Their Secret Is Out! Why Models Swear By This Skin-Glowing Ingredient!

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Long have stories circulated regarding the power of apple cider vinegar. From kick-starting digestion to being used as part of a beauty routine (models love this skin-glowing ingredient!), apple cider could be a powerful and underestimated potion of wellbeing!

 

If you aren’t familiar with this fermented concoction, apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting apples, which creates an alcohol solution. Bacteria are then added to this solution which turns it into acetic acid. If you choose the organic, unfiltered vinegars then you will get the most out of it, as this ACV will still contain a number of proteins, enzymes, friendly bacteria and antioxidants.

 

Here are some of the benefits that you might enjoy…

 

Beauty:

Use as part of a beauty routine! Models and celebs go nuts for the beautifying benefits of apple cider vinegar and for good reason! Dilute with water and use as a toner to help combat spots and even out your skin’s PH, use as a post shampoo and condition treatment for extra shine, add a cup to your bath if you’re suffering from sunburn and EVEN give it to your boyfriend or hubby as a natural aftershave!

 

Digestion and Detoxification:

Useful in detoxing and flushing the liver as some studies suggest that ACV could bind to toxins and encourage their removal.

Acetic acid from the apples could be very potent, one study found that acetic acid for 12 weeks reduced weight, abdominal fat and triglycerides levels in the body.

Kick starting the digestion – the acid can help to stimulate the production of digestive juices in our stomach and help us digest much more easily. This benefit is particularly useful if you suffer from bloating after meals.

 

Antibacterial:

ACV has be shown to provide support for the lymphatic system by breaking down mucus and cleansing lymph nodes (important in removing bacteria and bugs from the body)

Apple cider vinegar is antibacterial and will therefore supports immune system, another way to help fight bugs and bacteria. This time of year is a great opportunity to start incorporating ACV in to your lifestyle due to all the office bugs floating around!

 

Overall Health:

Calming candida; there are a number of stories about how taking an apple cider vinegar tonic every day can help clear up candida. Although this isn’t backed up by scientific studies, it’s still a handy little tip worth trying to help combat the overgrowth.

As well as reducing blood sugar, some people swear ACV can help curb those un-wanted sugar cravings. Also, as ACV can help our bodies digest food more efficiently, that will mean we will be less likely to go picking after a meal.

It could help to lower cholesterol as the antioxidant chlorogenic acid, present in apple cider vinegar, stops LDLs being oxidised, which could help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

 

Why not try an apple cider vinegar tonic every morning by mixing a table spoon of the good stuff with some warm water? Despite there being a lack of clear scientific evidence, apple cider vinegar has been used for centuries to help a number of ailments. It is vital that you follow a healthy, balanced diet alongside the use of apple cider vinegar, but maybe it is time to give this age old elixir a go?

We love Biona’s Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

 

Words by Rachel Cruickshank

Pre-Christmas Wellness Weekenders

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Winter is the perfect time of year to treat yourself to a wellbeing break. As the nights draw in and the urge to nest becomes stronger, it’s easy to let the fitness routine slide and turn to a Danish box set and a glass or two of Malbec. But there other – healthier – ways to kick back this season. Read on for our list of weekend breaks that will leave you feeling revitalised, relaxed and ready for anything.

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The boutique townhouse with a healthy supper club: No. 38 The Park, Cheltenham

This elegant Georgian townhouse located in the spa town of Cheltenham offers all the style of a hotel with the convenience of home. Its 13 rooms are chic and cosy with huge freestanding baths and ever bigger beds, all decorated thoughtfully by owner and interior designer Georgia Pearman.

It’s the attention to detail that really makes this place special: the emergency tampons discretely tucked in the bathroom, the charming honesty bar, the cookies and hot chocolate we found waiting for us at bedtime.

There’s a drawing room, dining room and courtyard garden to explore but we came for the supper club, an ongoing series which has featured people including the Hemsley + Hemsley sisters, The Epicurean and St John founder and chef Fergus Henderson.

On our visit, Natasha Corrett, founder of Honestly Healthy served up a plant-based menu bursting with flavour showing that healthy eating doesn’t have to leave you hungry (or bored). Sitting on large banquette tables in the hotel dining room, we gleefully tucked into ‘scotch eggs’ made with celeriac and velvet ketchup, butternut millet salad with apricot chorizo (apricots that really did taste meaty) as well as a comforting gluten-free peanut butter chocolate cake tower that defeated all but the most committed of us.

Stay at No 38. The Park from £120 per room per night. Look out for upcoming supper clubs on the website. theluckyonion.com/property/no-38-the-park/

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The five-star city spa break: One Aldwych, London

For those times when only London will do, check into One Aldwych. Set in the heart of theatreland, this urban retreat offers 105 rooms and suites in an Edwardian building on the steps of Covent Garden.

After a day exploring, take a dip in the dark blue basement pool which is 18m long and chlorine-free – and plays underwater music, naturally. There’s a sauna and a eucalyptus steam room plus a range of excellent spa treatments by Spanish skincare specialist Natura Bisse and British skincare brand, OSKIA. We tried the OSKIA Glow On The Go facial (£75) which was 45 minutes of pure indulgence. Don’t want to skip a workout? There’s an extensive, top-of-the-range gym plus a team of personal trainers to whip you into shape.

Deluxe rooms in soothing shades of grey feature king size beds, walk in showers and separate bathtubs. You’ll spot at least one original artwork in your room – from the hotel’s collection of around 400 – as well as fresh fruit and flowers delivered daily.

The mezzanine level restaurant, Indigo, offers seasonal ingredients sourced that are entirely gluten and dairy-free (try the hand rolled potato gnocchi with butternut squash and chanterelle mushrooms) while three michelin-starred chef Eneko Atxa is causing a stir in his eponymous new restaurant, which offers a relaxed interpretation of traditional Basque cuisine. After dinner, enjoy a cocktail in the Lobby Bar, named one of the top five in the world by the Sunday Telegraph.

Stay at One Aldwych from £305 per room per night including breakfast and access to the Health Club. onealdwych.com

 

 

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The body blitz bootcamp: Trimmer You Bootcamp, Wales

Lost your #fitspo at the bottom of that pizza box? Find it at this luxury, award-winning bootcamp. Prepare to earn your body as a team of trainers push you to the max with a jam-packed schedule including HIIT, hiking, circuits, boxing and more.

You’ll be measured, weighed and provided with all the expert advice you need to get things back on track. And expect results: participants lose on average between 9-12 inches.

