clean beauty
INSPIRATION TO HELP YOU LOOK YOUR BEST, NATURALLY
Words Hattie Parish.
We haven’t been short of excuses to seek out self-care recently, and the relentless chilly season comes with a free pass for further cosiness. Finding moments of comfort in everyday rituals - a morning stretch, a cup of tea, a hot shower - can help us feel grounded, positive and purposeful. Our beauty routines offer an easy way to put this into practice through aromatherapy - and one essential oil in particular is catching our attention: cedarwood. Derived from the needles, leaves, bark and berries of cedar trees, its warm, woody aroma seems tailor-made for feelings of winter revival. It’s used to calm and balance, has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties and is known for its sedative qualities. For a daily lift, find it in body washes, lotions, fragrances and deodorants. We love Elements Boutique Spa Massage & Body Oil Fire (£25, 150ml, 100 points, hollandandbarrett.com), which envelops skin in a hydrating, vegan blend of cedarwood, rosehip, vitamin E and ginger.