As winter draws in and light levels shift, it's more important than ever to create moments of quiet contemplation – to mentally and physically reset ahead of the busy festive season to come, and crucially to support circadian rhythm which governs our sleep wake cycle.
Being in nature is one way to tend to our physical and mental wellbeing as the days grow shorter and the pace of life can feel squeezed. As proven by neuroscience, fostering a connection with nature can help us feel more balanced and energised.
But our homes, too, can act as sanctuaries. Safe spaces to cocoon at the end of a long day and decompress from an overstimulating, always-on culture – as long as digital devices remained safely stowed away.
A blended approach – time outdoors connecting with the slower pace of nature, complemented with time to nurture ourselves at home – is arguably the most beneficial.
Designed to soothe the mind and restore the body, our Stillness Collection has all the essential elements required for a peaceful at-home routine. Built around luxurious, yet efficacious formulas, generously infused with the signature Stillness essential oil blend of Rose Geranium, known to promote emotional balance, Lavender, to supremely soothe, and Roman Chamomile, to induce a sense of calm.
The addition of carefully selected probiotics to support the skin microbiome, plus nourishing plant oils and butters to strengthen the moisture barrier, completes our essential toolkit to soothe a jangled nervous system, calm dry and irritated skin, and promote a deeper, more restful night’s sleep.
A PATHWAY TO STILLNESS
To begin, light our Bothy Candle, a blend of 100% natural vegan waxes scented with a bouquet of green herbs and leaves, to help you feel centred and grounded. Gazing at a flickering flame for a few moments is an age-old meditative practise that can help to slow a whirring mind.
Next, run a warm shower and massage our Stillness Nourishing Body Cleanser onto damp skin. It’s enriched with Hyaluronic Acid to deeply hydrate and calm stressed skin that may be struggling with dryness due to seasonal change.
After showering, gently pat skin dry and follow with our newest addition to the range, Stillness Nourishing Body Butter. This softening probiotic blend is infused with English Chamomile Hydrolat to soothe dry or inflamed skin while of emollient trio of Shea Butter, hydrating Aloe Vera and nutritious Rosehip Oil instantly softens and supports skin’s moisture barrier.
As a final gesture, spritz our award-winning Stillness Pillow Mist ahead of bedtime to encourage deep rest. Infused with a blend of 10 Essential Oils handpicked to quieten the mind and help you unwind – in consumer trials, 80% of testers agreed they woke up feeling more refreshed.
