Health and beauty advice from Hoar Cross Hall Spa Manager, Linda Flint water with a slice of lemon and a short brisk walk first thing in the morning before breakfast will blow away the cobwebs leaving you feeling wide awake.
Q: I work in publishing with deadlines, stress and long hours - I've felt so lethargic lately and to my horror it is starting to show in my face - friends have commented that I've started to look tired and run down! How can I look fresh faced and youthful again?
The problem here is you are not taking time to recharge your batteries. We recommend the combination of proper rest (no late, late nights) and a really vigorous and energising treatment to wake up your world and make you feel like yourself again.
A good spa treatment might be a Clarins Safflower Fruit Salt Body Scrub; while the uplifting aromas energise and enliven the senses this exfoliating treatment will literally scrub away dead skin cells making your body feel rejuvenated.
To give that refreshed look, recharge your batteries by skin brushing for a couple of minutes each morning. Choose a good cactus bristle body brush and follow the instructions given, which should advise you to brush from the tips of your toes in an upward direction towards the heart. Leave out the face and just stick to your Clarins Exfoliating Refiner twice a week.
The big must is drinking plenty of water; your skin will never look good without it. For every cup of tea or coffee always have a glass of water as well. For that extra buzz, a glass of water with a slice of lemon and a short brisk walk first thing in the morning before breakfast will blow away the cobwebs leaving you feeling wide awake.
Always find time for lunch and if the weather is good another quick walk to refresh for an afternoon's worth of work ahead. Nothing is worse than sitting at your work desk trying to 'grab' that quick lunch.
Burn essential oils like lavender, rosemary, sage or citrus or aromatherapy candles when having your bath, though always check these are safe by reading the directions on the bottle.
