Heading into Winter and the changing of seasons, our body wants to go into hibernation mode. The cooler weather, the rainy days, and the indoor heating to keep us comfortable. Our body begins to crave some extra love and nourishment. Some Winter essentials will help you get through the colder days, especially if you’re a Summer lover.
A warm bath with added magnesium, a nutrient rich face mask, followed by a nourishing body oil. Gently scrub and protect those lips from the harsh wind, and a soothing balm you can grab when your skin is feeling extra dry. Don’t forget a natural vapour rub to use at night to keep you breathing easy and ensure a good night’s sleep.
Here are some of our tried and tested favourites to help you get through the Winter months.
Weleda – Skin Food
The best all rounder product to keep your skin feeling nourished. This rich and intensive cream containing pure plant power extracts, can be used wherever you need it, soothing dry and rough skin. Grab one to keep on your bedside table, or throw in your handbag to use on the go.
Mukti Organics – Deep Cleanse Antioxidant Masque
Blends unique native extracts, antioxidants and essential fatty acids into one luxurious mask. Every ingredient has been carefully selected, and includes jojoba esters to help keep your face hydrated and prevent the mask from drying out while using. This mask combines the benefits of both purifying clay and enzyme exfoliation making it beneficial for all skin types.
Miko Cosmetics – Body Oil
Luxurious and nourishing body oils, handcrafted with all natural ingredients. Use after a shower and let your damp skin drink in the goodness. These nutrient rich and lightweight oils are available in 3 beautiful combinations; Rose and Lavender, Hibiscus and Mint, and my favourite, Sandalwood and Vanilla.
Luk Beautifood – Supergreens Lip Scrub
When your lips are feeling dry and cracked, and in need of a bit of love, this all natural scrub will give your lips new life. Containing antioxidants and potent superfoods this scrub will leave your lips feeling smoothed and plumped. Perfect for the changing of seasons, say goodbye to dry and dull lips and enjoy the fresh aroma to enliven and uplift your senses and tastebuds.
Dearest Lips – Lip Balm
These non-toxic, all natural lip balms will leave your lips soothed and hydrated. Available in a range of delicious flavours, they will almost be good enough to eat! To further look after us, and the environment, the packaging is plastic free and compostable at the end of their life.
Salt Lab – Magnesium Reset Bath Salts
Soak your worries away with this soothing and restorative addition to your bath time. Rich in dead sea salts, magnesium and bentonite clay, it will help calm your nervous system and relax your aching muscles. The bath salts are 100% natural, vegan and with zero heavy metal contamination. Proudly packaged in a home compostable pouch.
The Physic Garden – Natural Vapour Rub
Naturopath formulated with all natural ingredients, this vapour rub leaves out the petroleum jelly and paraffin found in traditional vapour rubs. Assisting you during the colder months when the colds and flus are making their rounds, the Eucalyptus, peppermint, white camphor and rosemary will help keep your airways fresh and clear.
Your body needs extra care during the colder months. The change of temperature and viruses hanging around and being shared by others. Our bodies don’t need the extra stress of toxic products added to it. That’s why it’s best to select products with natural and organic ingredients to help support your immune system and get you feeling vital and healthy.
Remember your health is your greatest wealth, so please don’t wait until you get sick to start looking after yourself! Be kind to yourself and rest when you need to, and be sure to check out our Winter essentials listed above.
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