Put a Spring in your step the natural way

With Spring in the air it’s the perfect time to rid yourself of the winter blues and recharge your mind and body for the new season ahead. Follow our top tips and put a Spring in your step the natural way:-

Spring clean your system
Spring is the most important season for detoxifying as during the winter many of us can be a bit lazy with our dietary choices and exercise routines. To help spring clean your system try our Detox Blend Massage Oil (200ml £9.99) with essential oils of Juniper Berry, Grapefruit, Lime, Orange Sweet, Vanilla and Echinacea. Or, take a soothing, rejuvenating bath with our Detox Formula Aromatherapy Bath Oil (150ml £10.99) with Bergamot, Petitgrain, Lemon, Lavender and Milk Thistle.

Reboot your energy levels
If you’re feeling a bit lethargic after the cold winter months, essential oils can be extremely effective in treating both mental and physical fatigue. Citrus oils, in particular, act as a physical and mental stimulant and when the substance enters the blood stream (by breathing in the molecules or absorbing them through the skin) they can act in a similar way to caffeine. Oils such as Lemon, Orange Sweet and Lime also contain high levels of Limonene which is a chemical that has been clinically proven to stimulate the part of the brain responsible for memory and intellectual performance. Please note that citrus oils can (very rarely) cause a skin reaction when used in the bath. Add only one drop the first time or consider dispersing the oil in a tablespoonful of milk before adding it to the water. Alternatively try our Anti-Fatigue Bath & Shower Gel (200ml £8.99) with an invigorating blend of Lime, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cedarwood and Ginseng.

Brighten up your appearance
The harsh effects of winter can leave our skin very dry and lifeless. Try Potions & Possibilities’ Luxury Body Soufflé enriched with ultra-moisturising, active botanical ingredients. Premium grade Coconut and Shea Butter gives a delicate creamy texture to nurture, rehydrate and condition, Orange Flower enhances natural radiance and improves skin tone and Lavender helps to soothe and restore. This fabulous blend is finished with a hint of Tea Tree and Echinacea for added protection.

Prepare for Pollen
The pollen season gets earlier every year and we could see the first problems at any time now as trees and flowers begin to bloom. Historically, the advice has been that during the non-hay fever period ‘grassy’ and/or floral oils should be used in the bath to increase tolerance. Geranium and Lavender are good choices. During attacks, use Chamomile in the bath regularly, as many believe that it helps calm the reaction in a similar way to antihistamines. For an off-the-shelf blend try Potions & Possibilities Ultra Relaxing Clinical Bath Oil (150ml £10.99) blended with Bergamot, Orange Sweet, Lavender and Geranium - all in a luxurious, natural base of coconut oil to moisturise and care for the skin without making the bath slippy.

Don’t eat too many Easter Eggs!!
Visit http://www.potions.co.uk/ and treat yourself instead to some of our wonderfully indulgent, therapeutic and ‘calorie-free’ aromatherapy toiletries. Perfect for enhancing your health and wellbeing this Spring!