Friday 26 December 2008

January Detox - Winter Offers

With Christmas and all its indulgences behind us, many of us begin to turn our thoughts to the new year. New year is often a time of reflection about what we have done, of pondering of where we are now and of optimism of where we will be in the new year ahead of us.

Although spring is only a few weeks away (I like to use 'weeks' because it makes it seem closer), we are still in the grip of winter and are often exposed to rather extreme elements. Outside it is very cold and inside it is very warm. This daily onslaught of extremes is not ideal for our poor skins and couple that with the ravages of over-indulgence over Christmas will leave most skins begging for a little TLC as well as something to kick start a healthier lifestyle in the new year (some would call it a 'detox')

Exfoliating is a key way to help with any detox program. It really helps to boost a sluggish circulation bringing oxygen and nutrients from the blood to the area. It also helps to slough off dead skin cells leaving the skin soft, vibrant and glowing. Exfoliating also helps to improve the absorption of other products into the skin (such as moisturising). A good, rich moisturiser will help to protect the skin from becoming dry and chapped - a common problem in winter time.

Here are a few suggested products you could use:

From Essentially Soaps


Natural hand made body scrubs, with fair trade demerara sugar, cocoa butter & other skin loving butters & oils. Choose from...

Fennel and Grapefruit - a 'cellulite busting' blend of essential oils said to help with fluid retention & cellulite. Leave's your skin feeling so soft & moisturised.


125ml jar RRP £8.00 Sale price £6.50

Lavender & geranium blend of essential oils - calming a soothing.

125ml jar RRP £8.00 Sale price £6.50





Dead Sea therapeutic bath salts with Epson salts & oatmeal, to gently cleanse & detoxify your body.

400g RRP £4.50 Sale price £3.75












Hand Care Set

Just what you need, when the weather is cold & wet, to care for those hands & nails.
Cuticle & nail balm with jojoba oil Shea butter & Cocoa butter & a blend of essential oils, which include lemon, to help heal sore cuticles & strengthen finger nails 25ml jar

Hand healing balm with chickweed infused oil, carrot tissue oil & our special blend of essential oils which include Benzoin & lavender 25ml jar
RRP £7.00 Sale price £6.00 Can be put in a Jute tote bag for 50p extra

Foot Care Set


Don't forget your feet this winter. You may not see them a whole lot, especially in winter, but they still need to be pampered.

'Healing foot balm' Treat those feet with chickweed infused oil, carrot tissue oil & a special blend of essential oils which include lemon & peppermint to help heal cracked heals & sooth sore tired feet.

Cuticle & nail balm with jojoba oil Shea butter Cocoa butter & a blend of essential oils which include lemon, to help heal sore cuticles & strengthen your toe nails, 25ml jar

RRP £7.00 Sale price £6.00 Can be put in a Jute tote gift bag for 50p extra

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