6 It Girls Weigh In on the Best Russian Pharmacy Products and Secret Beauty Rituals Inline

  • Aziza Azim
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    Aziza 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.”

  • Lilit Roshayan
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    Lilit Rashoyan, fashion editor

    “The one thing I buy from the pharmacy is Barhanie Rykie, or velvet hands cream, for our crazy weather.”

  • Olga Karput
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    Olga 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.”

  • Somerset Karine
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    Somerset 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.”

  • Anka Tsitshvili
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    Anka 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.”