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Containing a plant extract called Oregon grape root, which has been found to be helpful in the treatment of psoriasis, the Oregon Total Care Pack (£34, oregonskincare.co.uk) includes a daily maintenance cream, an intensive rescue serum, shampoo and conditioner, which trials have found reduced symptoms of the skin condition in eight weeks.

With Covid on the rise again, it’s no time to be complacent about your immune system. Hum’s Boost Sweet Boost Gummies (£27.25 for 60, cultbeauty. co.uk) combine much-needed vitamin c and zinc with concentrated elderberry extract, which has been found in studies to strengthen our natural defences against winter viruses.

Russell and Atwell want to know why we make do with preservativepacked, longlife choc when fresh milk, pasta and desserts have all migrated to the fridge since the 1950s. Once we’d tasted their decadent Cracking Creamy Hazelnut truffles and Ridiculously Smooth Dark Chocolates (£6.75 per 90g bag, russellandatwell.com) we agreed they have a point.

If you’ve taken antibiotics recently, you might want to give your gut flora a helping hand with The Bath Alchemist’s Apple Cider Vinegar Wellness Tonic (£12.95, thebathalchemist.com). Packed with immune-boosting ingredients, including raw honey, turmeric and habanero peppers, simply add to smoothies or water to keep you and your microbiome fighting fit.