For so many of us, this period of mandated isolation has led to reflection. It has been a time to pause, ask questions and scrutinize our actions and routines. Ask almost any health and wellness expert, and they will tell you that being healthy and eating well, it’s really a lifestyle. And herein are a handful of skilled professionals, products and programs to help achieve balance and hopefully bring a little joy to your day-to-day.

Spanx Leggings At Selfridges

Designed with the flattering lift and sculpting that we’ve all come to expect of the Spanx brand, this collection is all about form and function. Designed with the perfect amount of stretch, the collection includes classic black designs, faux leather and a handful of bold prints, it’s an activewear collection that can be worn day-to-day as well as in the gym. The waistband-free design ensures each pair is outrageously comfortable and the additional features, like four-way stretch, breathability and an anti-odour finish, means you never want to take them off.

Detox Kitchen Happy Gut Package

The easiest way to keep healthy is to avoid temptation. And better yet, is when the available diet-friendly food is also delicious. The new happy gut package from Detox Kitchen in London, created in partnership with nutritional therapist Eve Kalinik, includes 10 days of gut-cleansing foods, with dishes such as a kimchi bowl, seed crispbread and super grains salad. Choose between a vegan, protein, or green with protein package. But perhaps the best part about this concept is that it’s not just about nutrition but also includes a series of supporting gifts, such as seven live-stream classes with Stretch London to get you moving and feeling more relaxed; a £50 voucher to spend online and cult activewear brand Ernest Leoty, as there’s no better motivator than a new pair of leggings; a Neom Organics SPF moisturiser, and a bag of pink Himalayan bath salts to press reset.

Susie Mermaid

Susie Mermaid is a new luxury wellness brand that aims to bring a wellness retreat into the home. The range consists of a capsule face and body products. Founded by holistic facialist and bodyworker Susie Mermaid, all the product formulations were inspired by her years hosting wellness retreats on the coasts of Italy and Swiss lakes—the scents are transportive and the products work to deliver spa-level facial results, at home.

Lisa Franklin

Award-winning facialist and skincare expert Lisa Franklin has launched her own at-home range. Lisa founded the line after witnessing the effects pollution and city life had on the skin. Combining the latest scientific knowledge and a holistic, clean approach, the result is a range of ultra-effective products. The brand has also been awarded the Positive Luxury Mark for its approach to sustainability.

Box Of Style By Rachel Zoe

Created and curated by A-list stylist Rachel Zoe, Box of Style offers customers a slice of happiness by post every season.”This summer edit has been curated with the hope that each piece will bring joy and, in some way, be part of lasting memories,” said Zoe.  “I can truly say that everything in this selection makes me happy, and that certainly means more to me now than ever before.” The box of luxury and lifestyle items includes a cream and caramel Henry + Lev weekender; a pair of Pansea beaded tassel earrings; a tube of rich and hydrating hand cream from Grown Alchemist; a Kosas colour and light illuminating palette; and a Peter Som Dream Floral Sarong available in Meteorite or Rose Quartz prints, both of which have been designed exclusively in partnership with Zoe. Delivered directly to consumers’ homes, it helps to fulfil a much-needed jet-set agenda and offers a reminder of Bohemian barefoot glamour, ideal for a summer night—even if it’s just at home.

Paul Edmonds

Paul Edmonds in Knightsbridge and Battersea Power Station offer a one-stop-shop to experience the world’s leading hair, beauty and nail experts. Paul Edmonds has long been considered one of the UK’s top hairdressers and colourists, counting Emma Thompson, Christina Hendricks and Sam Smith among his clients. Having now reopened, the salons were designed to feel more like a home, with its plush sofas and warm colour palette.

Bvlgari Spa Tips

With everything going on right now, self-care has never been more important. Therapists from Bvlgari Hotel London’s Spa have created a special series of at-home treatments. Some are designed to ameliorate the specific ailments and tensions that can arise from working and staying at home, while others provide indulgent care and escapism.

