Retail therapies

■ Clinically proven to reduce build-up of plaque by 30 per cent and gum problems by 26 per cent compared to other toothpastes, Colgate Total (£3.50) now includes zinc and amino acid arginine, alongside fluoride, to form a proactive barrier to fight bacteria on your teeth, tongue, cheeks and gums for up to 12 hours. ■ Planning a social event that won’t involve drinking, or looking to learn a new skill with friends? Hobbycraft offers workshops for groups up to 50, catering for parties, brownie groups and hen dos. Choose from 45 workshop themes from embroidery to acrylic painting, in store or via Zoom (£25; ClassBento.co.uk/ hobbycraft/home)

■ February may be one of the coldest months, but you should still use an SPF to protect against

UV and blue light damage. Soothing and smoothing, RoC Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Moisturiser

SPF30 (£35.99; feelunique.com) is a moisturising gel cream designed to repair sensitised winter skin’s natural barrier. ■ It’s easy to get stuck in a cooking rut when it comes to healthy eating, so Mindful Chef has partnered with Waitrose to create a recipe box filled with delicious, nutritionist-designed meals (from £4.38 per portion; Waitrose.MindfulChef.com). It comes with a free, full-size product from the store’s Cooks’ Ingredient range to encourage you to think beyond your usual repertoire.