Located in the Welsh hills in Powys (there’s a sister site in Spain) you’ll stay in a refurbished farmhouse in an area of outstanding natural beauty. After up to 10 hours of exercise, you can sink into your four poster bed or chill in the jacuzzi, onsite spa or in front of the real log fire. Bliss.

Onsite chefs will prepare your three meals and three snacks each day to a menu designed to maximise your weight loss. Processed foods are out and the diet is wheat and dairy free. Tuck into porridge with fresh berries and seeds for breakfast, soup and salad for lunch and salmon with sweet potato for dinner.

A weekend stay (2pm Friday – 10am Monday) at the Trimmer You Bootcamp, costs from £349 including meals. http://www.trimmeryoubootcamp.co.uk/

 

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The mindfulness retreat: Sharpham Trust, Devon

If you struggle to live in the moment and are constantly stressed or anxious then the Sharpham Trust’s mindfulness retreat can help. Set on a verdant 550 acre estate on the River Dart in South Devon, the trust has been teaching people to better connect with themselves and nature since 1982.

The 3-day Mindfulness for Beginners retreat uses guided sitting sessions, mindful walking, yoga, periods of silence and plenty of time for rest and reflection. By the end of your stay you should feel deeply rested and recharged, away from the chaos of everyday life.

You’ll stay in the Grade 1-listed Sharpham House, set in Capability Brown-designed landscape with views over the River Dart. The historic building has 17 bedrooms plus a number of communal rooms to relax in. Don’t miss a walk in the nearby woodland and walled gardens. The retreat is full-board with nutritious home-cooked vegetarian food sourced from the kitchen garden or local suppliers.

The 3-day Mindfulness for Beginners course costs from £315 for a standard room including meals. www.sharphamtrust.org/calendar/retreat/mindfulness-for-beginners

 

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The wilderness weekend the family will love: Wilderness Reserve, Suffolk

If snoozing is your idea of losing then try an activity-filled weekend at the Wilderness Reserve. Set on a sprawling private country estate in Suffolk, guests can bed down in a chocolate box selection of quaint cottages, barns and farm houses scattered across the 5,000 acres, as well as Sibton Park, the Georgian townhouse which is at the heart of the estate.

There’s no time to get bored here; from clay pigeon shooting to parachuting, you can have a go at heaps of stuff. Keep kids amused with a bird and nature walk – there are over 100 species to spot – or a spot of archery. Hike through 150 square miles of wildlife-rich wetlands and shingle beaches that Suffolk offers or take a complimentary Pashley bike along one of the many suggested routes.

Adrenalin junkies will love the power boating trips on the river and out to sea in Southwold while the more laid back can enjoy spotting the many animals (look out for red deer and barn owls) that roam the land. At the end of the day, tuck into a dinner prepared by the estate’s team of chefs, who can cater for everything from an informal BBQ to a black tie banquet.

Stays start from £136 a night. Activities are extra. wildernessreserve.com

 

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The deluxe detox: Hencote,

Forget what you know about detox: at Hencote, they do things differently. After a consultation, a team of experts in nutrition, yoga, mindfulness and fitness will work with massage therapists to create an individually tailored wellbeing programme that is 80% health, 20% indulgence. The menu focuses on healthy and cleansing home-made food and detox juices topped up with massages to help you relax, de-stress and remove toxins.

Set in 60 acres of rolling countryside near Shrewsbury, you’ll stay in The Grange, a former hay barn that’s been lovingly restored with a chic, neutral colour palette. There is accommodation for up to 12 guests in rooms with ensuite bathrooms and sweeping views across south Shropshire.

Let the Wellbeing Director take you through a personal plan of yoga, meditation, take a walk through the ancient wet woodland or indulge in one of your three complimentary massages that you’re entitled to as part of your wellbeing package. You’ll leave feeling lighter than ever.

Stay at Hencote from £279 per person per night. hencote.com/

 

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The holistic hideaway: The Arrigo Programme, Somerset or London

Press the reset button on life in a powerful programme that was crowned England’s Best Wellness Retreat 2016 in the World Spa Awards.

If past experiences are weighing you down or preventing you from moving forward positively, the Arrigo Programme offers guidance and support to examine patterns of behaviour and how to overcome them.

Using gentle conversation and emotional intelligence, Fiona Arrigo, a psychotherapist and bio-dynamic psychologist with over 30 years’ experience, will help you to gain perspective on the life traumas that we dismiss every day as well as providing practice advice on how to move forward.

You can attend as part of a group, on your own or with a partner as part of a four-day residential package. But the Five Hour Mind Cleanse offers a more accessible start to the journey, over the course of a day.

The Five Hour Mind Cleanse, £750, in the Somerset or London Clinic with lunch and refreshments included. thearrigoprogramme.com

We Escaped To The Cotswolds For A Healthy Retreat With A Twist!

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We’re all on about balance right now, the hashtag punctuates thousands of Instagram posts every day, we use it every Monday morning to excuse overly indulgent weekend ‘slip-ups’, signing up to a class then hitting ‘snooze’ instead, and yearning for some on Fridays whilst lamenting the fact that we worked overtime for another day in a row.

Despite knowing we need more of a balance between healthy and indulgent, work and life, nights out and nights in, few of us seem to actually have the whole concept sussed. Because attaining balance is more than just allowing yourself a pizza on a Friday and trying not to feel guilty about it. So what exactly is balance and how do we implement it?

Sometimes it’s necessary to take a step back and have some time out to really find that sweet spot between extremes. Often, it’s not until we truly unwind that we’re able to acknowledge where imbalances lie and really appreciate how important it is to complement our manic lives with some old fashioned down time. From an evolutionary perspective, it means offsetting time we spend our ‘fight or flight’ response (which in our modern day is triggered incessantly by work emails, traffic jams, tight schedules, dwindling bank balances, diets, exercise, waking up with an alarm, etc.) with periods of calm and growth (seeing friends, watching a good film, yoga, having a bath, laughing, reading, nourishing food, a lie in, etc.).

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Cecilia Clarke, the face behind Nature With Nurture, acknowledged this disparity in our inability to chill the hell out and launched Bend and Bubbles weekend retreats as a means of offering weary, hardworking, worried, tired bodies and minds a chance to unwind in a calm-promoting setting, with all the comforts and treats necessary to endorse growth. In essence, it’s a health retreat which doesn’t ask you to compromise on the good things in life! Not everybody has the inclination to dedicate time out to schedule-led, emotionally challenging, life-altering retreats with stringent rules, diet and exercise plans. Many are simply seeking an obligation-free environment with the space and comfort to recharge and return home ready to spring easily back into normal life, just with an added twist of balance. And this is the gap Bend and Bubbles fills beautifully. Balance means something different to everyone, and Cecilia invites you to use your stay as a chance to work on your own concept of balance, to be as involved as you wish – to sip on champers if that’s what fills you with happiness, or shut off completely and snuggle up in bed for the weekend.

