These uplifting products do more than just cleanse, colour, soften and smooth. With their feel-good textures and mood-boosting fragrance, they’re guaranteed to spark joy
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UPLIFTING OILS
‘For those wanting to invest in emotional skincare products, essential oils are a key ingredient,’ says Chloë Luxton, founder of Bramley. ‘They are scientifically proven to alter our mood, making them the go-to ingredients for calming, relaxing and revitalising.’ Lemongrass leaf essential oil has a crisp aroma that immediately focuses concentration. Try Bramley Geranium Uplifting Bath, Body & Shower Oil, £32, bramleyproducts. co.uk when you need a lift. For anxiety, try lavender. Its calming properties ease tension and have a sedative effect, so it’s ideal before bed. Avon Planet Spa Sleep Ritual Pillow Mist, £4.75, avon.uk.com, can be sprayed across your dressing gown, bed linen and pillow to promote relaxation.
SHOWER POWER
If you’re one of the 61% of UK adults* who begin their day with a morning shower, set the tone with Urtekram Soft Wild Rose Body Wash, £7.40, Superdrug. As a scent, rose is said to relieve tension, enhance creativity and encourage self love, so you can start the day positively. If you’re ‘team bath’, you can already appreciate the calming, relaxing effects of a long steep in the tub. In fact, a study found an afternoon bath twice a week had a positive effect on mood.** Go one better and enhance your soak with bath salts. Water and salt have been used for centuries to reduce stress levels, soothe muscles and increase energy. Sprinkle two cups of Westlab Epsom Salts, £3, Boots into your bath and soak for 20 minutes to maximise the detoxing benefits. Neom’s new Magnesium Bath Milk, £40, neomorganics.com comes in two aromatherapeutic fragrances to de-stress or induce sleep, powered by magnesium. A long soak brings a deep feeling of calm, while relieving tight limbs.
SCENTS APPEAL
Our sense of smell is closely linked with memory and emotion, and now brands are tapping into this connection beyond the typical aromatherapy oils. After extensive research into the neurological effect of fragrance, Hair Proud Revive & Repair Shampoo and Conditioner, £7.95 ea
