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During the pandemic, bathing helped us to decompress and relax. And while normal life is returning bit by bit, it seems this is one lockdown ritual we’re keen to continue.
“The past 18 months has put our wellbeing and holistic health in the spotlight,” says Grace Vernon, global cultural insight trend lead at The No7 Beauty Co. “A number of anxietyinducing factors led to people finding ways to relax at home. They turned their bathroom into a makeshift spa, introducing beauty rituals to their regimes. We saw the rise of slow bathing, to help them manage their emotional wellbeing and build inner strength.”