The retreat is the conduit to finding equilibrium between stress and growth, being an angelic devotee to the green juice and loving a good-old silly night out with the girls. Bringing together countryside serenity, greenery and fresh air, twice-daily yoga classes, meditation, massage, low-impact yet energising workouts, walks in the great outdoors, wholesome, healthy, comforting home-made organic food, chocolate, wine and champagne. All of this is united in a two day and two night retreat, which in itself is a perfect representation of balance – as a weekend getaway within easy travelling distance from London and major cities, a stay with Bend and Bubbles is easily fitted into a week without having to take time off work or weekdays away from the kids. Cecilia’s approach doesn’t require adherence to strict schedules and multiple compulsory workshops leaving lots of lovely, novel, space and peace and calm to gain perspective and indulge in some truly restorative respite and the chance to breathe, be present, and have a few giggles, too!

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As proffered by its name, yoga practice is central to the Bend and Bubbles experience. Headed by Aggy Piech of London’s Yaur Yoga, guests are invited to practice before breakfast and dinner, and to gather for evening meditation in the form of yoga Nidra, to fully bring tranquillity to the body and mind before a full night’s sleep and a lie in! Yoga on the retreat is accessible and unintimidating yet pushes individuals to fully embrace their abilities with their practice. Bending also comes in the form of a daily Callanetics class. A fusion of Pilates, ballet and yoga, the class gives guests opportunity to challenge their bodies, keep energy flowing and get hearts pumping in a low-impact and fun workout. The ‘Bubbles’ represents the indulgent side to the getaway, complementing the yoga flow with flowing champagne, after dinner chocolate, cosy cups of coffee, massage, and conversation with new friends to nurture the soul.

Ultimately, the Bend and Bubbles experience is the epitome of Danish hygge – the practice of truly nourishing both the body and soul in veritable unrestrained cosiness, resulting in total and inevitable relaxation and a return to natural, harmonious balance – whatever that means to you.

words by Rachel Bednarski

For more info on future Bend & Bubbles retreats, click here!

Tiger Nuts – Move Over Kale… There’s A New Superfood In Town!

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When Vogue reports on a new superfood you know it’s only seconds away from becoming the next health trend du jour. Tiger nuts have recently become popular due to the recent interest in gut health as they are a fantastic source of pre-biotics and boast impressive fibre quantities. But before we get into all of their amazing health benefits, let’s start by telling you what on earth they are.

What is the Tiger Nut?
Although their name would suggest otherwise, tiger nuts are not in fact a nut at all, they are small peanut-sized tubers – root vegetables – that are found in Northern Africa, Southern Europe and the Middle East. They acquired the tiger part of their name due to the stripes that are found on the nut-like root vegetable. Tiger nuts have been revered for their health benefits for thousands of years – as a staple food of our ancestors, illustrations of the plants have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs and traces of them have been discovered on prehistoric tools. More recently, they became popular during the war as a snack that replaced candy as they have a sweet, nutty flavor that makes them incredibly moreish. Plus they are gluten free – unlike oats, which are often contaminated with gluten.

Why Are Tiger Nuts Healthy?
Tiger nuts are really high in gut-loving fibre – more so than famously fibrous oats or chia seeds. They also have a high magnesium content, which is great for building strong bones and maintaining a healthy blood sugar level. Plus, they have large amounts of wrinkle-fighting Vitamin E. But what they are really revered for is that they are one of the best whole food sources of resistant starch – a specific type of starch that is a prebiotic, meaning it feeds the good bacteria in the digestive system promoting good gut flora and, in turn, a healthy, happy body!

So How Do You Eat Them?
Both whole and peeled tiger nuts can be eaten straight out of the packet but whole ones are best soaked overnight. They taste slightly sweet and ever so ‘coconutty’.

We spoke to Tom from Na’vi Organics (https://www.naviorganics.uk/), who sell a range of tigernuts, to find out a myriad of ways that they can be eaten:

“Whole tiger nuts make a deliciously, creamy tiger nut milk (see recipe from Saskia of Naturally Sassy below). I’ve also recently been soaking them overnight and then putting them under the grill for 5 to 10 minutes, which makes a great crunchy snack, similar to popcorn. The peeled tiger nuts are great to munch on for a tasty energy-boosting snack. You can also buy tiger nut flour, which is a great gluten-free alternative to traditional flour, and can also easily be used to make muesli and porridge – making it a real heart-warmer for the wintry mornings ahead.”

Our favourite way though is to drink their mylk – and we turned to Naturally Sassy to find out how to make it:

Tiger nut milk recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 cups tiger nuts

4 cups water

Nut milk pulp bag/ muslin cloth

Seasonal special:

2 medjool dates, pitted

a pinch of cinnamon

METHOD

  • Add the tiger nuts to a jar and fill high with water. Put in the fridge to soak overnight (I do this for 24 hours).
  • Drain the tiger nuts and add them to your blender with 4 cups of water.
  • If trying out a seasonal twist add in the pitted dates and cinnamon now.
  • Blend on a high-speed for around 3 minutes until blitzed.
  • Pour through a nut milk pulp bag/muslin cloth, squeezing the bag to get all the milk out.

Keep in a air-tight bottle and store in the fridge.

Where To Get Your Tiger Nuts in the UK

It hasn’t taken long for London to jump on board this new superfood trend, here are our faveourite places to find this new ‘nut’ friend:

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Daylesford Organic Tiger Nut Drink 500ml, £5.49
Raw, unpasteurized and made with filtered water, tiger nuts and Himalayan pink salt, the Daylesford Tiger Nut milk has a shelf life of 10 days (homemade tiger nut mylk has one day). www.daylesford.com

Farmacy, Westbourne Grove, London
On their breakfast menu is the most delicious ‘Rawnola’ made from sprouted buckwheat granola and served with housemade tigernut milk and fresh fruit!

Na’vi Organics
Pick up a bag of tiger nuts from Na’vi Organics from just £3.45. They make a delicious snack or follow the recipe above to make the mylk. As a special promotion, H&H readers can receive 15% off all Na’vi products – just use the code “NAVIHEALTHY” at the checkout… https://www.naviorganics.uk/

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Flu-Fighting Tips To Get You Through Winter

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With increasingly cold weather around the corner and more people sniffing on the daily commute this is a great time of year to focus on immunity. 80 percent of your entire immune system is located in your digestive tract so we’ll be concentrating on the gut and how we can support it in keeping us healthy this winter season.

