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Intense Regeneration

Cream, Crème de la Mer

This coveted cream is almost legendary
for its healing properties. The product also
has an interesting origin story—a German-
born aerospace physicist, Max Huber, spent
12 years researching for a formula that
would help heal wounds from a severe lab
explosion and restore him to full health. He
experimented with Macrocystis pyrifera, a
variety of kelp found in the ocean near his
California home, and was successful. He
therefore named his creation Crème de la
Mer (Cream of the Sea) and started selling
it. After his death, Estée Lauder purchased
the brand from his daughter in 1965,
and sells the cream today for `1.71 lakh.
cremedelamer.com

Liquid Gold Facial

This facial, priced at `1.18 lakh, is
used by stars like Cameron Diaz and ONLY PURPOSE
Nicole Kidman. According to leading
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dermatologists, gold has anti-inflammatory

facial treatment kit comprises a gold-
based cream and a gold-based gel, with
additional ingredients that improve skin
further. Usually mixed with saffron, honey,
sandalwood powder, and 24-carat gold
dust, the cream is followed by a gold-based
gel, turmeric pack, and thin sheets of gold
foil. dermalogica.co.il

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