If you’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting, what must surely be one of the most beautiful cities in the World, Florence, then you will be aware of Santa Maria Novella and it’s illustrious handmade products for the face and body. Founded in 1221 by friars preparing herbal remedies and potions to use in the monastery, the company has since evolved into a line of high-end skin and body products – all of which are hand made in Florence using artisinal methods. A visit to Florence isn’t complete without a trip to the Monastery, where, although you can’t see the products actually being made you do see the inhabitant monks & nuns, busily going about their holly instruction and is literally like stepping back in time. But the overwhelming memory which will be with you til the day you meet your maker is the unique and exquisite aroma which envelops the historic walls. Which just in case you where interested, Santa Maria Novella is the oldest surviving pharmacist on the planet.
OK end of the tour guide, the Global retail destination, MrPorter.com will be adding 14 products to the MR PORTER exclusive ‘Restoring Line’ – from creams, oils, and waters to complete eye, face, and body kits – expect Santa Maria Novella’s centuries old promise of quality and precision for the consumer. This is a welcome addition to the impressive and highly sort after growing roster available as part of MrPorter’s grooming emporium, which includes Aesop, D R Harris and Malin + Geotz.