Read on for our top flu-fighting tips to get you through winter!

 

Juices and Juice Cleanses

Following a juice cleanse can be a great way to give your gut (and therefore your immunity) a boost. Our gut will always prioritise digestion over repairing itself so drinking vegetable juices that are free of fibre gives your gut a break and allows it to restore.

We love Imbibery juice cleanses – these cold-pressed organic juices can be delivered to your home or desk for a 1-3 day cleanse. If you already have a juicer then make an extra effort to include low-sugar, green juices in your diet.

 

 

Probiotics

Probiotics are a staple for good gut health and strong immunity as they work by increasing the number of beneficial bacteria in your large intestine. If you have dwindled in taking a probiotic supplement then now is the time to get back on the case!

H&H Content Editor, Molly swears by Symprove – a liquid formulation containing four strains of live and active bacteria. The 12 week programme is designed to up the number of good bacteria in your gut and is a simple addition to your daily routine.

If you prefer a quick fix, we also highly recommend the high-potency Elixa Probiotic. This 6-day programme provides your gut with half a trillion good bacteria in each dose and can be taken as a preventative measure or to support your body during recovery if you do succumb to a bug.

 

 

Fermented Foods

Fermented foods are wonderful for increasing the number of good bacteria in your large intestine. Including these in your diet is an easy way to increase immunity and get the good guys occupying as much space as possible so that foreign bodies have nowhere to latch on to your gut lining.

Try Laurie’s Beet Kraut for something a bit different to the traditional cabbage sauerkraut. Another H&H favourite is the raw coconut and sauerkraut pots by Rhythm. These delicious snacks are perfect for a mid-afternoon indulgence or even as a dessert. You can find these little pots in most Wholefoods!

 

 

Supplements

We can use supplements to support our immunity to the pathogens flying around. A mixture of herbs, vitamins, minerals and probiotics can all contribute to a healthy you. For prevention, try a high quality Vitamin C powder and a good multivitamin. At H&H we are embracing the 2016 turmeric trend and are never far away from a cup of Pukka’s Turmeric Gold tea or the Wholistic Turmeric tablets.

Wellness Formula is another super complex that helps support your body’s immune functions, especially when you can feel that cold coming on or a flu-ey headache indicating more to come.

 

 

Diet

We all know that we are what we eat. Eating plenty of leafy green vegetables and natural wholefoods helps keep your gut in check and our blood replenished with immune-supporting cells.

There are also some foods that are particularly good at supporting the effectiveness of probiotics and the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. Enter prebiotics. These wonder-foods provide fuel for the probiotics and bacteria that build our immunity. Prebiotic foods include onion, garlic, leek, asparagus and dandelion root. You probably have most of these in your diet already but the key is to eat them raw. Try adding raw garlic to salad dressings, or making homemade hummus to have as a snack. Pop some finely shredded leek into your salad or sprinkle finely chopped asparagus on a soup.

 

 

De-Stressing

When we are stressed, the hormone corticosteroid is released. This is bad news for our immune system as it lowers the number of white blood cells (the good guys who fight infections) in our body. With the run up to Christmas (yes, it’s not that far away!) and often a greater workload after the July-August lull, it can be a busy time of year.

Make sure to take time out to rest and relax. Think hot baths with Epsom Salts, reading your favourite book in a cosy jumper and scheduling in that yoga class you keep meaning to do. Most stresses in life are down to our perception of a situation, so keep your cool by practicing deep breathing and ask yourself if things are really as stressful as they seem.

 

 

Finally…if you do get sick

Drink plenty of water, stick to natural wholefoods and be kind to yourself. You could also try drinking a small cup of bone broth before each meal. Bone broth contains an incredible array of minerals and other nutrients that can be readily used by the body to heal and restore function and boost immunity. We highly recommend ordering online from Osius, The Bone Broth Company. The broth is homemade in Herefordshire from organic bones and arrives frozen ready for you to heat up – the perfect solution if you don’t feel like standing over the hob to make it!

Wishing you all a healthy end to the year.

2016’s Best Advent Calendars!

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Advent calendars have a funny way of bringing the inner child out us… opening up a little something special everyday leading up to Christmas day is just so exciting! We’ve highlighted below, some of our favourite advent calendars that even the most grown up of grown ups will adore!

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Cowshed Advent Calendar, £85

All you Cowshed devotes out there, take a look at this! One of our favorutie beauty and spa brands, Cowshed has created the most gorgeous advent calendar packed with 24 of their most-loved products, all in mini size! Featuring a perfect combination of natural skincare, handcare and bath and body, this advent calendar is for those who love to have a good pamper session!

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Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar, £149

If you’re a real beauty obsessive then you absolutely must check our Liberty’s advent calendar offering this year! With 25 Liberty print doors for you to delve into, this mega calendar’s contents is worth over £500! It’s definitely a luxury splurge but oh, it will be worth it!

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Jo Malone Advent Calendar, £280

Ok, ok… this is currently sold out, and yes it’s price is a little bonkers but we couldn’t not put this beautiful Jo Malone advent calendar in! We live in hope that they will restock as this is a truly indulgent keep sake that holds luxe miniatures of all their cult products! We’d even be tempted to keep the box as a cute way of storing jewellery and other nicks and nacks!

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Oliver Bonas Advent Calendar, £20

This one is for the accessory lover! Oliva Bonas have created something a little different for 2016 and have designed a Nutcracker Charm Bracelet Advent Calendar! This will certainly make a unique and thoughtful gift for those with a passion for jewellery!

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Fortnum & Mason Tea Advent Calendar, £125

Tea drinkers, gather round! You will be delighted to know that an advent calendar has been made especially for you but the wonderful people at Fortnum & Mason! Behind each secret door lies an exotic selection of teas sourced from India and the Far East!

 

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YOU Beauty Advent Calendar, £69.95

If you would like your 2016 calendar to arrive bursting with a gorgeous collection of 24 different brands and premium beauty products from the likes of The White Company, Aurelia and Miller Harris, then look no further than the YOU Beauty Advent Calendar 2016. The calendar is worth over £270 and is the must-have seasonal treat for ladies of all ages. Plus, as an extra treat, the calendar contains lots of lovely gift cards and special offers from the brands inside, including £15 gift card from ESPA!

words by Molly Jennings

LA’s Cult Beauty Brands You Need In Your Skincare Stash

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The City of Angels: A place where there is no shortage of juice bars, acai bowls or beautiful people. We love looking across the pond for our health inspiration for everything from the latest fitness trends to the newest ways to incorporate super foods into our diets.

