Years ago, towards the end of a long year spent in Europe, a group of us decided to take a "last-hurrah" trip to Greece. Hearing that Athens was "too crowded and polluted", we were told that the Greek islands had more in store for us. Landing in Mykonos on a hot August day, I immediately agreed.
One of the first things you notice about Greece is the landscape. The deep blue water is contrasted along side stark white architecture, a reddish brown hillside and of course, a cloudless blue sky.
One of the next things you notice about Greece is that although the beautiful culture and country both date back thousands of years, it is still one of the most desirable vacation spots for a lot of Europeans and some pretty lucky Americans. The allure, charm and hospitality of Greece never ceases to intrigue and captivate.
With hundreds of memories stored away from my week spent indulging in endless slabs of feta and soaking up as much sun and culture as I could, to this day I have an affinity for all things Greek.
So when I discovered Korres Natural Products, you can imagine that it was like traveling back in time, to that week spent amongst Grecian gods. This line of skin and hair care products to me represent what Greece is about: pure and natural ingredients, some found only in Greece, mixed with the needs of a modern American girl.
For example, Mastiha is an essential oil found in a tree native to Greece, that as antimicrobial and healing properties. Korres uses Mastiha instead of mineral oils and silicones, in an ongoing effort to create the most natural, healthy and quality products available.
Just as Greece played host to me 8 years ago, I love that this country has etched out a place in my heart once again. Having a bathroom filled with Yogurt Body Butter, Yellow Hibiscus Eye Serum, Sweet Orange Sunscreen, Olive Stones Natural Scrub and a Sugar Crystal Multivitamin Skin Shield for the winter months to come makes me the happiest I've been since Greek-island-hopping.
