Famous five

> Here’s a host of energing products that will help you wake up on dark mornings

to make you feel more awake, but did you know the scent can also help you perform better on tasks, and feel more alert and stimulated?

That’s why we suggest picking up Malin & Goetz’s Peppermint shampoo which, not only clarifies and cleanses your hair but also works to stimulate the scalp, hydrate and soften hair.

3 Origins, Ginzing Refreshing Scrub Cleanser Not a morning person? No problem, because one splash of this zesty cleanser will leave you feeling wide awake.

Scents like lemon and orange are known for their ability to help boost energy and alertness, so investing a product that’s infused with citrus scents is a must for those dark, winter mornings.

Our favourite is the Ginzing Refreshing Scrub Cleanser from Origins which is made using an essential oil blend of grapefruit, lemon and spearmint to perk up your skin, banish surface build-up and stimulate cell turnover.

4 Frank Original Coffee Scrub If you’re the kind of person that reaches for a hot cup of coffee to perk you up in the mornings then listen up because this is the ultimate skincare alternative.

Recently, a US study revealed that the scent of coffee alone could give people a cognitive boost that improves performance on certain tasks, so investing in this exfoliating scrub is a wise investment for both body and mind.

Made with natural ingredients, the Frank Original Coffee scrub helps to stimulate blood flow and promotes collagen production leaving your skin not only looking more awake but also softer than ever.

For optimal results, use all over your body three to five times a week.

5 Grown Alcehmist, Mandarin and Rosemary Leaf Body Cream The smell of this common herb is said to give you more mental and physical energy as well as helping you perform tasks better and faster.

But, instead of sprinkling the stuff on your eggs at breakfast, we suggest slathering it all over your body with Grown Alchemist’s Mandarin and Rosemary Leaf Body Cream.

Deeply hydrating, the lotion is formulated with potent bioactive ingredients that nourish, moisturise and soothe dry skin making it the perfect product to use as the frosty weather beckons.

It’s also enriched with antioxidants and vitamin C which fight free radicals for softness, suppleness and improved elasticity. – The Independent