of the spa and fitness brand passed
away while doing something as life-affirming as running.
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Yon-Ka unveils Time Resist pro-ageing face cream duo
BY Megan Whitby | 07 Mar 2024
Yon-Ka has introduced the Time Resist Jour (Day) and Nuit (Night) moisturisers, to offer a
comprehensive pro-ageing routine that works around the clock to plump and fill wrinkles
while
smoothing the skin.
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Book4Time unveils enhanced day and resort pass functionality
BY Megan Whitby | 29 Feb 2024
With an increasing number of luxury hotels and resorts offering day and resort passes to
drive staycation business, Book4Time, a leader in innovative spa and wellness solutions, is
thrilled to announce the launch of Day & Resort Passes on its award-winning platform.
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Safety guidelines address dangers of cold water immersion
BY Megan Whitby | 27 Feb 2024
Australian exercise and active health trade body, AUSactive, has partnered with the national Royal Life
Saving and Swimming Pool & Spa Association to develop a position statement on cold water immersion
therapy (CWI).
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Third Space gears up to open three new clubs
BY Kath Hudson | 27 Feb 2024
Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett says he is
feeling optimistic, as the company gears up to open three clubs this summer.
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Gharieni Group announces launch of Metawell
BY Megan Whitby | 22 Feb 2024
The Gharieni Group has expanded its family of brands with Metawell: a new brand that will
exclusively communicate and offer its mind/body wellness technologies offering in the global
market.
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Anticipation builds for 2024 Medical Wellness Congress
BY Megan Whitby | 19 Feb 2024
The much-anticipated 2024 Medical Wellness Congress (MWC) will be themed around Vitality –
The Key to Longevity and take place from 8-9 April at St. Martin’s Spa & Lodge in Austria,
near Vienna.
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Lemi launches ThermoSoft-V treatment bed
BY Megan Whitby | 09 Feb 2024
Lemi has combined vibroacoustic therapy and heat therapy to create its new ThermoSoft-V
treatment bed and help lull spa guests into a deeply relaxed physical and mental state.
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Balanced Body partners with Third Space on its new group reformer pilates offering
BY Tim Nash | 09 Feb 2024
As Third Space unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon at the end of 2023 as part of its growth
development into suburban, residential locations, it also revealed a new state of the art
Reformer Pilates studio at the new site in response to members seeking a low-impact, full-
body workout for all abilities.
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City Cave Float & Wellness Center ventures into US market
BY Megan Whitby | 08 Feb 2024
City Cave Float & Wellness Center – the Australia-based wellness franchise offering float
therapy, infrared sauna and massage services – has announced its expansion into the US
through franchising opportunities.
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Myndstream unveils new 12-hour playlists for spas
BY Megan Whitby | 05 Feb 2024
Myndstream has introduced four new extra-long playlists of wellness music to offer spas an
easy solution to improve their customer journey with sound therapy all day long.
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Medik8 announces B Corp certification
BY Megan Whitby | 22 Jan 2024
British skincare and spa brand Medik8 has achieved B Corporation (B Corp) status, making it
one of only 66 beauty manufacturers in the 8,000-strong B Corp community worldwide.
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ForumHOTel&SPA returns to Paris for May 2024
BY Megan Whitby | 18 Jan 2024
The 16th edition of the annual spa industry event ForumHOTel&SPA is fast approaching and is
set to take place on 30 May 2024, at the Hotel Four Seasons George V in Paris, France.
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Emperor Ice Baths makes global debut
BY Megan Whitby | 12 Jan 2024
Tapping into the growing interest in cold water immersion, Emperor Ice Baths has created
what founder Daniel Watson calls "the most bespoke [portable] ice bath on the market".
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Hydrafacial revamps Keravive scalp treatment
BY Megan Whitby | 08 Jan 2024
HydraFacial has relaunched its dedicated scalp protocol, Keravive. The refreshed treatment
features three steps and is designed to purify, nourish and rebalance the scalp to promote
healthier, fuller hair growth.
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Robosculptor AI massager to launch imminently
BY Megan Whitby | 22 Dec 2023
Robosculptor, an AI robot used for body treatments, is in the final stages of development.
Created by Dubai-based group Beautyliner, the system employs a high-speed 3D camera to scan
the user and track their body movements.
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Klafs acquired by Kohler from Egeria Group
BY Megan Whitby | 07 Dec 2023
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive
agreement to
acquire saunas, steamrooms and hydrothermal area specialist Klafs from investment
company
Egeria Group.
