Ligne St Barth Homme - Skincare & Fragrance
St Barth’s natural elements deplete the skin, robbing it of elasticity and hydration, Rich Mango Butter Cream restores firmness, replacing stolen nutrients. When the sun sets and those legs ache from a hard day sailing or a few too many hours spent splashing among the waves, the evening elixir to take the edge off is the Relaxing Body Oil with Camphor & Menthol.
Elevated Magazines: Who does Ligne St Barth appeal to?
With a following - for decades now - of world travelers who seek natural luxuries wherever they go, Ligne St Barth is one of those “in-the-know” brands that’s quietly, secretly coveted. From fashionistas to CEOS and Supermodels Ligne St Barth’s healing oils, gels, and creams not to mention their luxe Caribbean-made fragrances have been a “bring home from St Barth” must have since the collection’s early days when founder now CEO, Hervé Brin, appeared on the beach selling tourists natural oils made from the plans in his garden from recipes handed down for generations. After all, Herve learned how to use natural ingredients from his grandmother, a descendent of the Island’s original settlers, the Arawak Indians. Repurposed, hand-labeled rum bottles were the original packaging for the line still crafted in small batches from the fruits, flowers and spices of the Caribbean. Ligne St Barth has its origins in a time well before ounces mattered and plastic was - when travelling - preferred.
Elevated Magazines: Why does Ligne St Barth have staying power?
It’s results-driven. The skincare and fragrances are made from the local plants and flowers, naturally delivering olfactory rewards as these pure formulations keep our skin and bodies youthful -- with perfect travel-ready packaging. No wonder the line counts royals, power brokers and compelling men on the move including Steven Spielberg and Michael Kors, among its fans.
The super emollient-based skincare creams and lotions are indeed impressive and the fragrances equally so. With Caribbean elan the collection captures the nonchalance of St Barth. Essentials - a “maintenance tier” - are indulgent basics from Ligne St Barth. Whether you’re a sunworshipper or a shade-seeker, after a day at the beach what revitalizes? A head-to-toe scrub with Papaya Peeling Shower Cream regenerates and helps keep an even skin tone. Add a splash of invigorating fragrance, there are three stellar options for men from the Ligne St Barth Homme collection: L’Original, Islander, and Vetiver.
Still family-owned, Ligne St. Barth’s formulas date back generations.
Made from raw and potent fruits and flowers the products have hardly diverged from the original naturopathic remedies. What will you discover in the line? Pure avocados, aloe pulp, or squeezed mango-lime juice with herbs - an excellent a topical antiseptic that helps soothe burns, relieve aches, and naturally help repair sun-exposed complexions. Years, a century or so has passed since these natural cures were first used, so naturally, their effectiveness is proven over time.
Elevated Magazines: What is the basis of the Ligne St Barth formulas?
CEO Hervé Brin, who founded Ligne St Barth in 1983 and continues to steer this family-owned business, wants us to understand that Ligne St Barth “products and their healing properties come from plants with purpose.” Today, his grandmother’s concoctions are still the barometer for maintaining levels of excellence. “Potent, live actives” is Brin’s mantra for Ligne St Barth’s curative skincare, after all the line is genuinely a reflection of a childhood spent with a botanical pharmacy growing in his backyard.
Elevated Magazines: Jumping off a sailboat and heading to cocktails, what scent to have handy?
For that fragrant pick me up, bring along a Ligne St. Barth Homme Eau De Parfum: Try L’Original - citrusy with a splash of surf, or Islander- a modern spin on Bay Rum if a sunset cocktail is next on the agenda. Thinking a sensual, relaxing stroll on the beach is essential before the night is over? Then Vetiver, green, woodsy and smokey, is a must.
Elevated Magazines: Ligne St Barth skincare/bodycare has choices just for men?
Men shortlist Ligne St Barth skincare as go-to necessities on land or at sea. Mango seed oil, Caribbean sea water and shea butter are a potent healing combination for men, they smoothly deliver pure unsaturated fatty acids in the Moisturizing Facial Fluid boosting natural collagen production —where we need it most— where men can see the ravages of time from neck to pecs. Even though this easily absorbed facial fluid hydrates as well as a cream, it’s light and matte, a shine-free treatment. You could say it is a yachtsman’s best friend ready to defeat any challenges exposure to wind and sun may present.
Elevated Magazines: Where can one find Ligne St Barth?
Of course, you can find Ligne St Barth locally on the Island at the fabulous and famous Eden Rock Hotel. Arriving with immediate gratification being your goal, book for on-yacht service, the Eden Rock spa team will be ready the moment you dock. A facial, body treatment, full range of massages or a men’s rapid head, hands, and foot service on-yacht or on-land in the hotel’s superb spa, a Ligne St Barth spa experience is sure to help you face the music for a night of dancing at Nikki Beach.
Must haves before, during and after a trip to St Barth, Aloe Vera Gel with Mint as an after shave or post-sun soother; Avocado Hair & Skin Oil (a best seller and Claudia Schiffer’s go to for a day at the beach) or Coconut Dry Oil as a daytime/sun soothing, hydrating hair treatment and pre-shampoo protectant.
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