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Light, scent, breath
A turn toward nature, returning home in spirit, and local skincare that deserves an A+ — the favorite products of Ida Gozdek, manager of Galil in Kraków and a yoga instructor.
Photos: Archiwum prywatne / Paulina Puchalska
06 • 07 • 2023

Neroli Oranger
MATIERE PREMIERE
Day after day I test countless perfumes with clients. While this variety gives me great pleasure at work, privately I’m a minimalist and I have only a few compositions on my shelf that I remain faithful to. I most often reach for Neroli Oranger — it gives me a sense of comfort and safety; I treat it like a talisman, a guarantee of a good mood. Sensual, saturated and airy orange blossoms caress the skin like sunshine — fresh and luminous, stunningly beautiful by nature.

Rrose Sélavy
MARIA CANDIDA GENTILE
This scent is a tribute to nature and a love of beauty — everything I adore. I find an almost tangible rose in it in every dimension — from the delicacy of the petals to the vivid juiciness of the greenery and the depth of the flowers' color.

Palo Santo Oil Perfume
RAHUA
In summer, when it gets really warm, I give up using eaux de parfum in favor of my favorite oil perfume, which gains incredible intensity and depth on warmed skin. I apply it in the morning to my wrists, neck and décolletage, and I enjoy the scent of Palo Santo wood all day: delicately sweet, subtly incense-like, spacious, purifying and harmonizing the energy. It really works and gives me a lot of joy. Besides, the vial is small and handy enough that I can take it everywhere and reapply at any time.


Sacred Union Scent & Dry Oil
MAULI
My beloved multifunctional oil. I use it on my whole body and on the ends of my hair, and for self-massage on days when I have more time and can allow myself a long, relaxing ritual. The rich formula based on Ayurvedic principles moisturizes, nourishes and has anti-inflammatory properties, and on top of that it smells divine.

The Shampoo
AUGUSTINUS BADER
I like well-groomed, healthy-looking hair, but I don't like spending a lot of time on it — I often forget conditioner and don't use masks. Since I started using this shampoo, I feel I don't need anything else. It wonderfully cleanses and nourishes the scalp; hair is bouncy and soft to the touch and noticeably shinier. It doesn't weigh hair down and it's very economical, which is important to me because I wash my hair every day.

Anti-Pollution Drops
DR. BARBARA STURM
Protection against air pollution and the toxic effects of blue light is an important step in conscious self-care for me, and the Anti-Pollution Drops serum is in this regard an absolute game changer. I love it for calming inflammation and strengthening the skin's natural barrier, for the smooth, soft complexion it delivers, and because it absorbs instantly and plays nicely with every other product.

Soothing & Moisturising Toner
MURRĒ
I waited a long time for a high-quality domestic skincare brand. And here it is! MURRĒ. I began my journey with it with the toner — I have very dry and sensitive skin that doesn't like many products; after cleansing I feel tightness and irritation. I apply it with my hands to my face after washing and immediately feel the soothing effect; the skin is softened, protected from water loss and ready to receive cream. I also appreciate that it works well when used during the day, whenever I need a refresh and extra hydration. And it's beautifully presented — the beautiful, minimalist glass bottle is a joy to look at; it's truly the prettiest toner I've seen!

Villa Medicis Candle
ASTIER DE VILLATTE
Villa Medicis is my favorite candle. It's my pause, a moment of stopping, a deep, calm breath. It smells of citrus, lavender and herbs. The oregano floral accord transports me back to my father's garden, where oregano takes the lead among all the herbs, spreading freely, wild and incredibly aromatic. Light, warm memories and returns of the heart to home.