Every Mum is a true wonder woman, juggling work, family, and everything in between. But even superheroes need a break! This Mother's Day, show your appreciation by giving her the gift of self-care with our Feel Good Candle Duo.
This beautifully crafted set features two unique scents, each designed to help Mum recharge and empower her in different ways:
More than just a fragrant gift, the Feel Good Candle Duo is a reminder that Mum deserves a moment to breathe, recharge, and reconnect with herself. It's a chance for her to relax, refocus, and emerge feeling empowered to take on anything.
Want to win a Feel Good Candle Duo for your Mum (or yourself!)?
Here's how to enter:
We'll choose one lucky winner at random to receive a Feel Good Candle Duo, delivered straight to their door.
Treat Mum to the gift of self-care at a special price! For a limited time, use the code "MOTHERSDAY" at checkout to receive 20% off the Feel Good Candle Duo.
This Mother's Day, show the special Mum in your life how much you care by giving her the gift of self-care with the Feel Good Candle Duo. Shop now and make her day!
Competition closes on 10th March 2023! Good luck!
P.S. Don't forget to share this blog post with your friends and family to help them celebrate the amazing Mums in their lives!
]]>Love encompasses much more than romantic relationships. This month, we invite you to reflect on the interconnectedness of love and compassion, extending gratitude and appreciation to yourself, your family, friends, and even the planet we call home. Discover eco-friendly practices, heartfelt gestures, and mindful ways to celebrate love in its diverse and beautiful forms.
Embrace February with Holistic London, and unlock a month filled with self-love, care, and meaningful connections. Remember, true well-being starts from within, radiating outwards to make the world a more loving and nurturing place.
Self-care extends far beyond indulgent baths (although those are wonderful too!). It's about prioritising your well-being in its entirety, nurturing your body, mind, and spirit. We'll guide you through mindfulness practices, simple acts of kindness, and nurturing rituals that you can incorporate into your daily routine, creating a ripple effect of positivity throughout February and beyond.
Sometimes, pampering is exactly what the soul needs. Transform your home into a haven of relaxation, perfect for treating yourself or a loved one to a spa-inspired day. Why not create DIY face masks, soothing bath soaks, and take time to learn massage to promote deeper connection with your partner and amazing relaxation.
Self-care isn't a solitary pursuit. The joy of love multiplies when shared! Take time each day to extend compassion and caring gestures to others. Whether it's checking in on a friend, volunteering in your community, or offering a heartfelt compliment, small acts of kindness can make a significant impact on someone's day.
Mindfulness, the practice of focusing on the here and now, can be your stress-busting oasis where you show yourself love. This simple act of tuning into the sights, sounds, and sensations around you, without judgement, can work wonders for your mental and emotional well-being.
No need for drastic changes; even small steps can bring big benefits. Take a few mindful breaths on your commute or simply notice the feel of your shoes on the pavement. To help you on your journey, several excellent websites and apps are here to guide you such as Mindful which offers free introductory guides, courses, and resources, all based on evidence-based practices.
Headspace app offers free and paid subscription plans with guided meditations, sleepcasts, and courses tailored to various needs. Calm offers guided meditations, sleep stories, and relaxing music, with both free and premium options. Remember, the key is to find an approach that resonates with you. Start small, explore different methods, and be kind to yourself along the way. Soon, you'll be reaping the benefits of a more present and peaceful mind, one mindful moment at a time.
Unwind and immerse yourself in pure tranquillity with our signature bath rituals. Throughout February, enjoy 20% off these luxurious blends designed to nourish your body, calm your mind, and uplift your spirit. Treat yourself to a moment of pure bliss, letting the worries melt away.
Win your choice of bath salts. We will select three lucky winners this February, each winner can select the Bath Salt of their choice. Simply leave a comment telling us what you self care activities you take below and we’ll let the winner know by 1st March.
]]>In the realm of self-care, there exists a simple yet powerful tool that can transform our living spaces into havens of relaxation and contentment—home fragrance. The sense of smell is closely linked to our emotions and memories, making the scents we surround ourselves with a crucial aspect of enhancing our overall wellbeing.
The Influence of Aromas
Aromas possess the remarkable ability to influence our moods and emotions. Have you ever walked into a room filled with a comforting scent that instantly lifted your spirits or put you at ease? That is the magic of home fragrance at work. Different scents can evoke feelings of calmness, joy, or invigoration.
