The Clocks Have Gone Back - Here is How to Feel Brighter Inside and Out!

Can you believe the clocks have gone back already? One minute we are sipping iced coffees in the garden, the next we are hunting for fluffy socks and wondering how it is dark before dinner!

It is completely normal to feel a little “off” when the days suddenly get shorter. The change in daylight can affect our mood, sleep and energy levels and even our skin and nails start to notice the difference. The good news is, a few small tweaks to your self care routine can make such a difference to how you feel.

Let’s talk about how to keep your glow and your mood shining through the darker days ahead.

Why You Might Feel a Bit Meh

When we lose daylight hours, our bodies make less serotonin the “happy hormone” that boosts mood and energy. Add in colder weather, central heating and it is no wonder we start feeling tired, dry skinned and in need of a good pamper!

Now is the time to be kind to yourself, slow things down and do the little things that help you feel balanced again.

Skin, Nails and Body Seasonal TLC Tips

A few quick switches can really help your skin and nails adjust -

• Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate - Your skin loses more moisture when the heating goes on. A nourishing facial or a richer moisturiser can bring back that glow and keep your complexion calm and happy.

• Love your hands and nails - Cold air and handwashing can lead to dry cuticles and brittle nails. Keep a small hand cream and cuticle oil nearby and if your nails need extra strength, an IBX Repair Treatment works wonders to protect and restore them from the inside out.

• Release the tension - If you have been feeling sluggish, a Swedish Body Massage or Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage helps boost circulation and melt away stress. It is amazing what an hour of switch off time can do for your mood.

At Home Self Care Rituals

Not everything has to be a big routine sometimes it is the tiny things that make you feel grounded again. Try -

• Lighting a candle while you do your skincare

• Switching your phone off an hour earlier

• Applying a hydrating face mask while you relax with a cup of tea

• Going for a walk in daylight hours when you can

• Think of it as pressing pause, even just for 10 minutes a day.

Time to Give Back to You

The clocks may have gone back, but this is your reminder to give a little time back to yourself too. Whether it’s a calming facial, a cosy massage or a nourishing nail treatment, it is time to unwind, relax and feel a bit more you again.