Now that restrictions are winding down, and we’re interacting more with each other, this is a great time to start thinking about taking things up a notch again to look our best. From garments to personal health, some of the latest launches have come out to help you shine – be it a boost in self-confidence, a brand-new look, or to keep you in tip-top shape.
Here’s a list of my “what’s new” in health and wellness, that we just know you’ll want to make a part of your life and routine!
Canadian women’s intimates apparel brand, Elita has their bestselling comfy essentials, including the Silk Magic Slips, Soft Cotton Crossover Bras, and Classic Briefs. Needless to say, you can live in these undergarments from lounging at home to a night on the town.
belif introduced the latest addition to their ‘bomb’ collection and first lip treatment, the Aqua Bomb Overnight Lip Mask. With the added soothing effect of Centella Asiatica (Cica), this mask provides rich nourishment for soft, smooth lips. They also launched their ‘new and improved’ Aqua Bomb Aloe, the ultimate moisturizer with the soothing effect of aloe and added hyaluronic acid.
Conair has introduced their newest version of their handheld steamer – the Turbo Extreme Steam Handheld Steam & Iron 2-in-1. For the men, The Metal Foil Shaver has proven to be the need-now item for achieving your desired facial hair with hypoallergenic foils and a powerful rotary motor. Conair has smaller, yet buzz-worthy tools, including the Unbound Petite Cordless minis for on-the-go styling, and Microdermabrasion Beauty Tool for your own at-home facial.
Dr. Teal’s makes bathing fun, and launched the latest scent of their popular Epsom Salts and Foaming Bath – ‘Black Elderberry’. Formulated with vitamin D and essential oils, the salts and bubble baths work together to revitalize tired achy muscles, while antioxidant-rich elderberry boosts and renews the body, and immune system.
A British heritage brand, Yardley London, always has their signature bar soaps, and launched a couple of new scents ‘Activated Charcoal’ and ‘Hemp Seed Oil’. Activated Charcoal boasts bentonite clay to cleanse and purify the skin without dehydrating, while the activated charcoal helps to draw out impurities. Hemp Seed Oil contains fatty acids to moisturize and condition.
Finesse, a favourite when it comes to quality yet inexpensive haircare, revealed their re-branded Purple Shampoo and Conditioner, developed to meet the needs of both blondes and silver/grey-haired customers to tone down brassiness and restore softness, shine, and manageability.
Blue Lizard reminded everyone that wearing sunscreen is not just for the summer months. Introducing their Sensitive Face SPF 30 Mineral sunscreen, a lightweight, oil-free formula that protects from 97% of harmful UV rays while hydrating the skin with hyaluronic acid and nourishing the skin with antioxidants.
Tackling dryness, cracking and chapping associated with certain extreme skin conditions such as psoriasis, rosacea, and eczema, Glaxal Base Colloidal Oatmeal + Aloe has you covered! The hypoallergenic, lanolin-free non-greasy formula contains replenishing colloidal oatmeal to help soothe irritated and itchy skin and creates a natural moisture barrier that protects against minor scaling and redness, which boosts overall skin health.
Be mindful of your work-health balance, and grab Flexispot’s EG1 Adjustable Standing desk, which you can move up or down at the push of a button to best suit your posture needs. Sit and work and/or stand and work while not worrying about spine health issues. Exquisitely designed, it is constructed with powder-coated steel tubing. The desk frame resists scratches and stains and ensures stability even at the highest setting.
Welly, the maker of sustainable bamboo water bottles, is the perfect accessory for morning coffee or afternoon smoothies. Amazingly, it keeps drinks cold for 24 hours, and hot for 9. Enjoy the removable infuser, to naturally flavour water. What you’ll also love is the insulated flip cap and comfortable grip, making this an all-around coveted carry-n-go.
And speaking of hot beverages, check out “what’s hip in the sip world,” with Vahdam teas. Fend off the season’s bugs with the Turmeric Iced Tea Immunity Kit (with superfood infusions), or enjoy Darjeeling, Masala Chai, or dozens of other lovely flavours! Plus, they even have a Christmas gift pack, a selection of teas wonderfully boxes to place under the tree for your favourite tea lover.
Last but not least, New York-based men’s activewear label, Ten Thousand, has just dropped The Recover Kit,- a new collection of plush, post-training essentials to help relax and recuperate when the workout ends. The Recover Kit is made up of two pieces – the Recover Crew and the Recover Pant – and both are crafted from a decadently soft, double-knit cotton blend fabric that’s also durable, guaranteed fade and shrink-free, and given a permanent anti-odour treatment. So even after years of wear, the Recover Kit will stay fresh and comfortable!