Immunity-Boosting At-Home Ritual

1. Lie down in a quiet soothing environment, and carefully pour warm aromatherapy oil onto the centre of your body, spreading the oil across your abdomen from the base of your ribcage for ten clockwise circular motions.
2. Use the flat surface of four fingers to apply gentle pressure to the area surrounding your belly button in clockwise circles, repeating the action all the way around your abdomen for three minutes. 
3. Place the palm of your hand on your solar plexus below the centre of your ribcage and move in five slow, static anti-clockwise circles with very light pressure, and then repeat in the opposite direction. 
4. Move your palm to your lower abdomen and repeat the same movement. These two steps focus on two of the seven chakras, the body’s energy centers. 
5. End the ritual by stroking the palm of your hand in clockwise circular motions three times across your abdomen from the base of the ribcage. Be sure to rest and drink plenty of water afterwards.

ZeroDB

Of the comany, founder and CEO Gary LeBlanc explains that, “When creating Zero dB, it was imperative that our product was based on hard science, targeting actual benefits. Much of the anxiousness people experience today can be traced to the high volume of noise we have in our minds due, to our multi-tasking reality. People who have tried our beverages describe the benefit of feeling more focused, relaxed, and able to take on their next challenge. Whether it’s that critically important work presentation or even a golf game that requires a sharper edge, I like to describe our products as the world’s first noise-canceling beverages.”

Curate Beauty

Curate Beauty was founded by Samantha Freedman, an award-winning beauty journalist (who was previously the beauty editor of Grazia Magazine) and Margot Vitale, who has a background in retail, having worked for Sachs Fifth Avenue. A digital beauty wholesale marketplace for indie brands, Curate Beauty currently has over 80 indie brands on the site—covering all aspects of the industry—including skincare, makeup and hair. All brands on the site are curated by Samantha, who is always researching the latest indie beauty trends and innovations.

Green People Hand Sanitiser

Cult organic beauty brand Green People has extended its range with a new germ-fighting deep-cleansing hand foam that can be used with or without water. Made with naturally antibacterial actives, including a powerful tea tree extract and Manuka honey, the product is 91 percent organic and made without alcohol so it’s ideal for sensitive skin.

Sun.Day

Hackney-based sustainable home fragrance brand SUN.DAY of London was founded by fine artist Natasha Garbawi. The brand uses only the highest-quality aromatherapy-grade essential oils, a sustainable wax blend and pure-cotton wicks. The candles are handcrafted and housed in apothecary jars, which are produced in the UK and blended without any synthetic perfumes or paraffin.

111Skin Selfridges Pop-Up

111SKIN will be hosting a Master-Masking pop-up shop in the main Beauty Hall within Selfridges’ London flagship until August 12th. Customers will have the opportunity to select an assortment of targeted masks to address their skincare concerns. Following a purchase of four or more single sachets, customers will receive a complimentary Rose Gold Illuminating Eye Mask and branded silver bag to carry their products. The products and cult-favourite sheet masks are beloved by celebrities and supermodels alike, including Cate Blanchett, Margot Robbie and Priyanka Chopra. 

Alpha Glow Flash Facial By 001 London

A three-in-one product that acts as a serum, primer, facial, Alpha-Glow Flash Facial from 001 Skincare is made with nine specially selected ingredients to help target key skin concerns. The effective active ingredients include hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid, vitamin A and C, and aloe vera, which combine to hydrate, plump, brighten and soothe the skin, revitalising the skin’s tone, texture and glow.

Theragun

The Theragun was created in 2008 and officially launched in 2016 by chiropractor Dr. Jason Wersland after suffering a life-altering injury. Building on over a decade of research and development, the Theragun uses state-of-the-art technology to effectively reduce muscle tension, accelerate recovery and improve performance. Used by professional sports teams around the world, it remains the leader in at-home massage.

Eclat

Eclat Skin London is a luxury skincare brand that started out creating a 24-carat-gold anti-ageing collection. Behind the brand is the belief that combining natural extracts and oils with active-science-based ingredients is the most efficient way to create skincare formulations. The resulting products are nourishing with proven science-based actives that make a real difference to the skin. And specifically, the Collagen Day Moisturiser contains hydration-boosting hyaluronic acid and collagen amino acids.