We are all well aware that those super foods are mainly responsible for that Hollywood glow, but there are tricks of the trade that give those California girls perfect skin! We’ve listed the most coveted cult beauty brands born and raised in Los Angeles to help you with all of your skincare and beauty needs from bold brows to that inner glow courtesy of the Golden State!

 

DNA Renewal
Developed by Dr. Ronald Moy (also known as the “Youth Guru” in LA), DNA Renewal harnesses the power of a trio of DNA Repair Enzymes from marine and botanical sources to repair and patch any “holes” that may have occurred in the skin’s DNA. Growth Factors then help enhance cellular regeneration, pressing pause on aging.

STAR BUY – Try out the Regeneration Serum to reduce fine lines, the appearance of pores, wrinkles and sun damage.

 

Sonya Dakar
A fan favourite of Hollywood stars (including Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lawrence), Sonya Dakar has been known as one of Hollywood’s top skin gurus since 1971. Her line of skin care covers a wide range of skin problems including acne, hyperpigmentation and aging.

STAR BUY – The Organic Omega Booster helps replenish dry skin with Omega 3, 6, and 9, giving you a red carpet glow.

 

Skin Owl
So many people are reluctant to use natural skin care because it doesn’t seem as potent or effective as chemical laden products. However, with Skinowl, opinions are bound to change. An ingredient that has transformed problematic skin is Mangosteen. The fruit contains skin oxygenating, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory factors all of which help common problems from acne to skin imbalances.

STAR BUY – Try Beauty Drops PM Mangosteen as part of your evening skincare routine to repair damage and signs of fatigue. If blemishes are of concern, the anti-bacterial element of Mangosteen helps correct that too! Everyone wins with Skinowl.

 

Odacite
Need a boost for your skincare, but don’t want to revamp your entire cabinet? Odacite is the perfect solution for anyone looking for an extra boost to your current routine that will help perfect your skin. Founder of Odacite, Valerie Grandury, has formulated her products with 100% active ingredients so that they are natural yet effective. Odacite oils work with your skin rather than against it to help repair concerns you may have including acne and hyperpigmentation.

STAR BUY – The Pure Elements Collection contains a range of 18 different serums for each of your skin care concerns. Just adding 2-3 drops of any of the serums to your current moisturizer will give your skin a boost that will give your skin that Cali glow so commonly found in the sunshine state!

 

May Lindstrom
With fans like Cindy Crawford, May Lindstrom skin care has been a fan favourite of models due to the natural and luxurious nature of her products. Containing only the best organic ingredients, which are biodynamic, and sustainably sourced.

STAR BUY – The must haves from May are The Youth Dew Hydrating Facial Serum and the classic The Good Stuff Radiance Oil. Add these to your routine for supermodel skin!

 

words by Nadia Liu

No Sun? No Worries! 5 Ways To Boost Your Vitamin D Levels This Winter

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Summer is over and soon Christmas will be knocking at the door. As sad as it is to say goodbye to sunshine and shorts, there’s also something magical about the colder season. Finding gorgeous warm knits that compliment your favorite leggings, wrapping up in beautiful outerwear (click here for inspo) and sipping warm healing turmeric lattes. Ahhh…

 

As wonderful as magic, fashion and food is, the absence of the sun however, can have undesired consequences unless we take care of our need for vitamin D. During summer our skin naturally absorbs Vitamin D from the sun but over the winter we must make sure to cover our need in a different way. It’s essential for our body to be able to absorb calcium, have healthy bones & teeth and fight inflammation.

 

Suffering from vitamin D deficiency can have wider effects and since none of us ladies are interested in sudden weight gains, having weak muscles, not being able to think clearly, experiencing mood swings, sleeping poorly or developing depression, here’s 5 ways to keep your Vitamin D levels up this winter.

 

Supplements

The easiest way to get your Vitamin D need covered is through supplements. The recommended amount of vitamin D for a normal adult is 10-20 micrograms or 400-800 International Units (IU) a day. There are many different sizes to choose from and you can get them in most health food shops. You just pop one down each morning with a glass of water and you’re all set. Viridian have an amazing range and is a supplement brand we swear by.

 

Eat your way to Double D – or at least D maintenance

If you’re not suffering from Vitamin D deficiency and are looking to simply maintain a healthy level, an option for you is to add specific things to your diet. It’s not as straight forward as taking supplements and you usually need to combine different things in order to get your need covered, but you might want to try the following things.

 

If you are crazy about fatty fish such as mackerel, salmon, tuna, eel or trout it will be easier for you to not only fill up your vitamin D levels but also have a healthy happy heart. The level of IU varies from fish to fish, but 300g of salmon contain about 450 IU. In case you’re not really the fishy sushi type, then maybe eggs are your thing? An egg yolk contains approx. 40 IU so for health reasons you shouldn’t try to cover your daily intake using eggs alone, but it can be a good thing to supplement with.

 

If you’re more of a vegetarian type then orange juice and mushrooms might be your answer! The mushrooms you want to go for are Portobello mushrooms. Like humans these babies absorb Vitamin D via sunlight, but as most (normal) mushrooms grow in darkness it’s important that you get the Portobello ones. Slice up a cup full of these and you’ve got yourself approx. 400 IU.

 

When it comes to orange juice this isn’t only good for vitamin D but also vitamin C – hence it’s great for boosting your immune system and fighting off diseases. However sine it takes a lot of juice to get enough vitamin D so you might want to combine it with another source of vitamin D. One glass of juice will provide you about 100 IU – It’s a great way to start out your day nice and healthy, just be careful of your teeth as it contains a high level of acid and fruit sugar. We always keep straws at home to solve this issue. If you don’t have the ware with all to freshly squeeze a glass at home, then start adding orange segments a plenty to your morning smoothies!

 

As you see, eating your way to an optimal intake of vitamin D can be a challenge, but there’s one more powerful thing you can add to your diet, which can be combined with all of the above. This little wonder is cod liver oil – one tablespoon contains about 1300 IU of vitamin D and that’s a lot more than the recommended dietary requirement. Therefore if you want to fill up your your vitamin D levels via your diet then try to eat a little bit of everything mentioned here and perhaps use cod liver oil to reach the recommended level of IU each day.

