By Ella Owen, Nutrition Advisor
At Kinetic we like to celebrate Valentine’s Day by appreciating the abundance of love in our lives, whether it be romantically, towards family and friends, or self-love. This day is the perfect opportunity to show your beloved how much they mean to you. But for those who are single or lost in love, this romantic celebration could leave one feeling somewhat left out.
Mental health research has linked Valentine’s Day to feelings of loneliness, depression, and a sense of failure. Love is what we all want and need the most, so self-love is the key - not only for our relationship towards ourselves, but to deepening our ability to love others and receive the love we need.
Whether you are single or in a relationship, here are our top picks from supplements to gift boxes that you can also gift yourself!
Are you feeling glowing and radiant?
On these cold Winter days, it is the perfect time to treat your senses with the fragrances and body care that brings you inner joy. A beautiful gift for your beloved, or yourself, Antipodes Beauty Icons Gift Set presents 3 moisturising skincare products containing premium natural ingredients such as avocado oil, manuka honey, and Vinanza grape: Vanilla Pod Hydrating Day Cream, Kiwi Seed Oil Eye Serum and Apostle Skin-Brightening Serum.
Foster a glowing, fresh and radiant complexion with Antipodes Healthy Glow Gift Set, containing Glow Ritual Vitamin C Serum, Gospel Vitamin C Skin-Glow Gel Cleanser, and Halo Skin-Brightening Facial Mud Mask. This certified-vegan set harnesses vitamin C-rich ingredients to banish lacklustre winter skin.
Give your radiance from within a boost with Locako Beauty Collagen. This new Blueberry & Finger Lime beautifying powder has a great tasty and tangy natural flavour, plus it contains a unique blend of hydrolysed collagen, hyaluronic acid, bamboo silica, macadamia oil and vitamin C to support skin and beauty. Perfect for those on a low-carb diet too.
Are you in the mood for love?
Elevated stress levels, poor self-esteem and low mood can play havoc with the quality of our relationships and lives. Nourish your body and mind with natural ingredients that support your relaxation and mood.
MindScopic Mood Master® is formulated to support mood, an overall sense of well-being and the reduction of stress and anxiety levels. This blend incorporates well-researched botanicals such as ashwagandha, griffonia (a natural source of serotonin precursor 5HTP) and valerian root with neuro-vitamins, amino acids and magnesium.
Dark chocolate is the food of love, so why not snack on Organic Traditions delicious Chocolate Cacao Nibs Infused with Maca Powder, made with fair trade cacao, these crunchy and decadent nibs have been gently coated with 70% dark chocolate and sweetened with delicious coconut palm sugar and infused with maca.
Are you in the mood for passion?
Maca root has been considered a mood enhancer within herbal traditions. Indigenous to Peru, this naturally energising ingredient has also been studied for its effects on libido, especially for post-menopausal women. * Add Organic Traditions Maca 6-X Powder to water, smoothies, desserts, snacks and more.
Damiana leaf is a botanical used within folk traditions, considered as a natural herbal male aphrodisiac. Damiana leaf contains flavonoids that research has linked to these properties. * Nature’s Answer Damiana Extract is a super concentrated and alcohol-free, liquid herbal extract of damiana leaf.
Love for our Planet:
Check out our environmentally friendly product brands for gifts for men and women including Balade en Provence and We Love The Planet.
*Any claims mentioned in this blog are based on research and are not aimed to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Coffee and caffeine may not be suitable for everyone. Food supplements should be used within the framework of a healthy lifestyle and not used as substitutes of a varied and balanced diet.
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