By Davina Catt
At Kijani Living we are celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week 2022: an awareness week devised to put the spotlight on the ever increasing mental health crisis engulfing the UK - reports show that, across the country, 74% people have felt 'overwhelmed or unable to cope' at some stage, due to mental health stresses.
This year's event has a theme of 'loneliness' with a particular focus on helping people heal from the trauma of the pandemic period.
Kijani Living was the first natural beauty brand into the UK and is one of the industry leaders in connecting mind and body wellbeing; 'healthy body, happy mind.' The National Institute of Mental Health are now connecting the benefits of self-care with improved mental health and wellbeing. Whilst psychologists have found that following a simple three step skincare routine morning and evening can lower the amount of cortisol (stress hormone) in your body by up to 83%.
Whilst getting at least eight hours of sleep a night, spending time in nature and eating rich in nutrient meals or essential supplements are all ways to work mindfulness into your day to day life, implementing a daily skincare routine can be one of the time efficient and beneficial means of self care.
Giving the brain structure and stability allows it to relax, which extend to daily routines, giving you the feeling of being in control. Additionally, a skincare routine is calming and encourages mindfulness; massaging your face when applying products is shown to lower heart rate and reduce feelings of anxiety.
Kijani have chosen some of our best-selling skincare products to help achieve mindfulness and improved mental health.
Antipodes Halo Skin Brightening Facial Mud Mask
Applying a face mask once a week for 10-15 minutes is not only a great opportunity to switch off and relax but also does wonders for your skin. Award winning, New Zealand based, Antipodesis pioneering by combining natural ingredients with advanced scientific technology; this mineral rich, bio active formulation is full of volcanic mineral mud, revolutionary antioxidant Vinanza grape and Kiwi, avocado oil, and pure plant fragrances of vanilla pod, raspberry seed and musk.
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Balade En Provence Solid Face Cleanser Bar
Practice mindfulness during the cleansing part of your skincare routine; as you apply your cleanser, imagine washing away the day and any negative thoughts, then inhale the comforting smells as you do. This Balade En Provenceorganic, solid facial cleansing soap cleanses, moisturises and soothes the skin for a brightening finish: expect naturally sourced ingredients including French green clay, rosehip oil and aloe vera. Use daily, morning and evening.
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Alba Botanica Sea Salt Body Scrub
Indulge in self-massage to relieve tension, stimulate healthy blood flow, circulation and even remove toxins from the body. This Alba Botanica Sea Salt Body Scrub is best applied liberally in shower or bath using circular massage motions; the hypo-allergenic formula of jojoba, macadamia, avocado, sweet almond oils combined with pacific sea salts gives skin a deep detox and glowing texture.
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Avalon Organics Vitamin C Renewal Crème Riche
This award winning long lasting moisturising crème is best applied at night to infuse skin with restorative antioxidants to deeply nourish and reveal a brighter complexion the next morning: the formula combines triple C complex, olive squalane, kakadu plum, turmeric, liquorice root, and milk thistle - waking up to hydrated, glowing skin can help self esteem and positivity.