 

Vitamin D lamp

If you are vitamin D deficient or have a tendency to suffer from depression during the darkness of winter, getting a UV lamp might be the right thing for you. Using this lamp you get vitamin D into your body just as you would via the sun in the summer time as the skin absorbs the sunlight. The same precautions in terms of skin cancer must be taken so you will need to use sunscreen, however, if used correctly this method can help you keep your mood high and avoid falling into a winter slump. Usually there’s a timer on the lamps and you don’t need to sit in front of it for hours, however this method is often more pricy than taking regular supplements. Of course if your body is struggling to absorb the vitamin D when you’re providing it orally, this is a wonderful solution.

 

words by Mai Copsoe

Expert Beauty Rules To Live By

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It’s cold, rainy, windy… we know it, you know it and our skin knows it too! Autumn can be a tough season for our delicate complexions so we’ve enlisted the help of Kimberly Snyder, nutritionist to the A-listers and New York Times bestselling author and Deepak Chopra, renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation! Together, this dynamic duo have written Radical Beauty – how to transform yourself from the inside out. Radical Beauty focuses on six pillars of healthy living; internal and external nourishment, beauty sleep, primal beauty, movement and spiritual beauty. 

Below, they talk about foods to help you glow from the inside out!

 

While all whole foods build beauty, there are some specific foods that particu­larly help your beauty shine through. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list—just some stellar foods to work into your rotation.

BITTER FOODS

According to Ayurvedic principles, bitter foods, which are lacking in most American diets, help tone skin and purify the body. Foods that taste bitter typically contain potent antioxidants and other phytochemicals like flavo­noids and polyphenols, which are responsible not only for their bitter taste but also their phenomenal health and beauty benefits. Bitter foods also help to stimulate and improve digestion and support liver function. Beneficial bitter foods include dandelion greens, parsley, cranberry, spring greens, and bitter melon.

Incorporating bitter foods for beauty:

– Add bitter melon to your next curry or stir-fry. (Look for it at the Asian grocery or section of your local market.)

– Use spring greens as a natural wrap for veggie burgers or hummus or veggie wraps.

– Add parsley to your green smoothies.

– Sip on unsweetened, diluted cranberry juice with water as a refreshing beverage.

-Chop and throw some dandelion greens into your green salads.

 

SOUR FOODS

Sour foods are another important group that, according to Ayurveda, can help cleanse the liver. Sour foods such as tomatoes, lemons, star fruit, tamarind, and fermented cabbage often include important vitamins like A and C.

Incorporating sour foods for beauty:

– Squeeze lemon juice into water.

– Use lemon juice as a primary base for your salad dressings.

– Add tamarind paste to soups.

– Eat half a cup or so of fermented cabbage (aka raw sauerkraut) with your dinner.

 

MUSHROOMS

In ancient Chinese medicine, mushrooms are regarded as tonics, which means they have nonspecific benefits across several systems of the body. Mushrooms are one of the few food sources of vitamin D, which is important to keep your bones and muscles beautifully strong. Certain varieties, such as shiitake, help improve immunity.5 Himematsutake mushrooms are relatives of the common button mushroom that is found at nearly every grocery store. Very popular in Japan, himematsutakes are believed to help improve your skin and hair.6 Eating button mushrooms may impart the same benefits!

Incorporating mushrooms for beauty:

– Slice raw mushrooms into salads (be sure to source organic varieties).

– Bake, steam, or sauté mushrooms or stuff and roast Portobello mushrooms as the main protein in your meal, or as a side dish.

– Add freshly sliced or dried mushrooms to your soups.

– Try some of the many Beauty Detox mushroom-based recipes (see Kimberly’s blog, kimberlysnyder.com).

 

BLACK RICE

Like brown rice, black rice offers various beauty benefits, such as fiber and minerals, including manganese and iron. It is sometimes referred to as “pur­ple” rice or even “forbidden rice,” because in ancient China it was reserved for the emperors and nobles, and the commoners were prohibited from eating it. Thankfully, now all of us “commoners” have access to this fantastic food. It really is delicious, and it has some striking properties. You might never think to compare black rice to blueberries or blackberries, but if you put them side by side, they are actually nearly the same gorgeous purple color. That’s because the bran of black rice contains the same anthocyanin antioxidants as these berries. Research from the Department of Food Science at Louisiana State University reported that a spoonful of black rice bran contains more health-promoting anthocyanin antioxidants than a spoonful of blueberries, but with even more fiber and vitamin E antioxidants.7 This makes black rice wonderful for boost­ing your skin’s natural beauty. As with all rice, be sure to soak it overnight; this will make it easier to cook and also make its nutritional benefits more readily absorbed by the body.

Incorporating black rice for beauty:

– Add black rice to bean, lentil, veggie, or other vegetarian soups, making an easy and delicious entrée with just these two nutritious components.

– Stir-fry black rice with some coconut oil and veggies for a healthy “fried rice.”

 

MICROGREENS

These tiny powerhouse greens not only help you look more beautiful but also make any dish, however simple, look more beautiful. Just sprinkle them on top of any meal. They’re one of the healthiest and most beautiful garnishes you could use. These young greens, including red cabbage, coriander, and broccoli, are har­vested less than fourteen days after germination and are about 1 to 3 inches long. They contain up to forty times higher levels of vital nutrients than their mature counterparts. For example, red cabbage microgreens have forty times more vi­tamin E and six times more vitamin C than mature red cabbage. Want one of the easiest, most space-effective ways to nourish your beauty? Add a handful of microgreens into your diet and watch your skin glow.

Incorporating microgreens for beauty:

– Toss microgreens into your salads.

– Add them to wraps and veggie burgers rather than regular lettuce.

– Top soups and just about any entrée you serve with them, right before serving.

– Blend a quarter or half cup or so into your Glowing Green Smoothies!

 

ALOE VERA JUICE

New York City’s Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has studied aloe, in­cluding the plant’s extracted juice, for potential effects on dry skin, psoriasis, and other skin issues, along with internal issues like constipation and diabetes.8 The cen­ter also notes studies indicating aloe’s potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Aloe vera juice is quite different from topical gel versions, so make sure the label specifies use as a dietary supplement or juice. Some side effects have been re­ported, such as gastrointestinal upset with long-term consumption, so, as with any new supplement or food you are unsure of, be sure to check with your doctor first.

Incorporating aloe vera juice for beauty:

– Dilute it into water along with some freshly squeezed lemon and sip.

– Add small amounts of it into smoothies.

 

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Radical Beauty by Deepak Chopra and Kimberly Snyder (Rider, £16.99) Order your copy of Radical Beauty here!

