How to Cosy Up to Winter
As winter returns in the southern hemisphere, we thought it time to explore some wellness approaches that you can cosy up to when the temperature drops.
There is nothing cosier than leaning into the Danish art of living well or hygge. Pronounced ‘hoo ga’, hygge revolves around cosiness or well-being, and involves simple pleasures that become a natural part of your daily life.
For many of us, we may already lean into this lifestyle philosophy without giving it a label, however, there is more to this practice that we can learn from. As people look for balance in their busy lives, embracing hygge may offer an antidote from the stress and burnout of our fast-paced digital world.
Although hygge is mostly associated with winter, it can be embraced year-round—each season offering its own simple, everyday small pleasures to enjoy, regardless of the weather.
There are no rules for creating hygge in your life, but if you’re looking for inspiration, here are a few ways to bring it into your yours this winter.
Ways to Bring Hygge Into Your Winter
- Take time out, relax under cosy under a blanket with a good book.
- Light candles or incense for a cosy environment.
- Add winter warming décor with soft throw blankets and cushions.
- Indulge in clean comfort foods like warming soups.
- Create togetherness and enjoy home cooked meal shared with friends.
- Put down the devices or have some digital detox time.
- Turn off the TV, enjoy some board games or simply connect and chat.
- Have a warming bath soak, light a candle and put on your favourite music.
- Wrap up and explore the outdoors.
- Introduce meditation.
- Share a weekly sauna session with a friend.
Our Hygge Winter Skin Recommendations
Daily Skincare Ritual
Be intentional with your skincare regime. Take it slow to enjoy every aspect of your daily ritual. Cleanse at the basin, apply a serum and finish with a face oil.
Weekly Sheet Mask
Introduce a weekly sheet mask. They are a great way to encourage time out whilst also boosting and hydrating the skin.
Hydrate Body Oil
Indulge in a nourishing body oil. We love Hydrate Body Oil to keep body skin nourished and protected through winter.
Bf Restore Serum
Keep skin calm and hydrated throughout winter with Bf Restore Serum. Our hero hydrating multi-tasker that can be used on the face and body.