The Ultimate Winter Wellness Guide
It's that time of year again when it starts to get colder and the winter months can feel rather dull. Motivation and energy levels may drop, and many of our healthy habits can start to fade away. But this can be the best time to slow down and focus on looking after yourself physically and mentally. To help you get through the cold and dark days in comfort and bring back a little sunshine to your everyday, we have created the ultimate zero-waste wellness guide. Keep scrolling for easy how to’s and tips & tricks to get you through the winter months!
Wind Down In Winter
Self care is so important and let’s you set aside time to take care of yourself so that you can be healthy, nourish your body & mind and help get you through the often dreaded winter.
A simple way help you regularly look after yourself is to set a regular self care routine that you can look forward to – see it as investing time to prioritise your health so you can feel good! A wind down routine just before bedtime is a great way to help relax you for a good night’s sleep, and give you something to do while you stay warm and cosy indoors. Some simple ways to do this include:
Practice Mindfulness
Mindfulness helps give us space and focus on the present moment. Activities like journaling, breathwork and meditation (apps like Headspace and Calm are great free apps to guide you) can help create a sense of calm and reduce stress, clearing your mind for productivity and cultivating appreciation which makes us feel happier!
Limit Screen Time
Say goodnight to your devices and put them away for at least an hour before bed. This will help to reduce disruptive thoughts and promote better sleep. It’s not always easy to resist the temptation but turning on ‘do not disturb’ mode, using a sleep/wake up alarm setting to prompt you or putting it away in a drawer or on the other side of the room will help stop you reaching for it (we promise, it’s not as hard as it sounds).
Take a Relaxing Bath
Keeping you nice and warm during these colder months, and also the perfect way to unwind and relax – add Epsom Bath Salts to help relax tired muscles, sprinkle Rose and Lavender petals for sweet scents, light some candles and grab a book to turn it into a whole R&R affair.
Mini Pamper Session
Treat yourself (and your skin) with a home facial – add a hot drink and put on some relaxing music for the ultimate treat. Try our Chamomile Tea for calming and caffeine-free.
Personal Care Regime
The winter season is known for harsher conditions which can lead to damaged, dry, flaky and cracked skin. So protecting and nourishing your skin during the colder, drier conditions is key. Having a solid personal care regime will help to keep your skin glowing and radiant no matter what the environment throws at you. Read on for an easy step-by-step guide!
Body Care
Help keep your body feeling clean, nourished and healthy with these top picks:
- Irish Soap Range – choose between Lavender, Lemon, Rosewater, Seaweed– completely free from parabens and synthetic fragrances, locally handmade in Ireland with essential oils to nourish and moisturise the skin.
- Our Coconut Hand and Body Lotion – a super moisturising lotion that has been dermatologically tested and will leave your skin nourished, hydrated and smelling delicious!
- Our Safety Razor, a perfect addition to the zero-waste bathroom that will keep you looking and feeling good!
Face Care
Your skin is more susceptible to damage with the harsher conditions that comes with winter. Having a facial skin care routine that is nourishing and hydrating will leave you feeling great and glowing. Try these top tips to add to your winter skincare routine:
Clean & Clear
With your skin being more sensitive during the colder months, a deep and gentle clean is ideal. Use our reusable Organic Cotton Makeup Remover Pads to remove the day’s build up and our orange scented Body and Face Exfoliating Cubes offering a deep but gentle clean without harsh or harmful ingredients. Plus, they are 100% package free – so no waste!
Hydration Station
The colder temperatures and blustery wind will leave you feeling drier than ever. Rehydrate and protect your skin with our hydrating Organic Argan Oil – a moisturising facial oil that can also be used on your cuticles and to manage frizzy hair.
Eat Well, Feel Well
When its cold, we naturally gravitate towards heartier foods to feel warm and cosy inside & out. But this doesn’t mean that it can’t be healthy. To help make sure that you’re filling up on nutritious and delicious, here’s our favourite ingredients and meals.