Wellness Apps Worth Downloading

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Here at Hip and Healthy we always want to keep you up to date with the latest health trends. We are constantly on the hunt to find new and exciting ways of keeping fit and healthy. We’ve discovered that the best wellness apps on the market have made living a healthy lifestyle a whole lot easier and when it comes to eating a balanced diet, staying active and living healthy, sometimes we all need a little motivation. With so many health blogs, fitness trackers and now wellness apps, it’s hard to know which ones to download, so we’ve found our favourite Wellness apps to share with you. We know what it’s like to skip a lunch or miss an exercise class and suffer the guilt afterwards, but these apps really will help you stay on track!

 

 

Maddy Shaw’s Glow Guides

One of the most popular nutritionists on the health scene is Madeline Shaw, and with her Glow Guides App we can see why she has a dedicated group of followers. The app is an 8-week programme that guides you on your way to a healthy lifestyle. There are three main areas to this programme; Move, Munch and Meditate. All three sound pretty awesome to us and for just just £49.99 you essentially get a personal trainer, a nutritionist, and a life coach all rolled into one. It’s not just about a quick fix for the 8 weeks, instead the aim is to learn the basics of living healthy beyond the programme. It works well; at the beginning of each week the app provides you with a 7 day meal plan and the shopping list to get you on your way. There are plenty of exercise videos, and pdfs that you can schedule around you, from cardio, strength, yoga and even meditation, which we are definitely on board with. What’s really great about this app is the community board, where other users can chat to each other for advice and there’s also frequent live streams from the creator herself. It’s a really unique way of maintaining a healthy way of life, it’s not about crash diets or extreme exercises sessions, it’s a balanced healthy lifestyle for your body and mind. We are definitely in the glow guides gang.

 

Omvana

Ever thought about taking up meditation? Omvana is just the app to have a go at meditating or to continue if you are already experienced meditator! The app centres around meditation for anyone and everyone and that’s what makes it so great. Meditation can be a bit daunting; How do I start? Will I be able to do it? Is this really for me? Well, Omvana makes it really easy to get started and experience meditation in the comfort of your own home. Once you’ve downloaded the app you can access over 500 audio tracks that’ll help suit your needs whether this is just to unwind after a long, busy day or to start the day with a positive outlook. Omvana targets; meditation, focus, relaxation and sleep. We love using this app to help us get in the right frame of mind for whatever mood it may be. Whether it’s finding the time to zone out and meditate, gain focus for our next deadline or simply to relax and get a good night’s sleep. Omvana really does have something for everyone.

 

Deliciously Ella

We simply can’t get enough of Deliciously Ella and her super healthy recipes. Ella Woodward’s app is the best recipe book you could wish for on your phone. Yes, we said it; with 250 healthy recipes to choose from it’s easy to keep on top of her latest healthy tips and trends. The app is so convenient, you can search for specific recipes, or find a new recipe to rustle up at home. Its great Deliciously Ella has made a healthy lifestyle accessible to everyone else through this fab app! With so many recipes to choose from you really can’t get bored in the kitchen. At just £2.99 for the app, it’s an absolute bargain. Don’t be put off by having to stock up your cupboards with all the ingredients, it’s a great investment and means you’ll have all the basics ready to make your next recipe. What makes this app so much better than all the others? The answer is the variety of recipes; from gluten free, daily free, vegetarian, snacks, smoothies and evening meals. Whatever you’re in the mood for, this app will help you find a healthy option to satisfy your taste buds.

 

Strava

Strava is a much needed app if you are super competitive and into runs and rides. This app is slightly addictive, you can track your progress from runs and cycles and also check out what your friends and other users are up to. It’s completely free and all you need to do is record your activities either through a GPS device or entering it manually later on. Not only does it let you track your outdoor activities you can also add in indoor ones too, such as yoga, or an exercise class. So why Strava we hear you say? It keeps things interesting, each time you go for a run or ride it records your progress and allows you to set goals for your next attempt. We love how much it can self-motivate and keep things competitive. You can use it amongst your friends to see how you are all doing, and keep a track on how other athletes are getting on with the same track or trail as you. It’s easy to get addicted to this one, by constantly wanting to beat your personal best or other athletes who may be kicking it! The app also helps you keep things fresh with a range of routes to explore, and lets you see how the locals fair at it too. Embrace the competitiveness and get setting yourself new challenges with Strava; we promise you won’t regret it.

 

Quiqup

Have you ever wished you had a personal assistant, that certain someone to help run those errands that you just can’t seem to find the time to do? Quiqup may just be the answer to such problems. We are all for getting outdoors and being active, but sometimes this just can’t happen. The Quiqup app is a brilliantly minded concept where pretty much anything you want can be picked up and delivered to your London location. The app means that you can order your favourite takeaway, meal from your top restaurant, or even do a groceries shop for you. Even Whole Foods know a good thing when they see one. The health store has teamed up with the creators so that their Whole Foods customers have a stress free, queue free and effortless shopping experience. What more do you need than Whole Foods delivered straight to your door? It doesn’t stop there, the app allows you to buy gifts, order a courier, drinks, electrics, and even has a detox section. Get searching your favourite places and items, sit back and wait for your very own Quiquee to arrive at your door. Don’t mind if we do.

 

Yogi2Me

If you love yoga as much as we do, then the launch of Yogi2Me might just be your new best friend. We all know how difficult it is to make it to your favourite yoga class in the midst of everything else, but this London based yoga app has made it effortless to get your yoga fix. The app is essentially a talent pool of yoga instructors in London who will carry out a private yoga session with you. All you have to do is download the app, decide what style of yoga you want to do, from Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin or pregnancy. Next you need to decide where you want to practice, having this app means that you can get your yoga hit at home or in the office, and even outside. For a private lesson it does cost around £60, but we really like the idea of grabbing your work buddy at lunchtime, splitting the cost and enjoying a much needed savasana. You name your London location and Yogi2Me will make it happen.

 

Fiternity

Fiternity is the go to app to find out about what’s the latest in London’s wellness scene. The app, which recently launched in early October is the easiest way to stay in tune with what’s happening. When it comes to finding out about wellness events, fitness classes and healthy restaurants all you need to do is download Fiternity and it will do the rest for you. This simple app keeps you up to date with latest work outs, dine outs and hang outs in the big city. It’s easy to use, and has some pretty exciting brands to explore, which include; FORM studios, Lomax, Hotpod Yoga and The Wellscene. With this list there’s no way you can feel out of the loop.

 

words by Lisa Evans

The Evening Routines Of 5 Successful Women

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With the clocks going back tomorrow (extra hour in bed, wahoo!), we thought we’d ask a few of our favourite, inspirational and successful women on their evening routines and how they like to find their zen.

