As the temperature drops and the days grow shorter, winter brings its own set of health challenges. From battling the common cold to simply looking your best, maintaining your health during these months requires a bit of extra effort. With the right strategies, you can enjoy the season to its fullest. Here are some essential health tips to keep you and your loved ones healthy and happy this winter.

• Boost Your Immune System: Short days and staying inside during the colder months means we do not get many essential nutrients we would otherwise get. To circumvent this, maintain a balanced diet rich in vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. Additionally, incorporate more vitamin D-rich foods to help supplement what is lost from reduced sun exposure.
• Manage Stress and Mental Health: Winter can be stressful due to shorter days and reduced sunlight, often leading to feelings of isolation and exacerbating mental health issues like depression. Techniques such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, and yoga can help manage stress and enhance mental clarity. To help get yourself in the right headspace, try our Meditation Blend essential oil, formulated with frankincense and elemi to promote focus and contemplation.
• Stay Hydrated: It’s easy to forget to drink water when it’s cold outside, but staying hydrated is crucial for immune function and healthy skin. Herbal teas and warm broths are also excellent choices for hydration on cold days and while on the go a face mist can provide that much needed boost to keep skin fresh and glowing.
• Wash Your Hands: Winter is a time when colds and flu run rampant, making regular hand washing one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Our Native Flora Hand Wash not only cleanses effectively but also protects your skin from environmental damage.
• Keep Surfaces Clean: To continue combating germs, regularly disinfect commonly touched surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches, and your smartphone. Consider a natural alternative to harsh disinfectants with our lemon or tea tree essential oils, which effectively cleanse and sanitize while leaving a refreshing scent.
• Exercise Regularly: With the short days and often miserable weather, its hard to maintain a regular workout routine. Indoor workouts, such as yoga, pilates or home fitness routines can be great alternatives when it’s too cold to exercise outside. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise 3-4 days a week.
• Moisturise Regularly: Cold air can dry out your skin and using a good quality moisturiser daily, such as our Native Flora Hand & Body Lotion, keeps skin hydrated and prevents chapping. Follow this up with a nourishing serum, like our Hydrate DNA Serum, with its combination of hyaluronic acid and panthenol that deeply penetrates, hydrating and plumping skin to lock in moisture throughout the day.
• Maintain a Good Sleep Routine: Winter inevitably brings bad weather and cold nights, making it challenging to maintain a good sleep regimen. Developing a pre-bedtime routine that includes relaxing activities like reading, meditating, or taking a warm bath can help foster a more consistent sleep schedule and improve overall sleep quality. Our Sleep Blend essential oil can aid in this; whether added to your nightly bath or a few drops under your pillow, this formulation helps calm the mind and ease breathing, perfect for this time of year.
• Combat outbreaks: Despite our best efforts, sickness and general fatigue can weaken our immune system and lead to acne flair-ups. We recommend our gentle Silk & Smooth Exfoliator that not only effectively cleanses but also hydrates, leaving skin refreshes and toned without scratching it. To prevent further outbreaks combine this with our Native Flora Face Cleanser, formulated for everyday use that will eliminate impurities and excess sebum while soothing and hydrating your face.
• Support Respiratory Health: Cold air and indoor heating can affect your respiratory system and dry out skin. Using a humidifier can help combat the dryness caused by these factors, keeping your skin and respiratory system hydrated. Pro tip, add a few drops of our Breathe Blend essential oil, infused with tea tree and eucalyptus, to combat colds and flu’s, clear congestion and purifying surroundings with its refreshing scent.

Incorporating these tips into your daily routine can make a significant difference in how you feel throughout the winter season. By focusing on the right diet, maintaining good hygiene practices, and taking time to focus on well-being, you can you and your loved ones will thrive through winter. With the help of our essential oil blends and skincare products, you’ll have all the support you need to tackle winter’s unique challenges. So check out our range, stay warm, stay healthy, enjoy all the cozy moments this season has to offer.