Lavender is often associated with relaxation and sleep, while citrus scents can be energising and uplifting. Woody notes, such as cedar or sandalwood, can promote feelings of grounding and stability.
Our best reed diffusers and candles to boost energy are here.
Mindful Scenting Rituals
Transform your self-care practice with mindful scenting rituals. Take a moment to be fully present and intentional as you choose a home fragrance to infuse your living space. Whether it’s through scented candles, essential oil diffusers, or room sprays, the process itself becomes a therapeutic act, allowing you to centre yourself and set the tone for relaxation.
Embrace scented baths, where you can add a few drops of essential oils to your bathwater, turning it into a soothing spa-like experience. Allow the calming scents to wash away the stress of the day, promoting relaxation and a sense of wellbeing.
Additionally, incorporating home fragrance into your meditation or mindfulness practices can be powerful. As you sit in your favourite scented space, be it with scented candles flickering or a diffuser emitting a gentle mist, allow the aromas to serve as anchors, bringing you into the present moment and enhancing your inner peace.
Our best reed diffusers, scented candles and bath salts for rituals are here.
Personalising Your Scented Space
Designate a corner of your home as a personalised scented sanctuary. Fill it with scents that resonate with your senses and uplift your spirits. Whether it’s a shelf adorned with aromatic reed diffusers or a cosy nook illuminated by scented candles, this scented space can be your go-to retreat when seeking moments of tranquility and self-renewal.
So, in the midst of our busy lives, prioritising self-care is essential for our overall balance and wellbeing. Home fragrance, with its ability to transform our surroundings and evoke emotions, can be a powerful tool in this journey. Embrace the power of scents, curate your fragrant haven, and allow the harmonious aromas to guide you towards a deeper connection with yourself. Remember, true self-care begins with the nurturing rituals we create in our sacred spaces.
The best reed diffusers to keep all year long and boost wellbeing at home
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In today's fast-paced world, it can be hard to slow down. Research shows 74% of UK adults feel stressed. The study also found that stress is more common in women than men, and that it is more common in people who live in urban areas.
More than ever, slowing down is critical for our wellbeing.
A study by the University of Toronto found that people who slow down and take time for themselves are more likely to be happy and satisfied with their lives. This is because they are able to appreciate the little things in life and focus on what is truly important to them.
Another study by the University of California, Berkeley found that people who practice mindfulness, which is a type of slow living, have lower levels of stress and anxiety and better sleep quality. This is because they are able to be more present in the moment and let go of negative thoughts.
But good news is, there are things you can do to help slow down and relax, even in a fast-paced world. One way is to use home fragrance, of course, the way we like the most :) The right scents can help to create a calming and relaxing atmosphere in your home.
For example, lavender is a popular scent that is known for its calming properties. Other scents that can help you relax include chamomile, neroli, and sandalwood.
You can use home fragrance in a variety of ways to create a calming and relaxing atmosphere. You can burn scented candles, use essential oils in a diffuser, or spray mists for an instant dose of relaxing scent. The important thing is to choose scents that you find relaxing and soothing.
When you use home fragrance, you are taking an active role in the process of relaxing and creating the space to slow down. You are also giving yourself a way to connect with your senses.
So next time you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or burned out, reach for your favorite home fragrance. Let the scents do their magic.
EXPLORE OUR FAVOURITE SCENT TO SLOW DOWN
]]>It’s that time of the year. Fairy lights, pretty decorations, peaceful days, feelings of warmth… Which fragrances can help to boost, elevating the festive spirit at home.
That's why we are sharing these thoughts on how to scent your home this Christmas
Cosy up with a Christmassy spicy and warm scent
The room-filling scent of our African Pink Pepper + Peony soy candle combines the warm, spicy base notes of patchouli and cedarwood with twinkly top notes of orange a pink peppercorn, with soft, heady peony somewhere in the middle. It's cosy and Christmassy, but with an uplifting, dreamy glow.
Layer a fresh scent to evolve the fragrance notes
Our favourite layering scent is our happy scent :) With a blend of Haitian Vetiver + Berries, this candle will ignite good vibes, brightening your home. Vetiver essential oil is an effective anti-anxiety aromatherapy agent which helps relieve stress. Combined with the fresh and fruity notes of berries, lightens your space with positive, happy energy.
Time to reset, before starting over?
