Mood-lifters for the mid-winter blues

Now, more than ever, we’re all craving a little time out. When options for entertainment are limited, there’s no better way to reconnect with yourself than to focus on yourself and your own well-being.
 
There’s plenty of advice around on how to use tried-and-tested coping mechanisms, and they work. Eat as healthily as you can, but don’t deny yourself the occasional treat. Avoid too much caffeine and alcohol. Exercise for at least 20 minutes a day. Spend some time in nature – just not with crowds of people. Set yourself small, achievable goals so you feel you have accomplished something every day. Get enough sleep. Reach out to friends and family to find out how they are feeling. Have a laugh – or at least a smile.
 
Here are some wonderfully indulgent African Extracts ways to bring a little sunshine into your day:

1. Pamper your hands

Give your hardworking hands a little love. Look for our Rooibos Body Scrub or use one of our Facial Scrubs to massage way dead surface cells and ease away the knots from joints and muscles. Follow with a few sprays of our gorgeous deep-moisturising Tissue Oil which is proven to strengthen brittle nails and dry cuticles. Seal in moisture with our Hand and Nail Cream with Vitamin E and soothing Chamomile extract.

2. Meditate with a mask

Give yourself space to think and breathe with a pampering mask. For oilier skins choose our Purifying 3-in-1 Wash, Scrub and Mask with white clay or the luxurious rose-coloured Radiance More Matte Moisture Mask for skin that’s soft and smooth with a lovely matte finish. For dryer skins, choose Advantage Exfoliating Mask with hyaluronic acid and Jojoba seed oil, or our new Hydrofirm-C+ Night Treatment that doubles as a revitalising mask with real anti-wrinkle benefits.

3. Rev up your Radiance

If you are worried about uneven skin tone and love skin care full of natural goodness, then our mattifying Radiance range is for you. Commit to a twice-daily routine of using Detox Gel Cleanser, Botanical Toner that you can spray on or apply with a cotton pad, and No-Shine Day Cream and Revitalising Night Cream that nourish and protect your skin while helping to control oiliness and shine. The range has no added fragrance.