HARNN: Holistic lifestyle products from Thailand

We all like to be pampered on a day out at the spa. The delicate scents welcoming us at the entrance, the silky feeling left by the soap on our hands when we prep for a treatment, the feel-good sensation of quality products on our skin and, more importantly, the lasting effect of relaxation we take back home with us.

Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to replicate that feeling at home? Maybe just with a quick face wash before going to work or a pampering body massage with a delicately scented lotion after a long stressful day.

Award winning Thai brand HARNN brings us a full range of luxury, spa-grade products which do just that and perhaps a little more. The Asian-born and Asian-inspired brand actively promotes the holistic lifestyle and attempts to bring calm and relaxation under its umbrella of lifestyle solutions, spanning from beauty products to clothing.

The body and skin products are said to offer an excellent mixture of botanicals and natural ingredients that deliver wellness and balance between body, mind and environment.

The challenge for Marie France Asia? To walk into one of the many branches and test several products on your behalf! And here are just a few of the body and skin care products that we loved. Our top three if you want:

Cymbopogon Body Soufflé

SCENT: Initially striking, then subtle Lemongrass and Lavender.

The peculiarity about this product lays in its unique scent. While HARNN offers Asian-inspired scents that are more popular with female customers, such as delicate Jasmine and Oriental Rose, it also offers more masculine scents, like lemongrass, to appeal to the metrosexual man.

Right at the threshold of the gender specific scents, we find the “Cymbopogon Collection”, which has a balanced mixture of lavender and lemongrass, each leaving a lasting print in the memory after trying.

Citrusy yet sweet, the immediate impact comes from the lemongrass; then we are left with the calming scent of lavender.

Aside from smelling divine, the body soufflé (approx. USD37) has anti-aging properties and whitening agents. It is light and provides deep moisture and elasticity.

Water Lily Detoxifying Face Wash

SCENT: Long lasting, YlangYlang and Jasmine essential oil blend.

Other face wash products available on the market leave the skin dry and craving for moisture after usage. This is not the case for HARNN’s Water Lily Detoxifying Face Wash (approx. USD32) as the soft feeling remaining after usage is one of the major attractions of this product.

The nourishing and clarifying properties of the wash come from the natural extracts of Water Lily, Rice Callus Stem Cell and Purple Rice. Skin regeneration is promoted by another ingredient, Wheat Seed extract.

Oriental Herbs Skin Revitalizing Lotion

SCENT: Long lasting, Lemongrass and Kaffir Lime.

For those with dry and sensitive skin, this is an excellent solution to re-hydrate and keep moisturised. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that will aid reducing redness and other skin problems.

This lotion (approx. USD32) feels soft and creamy to the touch and is quickly absorbed by the skin. As an additional benefit, after massaging it on, the skin feels slightly taut.

All HARNN products can be purchased at their website and through their outlets.

Lilyth Compostella