Often the simplest way to feel good is to allow yourself some much-deserved downtime – an often neglected necessity in our lives. Slow down, unwind and treat yourself with our round-up of top beauty and wellbeing tips to try.

Nutritionally, this superfood contains just a bit more nutrients and vitamins than Spirulina and is packed with Chlorophyll known for its abundance of health benefits like improving energy and boosting metabolism. High in Vitamins A, B, C, and E, along with magnesium, zinc and protein rich amino acids makes this antioxidant wonder great for our skin to improve collagen production and overall tone – it’s also known to have superior detoxing advantages ridding our bodies of heavy metals. Its wide range of uses means you can add the dry powder form into smoothies, or nutrition bars. Its nourishing oils are added into beauty products for its free-radical fighting properties

Research shows an even bigger growth in the meditation and mindfulness space lately, so no surprise that a popular spiritual practice from the ’70s and an integral component of yoga has had a revival in all its glorious flow. Breathwork involves using alternate patterns of conscious and controlled breathing to improve your physical and mental state. It’s believed to improve energy levels, clarity of the mind, and reduce tension. The beauty of Breathwork is that it can be practiced anywhere, anytime

According to a report from the Transparency Market Research, the global demand for organic personal care products was projected to reach $13,2 billion in 2018.    A heightened exposure with education towards products wrapped in layers of cellophane, two-part containers, and plastics, helped alert consumers to the beauty industry contributing significantly to landfills. Gratefully, a shift in consciousness has created a move towards a more sustainable beauty industry, with product packaging becoming equally as important as the ingredients we select to place on and into our bodies. With this ‘kind beauty’ shift, naked products – meaning there is zero packagings, recyclable glass, or responsibly sourced natural ingredients, and eco-conscious manufacturing have all created an important movement to give towards a much greener world for future generations to enjoy

Mix this ingredient into your daily wellness regime to supercharge a detox routine. Its beneficial toxin magnet-like attributes are known to draw out bacteria and chemicals from the body. Mix this purifying powder into a face mask to suck out oil and dirt from pores, add a bit to water and drink it to alleviate digestive gas or use it as a paste for a brighter smile minus toxins and unwanted bacteria.

Cryotherapy (or cold therapy) exposes patients to extremely cold temperatures in short bursts (think -120c) Brrrrr! These cool temperatures are reached in a full dry body chamber with the help of liquid nitrogen. The science-driven method of a quick yet controlled drop in your body temperature, helps the surface of the skin reach below freezing points, and trigger cold sensors in your body. Your brain instantly sends messages to maintain core body heat to protect and prevent hypothermia – this method has been known to boost metabolism, better circulation, improve the appearance of your skin, and fight inflammation

If shiny hair and bright skin are what you’re after, then simple ingredients varying from turmeric, coconut oil, or rice water are some of the top ingredients being added into beauty regimes  - glamour’s never been so pure! A blend of ingredients like yogurt, turmeric, and gram flour makes for an incredible scrub to tone and exfoliate your skin for an amazing glow. Lack of sleep got you fatigued? Cover puffy eyes with lukewarm green tea bags for a few minutes. It’s been stated, the caffeine found in green tea leaves constricts blood vessels in the sensitive eye area to reduce inflammation together with puffiness – voila! 

Partially due to their celebrity following, IR saunas, body wraps, and face masks are growing in popularity because of their reported benefits including, the ability to spark cell repair, produce collagen and elastin, and boost your metabolism and also lighten your mood. In short, light therapy (a combination of different full spectrum infrared lights) stimulates certain cells that are sensitive to certain types of light to achieve the desired outcome - it’s also known to help treat acne, burn calories and release feel-good chemicals in the brain.

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A ritual currently on our radar is herbal facial steaming. Beauty devotees around the world are exploring ancient beauty rituals with realizations that it’s all deeply related, with beauty rituals being more about a mind-body connection and that beauty is more than skin deep. We love that these rituals can be practiced at home... plus are super affordable! Detoxing, collagen, and elastin boosting benefits together with a deep cleanse make these circulation stimulant herbal elixirs cult classics. There’s plenty of skin healing herbs to try – here are some of our top DIY herbal face steaming recipes 

Predictions within the wellness industry are that the collagen space is set to reach $7.5 Billion by 2027 - not surprising considering wellness movements world over have been lauding its immune strengthening, hair thickening, and skin-promoting benefits.  So what exactly is collagen for those wondering and does ingesting it really work? Collagen makes up a respectable 30% of proteins in our body and it's a major component of our skin. It’s said to play a vital role in keeping skin hydrated to plump it up to keep it somewhat line free – yet - as we age, we lose around 1% per year in our 20’s and by our 30’s- 40’s we produce a whole lot less. It’s been mentioned that the only way to try replenish these dwindling reserves is to ingest it, whether by drinking bone broth recipes or ingesting it in a powder form often sourced from connective tissues, bones, and skin of cows or fish. Verdicts are mixed on whether collagen supplements really do benefit the skin directly, but one thing studies have agreed on is that collagen does benefit joint pain, speeds wound healing, and boosts blood flow in the skin. If you're concerned about heavy metal contaminants or how collagen is sourced, use companies that get their tissues and bones from free-range and antibiotic-free sources.

 Facing a dilemma between placing your wellbeing first, although the thought of    disconnecting from your work spikes your anxiety levels into oblivion? Do all you need is to rest and reset, but work got you tied down? Then a wellness sabbatical might just be exactly what you require. According to Global Wellness Summit’s ‘global wellness trends for 2020’, the central conceptual framework of the wellness sabbatical has been described as “the need to strike a balance between the pursuit of wellness and the need to work” so with that cleared – what are they exactly? These Zen-like eco-realms are integrative holistic sanctuaries aimed at inner and outer wellbeing through energy-boosting workshops, targeted science-based lifestyle and wellbeing programs, and stress-free beauty treatments. Wellbeing cultured companies are known to send employees on 7-21-day retreats for a completely transformative experience – the major difference being that smart devices are welcome and encouraged for people to remain connected. Flexible wellness and work schedules are established by scientific evidence and the individual needs with a major focus on healthy eating and sleep – both conducive to spark creativity plus find a balance between work and personal wellbeing.

Editor/Writer - Lauren Nicoll

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