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OUR ALL-TIME BEST-EVER BUYS

WE’VE ROUNDED UP OUR FAVOURITE WAYS TO BOOST WELLNESS EVERY DAY

healthy hotlist

OUR ALL-TIME BEST-EVER BUYS

WE’VE ROUNDED UP OUR FAVOURITE WAYS TO BOOST WELLNESS EVERY DAY

THE FEELGOOD FOLIAGE

Ideal for bedrooms, a snake plant can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen at night. Patch Susie snake plant (from £10 for 35-45cm, patchplants.com)

THE BEAUTY HERO

Collagen gives your skin structure, so give your skin a lift with this supplement H&B Bovine Collagen Powder (£22.99, 150g, 88 points)

WE LOVE!

THE EXCELLENT LEGGINGS

With a no-dig waistband, these are are stylish, too Tropics Olive/Green Leggings (£66, loonylegs. com) Also pictured: Crop top (£37)

THE NOTEBOOK

For journaling or just being organised Esmie Heritage Notebook (from £18, esmie.co.uk)

THE VERSATILE TRAINERS

Excellent for running, excellent for popping to the shops Veja Condor 2 Alveomesh Light Grey Brittany Trainers (£135, fashercise.com)

THE REALLY GO OD SPORTS BRA

For high-impact workouts and available in 35 sizes. Solidarity High-Impact Sports Bra (£64, maaree.com)

THE STALWART SHOWER GEL

Soap-free and non-drying, this delivers a gentle yet effective cleanse Trilogy Botanical Body Wash (16.50, 500ml, 64 points)

THE UPLIFTING BREW

For the ultimate afternoon pick-youup that’s naturally caffeine-free Pukka Lemongrass & Ginger Tea (£2.99, 20 tea bags, 8 points)

WE LOVE!

THE CULT MASSAGE BALM

Just the thing to soothe aches and pains Weleda Arnica Massage Balm (£20.75, 200ml, 80 points)

THE F O OD STORAGE

Handy for storing leftovers, lunch and everything in between Joseph Joseph Nest Lock Multi-Size Container Set (£35, joseph joseph.com)

THE GYM BAG

For every bag purchased, a travel bag is given to a child in care Madlug Backpack (£29.99, madlug.com)

THE GLOW-BOOSTING SERUM

Whatever your skin type, vit C plumps your skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines. Win-win Vitaskin Vitamin C Collagen Boosting Serum (£18, 30ml, 72 points)

THE SNACKTIME SAVIOUR

Packed with protein, spread it on toast or apple slices Pip & Nut The Ultimate Smooth Peanut Butter (£3.39, 300g, 12 points)

THE SOOTHING CANDLE

Vegan, chemical-free and a mood-boosting scent AromaWorks Lemongrass & Bergamot candle (£13.99, 52 points)

THE MULTI-TASKER

To cook with – and to put on your hair and skin Vita Coco Coconut Oil (£11.99, 500ml, 55 points)

THE GENIUS MAKE -UP REMOVER

The reusable pad that gets rid of make-up using just water Face Halo Make-up Remover (£7, 28 points)

THE FITNESS GADGET

Because it’s the classic health and fitness tracker Fitbit Charge 5 (£169.99, fitbit.com)

THE LEAK-PRO OF WATER BOTTLE

It’s stylish, it’s practical and it keeps your water cold Buntu Cool Grey Water Bottle (£27, lovebuntu.com)

WE LOVE!

THE STYLISH YOGA MAT

Lightweight and you can put it in the washing machine eddy travel yoga mat (£49.95, yogi-bare.co.uk)  

 THE ECO SHAMPOO

Plastic-free, vegan, cruelty-free and it gives your hair a good wash Ethique Heali Kiwi Shampoo Bar For Touchy Scalps (£12.99, 110g, 48 points)

THE SUPER SUPPLEMENT

Make sure you’re getting your quota with these high strength supps H&B Vegan Vitamin D 3000IU (£15.99, 90 tablets, 60 points)

THE SNOOZE -INDUCING BATH OIL

With lavender, sandalwood and jasmine to help you unwind Tisserand Sleep Better Bath Oil (£13.99, 200ml, 52 points)

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