6 WAYS SIMPLE TO FEEL & LOOK RELAXED...

THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO GET YOUR MINDFULNESS FIX. IN fact, recent research reveals that searches for ‘self-care routine’ have risen by 250 per cent since last March*. And one of the easiest ways to show yourself some love is by beautifying. Self-care and skincare go hand in hand, thanks to calming ingredients and ritual-style applications. Add in some clever techniques and you’ll achieve a Zen state of mind in no time at all.

1 Set the scene

Mindfulness is all about being able to(£48, ). At night, there’s no better scent than lavender to accompany your complexion perfection work. And, of course, a candle helps bring you into the moment. The (£23.50, ) burns night after night, and you can use the melted oil to massage tense shoulders (though wait until it cools a little). With your scent sorted, taking 10 deep breaths to calm yourself before starting anything skincare-related will help you release tension and slow down your mind.