January calls for a gentle start
January is not the only reason to slow down at the start of the new year; the falling snow invites it too. Wrap yourself in soft textures and unwind with clear, natural scents such as fresh pine, warm wood or soothing rose.
For calmer evenings and more energy in the morning, Aromatherapy Associates has developed new shower gels and body lotions. Reach for the De-Stress Mind Body Wash and Lotion in the evening, and the Revive Morning Body Wash and Lotion to refresh you in the morning. The wash is enriched with jojoba beads that gently exfoliate the skin each day, leaving it smoother and softer.
The Bath Oil by self-care brand Olverum is based on a recipe from 1931. This therapeutic oil grew out of a shared fascination with travel and essential oils, developed by German-born Franz Otto Klein and his wife Edith. Its aromatic blend of natural plant extracts, including eucalyptus, geranium and juniper, makes every bath a meditative, uplifting moment that brings you back to yourself. It also helps to ease tension in the muscles.
The texture of the Honey Rich Nutrition Mask by The Organic Pharmacy could not be creamier. This hydrating mask blends shea butter, honey, rosehip and jasmine, and it has a beautiful scent. You can also use it as a night cream, ideal for skin that feels a little drier. The mix of organic ingredients improves elasticity while nourishing and hydrating the skin deeply.
The Rosa Mosqueta Oil by Natura Bissé is well suited to helping even the driest skin feel comfortable again. This intensely nourishing oil for the face and body contains 25% Rosa Mosqueta, drawn from the seeds of this wild rose, and also helps to soften the appearance of stretch marks, scars and burns.
Because the lips have no sebaceous glands, they lack a natural protective layer. This means they can lose moisture quickly. The Multi-Peptide Lip Balm by Jorgobé contains multi-peptides and collagen amino acids from microalgae, which immediately improve the shape, volume and moisture balance of the lips. Beneath the surface it also encourages the skin’s natural production of hyaluronic acid and collagen, while a nourishing base of castor, avocado, olive and coconut oils, along with shea and mango butter, provides lasting hydration and protection.
The Deep Sleep Body Whip by This Works helps you unwind completely and settle into a deep winter’s sleep. The blue-tinted, very light cream contains hemp seed extract, shea butter and copper PCA, which do wonders for the skin on your legs, feet and the rest of your body. The award-winning Deep Sleep fragrance of lavender, chamomile and vetiver, combined with magnesium, improves sleep quality and helps you rest well through the night.