Dr Jack Nourish Relax Supplement

London-based Dr. David Jack has built a reputation for being a considered and holistic practitioner in the field of aesthetic medicine. It is well known that stress, anxiety and insomnia can have major effects on the skin, both in terms of ageing and progressing adult acne. This is what led Dr. Jack to create a supplement that helps address some of these issues, using the most up-to-date natural and plant-based ingredients. Relax is a blend of 17 ingredients, each chosen for their relaxing and mood-boosting effects. Relax combines adaptogens, which are used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine to regulate the effects of stressors on the body, including holy basil, maca, ashwagandha and liquorice root. It can be taken in the evening and comes as a naturally flavoured powder that is mixed with hot water to create a powerful fortified hot chocolate-like drink.

Eve And Keel

Vegan, cruelty-free, hand-crafted and organic, wherever possible Eve & Keel creates its products in recycled or recyclable packaging, particularly beautiful milk glass bottles. The balancing chakra rollers come in a range of seven scents, each which serves a particular purpose, encouraging creativity, clarity, stability and more. Roll the blend between your brow and around your temples to support well-being and encourage a sense of balance. The brand also makes body oil, hand creams and a reset facial mist.

Dermatica Subscription

Dermatica has created an affordable prescription skincare line formulated to treat all types of acne. Offering access to powerful prescription ingredients that are not available in over the counter products, this subscription-based brand promises powerful results. Whether you suffer from the occasional breakout, or more severe cystic acne, the brand offers personalised treatment plants for all skin types. To get started, simply fill out an online questionnaire and upload a few photograph of your skin, then a team of dermatologists and doctors provide a diagnosis and prescribes a customised treatment, which arrives through the post each month.

 Maapilim

Maapilim has a new US-based FDA- approved quick-absorbing hand sanitiser. The chic packaging and incredible-smelling formulation mean this product ticks all the boxes. The gel is boosted with an essential oil blend of bergamot, jasmine, and cedarwood that dries quickly with no stickiness. Most importantly, it kills 99.9 percent of germs and bacteria and has been formulated with aloe vera to keep the hands moisturised. 

Maya Njie

Born in Västerås Sweden, Maya Njie (pronounced ‘Maia En-jai’) moved to London in her late teens. Having studied design and photography at the University of the Arts London, Maya always had a sense she would later found a boutique brand. With its focus on quality, she founded Maya Njie Perfumes in 2016, creating artisanal scents that took influence from both her Swedish and West African heritage. Each batch is hand-bottled and all the scents, colourways and packaging has been designed by Maya. She even incorporates sepia-toned family photographs into the designs.

Aimee Victoria Long

Aimee Victoria Long takes the philosophy that training is all about nourishing the mind and the body. Fitness, food and beauty all go hand in hand, and Aimee has honed her Body Beautiful method with that in mind. After spending years obsessing over her weight, counting calories and following fad diets Aimee decided she’d had enough. Now one of London’s leading personal trainers, she has trained at top studios such as Bodyism and Heartcore. Mixing Pilates, strength and conditioning, her sessions are far from easy, but they are dynamic and help clients achieve the results they’ve always asked for and never-yet achieved.

Juni

Juni‘s hydrating lipsticks are plastic free, vegan and organic. The aluminium bullet case has been designed to be reused, and you can swap in any of the brand’s five dynamic lipstick shades each time you run out. The colours are bold, wearable and modern, while the formulas are nourishing and hydrating.

Axiology

These multi-purpose balmies from Axiology can be used on the eyes, lips and cheeks. Plastic-free they have been designed with no unnecessary packaging, you simply tear the outer paper as you use them. There are singles and sets, created in a range of bold and glossy colours. Packed with oils and antioxidants, such as elderberry, hemp and plum oil, they also nourish, heal, and hydrate the skin.

Glow Bar Elixirs

Glow Bar in London has recently introduced five new adaptogenic elixirs to its online store. Whisk or stir a small amount of the powder into your favourite drink and enjoy as part of your night-time routine. Reishi promises to deliver a good night’s sleep—something most adults struggle with. Reishi has been used in traditional Eastern medicine for centuries; it works to give the immune system a major boost and reduces fatigue.  

