6 It Girls Weigh In on the Best Russian Pharmacy Products and Secret Beauty Rituals Inline
Photo: Courtesy of Aziza Azim1/6Aziza Azim, fashion consultant
“I get lip balm from Chistaya Liniya. It's organic, totally safe to use on your skin, and very nourishing. Also, a Russian beauty tradition is going to the Sanduny Sauna—a must when visiting Moscow. They pound your back with leaves and make you get into an ice-cold tub. It helps get rid of toxins and dead cells, plus it softens your skin. There is also a new, raw body-apothecary line that is organic and handcrafted in the city called Cacao + Coconuts. They make products, like a scrub with honey and coffee and cacao beans, that are super refreshing.”
Photo: Courtesy of Lilit Roshayan2/6Lilit Rashoyan, fashion editor
“The one thing I buy from the pharmacy is Barhanie Rykie, or velvet hands cream, for our crazy weather.”
Photo: Courtesy of Olga Karput3/6Olga Karput, owner of KM20
“There is a lotion called Radevit—it is super cheap, contains vitamins A, D, E, and is essential for any condition, from allergies to dry skin. It is also perfect for kids. I always keep it at home.”
Photo: Courtesy of Somerset Karine4/6Somerset Karine, fashion editor
“I go to the banya every week! If I go to the pharmacy, I buy herbs like romashka (chamomile) and calendula (marigold) as an antiseptic to hydrate my face.”
Photo: Courtesy of Anka Tsitshvili5/6Anka Tsitsishvili, owner of Index Flat
“From the pharmacy, there is always detski krem, or children's cream, which is really Soviet. It’s good for protecting your skin in the winter and you can also use it as a cold cream.”
Photo: Courtesy of Natasha Goldenberg6/6Natasha Goldenberg, stylist
“I bring coffee grounds to the banya, put them all over my face and body, steam, and then wash everything off. After, you mix salt with honey and make a scrub. Then, after scrubbings leave it for fifteen more minutes and wash again—your skin will feel like a baby's!”
