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Sales of face oils grows by double digits in the UK
Sales of face oils saw double-digit growth in the UK in 2015, according to figures from market analysts the NPD Group.
While face oils still account for just one per cent of the prestige women’s skincare market, sales in the category rose by 30.8 per cent between 2014 and 2015.
The face oils category includes cleansing oils and anti-ageing oils. NPD said growth in the category was driven by an increased awareness of the products, as well as by new launches.
Best-selling face oil products in 2015 included the Huile Orchidee Bleue and the Huile Santal, both from Clarins.
Teresa Fisher, senior account manager, NPD UK Beauty, said: “The recent growth in the face oil market is boosting the prestige skincare market by increasing sales, and also demonstrates the enthusiasm with which consumers adopt new rituals and are willing to try new products and innovations.”
The Maldives’ Amilla Fushi resort partners with Bodyism
Javvu Spa at the Amilla Fushi Resort in the Maldives has announced a partnership with the Bodyism fitness and wellness concept.
Through the partnership, which came into effect earlier last month, Javvu Spa clients are now able to take Bodyism fitness classes and personal training sessions and order food created in accordance with the Clean and Lean nutrition guidelines that form part of Bodyism.
The Bodyism training concept incorporates a Body Oracle diagnosis, assessing the client’s fitness and level of fat storage, as well as a focus on weight training, alignment and posture. The aim is to create “long, lean athletic bodies".
Classes available to guests include the Clean and Lean Class, fusing elements of yoga, pilates, ballet and interval training to stretch, tone and burn fat.
There is also the high-intensity Clean and Lean Warrior, designed to build muscle and improve strength and flexibility; and the Bodyism Ballet, focusing on core strength, flexibility and posture.
The Bodyism health supplements are also on offer at the spa.
A new Island Café by Clean and Lean has also been created at the spa, serving unprocessed and glutenfree food. Dishes on the menu include aubergine puree, cauliflower rice and grilled pineapple. Bodyism was founded by James Duigan 10 years ago and has acquired a celebrity following in the last decade, with a number of high profile clients on its books.
