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Estée Lauder Opens Skin Longevity Institute in Costa Rica

The programming is designed to awaken vitality, restore balance and reconnect guests with the simple joys of life inspired by the resort’s natural surroundings.

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By: Lianna Albrizio

Associate Editor

In an exclusive partnership with Hacienda AltaGracia, Costa Rica’s Auberge Resorts Collection, Estée Lauder is debuting its first Skin Longevity Institute in the Americas within Casa de Agua Spa.

Located adjacent to one of the world’s five “Blue Zones,” regions recognized for their high-concentration of centenarians, Hacienda AltaGracia offers a transformative journey grounded in trusted longevity practices. The experience-led programming and immersive treatments are designed to awaken vitality, restore balance and reconnect guests with the simple joys of life inspired by the resort’s natural surroundings, officials said.

High-Touch Service

“We couldn’t be more excited for the opening of the Estée Lauder Skin Longevity Institute at Hacienda AltaGracia. When we launched our Skin Longevity platform here more than a year ago, we knew that it was just the beginning,” said Justin Boxford, global brand president, Estée Lauder. “Hacienda AltaGracia is truly a place unlike any other, honoring the rich local culture and lifestyle practices while providing guests with unparalleled luxury experiences and high-touch service, both of which are at the heart of the Estée Lauder brand. Through exclusive age reversal skincare treatments and holistic wellness activations, the Skin Longevity Institute will provide the ultimate elevated Estée Lauder experience for guests, all inspired by our expertise in skin longevity science.”

Anchored by more than 15 years of skin longevity research, the Estée Lauder Skin Longevity Institute at Hacienda AltaGracia fuses luxury Re-Nutriv skincare powered cutting-edge skin longevity science, officials said.

“At Hacienda AltaGracia, we are constantly exploring meaningful ways to support our guests on their personal journey toward living well,” said Vivianne Garcia-Tunon, VP of wellbeing, Auberge Resorts Collection. “The launch of the Estée Lauder Skin Longevity Institute at Hacienda AltaGracia represents an exciting evolution of our immersive well-being programming—seamlessly integrating advanced skincare, science-backed longevity practices, and the restorative power of our natural surroundings. This partnership offers our guests a truly unique opportunity to feel vibrant, nurtured and inspired.”

Exclusive to Hacienda AltaGracia, Estée Lauder has added three new Re-Nutriv facial treatments to its existing offerings, combining the brand’s patented SIRTIVITY-LP age reversal technology with rare, precious ingredients and high-touch rituals. Each treatment is designed to deliver customized results. In addition to facial treatments, estheticians will utilize the EstéeLab Skin Pro, the brand’s most elevated skin diagnostic, to analyze skin and develop a customized facial protocol for guests.

Top Wellness Practitioners

Throughout the partnership, Hacienda AltaGracia will host top wellness practitioners for onsite residences, offering customized programming grounded in longevity principles.

For the May opening of the Skin Longevity Institute, two members of Estée Lauder’s Longevity Collective will be in residence at Hacienda AltaGracia:

Manjit Devgun, Mind Coach and Mindful Movement Practitioner will host sessions tailored to unlocking new depths of longevity and well-being through energetic healing modalities, rejuvenating breathwork and mindful movement. Devgun also created a custom meditation that will be incorporated into the beginning of each Re-Nutriv treatment at the Skin Longevity Institute.

Crystal Greene, esthetician and Estée Lauder Global Re-Nutriv Skincare Ambassador, will provide bespoke treatments that combine luxury Re-Nutriv skincare with her signature facial techniques to deliver the ultimate transformative experience for guests.

Additional residencies will be announced in the coming months.

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