Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-skin-deep">SKIN DEEP</h2>



From cold air to screen time, winter is a test for even the most rigorous skincare routines. London-based health and beauty guru <a href="https://www.rejuva.uk/">Vivienne Talsmat</a> is a practitioner and advisor to the <a href="https://www.lucieapp.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lucie Wellness app</a>, which recently launched in Hampshire.



&#8220;In the winter when we spend more time indoors we keep the heat on stagnating the air, eat more comfort foods, binge-watch Netflix and absorb too much blue light in the evenings to sleep properly,&#8221; she says. &#8220;All this can lead to sluggishness and lethargy resulting in low moods, poor skin and an unhelpful cycle of comfort food and low energy.&#8221;



Available on the app, Vivienne has created a dedicated programme of supplements and facial treatments. Alongside it, her top winter beauty and wellbeing tips include:



<ul type="1"><li>Go for a walk in the morning. Just 10-20 mins of fresh air, breathing and movement is vital for the skin. Remember to carry a bottle of water and drink it whilst you walk, and NO sunglasses – you need the light!</li></ul>



<ul><li>Drink warm water and lemon as soon as you wake up. This will promote healthy digestion and help to eliminate toxins from the body.</li></ul>



<ul><li>Start the day with a nutritious smoothie bowl. Add your favourite nut milk and an avocado to set you up with all the nutrition you need to energise the body and activate the mind.</li></ul>



<ul><li>Hot and/or cold therapy 1-3 times a week. Jump in a sauna every week if you can. And try a cool blast at the end of a warm shower to energise the skin.</li></ul>



<ul><li>Moisturise and massage. Remember the body is as important as the face, so get into a routine. Daily body brushing, salt scrub exfoliation, post-shower moisturising and vigorous upward massage from the feet up to your neck are all brilliant boosts for the body. As for the face, I like to use serums and oil with a facial roller or a Gua Sha tool.</li></ul>



To avoid the inevitable winter cold snaps playing havoc with the skin, Diana Jenner, expert skincare therapist at Lymington salon&nbsp;<a href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/orchids-retreat/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Orchids Retreat</a> recommends a ramped-up moisturising routine.



&#8220;During the winter months, go one layer heavier with day and night-time moisturisers,&#8221; she says. &#8220;For oily or super-sensitive skins, a <a href="https://www.orchidsretreat.co.uk/product-page/barrier-repair" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barrier Repair</a> like Dermalogica will be enough, but if skin is dry then I’d recommend putting an additional layer on top. In the day, always remember to wear sun protection – those UVA (ageing rays) are out 365 days a year! Then, at night, use a rich nourishing moisturiser to help repair and restore the skin overnight.&#8221;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-beat-a-retreat-and-find-your-chi">BEAT A RETREAT AND FIND YOUR CHI</h2>



Evelyn Joyce and Jenny Stewart are co-founders of the Isle of Wight-based <a href="https://balanceandglo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Balance + Glo</a> and specialise in wellbeing and fitness. Yoga expert Jenny is a big advocate of Yoga nidra, a lying down form of meditation that uses the whole body as a focus of awareness. &#8220;The theory behind yoga nidra is that it works on something called our body of energy or life force,&#8221; she says. &#8220;In India, this energy is known as prana, and in China it is called chi. It’s a state of deep relaxation, it will feel a bit like a conscious sleep.&#8221;



According to Jenny, by reaching a deep state of relaxation, you’ll totally chill out, feel peaceful and calm and return to the world feeling restored, refresh and feel connected. Sounds good to us!



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Combing fresh air with fitness and healthy eating, this February, Balance + Glo have teamed up with Tapnell Farm near Yarmouth (above) for a <a href="https://tapnellfarm.com/stay/events/weekend-wellness-retreat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Weekend Wellness Retreat</a> (Fri 3 Sun &#8211; 5 Feb). Guests will stay in a stylish farm cottage, join in with yoga, fitness, guided walks or runs and archery and eat nutritious, home cooked meals, all in and around the farm&#8217;s stunning countryside setting.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SMILE BRIGHT</h2>



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Getting a Hollywood smile isn&#8217;t a priority for everyone but with the latest technology and treatments, a trip to the dentist could be a lot less painful than you think. If you&#8217;ve damaged teeth, getting a new crown can make your smile look natural again and, with new technology, it can be done within a couple of hours &#8211; rather than a three-week wait.



