How to prepare for a season change
“you should sit in nature for 20 minutes per day, unless you’re busy. Then you should sit for an hour”
The change of season from summer to autumn can be tricky for our body. The days begin to shorten and the light levels reduce as Autumn takes her hold. There are plenty of ways to boost your immune system, rehydrate your skin and prepare for warm jumpers, cosy nights in and beautiful misty mornings!
A misty morning does not signify a cloudy day (ancient proverb), we have some tips for you to try:
eat a healthy diet. Stews, soups and baked potatoes come to the fore. Its a time for pumpkins, sweet potatoes, carrot, parsnips, apples, chestnuts and green leafy vegetables.
body brushing really helps to keep your lymphatic system running efficiently which will help to fight off seasonal coughs and colds. Ensure you brush upwards, lightly and on dry skin.
use a richer body cream, add an oil under your cream to keep your skin soft and silky
the change in the light levels can affect our moods so get outside as much as possible to make the most of the gorgeous autumnal light. Its truly a wonder
go for walks to keep your fitness up
sing and dance
make a memory board of times this summer
change your skincare routine to be more hydrating, vitamin rich but make sure to use a sunscreen as we can still enjoy hot sunny afternoons
make a list of films, music and programmes to enjoy this autumn
autumn is the beginning of candle season
I always change the scent in my home. During summer, i love a fresher cleaner fragrance, but for autumn, i love a spicier scent, try our “say hello to autumn” blend. We have blended organic essential oils of pimento, sweet orange and rose geranium. Have you seen our Season Collection Essential Oil Blend gift box? Four 10ml blends, one for each season
Autumn Equinox - Mabon
The Autumn Equinox is an equinox and not a solstice. What is the difference? A solstice results in a change of the length of day and night, an equinox does not. The Autumn Equinox is similar to the Spring Equinox when the daylight hours are the same as the night time hours, we are in balance. This year we celebrate the autumn equinox on the 22nd September and we have created a Letterbox gift to help you make the most of this festivity.
To celebrate the equinox, light a candle, invite friends and family over to enjoy a meal from the harvest and be grateful for everything you have eaten, enjoyed and experienced so far this year. Autumn is also the ideal time to set your intentions for the rest of 2024. In the letterbox gift box, we have added a card filled with tips and information.
Please place your orders for the box by the 17th of September to allow enough time, the box will fit through any conventional letterboxes and is a wonderfully thoughtful gift
“and the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep and Autumn was awakened”
As the season changes, our immune system can be put under stress, mainly due to the change in daylight hours as we progress towards winter. Autumn can affect our sleep patterns too, including our circadian rhythm, so if you find yourself struggling to sleep, dont worry, your body will adjust in time. Ensure you keep to a good bedtime routine and get plenty of exercise in the fresh air as possible. There are a few tips to help you and your body adjust
use “help me, i’m feeling under the weather” blend in your home and workplace to keep your sinuses happy and to add a layer of protection against coughs and colds as schools return
if you are struggling to sleep, don’t lie in bed tossing and turning, get up and have a drink then return to bed and focus on how your body is feeling, begin at your toes and slowly move up your body. I guarantee you will be fast asleep before you reach your head!
You could incorporate our “help me, it;s way past my bedtime” products in your bedroom as part of your sleep routine. Made from sleep inducing, relaxing petitgrain, ginger, eucalyptus and lavender, the scent is beautiful. You could place a reed diffuser on your chest of drawers or even on the landing windowsill, the scent will diffuse throughout your upper floor. You could apply the massage oil before bed, after your shower
Our News:
We are very excited to introduce our revamped Wellness Therapy gift boxes. We have changed the silver gift box to a tall box, big enough to fit a white cotton hand towel in and a 10ml therapy balm. The towel is embroidered with our logo and makes a wonderful addition. The Therapy Balm is a new product, made with hydrating butters, oils and berry wax. Perfect to moisturise your skin while the essential oils work their magic. Available in all six signatures blends.
Everything you need to destress and unwind after a difficult time
We are very busy getting our Christmas gifts ready for the 30th September. We have new boxes for you to give to friends and family alongwith your favourites
The Winter Solstice Letterbox Gift will be available to order now. The theme for this box is renewal as we reach the darkest part of the year for daytime light, we know that Spring is just around the corner. Please order by 6th December to ensure delivery in time.
Essential Oil Blends for September
help me, im feeling under the weather - we have blended organic essential oils of peppermint, tea tree, lavender, eucalyptus and tanger to help keep you feeling seasonal cold free
help me, it’s way past my bedtime - sleepy petitgrain, ginger, eucalytpus and lavender will help your circadian rhythm adjust to the autumn changes
help me say hello to autumn - spicy pimento, rose geranium and sweet orange truly celebrates the wonder that is autumn. The blend will deliver a sense of balance to your home and workplace
““September whispers to the soul, reminding us of the beauty in change and the joy in new beginnings.””
