The seasonal beauty reset

Splurge on: Overnight Repair 

If you’re a fan of the iconic Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum, then you’ll love the new Advanced Night Repair Overnight Treatment that allows your skin to hit reset while you sleep. Inspired by post-procedure skin needs, this leave-on formula acts as a triple action recovery with patented tripeptide-32, hyaluronic acid, lipid infusion and ATP Power Technology to restore skin moisture, barrier and vitality. Slather on this silky, melt-in-your-skin texture as the last step of your night routine, and sleep easy with its lightweight, cocooning seal to lock in skincare. Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Overnight Treatment 65ml R1,680

Hit reset

These are four wellness resolutions you’ll want to make (and keep):

1. Rebalance your body with supplements and get back on the health and wellness wagon. From gut health, hormonal balance to cognitive function; supplements are a great addition to a healthy, nutrient-dense diet to help nourish skin, body and mind.
2. Decrease your product waste by switching out your arsenal in favour of more sustainable, eco-conscious, clean formulas and packaging that is recyclable for reduced plastic use.
3. Wash your makeup brushes. This is a good time to start the year on a fresh note by giving all makeup brushes, sponges and additional tools a good, soapy clean to remove all dirt, build-up and prevent bacteria transferring to your skin and products. 
4. Declutter the vanity and step into your Marie Kondo era by doing a full audit of your beauty arsenal. From skincare to makeup products, get rid of anything that has formulas that are expired, have split, separated or dried up. Get rid of or donate any products that weren’t used frequently last year and only keep what you need and truly love using. 

5 of the best: Wellness Warriors 

1. Biomedcan Sleep CBD 60 Capsules 600mg CBD R490
2. H&M Beauty Face Roller R329
3. The Body Shop Sleep Lavender & Vetiver Calming Pillow Mist 100ml R290
4. Skoon BFF Sleepover Overnight Regeneration Face Mask R350
5. Kiko Vitals Debloat + Gut Glow Capsules R480

8 ways to reset your sleep

Leave poor sleep quality behind and get all your Zzs, with these tips to improve your sleep health:

1. Stick to a consistent sleep schedule to regulate your body's internal clock and help you get the proper hours of sleep that you need every night.
2. Wind down with a relaxing night routine that incorporates activities such as reading, journaling or taking a warm bath.
3. Create a peaceful and comfortable sleep environment by keeping your bedroom as dark as possible, quiet and at a cool temperature.
4. Be mindful of what you eat and drink before bed, making sure to avoid heavy meals and stimulants, such as coffee, before bed.
5. Level up your sleep health with the aid of sleep-enhancing supplements with ingredients such as melatonin, L-theanine, magnesium, glycine and valerian root for better relaxation and stress management.
6. Struggling to switch off before bed? Manage stress with meditation and relaxing breathing techniques to clear your mind before sleep.
7. Reduce screen time before bedtime to minimise any disruption to your sleep-wake cycle.
8. Swap out bedtime tea for a sleep girl mocktail; made up of tart cherry juice, magnesium powder and a mixer like sparkling water or prebiotic soda, to aid in better sleep. Tart cherry juice contains melatonin and tryptophan, a hormone that induces drowsiness at bedtime, while magnesium regulates melatonin and cortisol production.

This feature originally appeared in Sunday Times Lifestyle.