I have been feeling quite sluggish and lacking in energy, especially in the mornings. What can I do that will help get me moving?
This is a very common cause for women who come into the spa. Particularly after the winter months where we've been so used to staying in the warm and having early nights. In order for our body to function properly, our general well being needs to be strong and energy levels good.
A great start in the mornings is performing a few gentle stretches or pilates - both are great as gets the breath and circulation moving, stimulating the spine and muscles, and floods the body with the good feelings one gets from exercising the whole body.
Why not also try a gorgeous new Spa Therapies Revive range. Dry body brushing is a great way to kick start your blood and lymphatic circulation - it acts as a form of 'work out' for your skin so aiding the delivery of all those useful nutrients to leave you healthy and raring to go!
Our Energy-Zing Shower Drench is another perfect remedy for sluggish feelings in the morning by having key essential oils of orange, lemongrass and grapefruit known for their uplifting, invigorating and stimulating effects to both the body and mind!
Consuming plenty of water ensures high-energy levels by flushing out toxins from the body and ensuring that all organs perform optimally and efficiently. Further, a good body leads to a good mind ensuring that you are energetic and active. Try to drink at least 8 glasses a day and first thing in the morning add a slice of lemon to hot water - is a great natural body cleanser!
Lastly a little sun exposure, in moderation, can help to boost your energy levels by increasing your natural feel good hormone serotonin. This in turn can help to lift your spirits and boost the spring in your step! One hour per week (not in direct sunlight) is a safe amount of time.
My circulation is quite poor and I always get cold hands and feet - what should I do?
If your hands and feet tend to be cold this is quite a strong indicator that your circulation is a little sluggish or poor. Therefore, the most important thing is to perform activities and use specific products that will help to stimulate your circulation. Products that naturally warm up on your skin are great because you will instantly benefit from the heat. Also try to have regular exercise (2-3 times a week) to keep everything moving and prevent blood stagnating in your extremities i.e. feet and hands.
Try our new Spa Therapies Relax range. This range has been designed to provide you with that beautiful warming spa experience in the comfort of your own home with warming scrubs and oils. You have probably found your skin to be quite dry due to your sluggish circulation. Therefore using products that are incredibly rich and creamy will be the perfect recipe.
Our Melting Body Fondant has an amazing balm like texture, enriched with mango and shea butters that help to nourish and lubricate the skin, keeping it supple and plump.
Our Softening Thermal Sugar Scrub is another great product to use at home to aid circulation. It has a heating element as soon as it is applied to the skin which is super indulgent. Try to use 'friction' movements backwards and forwards with the palms of your hands in an upward movement towards your heart to again, promote your blood and lymphatic flow.
Another great tool within the Spa Therapies Relax range are the Warming Massage Stones. Just pour warm water into the stones so that they heat up and you can glide the stones over areas of your body that suffer from tension and poor circulation.
I have trouble sleeping. How can I improve this situation?
We treat many ladies at the spa and sleep deprivation is most definitely a growing concern. Our body needs sleep. During sleep, our body releases growth hormones to help repair and rebuild our body's cells.
Therefore, if we suffer from a lack of sleep, our body with all our living cells are working overtime the following day which can have a knock on affect to our body's complex systems. Improving the quality of sleep, will help to boost your immunity, fighting off nasty colds and flu.
Try our new Spa Therapies Sleep Range before bedtime which has been carefully created with sleep benefits at the forefront of our aim with these products. Key essential oils in this range are patchouli, frankincense and ylang ylang, all known for calming the mind, reducing levels of stress and anxiety and helping insomnia. Having a warm bath before bed actually lowers your body temperature (once you get out) which is more sleep inducing than if you are warmer so pour our luxurious Soothing Bath Float into your bath and feel tension melt away.
Try to create a 'Sanctuary' in your bathroom with candles lit too. Candles can instantly help to relax the mind and you can even try using them for a little form of meditation. Just watch the flame and enjoy the movement naturally created by the flame. It will really help you to switch off from everything else around you and clear your, perhaps, busy mind. Try our Daydream Candle embedded with the sleep inducing essential oils of ylang ylang, patchouli and frankincense.
Why not sip on a cup of chamomile herbal tea. chamomile is a natural relaxing herb known to assist the restless and those suffering from insomnia promoting restfulness and drowsiness.
Avoiding using the television is a must as can be over stimulating to the mind and actually have the reverse effect of making you sleep! Our beautiful Serenity Eye Pillow is the perfect tool to help you enjoy a calm and peaceful nights sleep.
