Embrace Self Love This Autumn
Autumn is a season that is characterised by its beautiful colours, cooler temperatures and a time to embrace self LOVE and self care. In this season we need to prioritise our own self, our wellbeing, and our happiness.
Taking time to go on Autumn walks in the countryside will uplift your soul, seeing all the magnificent autumnal colours brings inner joy. The Autumn is the season characterised by letting go just as the trees let go of their leaves and plants die down, all of nature begins get ready to embrace the winter months. With this in mind we can flow with nature and let go of old unhealthy patterns of thinking and being.
To ward off colds and flus which is prevalent at this time of year, we can start to nourish and feed our bodies, warming hearty food such as soups, strews, and casseroles are often craved by our bodies as we adapt to the season. Warmer clothes, scarfs and hats start to come out and you may feel the need to start to do some shopping for cosy jumpers.
In our homes we can create a warm and inviting space, lighting candles that have earthy fragrances such as Frankincense, Patchouli, Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Black Pepper, and Juniper Berry. Soft warm throws can be put on the side of our sofas and chairs, to grab when we need some extra warmth. If we are fortunate enough to have an open fire or wood burning stove, we can chuck on some kindling and logs to get a cracking fire going.
Extra self care is good in this season, warm baths with Himalayan Salts, and essential oils help to remineralise our bodies. Salt scrubs are great to slough off the dead skin cells, and a good oil or body moisturiser is essential to keep our skin glowing, nourished, soft and subtle.
This is a time to really allow ourselves to enjoy all that nature has, walks in cooler air, watching squirrels hiding their nuts for the winter season, warm drinks, inhalations, steaming baths, delicious warming foods, and earlier restful nights with a good book.
Some of my favourite body products are:
Dermalogica Conditioning Hand and Body Wash Cleanse. This skin-nourishing hand and body wash is inspired by the essential oils diffused in Turkish hammams, this silky, gently cleansing formula features aromatic oils of French Rosemary and Chinese Eucalyptus alongside fresh Tea Tree and Lemon oils to cleanse skin and awaken the senses. Pro-Vitamin B5 and tranquil Sandalwood, Lavender and Clary Sage smooth and condition for a truly transformative finish. £35.00
Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream. This nourishing cream features a worldly collection of essential oils to benefit all skin conditions. Aromatic Orange Oil and Chinese Green Tea soothe and soften skin. French Lavender and Indonesian Patchouli oils calm the senses while naturally-derived Lactic Acid and hydroxy acid extracts from Cane Sugar and Apple smooth skin and relieve dryness – all in a silky, medium-weight formula that absorbs easily for immediate, glowing hydration.
Dermalogica Phyto Replenish Oil. Replenish, calm and moisturise with this antioxidant-rich blend of skin-nourishing oils. French Plum Seed Oil, Avocado Oil and Sunflower Seed Oil are rich in skin-replenishing Omega Fatty Acids such as Linoleic, Linolenic and Oleic Acid plus Vitamin E to help protect skin’s lipid barrier. Infused with calming Fermented Red Ginseng – inspired by Korean skin care rituals – this body oil calms and nourishes to deliver glowing skin. Lightly infused with bright Bergamot, Neroli and Orange along with relaxing aromas of Patchouli and Sandalwood, it leaves skin soft and delicately scented. £39.00
Natural Spa Factory Calming Himalayan Bath Salts Refill. Rich in trace minerals and nutrients, the luxurious formula works in harmonic tandem to help balance Ph Levels, eliminate toxins and restore balance to an overworked mind. Ideal for an energising soak anytime of the day, the bath salts offer a post-workout solution to stiff, sore muscles too. £27.50
Natural Spa Factory Nectarine & Honey Body Salt Scrub - Deep Nourishing Vegan Friendly. The healing, nourishing and antioxidant properties found in this lovely blend of oils combined with the skin-awakening qualities of citrus make this a perfect sweet treat for beautifully smooth skin.£26.00
Natural Spa Factory Organic Raw Coconut Oil for face, body and hair - (250G) - vegan friendly. Use all over to inject pure coconutty goodness into face, hair and body! Coco Nucifera – the only ingredient in this amazing all-rounder product, which is purely 100% virgin coconut oil pressed from the purest, freshest flesh and does not undergo any chemical filtration or processing. £22.50
Treatments:
Holistic Bespoke Massage. This unique massage begins with ‘The Welcome Touch’, a warm aromatic compress on your feet, a cleansing ritual to remove the urban environment, focus on our senses and centre our thoughts. Your journey continues with warm oils drizzled over your body, and ‘The Ten Cultural Touches’ a sequence of massage movements inspired by an exotic blend of cultures and techniques: Hawaiian, Swedish Massage, Chinese Tui Na, Reflexology, Thai Massage Japanese Shiatsu, Indian Ayurvedic, Middle Eastern. Your massage journey ends with the Awareness Journey, the final caressing touch to bring your body’s awareness back together as one. 25 minutes £40.00
Aroma Stone Massage. Warm basalt stones are placed on key energy points and also used to massage deep into the belly of the muscle releasing warm therapeutic heat to ease away tension. Aromatherapy Oil is luxuriously massaged into the skin. Pure indulgence!! 25 minutes £40.00
Facial & Massage Package. Combine a Bespoke 25 minute facial with a 20 minute Back, Neck and Shoulder massage to totally de-stress and unwind, your massage and your facial will be tailored to your specific and immediate needs. The facial will include cleansing, exfoliation, warm compresses and a massage of face and decolletage. 55 minutes £75.00 Course of 5 10% off £337.50
*women only