Sometimes spicy and fruity scents can be a bit too much and you might feel like opening the windows to reset your space – and start over!
For this, you’ll love our balancing scent Egyptian Jasmine + Sandalwood.
Its blend will help still your mind so you can find balance. Jasmine essential oil can produce a feeling of optimism, revitalised energy which paired with the grounding sandalwood creates a perfect balancing scent.
Go ahead explore and experiment layering scents, our blends work great together and will allow to create the most beautiful festive mood.
]]>Being responsible and caring for the environment is something we should all try to build into our daily routines. Saving the planet is hard but even small gestures can go a long way. Here at Holistic London our mission is to be as environmentally friendly as possible but we acknowledge this is an ongoing battle. So, here’s some steps we’ve taken to ensure the designs of our reed diffusers are as environmentally friendly as possible.
We’ve put the utmost effort into making sure our reed diffusers are great for you and the environment, down to the smallest detail. Our reed diffusers all come in sustainable, plastic free packaging that can easily be recycled. These gorgeous designs are printed on part-recycled board, using nontoxic, vegan inks and are sourced responsibly.
Reducing how much we throw away is a great step in helping the climate. The average candle in the UK burns for only six hours before being thrown away, so you can imagine how much waste that produces! It’s worth noting our candles burn for around 50 hours! Our Reed Diffusers are a great way to reduce this throwaway culture as they last for approximately three to four months!
All our reed diffuser bottles are made of our signature amber glass. Not only can they be recycled but also reused, they look great when used as a vase! Reeds are created from natural rattan. These choices aren’t only eco-conscious but are also perfect for filling your house with divine scents!
Some products that are used to scent the home, like paraffin candles or incense are not eco-friendly and can give off fumes and soot. As well as these unpleasant side effects they can cause safety concerns, as you’re often dealing with open flames and smoke which, if left unattended can cause a fire. Reed Diffusers are perfect to reduce both environmental and safety concerns as they can be left unattended and don’t let off any nasty fumes. This means you can sit back, relax and enjoy the transformative, mood-boosting scents without having to worry!
]]>Scented candles are the perfect treat for relaxing with and filling your space with gorgeous fragrance. But it helps to know what’s in that dreamy fragrance that’s wafting through your home. Do you know what ingredients are in your favourite scented candle? Read on to find out!
There’s lots of information out there around candle toxicity but making the right choices in candle creation can help make candles safe for you and your home. Here at Holistic London all the materials used in candle production have been carefully chosen to be kind to you and the planet. Here are a few of the ways we’ve made our candles safer…
WHAT’S IN CANDLE WAX?
WHAT'S IN CANDLE WICKS?
WHAT'S IN THE FRAGRANCE?
IFRA Compliant Fragrances - It's also important to note that all Holistic London fragrances comply with IFRA standards. The IFRA Standards form the basis for the globally accepted and recognised risk management system for the safe use of fragrance ingredients and are part of the IFRA Code of Practice. This helps us fulfil our commitment to provide products that are safe for use by our consumers and to the environment.
We believe that scent is key to making a house a home. But it helps to know what you’re burning when you let your favourite fragrance drift through your home. We hope this guide has helped you understand a bit more about what goes into making a candle and how we at Holistic London make products safe for the planet and our customers. ❤️
]]>All of our scented candles are lovingly made to provide you with hours of fragrant bliss. To keep them looking and working their best (and safest), follow our tips to enjoy a purer scent experience and maintain their high quality for longer.
HOW TO BURN YOUR CANDLE
1. The first burn is key.
Burn the candle long enough for the entire top layer of wax to liquefy, otherwise, a “memory ring” will be created. Once this happens, the candle will continue to 'tunnel', which leaves a build-up of wax around the vessel's sides.
2. Burn for 3 hours max at a time.
It is recommended that after burning for three hours, candles be extinguished, allowed to cool for two hours, and trimmed before relighting.
3. When to dispose.
Make sure you stop burning your candle when 10mm of wax remains at the bottom of the jar. This will prevent possible heat damage to the counter/surface or container itself as the glass jar can get hot on the bottom as the flame nears the base of the jar and most of the wax has been consumed. Always keep an eye on a burning candle when the wax is low.
HOW TO CARE FOR WICKS
1. Keep the wax pool clear of wick trimmings and matches, as debris in the wax can act as a secondary wick, encouraging your candle to burn faster.
