With the darker mornings and the freezing cold weather still well and truly here, it can be difficult to get that much needed get up and go in the AM. Starting your day with an energising shower will set you off to a good start.
One of the best ways to get up and going in the mornings is by taking a shower. According to some research, a hot shower in the mornings can wake you up and boost creativity. What’s more, showering has been linked to improving mental health, reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. The body’s reaction to being warm naturally relaxes your muscles and thoughts. As a result, the risks of experiencing depressive symptoms after a shower is lower.
If you are looking to add some extra oomph to your morning shower, incorporate a range of energising products into your routine. From energy-boosting formulas to feel-good fragrances, these must-have shower products are sure to give you a burst of energy each morning.
This Works Energy Bank Shower Gel, £18.00
From feel-good beauty brand This Works, the Energy Bank shower gel is sure to awaken your senses and get your morning off to a great start. Formulated with all-natural ingredients, including a blend of invigorating orange, bergamot and rosemary, this shower gel is specially formulated to supercharge the day, stimulate the mind and relive stress.
PLANT APOTHECARY Wakey Wakey Body Wash, £20.00
Silicone-free and made with just eight simple and natural ingredients, PLANT APOTHECARY’s Wakey Wakey Body Wash is a mood-boosting body wash perfect for kickstarting your mornings. Enriched with an energising blend of lemongrass and rosemary essential oils, lather up with this no-nonsense shower companion.
Champneys Citrus Blush Enlivening Daily Scrub, £4.00
Revive dull and tired skin with Champneys Enlivening Daily Scrub. A special blend of exfoliating sugar and salt with zingy citrus, massage a generous amount onto damp skin for a fresh and glowing look.
Rituals The Ritual of Happy Buddha Shower Scrub, £9.90
The unique formula of this shower scrub exfoliates and cleanses skin to provide a healthy glow. The mild scrub gently exfoliates and leaves skin silky smooth and gorgeously scented. Enriched with sweet orange and cedar wood, the product transforms into a scrub cream once it comes into contact with water, allowing precise and gentle application. For the best results, it is recommended to use this scrub 1-2 times a week.
Original Source Energising Hemp Shower Gel, £1.00
Add a burst of energy into your morning shower without the price tag. Holding the title as the UK’s number one vegan shower gel brand, Original Source have jumped on the hemp hype with their Energising Hemp Shower Gel, containing 100% natural ingredients that will awaken your senses while calming and nourishing skin.
The Body Shop Satsuma Energising Body Butter, £16.00
The Body Shop body butters are such a classic, a staple that has probably been in your beauty routine at some point or other. To upgrade your morning routine, try applying the Satsuma Energising Body Butter after your shower. With its zesty scent and non-greasy, silky formula, slather this body butter over dry skin and instantly transport your senses to sunnier days.
ESPA Positivity Bath and Shower Gel, £23.00
Luxury skincare brand ESPA is revolutionising shower beauty with its positivity range, formulated with uplifting aromas for maximum optimism. The harmonising blend of essential oils, including jasmine, rose geranium and gardenia will deeply nourish the skin for a beautifully soft finish. Simply later and rinse off. To add to the ESPA experience, finish off with the dual-action Positivity Bath & Body Oil to calm and deeply nourish the skin.
Aromatherapy Associates Revive Shower Oil, £26
The Aromatherapy Associates Revive Shower Oil will add an extra touch of luxury to your shower schedule. Aromatherapy Associates claim the oil will “transform your shower into a daily moment of reset for the mind and body” and with its luxurious ingredients and oil-to-milk formula, its easy to see why. Featuring an energising blend of essential oils including grapefruit, rosemary and juniper berry, smooth over dry skin before showering for the best results.