Your North West Wedding - Jun/Jul 2019 (Issue 56)

CBD-infused skincare is Hollywood’s trend of the moment. With celebrity fans including Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston and Alessandra Ambrosio, it’s one to watch. The wellness trend has now hit our shores Holland & Barrett have lauched its own high-street beauty line including a serum, day cream and night cream. Check out the CBD Muscle Balm, formulated with capsicum – it helps to relieve painful and tired muscles and is a great post-workout product. Priced at £14.99 from hollandandbarrett.com Proto-col’s award- winning Green Magic superfood powder features an organic blend of 16 of the planet’s most nutrient-dense foods. A great way to start the day, Green Magic also provides an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, as well as dietary fibre to help maintain a healthy gut. Priced at £8.95 from proto-col.com WEDDING WELLNESS The last thing any bride wants on her big day is streaming eyes and running mascara thanks to hayfever. Fear not, as HayMax organic drug-free allergen barrier balms trap pollen before it can even enter the body. It comes in a cute little pot so it can be easily tucked away on the day and beyond as one container will last the whole season. Plus, the five varieties are all non-drowsy, so you won’t be dozing off during the speeches! Priced at £6.99 and available from Holland & Barrett, selected Morrisons and Boots. Check out haymax.biz Who doesn’t love to chill out in the bath, particularly after a long day pounding the pavements at a wedding fair? Enjoy a relaxing soak with BetterYou Magnesium Flakes, which replenish the body’s levels of the essential mineral, promoting overall wellbeing, aiding restful sleep and relaxing muscles. Priced at £3.49. Check out betteryou.com Planning a wedding can be a stressful and anxious time, so it’s important to look after your mental, as well as physical, wellbeing. If you feel great on the inside, you’ll shine on the outside! Bare Biology’s Mindful omega 3 fish oil capsules are high in DHA, which is important for brain health. Low DHA levels can impact mood, so supplementing it can help with depression, anxiety, stress and OCD. Priced at £16 and available from barebiology.com Specialty organic tea company English Tea Shop has carefully created a range of wellness teas keeping you on top form ready for the big day. There’s a variety to choose from, including Detox Me, Energise Me, Sensual Me, Slim Me and Happy Me, so you can tailor your tea selection to your needs. Prices start from £2.88 on amazon.co.uk Beauty editor Kelly Andrews brings you her pick of products to help you feel fighting fit for the big day Editor loves Delving into its original recipe archives, Floris has blended fragrant mint and violet with select essential oils to create a fluoride-free, anti-bacterial mouthwash. I’ve put this product to the test and loved it! Partly because the flavour reminds me of my favourite choccy, violet creams, but mainly because with just six drops diluted in a little water it leaves your mouth feeling fresh, clean and healthy. It also works brilliantly with my AirFloss. Fancy, I know! Priced at £40 and available from florislondon.com Experienced physiotherapist Lyndsay Hirst created Your Pilates Physio from a desire to see professional, clinical Pilates more readily available. The website’s workouts are designed to be safe for anyone with spinal problems, hip pain, pelvic issues, neck pain or for those who simply want to enjoy the exercise. When you register for your free 14-day trial you’ll be directed to a health questionnaire allowing you to detail any specific back problems and get a workout programme designed just for you. Check out yourpilatesphysio.com 76