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There’s the grooming stuff that was good enough for your father, the stuff that was good enough for your grandfather, and then there’s the stuff that was good enough for your ancestors. Santa Maria Novella traces its roots all the way back to 1221 in Florence. Italian monks started developing herbal remedies and potions for their monastery, which were so good that in 1612, they opened a pharmacy. In fact, it’s the oldest surviving pharmacy in the world. While the packaging and distribution has changed a lot since then, Santa Maria Novella’s dedication to natural ingredients and centuries of experience hasn’t changed.

Utilizing the benefits of herbs like gingko, mimosa, and natural antioxidants derived from fruits like papaya and aloe, this stuff was "green" long before the first Whole Foods was a blueprint. And now, you don’t even have to plan a trip to Italy to get your hands on it. Santa Maria Novella just landed exclusively at mrporter.com today. From products like aloe cream and papaya gel to bundles aimed at maintaining moisture on your body or your face, it might be time to inject some age-old Italian flair into your grooming regimen.

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