Style & Beauty
Style & Beauty Performance Picks High-Altitude Healing Perched on a panoramic bluff above Lake Lucerne and its namesake city, Bürgenstock Resort has long been an Alpine retreat of note, welcoming guests as varied as Charlie Chaplin and Audrey Hepburn. Now encompassing four hotels, ten restaurants and bars and much more – like a sui generis super-village high above the clouds – the resort remains dedicated to wellness in a way very few places can be. Its natural gifts of fresh mountain air and wonderfully pure water are complemented by two separate, extraordinary spas: Alpine Spa and Waldhotel Spa. The former is a 10,000sq m masterstroke of modern design where the range of experiences includes world-leading skin treatments, three private spa suites, a gym with mountaintop views and an infinity pool that extends endlessly into the sky. At Waldhotel, meanwhile, the maxim “healthy by nature” reigns, with the natural world taking priority in all products and treatments – truly showcasing what this magical destination is all about. burgenstockresort.com – Karen Benson Sleeping Soundly London luxury bedmaker Savoir has taken the idea of sleeping with a clean conscience to the next level. Its newest bed, The Reformer N°4v, is handcrafted entirely from all-natural, sustainable plant fibres found in nature – and certified by the Vegan Society. Tensions across the bed are adjusted for each client individually, and the natural materials, from flax and bamboo to Tampico and cotton, ensure temperature regulation across all seasons. savoirbeds.com – BN Fermented Skincare Kimchi and kombucha, familiar for centuries in Korea and Japan as aids to digestion, were slow to catch on in the West. But Japanese skin scientists’ discovery that fermented ingredients are just as effective on the skin as in the gut – prompted by elderly sakemakers’ aged faces but babysmooth hands – means skincare with fermented ingredients has caught on much more quickly. As Karen Lee Thompson of WeAreWo (wearewo.com) explains, “Fermented ingredients encourage the growth of good bacteria on the skin’s surface, breaking down active ingredients into smaller molecules, making them much more easily absorbed.” Hence Organic Pharmacy’s hyaluronic acid serum (theorganicpharmacy. com), Kat Burki’s Bio-Correcting Face Crème (katburki.com), Drunk Elephant’s Sweet Biome Sake Spray (drunkelephant.co.uk) – and from beauty giant Estée Lauder, a new treatment lotion iteration of the fermented “miracle broth” that is La Mer (lamer.com). – AP PHOTOS FROM TOP: © BÜRGENSTOCK RESORT, SAVOIR BEDS; PRODUCTS: COURTESY THE COMPANIES 46 CENTURION-MAGAZINE.COM
PROMOTION OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD EXPERIENCES For mind, body and soul Establishing the benchmark for sustainable luxury expedition cruising in extreme polar environments, Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s first hybrid-electric LNG-powered luxury polarexploration ship, takes expeditions into the deep reaches of the Arctic and Antarctic to another level. Designed to stimulate mind, body and soul, Le Commandant Charcot provides opportunities for modern-day adventurers to explore, absorb, challenge and enjoy every moment with an extensive range of shore experiences that include observing polar bears or penguins, dog sledding with Inuits, ice fishing, exploring atop electric snowmobiles, kayaking, hiking and Zodiac outings. After a day of exploration, come back on board and rejuvenate at the heated Blue Lagoon outdoor pool, offering spectacular view of the polar landscape; the wellness centre brings guests into harmony with the elements: air, water (ice), fire and earth with a Finnish-spa-inspired -10°C snow room, sauna, detox bar, and three treatment rooms offering face and body treatments by renowned French skincare specialists Biologique Recherche, and sustainable salon haircare featuring Italian brand Davines. It is the perfect preparation to enjoy the daily culinary wonders created by famed chef Alain Ducasse, to be experienced at Nuna (Earth), or Sila (Sky), the two onboard restaurants offering à la carte and buffet options. An expedition on board Le Commandant Charcot is truly a polar experience for all the senses. DISCOVER MORE AT AU.PONANT.COM
