Mental wellness was the talk of the day at the Sandton Holistic Health Fair held at the spa @Sandton Hotel.
Being stressed has a ripple effect that expresses into our body and mind. Taking time out of your day for a good spa treatment is always rewarding and @Sandton Spa are always ready and waiting to pamper you.
And while a 45-minute back, neck & shoulder massage or a Skinovage Vitalising facial is the perfect way to reset, it is also important to make wellness a part of your everyday life.
Let’s look at our skin, a telling sign that visibly shows when we feel stressed and overwhelmed. Other contributing factors are climate and dehydration so taking time to invest in your skin daily is needed. The team from Babor gave us useful insight on why we should choose a professional skincare brand over supermarket brands. Professional brands target the symptoms as well as the cause where the active ingredients are small enough and highly concentrated to penetrate deep beyond the surface. And the results will show and have a lasting impact on your skin.
To boost your skin, Babor has a variety of ampules that can be taken for swift results. For glowing skin, use the perfect glow. For hydration, use the hydra plus and for firming they have a collagen booster. Details: za.babor.com
Packed with revitalising marine minerals and trace elements, Thalgo boosts their L’Océane product to replenish and rejuvenate you. Given that our bodies are mainly made up of salt and water, Thalgo recognizes we have a biofinity with the sea and uses ingredients found in the ocean.
L’Oceane is a mineral essential that can be swallowed holding regenerating properties providing the body with all the vital energy of the sea. Details: thalgo.co.za
Clarissa, owner of Coco Pilates Studio, explained a holistic approach to fitness and wellness by changing our mindset about exercise and the concept that harder is better. Exercise is not just to lose weight or get fit but to free stress within our bodies. Given we already live in a high stress environment, exercise that is light and refreshing can help your body to calm down and even reset your nervous system.
Pilates is the perfect strength and flexibility workout to achieve this and if you don’t have time, you can start with small movements even while sitting at your desk at work. Examples are arm circles, clasping and reaching, palm presses and fingertip taps. Details: cocopilates.co.za
As we move forward with July, let’s be reminded to take small steps to improve your overall wellbeing.
