Julia Timms Robertson, wellness advisor at Saltgrass Spa at Hotel Bardo Savannah (GA), shares her personal faves.
Codage Cleansing Balm "A daily ritual I never skip and our star product at Saltgrass. This balm melts away makeup, irritants, and impurities with nourishing oils and a silky texture that transforms into milk on contact with water. Camellia oil and sweet almond oil are so nurturing to the skin, and the scent is dreamy. It leaves my skin clean, supple, and comforted—never stripped or tight. My skin struggles with seborrheic dermatitis, and this is one of the few cleansers that calms inflammation instead of triggering it. I especially love it right at the end of my day as a way to relax."
Biologique Recherche Crème Masque Vernix "The cure when my skin barrier is compromised due to inflammation, hormones, stress, or environmental changes. Inspired by the vernix caseosa that protects newborn skin, this newly reformulated mask mimics that nourishing, protective layer to deeply restore and balance even the most sensitive skin. It’s an occlusive potion that locks in everything else I put into my skin—my final step when I need full repair. Packed with lipids, proteins, and antioxidant peptides, it truly mimics skin’s natural defense system."
Monastery Made Rei Gentle Retinol Crème "This is botanical science at its best. Rei is a potent yet gentle retinol formulation that delivers visible results—brighter skin, improved texture, and softened fine lines—without irritation. My skin can’t handle prescription retinol, and this is one of the only formulas I’ve found that gives me the benefits without the backlash. Fungi-derived beta-glucan helps protect the skin barrier and delivers deep hydration, making this my go-to when I want the renewal without the redness and flaking."
Merit Beauty The Brow Duo "We all know brows shape the entire face. This set lends effortless definition and sculpting in two quick steps. This set includes the Brow 1980 pomade and a pencil for soft shaping and subtle hold. It gets me closer to my dream eyebrows—think full, natural, Brooke Shields style."
Lesse Every Tone SPF "A minimalist’s dream sunscreen. This sheer, mineral SPF blends seamlessly into all skintones, never leaving a white cast. It doesn’t make my sensitive skin feel attacked like the chemicals in most sunscreens or the pigments in tinted SPFs. It’s packed with skin-loving botanicals, so it feels like skincare and sun protection in one. I wear it every day and we add it into every facial treatment at Saltgrass."
Figaro Apothecary Relief Balm "This roll-on balm is meant to soothe—sore muscles, temple tension, tightness in the body. Formulated with turmeric, arnica, menthol, wintergreen, citrus, and clove oils, plus the proprietary Cannacomplex made from green echinacea and organic CBD and CBG—it is deeply potent and quickly effective. I keep one in my travel bag and one at home. Use it on yourself—or anyone who needs to loosen up."