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The best beauty products to enhance your mental health and wellbeing

Because there is no health without mental health. When it comes to being well-rounded individuals there is, unfortunately, no quick fix - rather we've got to get into our bodies  and out of our heads, spend time in nature and nurture our minds. Beauty products are just the tip of the iceberg, but why not get started someplace easy? Maybe it’s psychosomatic, perhaps it’s in the formulation. Whatever the cause, we round up the six best products to help you alleviate stress, sleep soundly, release muscle tension and put your mind at ease.

THE NUE CO Sleep drops

We all need a little help drifting sometimes, and the The Nue Co Sleep drops are here to calm those restless late-night thoughts. The gentle yet powerful formula helps you fall asleep naturally without any unpleasant dreams or lingering drowsiness the next morning. By aiding a restful sleep you’ll not only lower your stress levels but also decrease your risk of developing health problems. If you’re unsure about which product is right for you, their website offers a consultation to create a tailored plan with monthly results and support from a team of experts.

THE NUE CO Sleep drops

We all need a little help sometimes and the The Nue Co Sleep drops are here to calm those restless late-night thoughts. The gentle but powerful formula helps you fall asleep naturally without any unpleasant dreams or lingering drowsiness the next morning. By aiding a restful sleep you’ll not only lower your stress levels but also decrease your risk of developing health problems. If you’re unsure about what product is right for you, their website offers a consultation to create a tailored plan with monthly results and support from a team of experts.

VOTARY Antidote Night oil

We take care of our face after long, hard days at work, but we often forget about the rest of our body. The Antidote Night oil from Votary is the perfect addition to your night-time routine to replenish and restore tired limbs, as well as soothe your mind and spirit for a restful slumber. Simply add a few drops to a warm bath, use it in the shower or massage directly onto your skin and let the nourishing plant oils work their magic overnight.

SALT LAB Magnesium oil

Salt Lab has harnessed the ancient power of magnesium with their Cult Magnesium Oil spray - a super nourishing and soothing product for all skin types. With magnesium chloride sourced from The Dead Sea, the spray soothes your skin to help you relax, unwind and drift off to sleep. Perfect for after an intense gym session or a busy day at work, the spray is compact enough to pop into your handbag or gym duffle and a neat spray nozzle ensures it won’t leak or spill.

SALT LAB Magnesium oil

Salt Lab has harnessed the ancient power of magnesium with their Cult Magnesium Oil spray - a super nourishing and soothing product for all skin types. With magnesium chloride sourced from The Dead Sea, the spray soothes your skin to help you relax, unwind and drift off to sleep. Perfect for after an intense gym session or a busy day at work, the spray is compact enough to pop into your handbag or gym duffle and a neat spray nozzle ensures it won’t leak or spill.

THE HERMOSA CO. Hermosa soak

In today’s busy world it’s sometimes hard to take a moment to stop and release. If you’re lucky enough to have a bath there's truly no better way to unwind from the day. Absorbed through the skin, magnesium salts act as muscle relaxants and release tension as well as reducing inflammation in the body. With added spearmint oil the Hermosa soak maximises the experience. Make a date with your bath and a book.

MASON’S MUSHROOMS Reishi powder

Superfeast founder Mason Taylor knows all about medicinal mushrooms and their beneficial properties. Sourced from China’s Dabie Mountains, his Reishi powder helps to support the immune system whilst also relieving stress and aiding peaceful sleep. Stir into hot water or plant milk for an instant tonic tea or add into a tasty broth or meal. Superfeast pride themselves on using only the purest, high quality, all-natural ingredients that are independently tested, so you can be sure your body will thank you.

MASON’S MUSHROOMS Reishi powder

Superfeast founder Mason Taylor knows all about medicinal mushrooms and their beneficial properties. Sourced from China’s Dabie Mountains, his Reishi powder helps to support the immune system whilst also relieving stress and aiding peaceful sleep. Stir into hot water or plant milk for an instant tonic tea or add into a tasty broth or meal. Superfeast pride themselves on using only the purest, high quality, all-natural ingredients that are independently tested, so you can be sure your body will thank you.

SODASHI Crystalus Body oil

A long soak in a bath, a freshly scrubbed body, clean sheets and a calming, nourishing oil is sometimes all the rejuvenation and healing you need. Blended with nourishing almond and apricot oils, a mix of essential oils, lavender and honey myrtle, this one works best when massaged into the skin before bed for a deep sleep.