Chase the Winter Blues
Given the persistence of COVID in one form or another, along with the usual winter blues, it’s no wonder that we need a pick-me-up every now and then.
The Patch Brand, vitamin-infused patches with powerful ingredients that fit perfectly into even the fastest-paced lifestyle might do the trick for you. Unlike gummies and pills that only partially absorb into your system, this clean and simple alternative releases 100% of your vitamins over 24 hours via a small, discreet patch. The patches are loaded with ingredients that address specific problems.
Stress Relief Vitamin Patch
- Remove the feeling of stress from everyday life
- Infused with a blend of Valerian Root, Passionflower, and Hops to promote stress relief.
- Up to 24 hours of benefit.
Focus Vitamin Patch
- Stay on your game throughout the day
- Infused with a Ginkgo Biloba, Bacopa Monnieri, Acetyl-L Carnitine, and Magnesium-L Threonate to promote focus.
- Enjoy us to 24 hours of benefit
- Makes getting a good night’s rest as easy as 1, 2, Zzz.
- Thoughtfully infused with a bedtime blend of Valerian Root, Passionflower, Hops, Melatonin, Vitamin B2, Magnesium Citrate, and Vitamin D
- Place one patch on a relatively hair-free part of the body, such as the inner wrist, about 1 to 2 hours before bed. Remove in the morning and repeat nightly.
- Skip the morning coffee and take on the day.
- Carefully infused with Caffeine, Taurine, Green Tea, Glucuronolactone, and a blend of B Vitamins: B3, B5, and B6.
- Wear up to 24 hours or mix and match patches to blend their effect and support your daily wellness needs.
If a little retail therapy is needed to shake the blues, one possibility is the perfect statement bag to take you from day to night. The Hazo Maximalist from Baobab Roots has an ingenious 3-in-1 design allowing it to be used as a cross-body during the day with enough room for all your essentials. And after work, head to Happy Hour or date night by transitioning it to a wristlet or clutch.
With its metallic silver spike and stud hardware and soft Italian leather, the classic black bag now has an edgy, chic upgrade. It’s TSA approved and easy to carry due to lightweight, full-grain leather.
The bag: is made with genuine Italian leather; manufactured in small batches for the ultimate quality control; converts from crossbody to wristlet to clutch; features metallic silver spike and stud hardware; built with two large compartments, a zip pocket and a leather sleeve that holds up to six cards.
Baobab Roots is also a fashion brand that gives back donating a portion of the proceeds from each handbag purchase to support organizations protecting the endangered Baobab trees in Africa and Elephants without Borders. To learn more visit www.baobab-roots.com
Obviously, I’m still using hand sanitizer, but this is a good time to upgrade to one that smells good and pampers my hands, which become oh, so dry from constant hand washing. My choice is PlaneAire Hands for a new vegan, moisturizing, nourishing and germ-killing experience. (When I’m ready to travel again, this would be my travel companion.
PlaneAire® is a brand guided by science and nature, with plant-based hygiene products suitable for adults and children. Their purposeful blends of vibrant essential oils, from carrot seed to cardamom, benefit you and your skin in more ways than one.
When I dream of Caribbean travels, PlaneAire’s Lemongras
Notes of cedarwood in the Sandalwood special limited edition blend evoke the familiar smell of a soothing sauna. Carrot seed oil, found in the Lemon Carrot blend, has antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties – often found in anti-aging skincare products.
The Variety 6 packs are great for a family, whether traveling or at home: https://www.planea
In addition, PlaneAire’s Travel Essentials Bundle, which includes one PlaneAire Clean Surface & Air Mist, one PlaneAire Wipes box of 12 individually wrapped sachets, and a PlaneAire® Hands Hand Sanitizer Blend of your choice, is great for travel in the year ahead.
Winter can be rough on the skin, especially the lips. To solve that problem, I’ve used ILIA’s Lip Wrap Reviving Balm, a barrier-building balm that hugs lips on first glide. A nourishing blend of emollient butters and Prickly Pear Oil quenches lips on contact. Active levels of Hyaluronic Acid and Salicornia visibly plump and help boost hydration. Lips feel calm, comfortable, and completely replenished.
Key Clean Ingredients:
- Salicornia (Sea Succulent) – Clinically proven to help improve hydration up to 6000% over 28 days for smoother, more supple lips.
- Hyaluronic Acid- Helps to plump skin and help skin retain moisture.
- Prickly Pear Oil- Antioxidant-rich; helps to moisturize and smooth skin’s surface.
- Ceramides- Helps to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier for lasting hydration.
*Added bonus * A cooling ceramic tip for a soothing application
Available at iliabeauty.com and Sephora.com
To keep my lips soft and full and healthy without any stinging serums or more drastic remedies, Theraderm’s Anti–Aging Lip Complex is a secret weapon. This powerful daily lip treatment is designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles around the mouth and increases lip volume with Atelcollagen, all without the uncomfortable side effects that accompany many plumpers.
Infused with a potent peptide that smooths out annoying fine lines and wrinkles, and soothing avocado oil and vitamin E which provide superior hydration, the Anti-Aging Lip Complex delivers the perfect balance of hydration and rejuvenation. It also helps reduce the appearance of lip bleed lines.
Given how drab hair looks during the winter months, I took a cue from celebrities like Taylor Swift, Elle Fanning and Ariana Grande and tried out icy-white hair that looks fresher and younger and stylish at any age.
Maintaining the brightness and shine of those shades can be challenging, but Keratin Perfect® hair care has the at-home solution designed to extend the life of those pretty shades with ease. Specifically, the Keratin Brightener Tone-Correcting Duo is a purple pigmented shampoo and conditioner that helps neutralize any yellow and ashy tones which are often associated with lighter shades like blonde and grey.
As an added benefit, Keratin Perfect® products are rich with a unique salon-quality keratin blend that strengthens the hair from within, making it instantly healthier, shinier and smoother!
While there are plenty of man-made remedies for the winter blues, Nature provides one for free: a beautiful sunny day with balmy temperatures!