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Wendy Rowe, International Make-up artist and author of Eat Beautiful 

“In the evenings I like to do some cooking whilst watching TV; it’s a bit of a ritual and helps me to unwind. Before bed, I always make time to cleanse, tone and moisturise my skin and brush my teeth – those things are all absolute musts for me!  Sometimes I will read a bit and I like to meditate too when I can as it always makes me wake up feeling happy the next morning. Before I go to sleep, I also take Sarah Chapman’s Sleep Tablets, which are amazing and really improve the quality of my sleep.

Wendy Rowe’s Eat Beautiful is out now (Ebury Press, £20) www.wendyrowe.com

 

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Sarah Brown, founder of Pai Skincare

“It all starts with feeding the kids and getting them to bed, which is a military operation in itself!

We do our best to squeeze their dinner, baths and story time into an hour and a half window, so that our evening starts at 7.30pm. We take it in turns to cook something simple.

I try not to work or check emails past 9pm and I’ll have a shower or bath before bed to help me unwind. I follow that with my skincare routine, which I try to keep short and sweet – but it will always include my Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil. If everything goes smoothly, I’ll be in bed with my Kindle by 10.30pm.

One of my top tips for better sleep is to keep a pad of paper and a pen by your bed. It’s the best way to offload those 3am worries and brainwaves so that you can drift off again!”

 

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Christiane Duigan, director of luxury gym, Bodyism

 “After the children go down to sleep at 7pm, I cherish every moment of the evening. I like to eat as early as possible so I usually have dinner around 7.30pm. It will usually be something hearty, quick to prepare and clean and lean; like marinated chicken thighs with ginger and tamari, steamed broccoli and brown rice pasta with pesto.

In the winter, I love to take a bath, this helps me to unwind, get warm and relax my body and mind. I’ll sprinkle a muscle soak in there or some epsom salts. I usually need this time to myself because I do get a lot of my admin done on my computer in the evening after dinner. James and I are currently watching ‘Billions’ TV series as he sips on his Bodyism Serenity shake and i have an ‘I am relaxed’ Bodyism tea. Good night! Zzzzzzzz”

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Michelle Roques O’Neil, founder of skin and body brand Therapie 

When I arrive home I like to have a wind-down cup of tea, my current favourite is rose, and a spritz with Restore Aura Spray it’s a kind of ahhh moment, delicious! I then run a bath, normally with Therapie Protect Bath and Body Oil, I find a bath an essential Me time transition. Before I go to sleep I brew a cup of Lemon Verbena tea about half an hour before I sleep and this really gives me a blissful sleep, I also read for about 15 minutes,  generally fiction, from one of my favourite authors Ruth Ozeke – it’s beautiful, modern and mystical all at the same time. Finally I like to do deep abdominal breathing before I sleep using a new product out in January called Sleep Drops to inhale and anoint then a meditation pray before I sleep.

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Sadie Reid, founder of Hip & Healthy

“My evening starts at around 6pm when I pick up my son from nursery. The next hour and a half revolves around getting him ready for bed, including a bit of chill out TV time with him, a lovely bath, and a bit of play before story time and then bed. I have got into a really bad habit recently of getting into bed with him to chat about his day and anything else that he wants to babble on about but it means that he goes to bed about 30 minutes later.

Once he’s asleep I will put on my comfys then make a super quick supper of something like sweet potato, turmeric salmon and lots of veg or salad. I tend to eat this in front of my laptop catching up on emails and then I’ll work until about 9pm, when my husband gets home. We will then spend a bit of time chatting before going through to the sitting room to watch Netflix and chill (literally). We will head up to bed at about 10.30. My beauty routine is pretty boring as I tend not to wear much or any make up during the day but I am addicted to Aurelia skincare at the moment and love their miracle cleanser and moisturizer and as the nights have been getting colder I have been noticing how dry my skin has been getting so have also been using their night time oil.

I’ll then jump into bed and read for about ten minuets. Currently reading Gabrielle Bernstein The Universe Has Your Back. I then check my phone for any last minute urgent emails (probably the worse thing you can ever do just before you go to sleep and I use to have a digital curfew but that seems to have fallen by the wayside… I think I may implement it again), pop on the alarm for 5.30am (always), check my sons baby monitor and then it’s lights out. Time for sleep. Our mattress is 7 years old and my husband has been suffering from a bad back recently (he’s only 30!) so we have just invested in a new Drift mattress, which we can’t wait to receive!”

If you haven’t already, click here to check out the best foods for sleep!

Our 5 Beauty Sleep Essentials

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Now you’ve got your perfect Drift Mattress, it’s time to focus on beautifying yourself while you snooze! Yes…The term beauty sleep exists for a reason! While you rest your pretty little head, your body goes into work mode, recovering and repairing any damage from your day. While your body is efficient and capable, there is nothing a little boost can harm especially when it comes to your skin! We’ve rounded up the best products to slather on in the eve so you can wake up looking refreshed and glowing!

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Erborian Camellia Mask Éclair
There is a reason why people are so obsessed with Korean Beauty rituals (also known as K Beauty) and it’s because it works! Beauty brand Erborian brings the best of Parisian and Korean beauty in their Camellia Mask Éclair. Camellia oil and leaf go into overdrive mode while you sleep leaving your skin radiant and smooth when you wake up!

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Nude Advanced Renewal Overnight Repair Mask
As important as it is to nourish your body, it remains the same with your skin. Nude Skincare does just that with their wide range of products. We love having their Advanced Renewal Overnight Repair Mask as part of our bedtime routine. Formulated with fig, honey, and Cupuaçu butter, this mask is like a time machine to your youth, softening your skin’s texture and smoothing out wrinkles.

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Tata Harper Moisture Mask
It’s hard not to love Tata Harper with their 100% natural and non-toxic products. Each ingredient of their products serve a purpose, guaranteeing that you aren’t slathering harmful fillers onto your face. The overnight Moisturizing Mask leaves our skin feeling hydrated and dewy especially after days when our skin goes through loads of stress. Wake up looking fresh for your new day!

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Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream
It is no wonder why this product has such a cult following – it is essentially a miracle cream for all of your problems including dry skin, sunburn, and even unruly eyebrows. We slather this stuff on our lips before we fall asleep to wake up with a perfectly kissable pout!

 

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Origins Plantscription Powerful Lifting Overnight Mask
Origins has done it again with another effective and luxurious product! With Anogeissus and Commiphora in addition to their patent pending Red Algae and Sweet Almond Extract complex, the Powerful Liftting Overnight Mask plumps, lifts, and firms while we dream of sugarplum faeries. The following morning our skin feels tighter, firmer and much more full than the night before!

 

words by Nadia Liu