RMS Oil

Body oils are brilliant, offering the skin a highly concentrated dose of nourishing ingredients, including jojoba, buriti and organic coconut oils. As well as soothing and conditioning, RMS beauty body oil helps to balance the skin. Perfect for morning and night, it’s super concentrated, so just three or four drops are required for each application.

Fable & Mane

A clever new haircare brand, Fable & Mane is a haircare brand that uses plant-based ingredients and takes its inspiration from Indian traditions and heritage. The range includes a shampoo, conditioner and hair mask, all of which are beautifully packaged and designed.

Nourish Hair Formula

Nourish by SK Hair Formula has been formulated by an expert nutritionist who has put in years of research and experience. Specifically, the ingredients have been carefully selected and uniquely combined to support all rounded wellness and support the structure of healthy hair.

Cosmic Molecule

Cosmic Molecule Bone Broth Protein has been crafted from healthy grass-fed, pasture-raised cows. To make it, the bones are gently simmered to extract all the essential nutrients. The result is a broth, packed with collagen and 19 amino acids. The product works perfectly added to a morning coffee or tea, blended into a smoothie or mixed into a soup, stew or sauce.

Anatomē

Anatomē started to provide high-quality vitamins, supplements and therapeutic oils that have both physical and emotional benefits, all made using active natural botanical extracts, organic and scientifically proven ingredients. The range has been developed with the help of sports scientists, nutritionists and aromacologist. Anatomé products help the user to connect with their emotional and physical health, sleep better, manage stress, and support the immune system. 

Gyko

British sustainable swimwear brand Gyko is working to solve women’s swimwear struggles by creating form-flattering modular pieces. The London-based swimwear began after its founder Sophie Flora found herself unable to find the perfect fit in tops and bottoms of a bikini set. A self-professed bikini addict, Flora has always had a huge collection of swimwear, and she often found she liked a top from one set and the bottoms from another. Having been left some money by her grandmother and told to invest it into something that would make her happy, Sophie started researching the idea of creating her own swimwear line and launched in 2019, creating a brand where each top can be paired with any bottom to create the ultimate set. 

Overly Opulent

Founded in 2016 by Simman Dulay, Overly Opulent has become an established and highly sought-after luxury event planning service. Beauty is their speciality and before lockdown, Overly Opulent hosted a one-of-a-kind make-up masterclass series at The Dorchester. The day is comprised of a welcome breakfast, four-course luncheon, afternoon tea and a goody bag stuffed with premium beauty brand. They have been sponsored by over 40 different world-renowned brands, including: Balmain, Marc Jacobs, Huda Beauty, Beauty Blender, Tarte, Tatcha, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Patrick Ta, Elemis, Dermalogica, Rodial, and 111 Skin.

Ava Isa

Ava Isa Sun-è-Serum Drops SPF 35 is an all-mineral sunscreen that feels as lightweight and silky as your favourite serum. Transparent on all skin tones (Michelle Obama is a fan), it is vegan and cruelty-free.

Equi London

Created by women, for women, Equi London is an award-winning range of supplements backed by science and led by nature. Designed to restore inner and outer health and beauty, the brand uses adaptogenic herbs and medicinal mushrooms, vitamins, minerals, plant superfoods and probiotics, in order to help balance the body and optimise health, beauty and well-being.

Pat McGrath

British makeup artist Pat McGrath has been called the fashion world’s most important makeup artist. Born and raised in Northampton, McGrath consistently credits her Jamaican mother for introducing her to the world of hair, makeup, and fashion. McGrath has launched a new campaign to coincide with her Dark Star mascara and eyeshadow palette. The campaign by Meisel includes Naomi Campbell, who is already the global face of Pat McGrath Labs, and also Marisa Berenson, Irina Shayk and Damien Hurley among others. Each muse wears the ultimate mascara in the campaign.

Whole Story

Whole Story is committed to fixing the problem at its core. One thing that sets the brand apart, Whole Story owns all their formulas, uncommon in this industry and their team of cell biologists and chemists curate custom formulas using botanically rich ingredients that are cold-pressed at the time of harvest, ensuring a high quality of ingredients throughout the hard-working range.