As summer draws to and end, London is optimistic. Fuelled by some much needed vitamin D from a very decent season super charged by foreign holidays we’re feeling good as autnm breezes in. It’s a great time to re-boot your health and beauty regime, nothing serious but just a few days of keeping it clean to get rid of a 1lb or two that the lazy, hazy days and loose clothes allowed us to gain and to make sure we are fighting fit and our most gorgeous selves for Fashion week, long hours at the office or dealing with the school run.
This Month’s Gorgeous Girl is the Pilates teacher whipping Chelsea into shape, My Lust of the Month is the vegan Protein Powder that doubles as a snack and This Month’s Gorgeous Treat is the new multi vitamin spray for health on the run.
If like me you have gained a couple of pounds over the holiday’s – firstly get it into perspective – what you can put on two weeks you can easily loose in, well, four. But it also gives you an opportunity to re-think your relationship with food, exercise and nutrition. I encourage my clients and indeed myself to get up every morning and move – create a ritual and just do it! Make it a part of your life and a non-negotiable.
If skin is still peeling from the summer sun – Rituals Good Luck Scrub will evoke memories of exotic travels and remove dead skin cells to reveal soft, smooth renewed skin.
I have been singing the praises of sprouted foods for a while but my favourite, super sprout is the Adzuki bean. It is rich in Vitamins, magnesium, potassium and iron. Easier to digest and lower in calories than most other beans - this is the perfect, post workout supper or flour alternative in sweets. Reported to support liver and kidney functions this warming super-food is my must have staple for the new season.
I have mentioned Turmeric before and now is a great time to re-introduce it to your daily routine, a tea-spoonful with a splash of lemon in hot water it is a powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory. The health benefits are numerous and long-term use should enhance both your body and your beauty.
Our complexion often needs a bit of extra tender-loving care to transition from summer sun to autumn winds and Juno by Sunday Riley from Cult Beauty is one of the best products for the job. Packed with rare oils and an age-defying cocktail of Vitamins A, C and E, it doesn’t smell gorgeous but your complexion will look gorgeous.
Glow On!