Elle Naturelle Indra Eau De Parfum

Meet Indra, one of three fragrances from Elle as part of their NaturELLE collection. Described as being a trio of ingredient focused, exquisite fragrances; sustainably and ethically sourced.  Not the first magazine to launch fragrances, it has done it exceptionally well.

By staying true to their brand DNA of empowering women, Elle has initiated give back programmes that help support women and girls in the communities where they source their key raw materials.

Each one of the three fragrances - Azra, Indra and Mira supports women and children as part of a give back programme.  Indra, which is the fragrance I have supports women and children effected by domestic violence in New Caledonia. The Sandalwood in the Santal and Mimosa is sustainably sourced from New Caledonia. The Indra program directly supports Foyer Bethanie women’s shelter. Foyer Bethanie provides emergency accommodation and support for women and children that are victims of domestic violence.

As a fragrance, Indra is described as being known for its intoxicating aroma of woody, musky notes that give this fragrance an inexplicably addictive appeal and it is absolutely delightful.

The top notes of the fragrance greet you with Mandarin combined with Ozonic and Fauna notes to give it that fresh and refreshing before the heart notes bring in the powdery notes of Mimosa and Mandarin Blossom which are just beautiful but it is the base notes of Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar Wood which bring together those sturdy, rich musky notes and when they with the heart notes it lingers on the skin.

Each fragrance is priced at £25 and can be found in Superdrug

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M&S The Wellness Box 2023

Health and wellness is going to be a big subject for 2023, my inbox has been full of brands launching products to encourage better self-care and mindfulness, so it is not a surprise to see that Marks and Spencer has launched their first beauty box of 2023 which is titled the M&S The Wellness Box 2023

The box features 8 brands which cover skincare, bathing, bodycare as well as fragrance and from those 8 products, three of them are full-sizes.

Our 2023 Wellness & Beauty Box has a selection of eight bath, body, skincare and fragrance treats, including three full-size products. For everyday pampering, L'Occitane's lavender hand cream gives long-lasting hydration for palms and nails. Or you can treat your complexion to some TLC, with Revive radiance-boosting face oil from the Apothecary collection

The box itself is worth £85 but you can find it right here and it is priced at just £25, so it is an absolute bargain to be had and here is what you will find inside:

• L’occitane Lavender Hand Cream – 30ml
• Neal’s Yard Remedies Women’s Balance Foam Bath – 100ml
• Neom Perfect Night’s Sleep Pillow Mist – 30ml
• Ren Perfect Canvas Clean Jelly Oil Cleanser – 15ml
• This Works Deep Sleep Overnight Cream – 20ml
• This Works Deep Sleep Body Cocoon – 150ml
• Apothecary Fragrance Discovery Set – 4 x 1ml
• Apothecary Revive Radiance Boosting Face Oil – 30ml

An amazing collection of brands and their products and in my view, worth it just for This Works Deep Sleep Body Cocoon and Neal’s Yard Remedies Women’s Balance Foam Bath.

Find the M&S The Wellness Box 2023 here.

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4 key ways to maintain your eye health

Eye health is a big issue in the UK – in 2022, a report from Specsavers stated that sight loss and blindness were responsible for an economic cost of £36 billion in 2019 alone; a sum expected to rise by £2.5 billion by 2024.

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50% of sight loss is avoidable, that's why it is crucial we all do what we can do to maintain healthy eyes, including doing regular eye checks. If you are in London, for example, you could look for an eye clinic in London with specialist consultants to assist you

Take care with glare

While winter is indeed darker, the sun can cause eye problems in the chilly months just as much as in the hot. In the winter, the sun hangs lower in the sky, which can create glare on paths, roads, and cars. And when it’s snowy, UV rays are reflected up from the snow to your eyes.

As such, make sure to bring a pair of sunglasses out with you when you go on walks on sunny winter days, and keep a pair in your glovebox in case your drive is hit by sudden glare.

Consider room temperature

In winter, the use of dehumidifiers and central heating can reduce the amount of humidity in our homes. Our eyes need moisture though, so to stop itchiness and dryness, moisturise your eyes regularly if you wear a pair of contact lenses – especially monthly lenses – and have a moisturising spray on hand for when your eyes feel tired and red.

Mind your devices

Our devices are a key driver of poor or positive eye health – all that bright, blue screen light can cause our eyes to strain, as well as cause headaches and poor sleep. As such, reduce the brightness of your smartphone, laptop, monitor, and TV where possible.

Unless you work on colour-sensitive tasks like graphic design or photo editing, the reduced brightness won’t have any effect on the experience, and in the case of portable devices, you’ll increase the battery life of your devices too.

Lead a healthy lifestyle

Believe it or not, diet can affect your eye health too. Antioxidants found within food (such as zeaxanthin and lutein) are important for purging your eyes of free radicals – molecules that form naturally in your body but can damage cells within the eye and rest of body.

Certain foods contain higher levels of these eye-friendly antioxidants, so be sure to eat lots of fruits and vegetables, omega-3-rich fish, and whole grains – washed down with plenty of water. It’s also a good idea to stop smoking, since smoke getting in your eyes won’t do them any good.

What do you do to keep your eyes in good condition during the winter months? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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