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Dynamic 2024 ISPA Conference Power Session keynotes unveiled
BY Megan Whitby | 01 Dec 2023
ISPA has unveiled a trio of extraordinary 2024 ISPA Conference Power Session keynotes
featuring leadership development authority Ryan Leak, innovation and resilience scholar
Suneel Gupta and MMA expert-turned-philanthropist Justin Wren.
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Editor's letter: Early start
Spa Business 2023 issue 4
Teaching younger generations about wellness can only benefit the sector, says Katie Barnes
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Spa People: Justin Wiggan
Spa Business 2023 issue 4
On inventing haptic suits which translate plant and rock frequencies into vibrations which massage people
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Spa People: Andrei Fomin
Spa Business 2023 issue 4
Banya No 1 founder is on a mission to take the Russian heat experience mainstream
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Interview: Simone Gibertoni
Spa Business 2023 issue 4
Clinique La Prairie’s CEO reveals plans to open a staggering 50 branded properties. Megan Whitby reports
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Association focus: Thermal Heritage
Spa Business 2023 issue 4
Jane Kitchen finds out how two key associations – the European Historic Thermal Towns Association and the Great Spa Towns of Europe – are protecting and promoting the unique cultural relevances of Europe’s spa towns
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Interview: Paul Simons
Spa Business 2023 issue 4
As he retires from the Great Spa Towns of Europe, the industry leader reflects on his long and esteemed career
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Sponsored: Myrtha Wellness: New ways with water
Spa Business 2023 issue 4
Working globally with architects and interior designers allows Myrtha Wellness to embrace the latest trends in the international hospitality sector, as director Stefano Cattaneo explains
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Sponsored: Gharieni: Cutting edge
Spa Business 2023 issue 4
Ara Patterson from Equinox Hotels talks about a partnership with
Gharieni that’s delivering ROI and innovative treatments for guests
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Interview: Niamh O'Connell
Spa Business 2023 issue 4
What does Jumeirah’s first vice president of wellbeing have planned for the Middle East-based hospitality group?
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Nature spas: Tree of life
Spa Business 2023 issue 4
Lisa Starr discovers two retreats in Austria and Italy which base their wellbeing concepts on forests
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Finishing Touch: Escape route
Spa Business 2023 issue 4
Destination spas fund a study examining the experiences of more than 2,500 health retreat guests across multiple sites
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Emlyn Brown predicts crucial wellness travel trends for 2024
BY Megan Whitby | 22 Nov 2023
Athlete-inspired wellness, social wellbeing and active nutrition are a few of the hottest trends
set to shape the wellness sector in 2024, according to Emlyn Brown, Accor’s global senior vice
president of wellbeing strategy, design and development.
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Timbaland, music producer to the stars, joins forces with Myndstream to co-create music that improves health and wellbeing
BY Megan Whitby | 15 Nov 2023
Timbaland, Platinum Grammy Award-winning music producer, who's worked with artists such as Jay-Z,
Missy Elliott, Madonna, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake and Drake, has announced a partnership with health
and wellbeing music provider, Myndstream.
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Biologique Recherche introduces Masque Caviar Vert
BY Megan Whitby | 14 Nov 2023
Biologique Recherche was founded by a family of passionate skincare experts. Today, it is
managed by Rupert Schmid and Pierre-Louis Delapalme, while Philippe Allouche, son of
founders Yvan and Josette Allouche, leads the Research & Development team.
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Swissline debuts at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
BY Megan Whitby | 13 Nov 2023
Luxury Dubai hotel Burj Al Arab has introduced Swissline skincare into its Talise Spa with
nine new facials, including one created exclusively for the property.
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Stollmeyer joins the board of Yoga Experience Africa
BY Liz Terry | 09 Nov 2023
Rick Stollmeyer, founder of fitness tech giant, Mindbody, has joined the board
of tech startup Yoga Experiences Africa, a business founded by University of
Edinburgh student, Judith Nduati.
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Accenture says AI is bringing on a decade of deconstruction
BY Tom Walker | 05 Nov 2023
The rapid advance of technology in all areas of life is putting societies in flux, creating
uncertainty and forcing people to reassess their plans for the future, according to a new report
from consulting firm Accenture.
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Stuart Angus to drive growth at Aqua Sana spa
BY Katie Barnes | 04 Oct 2023
Spa, leisure and hospitality figure Stuart Angus has been tasked with the strategic growth of
spas for Center Parcs UK & Ireland, as the holiday village operator continues the rollout of its
Forest Spa concept.
