When the temperature drops, it’s time to get cosy in a way that feels beautiful to you. It may start with exploring your inner creativity or experimenting with a new recipe for cosy connection with friends. Why not extend that cosy feeling to your skin, by giving it an intentional warm hug with a mini facial at home?
Begin this simple ritual with a comforting cleanse, followed by a gentle exfoliator to slough off debris and dead skin build up to reveal a more radiant-looking skin texture. Once skin is prepared, use an intensive moisturising mask for an immediate moisture surge. Protect and repair lips at the same time using a restorative balm.
Now that your skin feels cosy and glowing, embrace other creative outlets that bring you heartfelt meaning. Whether it’s putting pen to paper, paint brush to canvas or a simple 10-minute stretch using mindful flow techniques, taking the time for yourself boosts the soul, enhancing that cosy feeling.
The restorative power of rest is undeniable, creating a cosy wholeness within. Cosiness isn’t only about snuggly soft blankets or candlelight but creating an environment where your mind and body can relax. Rest replenishes the nervous system, freeing us from the business and overstimulation of modern-day life. Pair your sleep cosy with sensory products like an intensive hand cream or overnight sleeping mask. Did you know that rest and cosiness both trigger the release of calming chemicals like oxytocin and serotonin?
Extend that cosy feeling to your tummy with warm, wholesome foods like soups, stews or herbal tea that literally raise your body temperature, triggering a soothing response in your nervous system. Savouring a nourishing meal slowly with loved ones is a recipe for mindful cosiness. When food is paired with quiet, intentional habits it becomes a cosy ritual… think tea before bed, candlelit dinners and a morning smoothie boost.
It’s our mission at Mavala to continually contribute to the fulfilment of both beauty and wellbeing. Round up May by embracing the quiet power of cosy.