Teas
There’s nothing like a hot tea to soothe and warm the soul. We have over 20 tea blends and some that are just perfect for winter include our:
- Organic Probiotic Cacao Glow Tea that tastes just like hot chocolate (without the guilt!) and is full of probiotic gut and skin goodness
- Sweet Dreams Tea is caffeine-free, with calming notes of chamomile, mint and lavender to leave you feeling soothed and ready for bed
- Organic Chai Tea that teams up perfectly with milk and our honey for a fragrant and spicy flavour hit to heat you up
Superfood Powders
Our superfood powders are packed with vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids and nutrients to supercharge your health and immune system.
It’s as simple as adding our Organic Spirulina Powder to your morning smoothies, sprinkling our Organic Maca Powder on top of your porridge or granola, or even adding our Organic Acai Powder to your raw desserts or baked treats.
Make it even easier with our Grab N’ Go smoothie mixes Breakfast Boost and Supergreen Mix to pack in loads of different superfoods in one hit!
It’s as simple as adding our Organic Spirulina Powder to your morning smoothies, sprinkling our Organic Maca Powder on top of your porridge or granola, or even adding our Organic Acai Powder to your raw desserts or baked treats.
Make it even easier with our Grab N’ Go smoothie mixes Breakfast Boost and Supergreen Mix to pack in loads of different superfoods in one hit!
Soups and Curries
Soups, curries and cold weather go hand in hand. There’s nothing better than steaming up the house with warmth and a wafting fragrance that will make you feel like staying in was the best choice.
Our delicious Ready-To-Go jars Dahl In A Dash and Coconut Curry Lentil Soup means that in around 20 minutes, you can have a no fuss, cosy night in (plus a discount when you bring the jars back to be refilled with the same mix)!
We also have an extensive range of spices when you want to enjoy making your custom curries from scratch, including the essential Curry Powder, Mustard Seeds, Turmeric Powder and so many more!
Our delicious Ready-To-Go jars Dahl In A Dash and Coconut Curry Lentil Soup means that in around 20 minutes, you can have a no fuss, cosy night in (plus a discount when you bring the jars back to be refilled with the same mix)!
We also have an extensive range of spices when you want to enjoy making your custom curries from scratch, including the essential Curry Powder, Mustard Seeds, Turmeric Powder and so many more!
Snack Time
No doubt you’ll feel like snacking a lot more throughout the winter period (we certainly do!). We have a wonderful range of snacks to keep those cravings at bay.
- For nutritious nuts, try our Walnuts or Unsalted Roasted Cashews (or our Dry Roasted Mixed Nuts for a flavoursome nut mix)
- Our NEW Roasted Smoky BBQ Chickpeas and Banoffee Donut are yummy snack winners
- And if you’re in need for some tantalising treats, try our Dark Chocolate Almonds, Macadamia Marbles or Freeze Dried Yoghurt Raspberries.
Keep Moving
We know staying motivated to exercise can be tricky – especially when it’s cold, rainy and just plain grey outside. But keeping active can really lift your mood and boost your energy levels. And if you don’t feel like venturing to the outside world, you can continue the workouts inside!
Stretch It Out
A morning wind up and evening wind down stretch session helps you to gently start and end the day while keeping your body active and easing any tension and muscle aches.
Indoor Workouts
If the gloomy weather is stopping you from going for a run, try working out indoors at a gym or in your own home. Activities like yoga, aerobics and using objects in your house like heavy books as weights make for some excellent exercise.
Keep Those Fluids Up
Sweating during those workouts means you’re losing water and with the drier weather, you’ll want to make sure you stay hydrated – that’s easily done with our high quality double insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle (available in different patterns and sizes) that can keep liquidscool for up to 24 hours orwarm for up to 12 hours – handy for those hot drinks during winter time (like hot chocolate or mulled wine).
Stay Fresh
Keep that fresher feeling going throughout your workout and day with our Pitt Balm Deodorant – it’s natural, with a nice hint of organic essential oils and can be easily refilled so there’s no waste.