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Editor's letter: Reflection point
Spa Business 2023 issue 3
As Spa Business celebrates its 20th birthday, Katie Barnes pauses for thought and rejoices in the industry’s evolution
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Spa People: 20th anniversary issue: Anna Bjurstam
Spa Business 2023 issue 3
The strategic senior advisor at Six Senses and Raison d'Etre on being initiated as a shaman, why psychedelics are here to stay and her bigger fear for the global spa industry
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Promotion: Klafs: Relax into wellbeing
Spa Business 2023 issue 3
Klafs and Studio F. A. Porsche have combined their design and wellness expertise to create an oasis for total-body relaxation
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News report: Eastern promise
Spa Business 2023 issue 3
Japan’s spa industry is valued at US$4.2 billion and is part of the world's third highest-performing wellness economy
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Jeremy McCarthy: Theory of evolution
Spa Business 2023 issue 3
From spa to wellness and now leisure – Spa Business’ contributing editor looks at where hospitality experiences are heading
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Promotion: Lemi: Built to last
Spa Business 2023 issue 3
Lemi is committed to leading with innovation to create
cutting-edge treatment room solutions that excel
in terms of performance and eco-credentials
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Promotion: GM Collin: Collagen pioneers
Spa Business 2023 issue 3
GM Collin’s expertise in collagen research and product formulation has resulted in the creation of a new serum that combats age-related skin degeneration
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Research: China's wellness tourists
Spa Business 2023 issue 3
Research reveals the changing needs of Chinese tourists as travel restrictions are lifted and they prepare to return to the global stage
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Promotion: Comfort Zone
Spa Business 2023 issue 3
Consumers are increasingly interested in reducing dark spots and hyperpigmentation and a new line from Comfort Zone has been launched to address this emerging need
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Software: Time for an upgrade
Spa Business 2023 issue 3
Spa software suppliers unveil the latest features and functions they're bringing to market
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Promotion: Art of Cryo
Spa Business 2023 issue 3
Vikki and Robbie are often exhausted after work. A visit to the spa to experience
the Art of Cryo Tech-Spa Module is a chance to re-set and rejuvenate together
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Finishing Touch: Stretching out
Spa Business 2023 issue 3
Yoga can help cancer recovery, according to a study supported by the US National Institute of Health
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Biologique Recherche: 45 years of passion
BY Megan Whitby | 01 Sep 2023
Biologique Recherche was founded by a family of passionate skincare experts. Today, it’s
managed by Rupert Schmid and Pierre-Louis Delapalme, while Philippe Allouche, son of
founders Yvan and Josette Allouche, leads the Research & Development team.
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L’Occitane Group achieves B Corp certification
BY Megan Whitby | 31 Aug 2023
The L’Occitane Group, international retailer and manufacturer of sustainability-inspired
beauty
and wellness products, is now a certified B Corporation (B Corp).
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Introducing Longevity Spa by Starpool
BY Megan Whitby | 31 Aug 2023
Starpool works to improve people’s quality of life and give real meaning to longevity. For
the company, actively caring for physical and psychological wellbeing is an investment for
both long- and short-term health.
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The Iyashi Dôme revolution: luxury technology for exceptional spas
BY Megan Whitby | 31 Aug 2023
Spas embracing technology strategically position themselves as first-choice establishments.
They differentiate themselves by offering innovative and personalised treatment paths that
surpass the expectations of today's discerning customers.
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KSL snaps up Hersha Hospitality Trust
BY Liz Terry | 28 Aug 2023
Investment firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the Hersha Hospitality Trust, the company behind
a portfolio of spa hotels and resorts in the US.
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Michael Tompkins recognised with 2024 ISPA Visionary Award
BY Megan Whitby | 11 Aug 2023
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced Michael Tompkins – managing
director and executive recruiter at Hutchinson Consulting: An Arch Amenities Group company –
as its 2024 ISPA Visionary Award winner.
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GWI launches worldwide wellness traveller survey
BY Katie Barnes | 11 Jul 2023
A survey which takes a deep dive into global wellness travellers’ motivations and needs has
been launched by the Global Wellness Institute's (GWI) Wellness Tourism Initiative.
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Elemis unveils Pro-Collagen Rose Micro Serum
BY Megan Whitby | 11 Jul 2023
British skincare and spa brand Elemis has expanded its Pro-Collagen Rose collection with a
new serum designed to lock in moisture, plump skin and enhance radiance.
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Koto Design introduces wood-fired hot tub
BY Katie Barnes | 28 Jun 2023
A striking wood-fired hot tub has been unveiled by Koto, an architecture and design studio
which has a passion for Scandinavian and Japanese minimalism and natural elements.
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Comfort Zone introduces Hydra Glow Facial
BY Tim Nash | 27 Jun 2023
Along with the complete reformulation of Hydramemory, the new skin-adaptive hydration
collection, Comfort Zone introduces Hydra Glow Facial.
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