Dr Alkaitis Organic Ageless Facial Elixir
The Ageless Elixir is one of Dr. Alkaitis’ most profoundly complex, nourishing products, essential for mature and aging skin.
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April 28, 2024
A Natural Lifestyle
Self-Care Rituals to Boost Wellbeing
Take time just for you and improve your wellbeing
Autumn is a good time to ensure that your immune system is in good working order. We know that your state-of-mind and general wellbeing can have a direct impact on your immunity and health. For these reasons, now is the time to adopt replenishing treatments and purifying rituals that prepare us for the cooler months ahead. Post-summer your skin can need a little extra care and the shorter autumn days are a great excuse to take the extra time to develop some new self-care rituals.
1. Dry Body Brushing
Boost the look of your skin and promote circulation with daily dry body brushing. The mini-massage will leave you feeling invigorated as the nervous system is gently awakened. Dry brushing unclogs pores, duffs dry skin and promotes lymphatic flow which leaves your skin glowing and invigorated.
Ideal before your morning shower or a long soak before bed. We love the Bodecare range as they are ethically produced and comply with the highest environmental and hygienic standards. You can read all you need to know in our guide to Dry Body Brushing.
HYDREA LONDON Exfoliating Sisal Back Strap
Firm bristle flexible large backstrap.
A Japanese style, 100% natural plant fibre sisal back strap for deep exfoliation and a detoxifying cleanse to invigorate the body and bring glowing skin.
Best for: Hard bristle for those wanting more exfoliation in hard to reach areas of the shoulders and back.
Size: Large (64cm)
2. Sip Organic Tea for Better Sleep
From boiling the jug to enjoying the fragrance as it brews, preparing the perfect cup of loose leaf aromatic tea is a ritual in itself. A warm cup of tea at night is akin to a warm hug for the insides.
Select an organic and certified blend like that of the Organic Merchant Restful Tea, a relaxing herbal tea blend imbued with calming chamomile, restoring lemon notes and comforting aromatic lavender. This Australian made naturopathic formulation is brimming with organic plant compounds that are anti-inflammatory, calmative, restorative and sedative, which assist the body naturally into deep relaxation, support quality sleep and help to alleviate anxiety. These teas are deliciously delicate and so beautiful to drink. They make the perfect gift too!
3. Get an Early Night
Beauty sleep is not a myth! Creating good sleeping habits and aiming for a consistent sleeping pattern not only shows in your mood and ability to handle stress, but your skin will also thank you. A calm nervous system leads to calm and healthy skin. Creating a peaceful night regime is a great way to reconnect to oneself and ensures that you prepare the skin and body for a restful night.
A warm Lavender scented wheat bag is the perfect way to de-stress an over-stimulated nervous system as well soothing the muscles during the cooler nights. The fun prints and all-cotton outers of the WheatBags Love range is a great addition to your night routine, and they also come in perfectly sized eye pillows!
4. Facial Massage
Facial massage improves the overall appearance of the skin while helping to define the contours of the cheeks and jawline. The act of massage stimulates the circulation, promoting oxygen to the cells while toning and helping to firm the face and neck.
Facial tools are an excellent way to incorporate at home facial massage into your routine and trust us, the soothing action is a great way to unwind and de-stress. The La Fervance massage tools are specially designed around Blue Sodalite stone, a calming stone said to bring emotional balance. It can calm the mind, enhance self-esteem, balance the metabolism, boost the immune system and combat radiation damage. Designed to be used in conjunction with the transformative active textures and soothing fragrance of the Eclat Extraordinaire three-in-One balm, for a firm and perfectly flawless complexion.
LA FERVANCE Éclat Extraordinaire
Clinically tested, multi-use, high-performance luxurious face balm.
Eclat Extraordinaire will dramatically improve your skins hydration whilst visibility reducing wrinkles and restoring the skin's elasticity and firmness. Your skin will experience a lifting effect whilst also appearing more soothed and toned.
Best For: All skin types, well suited to addressing the first signs of aging and mature skin.
Volume: 50ml/ 1.69fl
5. Meditate
Quieten the mind and awaken a newfound energy that flows through your day-to-day life as well as radiating a healthy and glowing outer appearance. Meditation has never been more talked about nor practised and for good reason. Proven to reduce anxiety, stress and improve the bodies’ ability to cope with environmental stress often associated with job strain and a busy lifestyle.
In as little as twenty minutes a day, inner peace and calm is the first benefit you can expect to see as you raise your spiritual awareness and disconnect from the world. Support your daily ritual by burning a sensory stick to transport the mind or burn Palo Santo, known to help in the purification and clearing of negative energy.
At home wellbeing rituals are important for bringing calm and balance into your world. A rested and well-functioning body allows you to conquer all, after all no one can be expected to hustle all day and all night! No matter how busy you are, take the time to prioritise a little time just for you. xx
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