Mental health awareness week 9th-15th May 2022
Taking care of our mental health - and indeed of those around us - is something we passionately believe in at The Cornish Scent Company and is at the very core of everything we do.
Our founder Sarah has made no secret about her previous mental health struggles and believes her lived experience of professional burn-out at the age of 30 made her realise the importance of self-care. Sarah not only has first hand experience of this she continues to practice as a qualified psychiatric nurse.
“Wellness is so important to me”, Sarah told us. “I try to practice what I preach. I believe in taking time out to run a nice bath, using our relaxing bath bombs and getting an early night with our Dreamy time pillow mist. All the things I should have perhaps been doing when I was 30”.
Here, Sarah shares her top tips for looking after your mental health all year round and tells us about her favourite products from our bestselling range.
Dreamy time pillow mist - £16.50
Our dreamy Time pillow Mist is packed with sweet pea and lavender, a fragrance which has been used for centuries because of its calming and relaxing I properties. “I spritz this all over my bedding at night and it helps me drift off naturally for a restful night’s sleep”.
Quality sleep is vital for good mental health, so try to get at least 8 hours each night. Try switching off your phone an hour before bed and avoiding any distractions like television which might disturb your sleep during the night”
Be happy shower steamer - £4.25
Little rituals and moments of luxury can not only make us feel special and pampered but also remind us that we are worthy of being spoiled. “A mundane activity such as taking a shower becomes transformed into something very special”, Sarah says. “The sweet Orange aromatherapy scents and the sheer decadence of it makes me smile every time I use it”
Blissful beach room spray - £15.50
‘Keep Calm and Carry On’, goes the famous saying and it can at times feel like we are on a hamster wheel, a never-ending treadmill in this rat race we call life. How often do we take time out to meditate or just close our eyes and listen to some soothing music? Our blissful beach Luxury Room Spray has been designed to promote feelings of well-being and calm, the true feeling of being at the beach. Spritz some around the room, light a candle and listen to a guided meditation.
Rock Pool Luxury double wick Candle - £32.99
Walks in nature are so beneficial for our mental health. “Living in Cornwall I find walks on the beach always sooth me in times of worry”, Sarah says. “There’s something very therapeutic about salty sea air, the sound of the waves and the wind in your hair”.
If you don’t live near the sea, our Rock Pool candle might just be the next best thing. It is inspired by our our beautiful beaches with Notes of Sage, Lemon, Bergamot and Rosewood, enhanced by notes of Wild Thyme, Nutmeg and Clove which rest on a bad of Cedar, Seaweed, Sandalwood and Musks.
Take some time out for yourself to do absolutely nothing other than closing your eyes and imagining yourself lying on the beach.
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