I'm glad I was able to find the Greek skincare line that you were looking for.
"KORRES GREEK FLORA_mastiha
Korres natural products, in cooperation with the Chios Mastiha Growers
Association, has developed a special product line, based on the
invaluable resin called Mastiha.
Mastiha is the resinous, aromatic extract that comes from the trunk
and the thickest branches of the mastiha tree (Pistacia lentiscus var.
chia). The mastiha tree, indigenous to the Mediterranean islands, only
thrives in the south part of the Greek island of Chios, due to the
mild climate and the characteristics of the soil."
Korres
http://www.korres.com/
Korres mastiha products are available at the MastihaShop in Athens,
and there are plans for other MastihaShops:
"Mastiha Shop
Panepistimiou 6 & Krizotou, Historic Centre (210 363 2750).
Metro Syntagma.
Open 9am-9pm Mon-Fri; 9am-5pm Sat.
Credit MC, V.
Just about everything you can imagine made with the famous mastic gum
from southern Chios, which is said to be a panacea for all ills, from
stomach ulcers to cancer. Whether you wish for mastic chewing gum,
sweets, essential oils, candles, beauty products or just a book about
Chios island, this is the place to find it. Don?t miss the line of
natural cosmetics made by Korres especially for the Mastiha Shop."
TimeOut: Athens Shops & Services
http://www.timeout.com/athens/shop/9.html
"At the Mastihashops, the range of products is constantly getting
broader. Currently, visitors to the shops will find a variety of
products, ranging from Korres natural products based on mastic
(exclusively produced for Mastihashops, these include their Mastiha
and natural clay mask, Mastiha body butter and Mastiha oil and avocado
night creams); a series of Mylelia products - the organic food company
is also working on a series of new products such as tyrokafteri with
mastic; Turkish delight, natural soaps with or without essential oils,
kourabiedes, ouzo, liqueurs, fresh juices (kept in freezers), homemade
cookies and sweet rusks, as well as books and engravings."
Chian Federation Forum
http://www.chianfed.org/mos/component/option,com_simpleboard/Itemid,31/func,view/id,10/catid,4/
"The first mastihashop was launched on Chios? bustling port in July
2002 with an Athens branch following about a year later. A
Thessaloniki store will open soon. Now the company is looking to
expand abroad, at 'a surprisingly rapid pace' according to Mandalas.
One or two new shops will open by next year in countries that already
have a taste for mastiha in the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa
and the Arab world...
At the two mastihashops, traditional items and snazzily-packaged new
ones (from pharmaceuticals to Korres natural cosmetics) are found in
neat, contemporary interiors."
GreeceNow: Viscous Success
http://www.greece.gr/BUSINESS/BusinessDirectory/hios.stm
It appears that the Mediterra MastihaShops website is under
construction. There is some contact information on the front page,
including a fax number and an email address:
MEDITERRA A.E.
Fax: 22710 26700
e-mail: info@mastihashop.com
Mediterra MastihaShop
http://www.mastihashop.gr/
Sephora carries many products from the Korres line, but not the ones
containing mastiha. Possibly Katie Couric's mention of these products
will have an influence on the online availability of mastiha skincare.
Google search strategy:
Google Web search: "korres" + "mastiha"
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=korres+mastiha
Best regards,
pinkfreud |
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