Your North West Wedding - Mar/Apr 2019 (Issue 55)

If wedding planning is leaving you wide-awake with thoughts buzzing around your head, your eyes might be giving you away. Try Bea Skin Care Recovery Treatment Eye Mask. Containing skin boosting co-enzyme Q10 with anti-aging collagen, it works to address dehydration and dull skin. £50 for six pairs from bea-skincare.com Established in 1974, Faith in Nature’s products are made using the highest quality, naturally derived, cruelty-free, vegan friendly, paraben and SLS-free ingredients, with 100 per cent natural fragrance. The lavender and geranium body wash is packed with essential oils to relax the mind and soothe the body. £5.60 for 400ml from faithinnature.co.uk Enjoy the benefits of deep relaxation and calm in the comfort of your own home with the Lava Shells Spa-At-Home Self-Heating Massage Kit. As an extension of your own hand the lava shell works naturally with your muscles, helping to release tensions, stiffness and knots. The set includes five Kokolokahi body and bath oils. £49 from sharedbeautysecrets.com WEDDING WELLNESS Made from fermenting green tea, Equinox Kombucha is a tasty drink full of beneficial bacteria, essential acids and B-vitamins to aid gut health and support digestion. Used for centuries as a source of wellbeing, kombucha is known for its various health and beauty boosting properties and thanks to its natural fizz, many drink it as an alternative to alcohol – ideal if you’re looking to cut out the booze in the lead up to the wedding. Equinox’s delicious new flavour pink grapefruit and guava is available from Waitrose or equinoxkombucha.com priced at £1.80. If your new year’s resolution involves exercise and you’re ready to hit the gym, you’ll need all the support you can get. Check out Adidas’ Stronger For It Bra, £49.95, from a statement collection inspired by Stella McCartney. A perfect support system for larger cup sizes, its built-in shape is designed to limit bounce during high intensity workouts. Head over to adidas.co.uk If last year was anything to go by you might need to prepare for searing temperatures for your summer wedding. This little gem will be a great help. Incognito Natural Crystal Deodorant has a fresh citrus fragrance attractive to humans but fortunately not to insects! Made from natural ingredients and being environmentally friendly, it’s the first alum crystal to be infused with an essential oil. Priced at £4.49 it’s available from lessmosquito.com The trend for bullet journaling not only has a tremendously practical application for compartmentalising and organising your wedding plans, but is also a tried and tested mindfulness practice. It works by allowing you to get the thoughts racing around in your head, possibly overwhelming you with anxiety, out into the world where they’re easier to process. Get yourself started with this fab set from Derwent containing A5 bullet journal, four graphic line makers and pen wrap for £29.99. Check out derwentart.com Beauty editor Kelly Andrews brings you her pick of products to help you feel fighting fit for the big day Bio-Synergy’s Active Woman range is designed especially to meet female nutrition needs. The bundle offers products that are not only made from natural ingredients to help you get in shape and smash your health and fitness goals, but also contains specific nutrients including vitamin D, iron, calcium and folic acid, essential for all women. Check out bio-synergy.uk Delivering delicious, high-quality food, Vibrant Vegan Co. is a sustainable and socially conscious food subscription company that makes healthy meals while tackling the issue of plastic waste. Packaging is either compostable, up-cycled or 100 per cent recyclable. Box selections include lifestyle-matching options such as ‘Calorie Controlled’, ‘Lean Protein’ and ‘Slow Burning Carbs’. For more information visit vibrantvegan.co.uk 72