Verve asked some leading lights of the wellness and beauty industries to share their daily routines, and let us in on a few of their secrets for healthy skin, body and mind.
Belle Hartles of Goju
I like to take a sustainable approach to my wellness rituals, keep it simple, and repeat. My skincare routine consists mostly of The Ordinary serums and doubling down on SPF, but my favourite products are local skincare brand Pal’s Skin Lab 2.5% Retinol and Goju’s Collagen shot to keep those wrinkles at bay! I’m a regular at my local F45 gym so I don’t go a day without a Goju Turmeric to help restore my muscles and keep my mind sharp – plus it gives your skin a healthy glow. My day usually ends with stretching. I love closing the day out with a sense of control and connection to my body.
Sue Crake of Finesse
It feels so good to take control and carve out a little moment of peace. My own favourite ritual helps restore my inner balance and grounds me at the end of a busy day. I simply turn off all devices and run a warm bath, adding Epsom salts for a calming magnesium boost. A gentle exfoliation with Osmosis Berry Polish leaves my skin smooth and glowing. Then, an application of the heavenly Osmosis Tropical Mango Mask makes for a blissful experience, enveloping the senses while recharging and restoring stressed skin. It’s the nearest I’ll get to a tropical island for a while, but it’s the next best thing!
Louise Gray
To start with, I ensure that I have a great breakfast, as I find this keeps me level throughout the day. My go-to is always poached eggs on toast followed by the New Zealand Longevity Foundations Vitamin C, Bestow Beauty Oil for EFAs, and One Truth 818 Telomere Support, helping to keep my mind and body young.
I have found simplifying has revolutionised my mindset. From my space (decluttering) to skincare rituals, to eating more in line with the seasons or just completing a jigsaw puzzle instead of being online. But most importantly, regular sessions with my business coach who reminds me to focus on the things I can control and to let go of things I can’t, both in a business sense, and in life generally.
Dr Libby
I’m a big advocate of looking after ourselves everyday so we don’t get to a place where we need to recharge. One of the best ways to ensure we don’t reach burnout point is to provide our bodies with optimal levels of nutrients so they can function at their best. One way that I do this, along with eating a truckload of whole real food, is to take my Bio Blends Organic Daily Greens and Radiant Reds powder in a glass of water each morning. It’s a quick and effortless way to boost your intake of greens, nutrients and antioxidants. Organic Zinc is also another great supplement to take on a daily basis which can help ensure that our batteries are not depleted. Without adequate zinc levels, people often feel tired, suffer from depressed moods, experience digestive challenges, and have trouble fighting off colds and other infections. It’s a great way to build resilience and recharge on a cellular level.
Yvonne Marvin of Cool Body
I don’t have brekky before leaving home, just 500ml of warm water with the juice of half-a-lemon, followed by a sachet of electrolytes in another 500ml of water. This hydrates me for a great part of the day.
- From around 6am, I’m constantly around people.
- East Day Spa is my favourite hideout to have some me-time. · Sometimes I’ll visit the cinema alone, too.
- I keep an eye on my iron levels, as does my doctor.
- If I feel as if I am dragging my heels, I’ll have the odd iron infusion at Sapphire Clinic, and after about a half-hour I feel as though I can jump mountains.
- Monalinda by Sapphire Clinic is my go-to skincare product range. I use their serums, eye cream and moisturiser. One application in the morning takes care of my complexion for the day.
- As a strength trainer and the practitioner at CoolBody, I’m on my feet all day.
- I also exercise with weights to improve my bone density.
- I’ve never had issues sleeping, and make sure to consume lots of protein and veggies like beetroot, corn, and pumpkin for their cleansing properties. Equally, I’m a clean freak and my apartment is perfect! Everything has a place.
- My favourite drinks are Spanish pink gin, and champagne.
- I never drink alone; I can take it or leave it.
- I believe that the key to a good life is stay away from toxic people.
- Be happy inside, then you’ll like the world around you.
- Laughing is free and infectious. I think I’m one of the happiest people I know.
Ellen Selkon of Clinic 42
Recharge Yourself!
With 2022 upon us and into our third year of the pandemic, it is vitally important to do something good for ourselves, and what better way than to look in the mirror and feel happy with what you see!
Having our skin in top condition is a fabulous way to feel good and recharged for the new year! This starts with basic ABC skincare and sunblock protection but can be supercharged to include Venus Viva treatments like Nano-Fractional radio frequency and Clinic 42’s unique TriDerma Treatment, where the result is clearer, smoother, resurfaced and tightened skin, with minimised pigmentation. What more could you ask for?
Maybe the slow burn of a bio-stimulatory, the latest and best skin re-modellers on the market. A series of injectable treatments that keep your skin luminous, tightened, and younger looking. And, results can last for up to two years.
For more information see clinic42.co.nz or call us on 09-638 4242.
