Simplify. Stress Less. Live Well. Those five words are something we should all have as part of our everyday life and from Tea & Tonic, a luxury Skincare and Wellness Brand, they very much are. From a converted Barn in Loseley House, within the Surrey Hills it is here that Tea & Tonic is created, developed and blended.
With an incredible catalogue of products which features everything from skincare and body care, the products are broken down into sections to allow you to shop by mood, which I think is brilliant. So if you want some Inner Calm then there is an incredible sounding Cleansing Balm and Oil blend that has been recommended. Failing that, there is an Apothecary Bar which can recommend products based on your needs.
I was kindly sent two products that I have absolutely loved using and they're quite different to anything else that I have used. Firstly there is the High Spirits Bath & Shower Oil and with it the Muscle Relief Balm.
Starting with the High Spirits Bath & Shower Oil which is described as being an aromatherapy bathing tonic to uplift & energise with plant oils to nourish, soften & smooth skin.
This isn't an oil that you need to splash about in any old fashion, it is purposely packaged in a bottle with a dropper dispenser and whilst at first I envisaged the whole experience to be a bit of a faff, it was far from that. Depending on whether you use it in the bath or shower, there are different ways to use it. In the bath you simply add a few drops to running water which then allows the oils to work their magic. If using it in the shower, then my preference is to apply a few drops to the palms of my hands before massaging them onto dry skin, all of course done before stepping foot into the shower.
You might have guessed that this is now a product you wash yourself in, its purpose is, as the name suggests, to raise those spirits and it does just that. High Spirits contains a concentrated blend of pure essential oils infused into nutrient-rich plant oils, so you will find Eucalyptus Oil, Lemon Peel Oil, Lavender Oil, Black Pepper Oil, Rosemary Oil and Frankincense Oil to name a few and when they come together, they nourish the skin as well as your uplift and energise your mood. This is where adaptogens come in - think Ginseng and Tumeric and they are said to be beneficial for helping your body respond to stress, anxiety, fatigue and overall wellbeing.
Priced at £40 you can find the High Spirits Bath and Shower Oil here.
The Second product is the Muscle Relief Balm and it is described as being just the tonic for alleviating sore, tired & achy muscles whilst relieving & soothing skin.
Given that I am unable to use the likes of Deep Heat, Ralgex and other associated muscle relief products, this has been an absolute blessing to use.
With its orange tint, the balm comes to life as soon as the lid is removed from the jar, those scent notes of both Lavender and Mint, though they are not overpowering in any way. Ingredients such as St John's Wort which not only helps to improve the mood but also helps to reduce swelling as well as to heal sprains, bruising, minor wounds and it works alongside Elder Leaf which treats muscular aches and pains, is great for pain relief and has anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and immune stimulating properties.
The balm itself, begins to melt as it comes into contact with the skin and it leaves behind no trace of being there, so there is no oily or sticky residue left on the skin. I have used this balm around my injured ankle which aches owing to a damaged ligament as well as my shoulders where stress is carried. The massaging action really helps to loosen stiff muscles and relieve those aches and pains, not to mention how wonderfully relaxing the scent of this balm is.
Priced at £35 from Tea & Tonic, this Muscle Relief Balm has been one of my favourite discoveries so far.