FIVE WAYS TO RELAX AND CALM THE MIND

Set the Scene with Scents

Choosing the right scent can ease your mind into a peaceful state. Look for notes like lemon which is antibacterial as well as calming; lavender, which counteracts stress; jasmine, often used as an antidepressant; peppermint, which is refreshing; or rosemary, which fights physical and mental fatigue. Mix oils of your choice in the Cire Trudon La Promeneuse Oil Burner, take a shortcut with the Aromatherapy Associates Relax Room Fragrance or spritz the This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray on your linens.

Give Coffee a Break

Ditch your usual caffeine fix in favour of green tea which is rich in L-Theanine, an amino acid that improves focus, immunity, sleep and relaxation. Not only will you rest better, but you’ll perform better, too. We love an iced version with a little bit of anxiety-fighting honey, boosted by the crystal powers of the VitaJuwel Via water bottle. Hint: purple crystals such as amethyst contain spiritual properties to help you unwind. For bedtime, WelleCo's Sleep Welle Calming Tea has nerve-calming skullcap and sleep-enhancing valerian root.

Show Yourself Some Love

When you don’t have time to have knots tended to, a little self-massage is the perfect quick fix. These are also particularly handy for the face, an area that we often forget stores lots of tension. The ReFa RHYTHM roller may look a little intimidating, but it’s a must-have for soothing facial muscles, whether you’ve been a little stiff of late or just spending too much time squinting at your phone screen. Add Angela Caglia’s Rose Quartz Goddess Face Mask to the mix which provides the cooling sensation of crystal while it works its magic.

Get to the Root

Even the most devout beauty gurus have a tendency to forget and neglect the scalp, but getting rid of product build-up and refreshing your tresses at the root are also fantastic ways to clear your mind. Sisley's Pre-Shampoo Purifying Mask is a 10-minute pre-wash treatment that uses white clay to clean out any product build-up or environmental impurities and java tea extract to reset and rebalance the scalp area. Artichoke leaf extract will encourage shine and softness.

Sound Therapy

Gong baths, crystal bowl healing, guided meditation – harnessing the power of sound for the mind and body is all the rage in the wellness world, and you can get in on that easily at home. Luxury speaker brand Devialet partnered with spas to create audio-sensory massage treatments that enhance the relaxation experience. Try it for yourself with the Phantom Reactor and your favourite meditation app or relaxing Spotify playlist.