I suffer from tension in my neck and shoulders, apart from having a massage, is there anything else I can do at home?
Having a warm bath can dramatically help relieve tension in your neck and shoulders. Our indulgent Nourishing Bath Soak in the Spa Therapies Relax range is rich enough to ensure it can nourish your skin whilst you have a long hot soak.
Additionally incorporating yoga and pilates can really help to loosen muscular aches and pains and prevent further tension building up. Another great way to relieve tension in neck and shoulders and help your posture is 'back stroke swimming' as naturally trains your shoulders to sit further back and be more flexible and supple.
A great tool within the Spa Therapies Relax range are the Warming Massage Stones. Just pour warm water into the stones so that they heat up and you can glide the stones over areas of your body that suffer from tension. Self massage can easily be performed or get a loved one or friend to work through your areas of tension.
How can wind down on a long journey to combat jet lag?
Be prepared. Taking a few suitable products and tools can make a real difference. If your flight is long, trying to get some sleep. Using a soft Eye Pillow like our Serenity Eye Pillow will help you to switch off and promote sleep by blocking out any light but also with the powerful properties of ylang ylang, patchouli and frankincense infused within the pillow will boost your relaxation levels.
During the flight before you drift off try to perform some deep breathing - sitting comfortably, close your eyes ? and try taking deep, slow breaths ? making each breath even deeper than the last. The key to deep breathing is to breathe from the abdomen, getting as much air as possible into your lungs. The more oxygen you get, the less tense, short of breath, and anxious you feel. Try closing your eyes and imagine a place or activity that is calming and peaceful for you.
Drink plenty of water during the flight - flying can be extremely dehydrating and consumption of water also helps prevent depression by ensuring that the human body automatically replenishes serotonin. It also prevents sleep disorders by producing the sleep regulator melatonin. Once off the flight and at your holiday destination, see our FAQ above on boosting energy levels to ensure you are fit and raring to go for your holiday - washing away any signs of Jet Lag!
I suffer from stress related migraines - how can I help prevent this without medication?
The most important remedy for stress-related migraines is making sure you have time for yourself and you 'schedule in' time for you and relaxation. When your body is in a state of relaxation, your system gets back into balance: deepening your breathing, reducing stress hormones, slowing down your heart rate and blood pressure, and relaxing your muscles.
In addition to its calming physical effects, research shows that the relaxation response also increases energy and focus, combats illness, relieves aches and pains, heightens problem-solving abilities, and boosts motivation and productivity. This may mean taking a bath, reading a book, going for a walk, mediation or doing a little yoga or pilates each day. Whatever it is that helps you to relax...
Within our new Spa Therapies Relax Range, the chosen essential oils within are specifically known for their calming properties - labdanum, cedarwood and vetiver. All help with calming anxiety, reducing stress levels and stress related conditions e.g. migraines.
Try our Escape and Unwind Collection. This perfect ensemble includes a Nourishing Bath Soak, Softening Thermal Sugar Polish, Warming Body Oil, Cocooning Body Butter and a Warming Massage Stone. If you have limited with time to visit one of our beautiful spas, why not create your very own experience in the comfort of your own home. Pop some candles on and lock the bathroom door! Also do try to avoid hours in front of a computer screen with no breaks, try to prioritise and remember you are only human. Having a To Do list often helps to gauge the priorities of each task and once written, can help you to switch off.
As a busy working Mum, I find it hard to make time for myself. Help!
From the thousands of women we see at our spas we understand your concern and you are not alone. That is why we have created this beautiful new premium collection of products - Spa Therapies.
We understand it can be very challenging finding the time for anything else other than running a home, looking after the children and working. Therefore, choosing from our Revive, Relax or Sleep ranges enables you to chose what you need, and to have the opportunity to use spa products in the comfort of your home. Once the children have gone to bed, try to create your very own 'Sanctuary' spa in your bathroom and follow our Therapist Tips from each product to get that shoulder drop moment you certainly need.
Are Sanctuary Spa Therapies products suitable for use during pregnancy?
Yes
Are Sanctuary Spa Therapies products tested on animals?
No. None of our products have ever been tested on animals and we have a strict policy not to use any individual ingredients in the products that have been tested on animals past 1998.
Are Sanctuary Spa Therapies products suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes to vegetarians, but no to vegans. Some animal by products, for example beeswax and honey may have been used in some of the formulations.
Are Sanctuary Spa Therapies products paraben free?
Yes