Oh My Goddess
Why don’t you… Energise your daily rituals with these soul-reviving activities for positive vibes in 2019?
1 INDULGE IN A S PAT H If your busy schedule is preventing ing you from visiting the he spa as often as you’d d like, bring the spa to you with a “spath”, or spa-bath. Turn regular lar showers into synergistic rituals with twice-weekly exfoliations; once with a dry brush and another with a therapeutic-grade scrub like Mmerci Encore’s Nightshade Organic Sugar Body Scrub, a lavenderled concoction to help you release tension and unwind on all levels. A good scrub—gentle, circular motions from your hands and feet towards your heart—will not only slough off dead skin cells and stimulate the lymphatic system to release toxins, but also reduce cellulite and boost overall glow. On other days, turn to Saltwater Atelier’s handcrafted soaps, which look like colourful crystals in nourishing blends like the spearmint Orion Bar or the rose-nectarine Bengal Bar. If you have a tub, gently buff damp skin with Aman Skincare’s two-in-one Purifying Quartz Scrub and Soak before letting your stresses dissolve in a warm bath as citrus and earthy olfactory notes transport you to a tropical sanctuary. ry. 2 SIP AN ENERGISED DRINK Seen in the hands of editors and naturopaths alike,VitaJuwel’s next-gen water bottles come with a hand-blown glass pod packed with a medley of fair trade gems that are said to hygienically charge water with a range of energies that can calm, revitalise and even increase intuition. There are 18 different blends, including Balance, which has recovery-aiding aventurine, stamina-boosting aquamarine, stress-relieving smoky quartz and harmonising clear quartz.
3 HUG A PLANT With its soothing and antiinflammatory properties, various hemp-derived ingredients are being used in the form of topical therapies and as a superfood. Boasting high levels of vitamin E, zinc, iron, copper, magnesium, and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, it is also one of the few plant foods that contains all nine essential amino acids. Ease into the trend with Nutiva’s Hemp Protein, which is great for smoothies and baked treats. Those who want to delve into hemp skincare can reach for products they already know and love: Allies of Skin’s Fresh Slate Clay & Manuka Honey Purifying Cleanser + Masque contains hemp seed oil to provide essential nutrients and calm inflammation; while Eve Lom’s Radiance Face Oil blends hemp seed, abyssinian and avocado oils to turn up skin’s luminosity. 4 SPRITZ-ON MOODS
A mid-day mist can work wonders on the skin and psyche if you pick a formula that’s as nutrientrich as it is sensorial—like Sulwhasoo’s First Care Activating Serum Mist, which infuses and veils faces with the herbal goodness of ginseng; or Herbivore’s Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Face Mist, a blend of coconut water, cellular turnover-boosting hibiscus and antioxidant-rich Bulgarian rose. 5 MAKE BETTER SCENTS S In line with Chopard’s “do good, feel good” approach to luxury craftsmanship, the Maison’s perfume collection is concocted with premium environmental and responsiblysourced materials through the Naturals Together sustainability programme. These include precious natural ingredients known to generate uplifting emotions through their scents, unleashing a sense of wellbeing. Bursting with “happy molecules” is Happy Chopard Lemon Dulci, with lemon, bergamot and mandarin essences, buoyed by vivifying notes of ginger, peppermint and orange flower water. 6 SOAK IN MOONDUST The New Moon and Full Moon are the best times for a cleansing ritual. The former, symbolising new beginnings, is perfect to detox and set fresh intentions; the latter, an optimal time to reflect and recharge while basking in that lunar lustre. Harnessing the healing energies of rare natural ingredients, Moon Body Soul is a brand that specialises in bath soaks. Its Blue Moon Dust is an aromatic blend of organic dried butterfly pea flowers, Epsom salt (a pure mineral compound in crystal form that helps to soothe tired muscles), and essential oils like jasmine and blue tansy. 7 SET YOUR DESK ON FIRE Not literally, of course. Aromatherapy has a profound effect on the brain, and can inspire focus, calm, or awaken the senses—so burning candles and essential oils instead of downing an extra shot of caffeine can do wonders when you need it the most. Diptyque’s minty Menthe Verte will invigorate the mind for that big meeting; while Fornasetti’s Fior Di Bacio will lift moods with the buoyancy of the sprightly Lilyof-the-valley. And, when things get too much, light Boy Smells’ Ash. Its smoky-earthy notes of firewood, hay, palo santo and juniper berry call to mind a dark forest after the rain— instant tranquillity. ■