2. Long, or crooked wicks can create high flames, smoking, or sooting. Trimming the wick to 5mm (when the wax has set) is the easiest way to prevent this.
Finally, remember to be extra-careful. Always protect the surface on which the candle sits. Burn candles well away from other heat sources, and anything flammable. Never leave a burning candle unattended and make sure burning candles are out of reach of children and pets.
Not feeling your best right now and in need of a little pick-me-up? These uplifting must-haves will certainly do the trick...
1. Neroli + Chamomile Scented Candle
We may be biased but there’s nothing quite like lighting a candle to create a moment of comfort and our Neroli + Chamomile scent is a firm favourite. Not only will the scent of neroli, chamomile and lemongrass fill any space within minutes, each candle harnesses the power of pure essential oils to give your wellbeing a boost and spark feelings of calm – something we could all do with right now.
2. Bergamot + Wild Flowers Home Spray
There's nothing a quick spritz can't fix. Bergamot essential oil is known for helping to elevate moods and manage stress. Combined with white flowers such as jasmine, this becomes the perfect pick me up scent to bring your space to life and increase energy.
3. Haitian Vetiver + Berries Reed Diffuser
If long lasting fragrance is what you're after, our Haitian Vetiver + Berries Reed Diffuser is for you. It delicately releases its fresh and fruity scent to brighten your space and bring positive energy. Blended with vetiver essential oil, known for its effective anti-anxiety properties which helps relieve stress.
4. Lavender + Patchouli Bath Salts
Create your own pre-sleep haven and let the feeling of calm wash over you. Designed to soothe your soul and calm your mind, our Epsom and pink Himalayan bath salts work together to help to remove toxins and impurities from the body, while the blend of pure essential oils helps to soothe senses and de-stress the mind.
]]>It's Sleep Awareness Week (13th March-19th March) and we want to help you be your best slept self!
The connection between sleep and health is very real. It impacts every one of us and prolonged spells of rubbish sleep can mean bad news for our overall health.
At Holistic London, we’re big on establishing a consistent nightly routine (and the powers of aromatherapy), so here are 5 essential oils which deserve a place in your wind-down ritual…
1. Neroli
Known for its hypnotic and soothing properties, Neroli essential oil is a favourite of ours. It's a wonderful sleep remedy and can help relax your mind, as well as relieve insomnia, anxiety and stress.
2. Chamomile
Chamomile is a well known sleep inducer. You may be used to sipping on a chamomile tea before bed, but have you thought about allowing the soothing scent to waft through your whole space with a Neroli + Chamomile Reed Diffuser or bathing with our Mineral Bath Salts?
3. Lavender
By far one of the most popular essential oils when it comes to bedtimes, lavender is well known for helping you to unwind and feel more relaxed. Some studies have even dubbed it as an excellent natural remedy for helping to treat insomnia and boost sleep quality. You’ll find it packed into our Lavender + Patchouli home spray which, if you’ve not tried, is a bedside staple. Just a few sprtiz’ can help you to drift off.
4. Patchouli
If it’s stress and burnout keeping you up at night, you may want to add this one to your list as it can help you to relax and reduce your cortisol levels. Give it a go yourself in a long soothing soak in the bath with out Lavender + Patchouli Bath Salts.
5. Jasmine
Also said to help promote better sleep is jasmine. Studies have shown exposure to Jasmine have led to greater sleep quality and reduced sleep movement. It’s also said to help with irritability so great for racing minds and aching bodies. Try our Jasmine + Sandalwood scented candle during or after your evening bath or shower and be sure to inhale the soothing and balancing scent.
]]>"I created CENTRED for women and men like me and you, trailblazers, trend setters and earth shakers looking to take some time out to balance our hectic lives. Our mission is to help you find those much needed moments of calm, to support you to feel good so you can continue to keep earth shaking."
1. What inspired you to start CENTRED?
After a particularly stressful period in my life closing a previous business, I experience burnout. After a few months I started to experience the physical effects of the stress I had been through which led to me loosing around a third of my hair. My confidence plummeted and it look a long time to regrow my hair and eventually my confidence. In my desperation I really struggled to find products to help support my body and recover my hair. This struggle and talking to my friends hearing about so many other women going through similar experiences as to what I’d been through is what let me to the first idea for CENTRED.