&#8220;A high-tech CEREC CAD-CAM system allows us to design, manufacture and install a new veneer, inlay, onlay or crown in a single visit for patients,&#8221; says Richard Budworth, Principal Dentist at Hampshire&#8217;s <a href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/river-dental-stockbridge/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">River Dental</a>. As a little treat, the practice has even teamed up with neighbouring Prego Deli on Stockbridge High Street to offer any patient having a CEREC treatment a coffee and artisan biscuit at the deli while they wait. 



Other aesthetic and restorative treatments offered at the practice include composite bonding, veneers, bridges, cosmetic whitening and Invisalign, an alternative teeth straightening treatment to braces.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">GO WITH YOUR GUT</h2>



Increasingly, dieticians, doctors, chefs and wellbeing experts are growing united in their belief that, as the old addage goes, you are what you eat. 



&#8220;Diet is the obvious starting point for weight loss but also improved skin complexion and overall health and immunity&#8221;, says wellness expert Vivienne Talsmat. &#8220;Cutting back on wheat, dairy and sugar as the main thickening and inflammatory foods is a good starting point.&#8221;



To aid skin health and winter beauty, she also recommends eating more citrus foods like grapefruits, lemons, oranges, green leafy vegetables, red fruits, ginger and turmeric for their Vitamin C and antioxidant content, adding that it&#8217;s best to eat them fresh instead of juiced as they’re not as healthy once the plant fibre has been removed.



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Gut-friendly ingredients in particular are a big priority for the New Forest&#8217;s Lime Wood hotel head chef Luke Holder &#8211; and not just for customers. Practicing what they preach, many of the chef team here start their day with a healthy breakfast and shots of kefir, followed by a black coffee.



Revamped in 2022 with nutritionist Ria Rhodes, the menus in the café restaurant <a href="https://www.limewoodhotel.co.uk/food/raw-and-cured" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Raw &amp; Cured</a> feature loads of fresh produce and gut-friendly fermented foods like sauerkraut, along with organic eggs and fresh berry breakfasts as well as healthy salads (above), soups and ancient grain pasta lunches.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">GET SOME QUALITY SLEEP</h2>



Isle of Wight-based owner and founder of <a href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/duxmore-botanics-isle-of-wight/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Duxmore Botanics</a>, Charlotte Legge, is an aromatherapist, cosmetic scientist and holistic massage therapist. The entrepreneur is also a farmer&#8217;s wife and mum of three &#8211; and understands the importance and challenges of getting a good night&#8217;s rest. 



&#8220;Managing to get sufficient sleep can really help improve our productivity and mood, as well as our immune system and long-term health,&#8221; she says. &#8220;For many, this is easier said than done, but taking a few small steps can really help.&#8221;



Char&#8217;s top tips for better sleep habits include:



<ul><li>Get into a consistent routine – try going to bed at around the same time each night and take time for a relaxing soak in the bath, a mini facial, or your favourite book before bed; to help to relax and unwind.</li><li>Watch your caffeine intake – I don’t touch caffeine after midday – try switching for caffeine-free herbal teas instead.</li><li>Limit screen time before bed – this is easier said than done. As a parent, the only time I get to catch up is in the evening, but try giving yourself an hour, screen-free, before bed.</li><li>Harness the power of pure essential oils – our <a href="https://www.duxmorebotanics.co.uk/collection/essential-oil-blends" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lavender, Chamomile &amp; Petitgrain</a> blend has relaxing properties to help aid a good night’s sleep. Add a few drops in the bath, an aroma diffuser or room spray.</li><li>Track your sleep patterns via your smart phone or watch. This is a useful guide to look at sleep patterns and consistencies.</li></ul>

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