Beauty is a powerful tool. It can boost our confidence and make us feel sexier, but did you know it can also help us relax? If you’ve been feeling a little stressed out lately, you might want to try some of the following beauty tricks.
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#1 Wear a calming fragrance
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It’s no secret that fragrances can strongly impact on emotions. Research has found that lavender, ylang ylang and sandalwood are calming scents, and vanilla and jasmine are mood-boosters. So next time you’re having a stressful day, you might want to spritz a fragrance heavy in those notes.
bh loves: Vanessa Megan Essential Blend Natural Perfume, Molton Brown Ylang-Ylang Eau de Toilette and Diptyque Eau De Lavande Fragrance.
#2 Treat yourself to all the masks
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There is nothing better than treating yourself to a pamper session after a long, tough day. It’s a well-deserved break that also happens to be productive! So pop on a face, eye or foot mask, lie on the couch, watch a movie and de-stress.
bh loves: Estée Lauder Stress Relief Eye Mask and Davinci De Stress Mud Mask.
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#3 Have a hot bath or shower
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A hot bath or shower can make a world of difference. In fact, a recent study showed that having a long, hot bath is beneficial for your health. Plus, there are plenty of calming bath bombs and shower gels around to make the experience even more relaxing. If you want to take your shower to day spa-level calm though, add a few drops of an essential oil to a washer and place it on the floor where it won’t get too wet. As you shower, the hot water and steam will diffuse the scent all around you.
bh loves: Palmolive Aroma Anti-Stress Shower Gel, Lush Twilight Bath Bomb and the Oil Garden Relax & Unwind essential oil.
#4 Get serious about sleep
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We all know that getting our beauty sleep is important, yet many of us don’t make it a priority. Sleep deprivation can make you more stressed out than you already are. So if you’re having trouble falling asleep, or need a little nudge to nod off, try using a pillow mist or sleeping mask.
bh loves: The Body Shop Wellbeing Deep Sleep Dreamy Pillow and Body Mist and Manicare Sleeping Mask.
Do you do any of these things to relax? What do you do to relax when you’re stressed out?
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