CENTRED is an exciting performance driven haircare, scalp care and nutrition company that take an inside out and outside in approach to haircare. We are on a mission to eradicate the affects that stress has on hair, helping you feel good and grow healthy strong beautiful hair.
2. What do you mean ‘An inside out and outside in approach to haircare?’
Our hair is the last part of our body to receive nutrients, but the first to be withheld from, that means that in times of stress, nutrients are sent to the more vital organs of your body and your hair is unfortunately the first to suffer. We take a two pronged approach to haircare, from the inside with targeted nutrition to make sure you are providing your body with all the vitamins and minerals it needs to support healthy hair growth and from the outside with scalp care and haircare specifically designed to repair and nourish.
3. Scalp care is becoming increasingly talked about, can you talk us through why caring for your scalp is just as important as caring for your hair?
At the end of the day your hair is grown from your scalp, it is the flowerbed for each and every strand and needs to be cared for. We hold so much stress and tension in our scalps and often forget that it is an extension of our skin. We included a scalp massage oil to our range to help lower those cortisol levels, we’ve all experience that head massage in the salon and never wanted it to end. We designed our hero En Root Treatment so that you could give yourself a head massage at home.
4. Why is incorporating sustainability important to you and how do you do it?
Our mission is to leave our planet much better than how we found it. Sustainability is embedded deep within our DNA and I took a grass roots approach when designing CENTRED. I visited waste and recycling plants to really understand the lifecycle of a product and understand what happens to its packaging after we use it. Each and every component of our products has been carefully considered from our product down to each and every piece of our packaging.
We have also recently took one more step forward and are extremely proud that we have a new sustainability impact partner, for every bottle sold we remove 10 x the amount of plastic from the environment.
5. If you could give one piece of advice about to someone just starting their hair wellness journey, what would it be?
The hair growth cycle is a very slow process, so patience can be very important. If you are currently experiencing hair loss it is normally the impact of something that may have happened three months ago. The most important thing is to not worry, in fact your body is doing exactly what it is supposed to be doing. The best thing you can do is to try and reduce the stress in your life and take a supplement such as our Tender Love and Hair Supplements along with improving your diet.
6. What do you feel were the biggest highlights for your brand in 2021?
Oh, so many, launching in Liberty London was a big highlight, it’s one of my favourite shops to go to and living in London it has always been somewhere I have always loved and taken friend to when they visited, seeing our products each and every time instore is always a pinch me moment.
7. What's next for Centred? Is there anything coming up in the future that we should keep an eye out for?
We have so many exciting things instore for this year, I have just closed my first ever investment round as up until now CENTRED was all self funded, we’re currently expanding our team and are about to move into our very first premises, watch this space!
Let us help you find those much needed moments of calm, keep up to date with all the exciting things we are up to @wearecentred or get in touch with us directly at hello@wearecentred.com
The Holistic London community can get an exclusive £10 off a £40 spend at CENTRED with code: IWD10
For a chance to WIN a wellness bundle worth over £230 of Holistic London and CENTRED products, head over to our Instagram @holisticlondon
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Made in the UK with sustainable ingredients, we use 100% plant-based wax in our candles. We never use paraffin or palm - our blends are completely safe to burn and to breathe.We Use Recyclable Packaging
We use infinitely recyclable aluminum and glass - those are our biggest components. And, we are replacing all plastic parts as soon as a sustainable option becomes available.
Due to the fragile nature of some of our products, they require secure, supportive packaging. But, we never let this stand in our way of being eco-friendly.
Planting Tress with Every Product Sold.
We've recently partnered with Ecologi, a positive climate organisation that funds tree planting and carbon reduction initiatives all over the world.
Despite all our efforts, like every business, we have a carbon footprint that we are responsible for. By partnering with Ecologi, we are able to offset any emissions produced in the transportation of our products and ingredients with climate positive initiatives.
B Corp Status
We’re also the proud holders of a Pending B Corporation UK status.
The B Corp Community is dedicated to changing the role of businesses in society. By resetting the relationship of businesses, shareholders, and shifting this focus towards taking the necessary actions required to make impactful change for the climate.B Corp is an international movement, made up of businesses all supporting each other towards making direct, positive change for the environment.
Having B Corp status is the pinnacle within the industry, a seal of dedication for making sustainable, environmentally-focused decisions at every key stage of the business. It’s why we’re so proud to hold it. ]]>