Immune Boosting Tips from Alexandra Soveral

Some simple steps from Alexandra to ensure your healthiest immune system at home…
 

AIR
Air your home and office. Open a window and allow fresh air in every room for at least a couple of hours every day.

HUMIDITY
Get a humidity meter, don’t allow humidity to go lower that 45%. Ideally humidity should be around 50% to 60% for good respiratory health and good skin. 

PURIFY
Diffuse essential oils in your home. Any diffuser will do, from the fancy electrical ones to the simple tea light ones to which add the drops to the water. This is a great way to purify the air and breathing in essential oils with natural anti-viral and anti-microbial properties.

STEAM INHALATION
Practice the traditional inhalation steams to purify and strengthen the respiratory system.  Add 3 drops of eucalyptus essential oil to a hot bawl of water.  Place a towel over your head and breathe in the aromatic steam. Be cautious of the steam being too hot, it should feel pleasant. If it feels like the steam is too hot on the face or as you inhale, wait until the temperature goes down.

BATHS
Add a cup of sea salt (or Epsom salts) to bath water. Then add up to 8 drops of essential oil diluted in either a gentle soap or fat, such as oil, full fat cream or full fat milk. Soak for 15 to 20 minutes.

BODY OILS
After showering, whilst skin is still wet, massage a body oil that has beneficial essential oils in it. You can make your own, lots of recipes in Alexandra’s book Perfect Skin, or you may purchase one already made from our website.

NASAL OIL
In any vegetable oil, dilute a drop of essential oil such as eucalyptus, rosemary or tea tree. Apply inside each nostril in the morning.

The best essential oils with anti-viral, anti-microbial and immune boosting properties are:
Cinnamon
Oregano
Eucalyptus
Lemongrass
Tea tree
Rosemary
Thyme
Cardamom
All citrus oils

To find out about the organic essential oils available from SOVERAL, please contact the clinic on 020 7266 3577 or by emailing soveralsupport@alexandrasoveral.com.

At SOVERAL the health, safety and welfare of our clients and team is, and always be, our number one priority.

With the increasing situation surrounding Coronavirus/COVID-19, we wanted to take this opportunity to reiterate our stringent everyday hygiene standards, and provide an update regarding additional precautions we have put in place to keep everyone safe.

SANITATION & HYGIENE.

It is very much business as usual at SOVERAL when it comes to hygiene - we uphold high standards at all times, with or without a virus threat. The team will continue to double cleanse their hands before and after each treatment.  Tools are cleaned and sanitised; beds, chairs and workstations are thoroughly wiped down with antimicrobial cleaner after every client.

In this current climate, we have increased cleaning protocols to ensure door handles, surfaces, and technology are getting extra coverage. The sheets we use on treatment beds are eco-biodegradable single-use sheets and have been for a several years now, but in addition to this all therapists are wearing hygiene masks.

OUR CLIENTS

For anyone that has recently visited any of the high-risk areas (China, South Korea, Italy, Japan, Singapore or Iran) and is experiencing any symptoms, we strongly encourage you to reschedule your treatment by at least 14 days following your return. Anyone with even mild symptoms of colds, flu, sore throats or temperature to also please reschedule their appointments until completely recovered.

 We appreciate your help in keeping fellow clients and our team safe and healthy.

OUR TEAM

Our team will be taking all relevant precautions to ensure they stay healthy, however if anyone does become ill, we will need to allow for them to recover fully before returning to work. Due to this, some appointments may be rescheduled last minute. We will work quickly to reschedule your treatment - getting you glowing, toned and sculpted ASAP! Your support and understanding are, equally, greatly appreciated.

We shall continue to monitor the status of Coronavirus/COVID-19 and adapt our protocols as necessary. Our commitment to sanitation has and always will be a key priority for us to ensure continued good health of our clients and our team.

If you would like further information, we suggest taking a look at the Government’s guidance which is updated regularly:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

With roses on many peoples' minds this week, we thought we would delve into the beautiful bloom…

There are generally two species of roses used in skincare: rosa damascena and rosa centifola. Rosa damascena has a deep, potent scent; rosa centifola has a lighter, clean and sweet scent. Both are valued for their pure essential oils, derived from the rose flowers. Tens of thousands of rose blossoms need to be picked as they are unfolding in the early hours of dawn, in order to yield just one ounce of rose essential oil. This is one of the reasons for which makes rose oil is one of the most expensive essential oils. However, the potency is so concentrated that only a few drops are necessary to reap the benefits of such a beautiful bloom. 

Containing a complex mix of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, rosa damascena essential oil, which Alexandra uses in a number of products and bespoke blends, has excellent emollient properties for moisturising dry skin and boasts aromatherapy properties that calm and soothe, even helping with anxiety and depression. 

Both rose flower water and rose essential oil reduce inflammation and calm broken capillaries or thread veins. Both help dry, mature skin and wrinkles and are wonderful for eczema prone skin. On top of that, there are antiviral, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent and depurative benefits as well. 

Rich in antibacterial properties, the hydrosols in rose flower water make it a perfect ingredient for a balancing face mist like Floral Rain. Ideal to prepare the skin for face oil and moisturiser, Floral Rain is lovely as a hydrating mist over make-up, or simply to revive and quench naked skin throughout the day. 

Rose oil is a key player in the synergetic blend of active essential oils that make our Forever Young face oil so powerful. A cocktail of antioxidants, omega 3 fatty acids and natural vitamins fights free radicals to give a healthy glow, stimulating the detoxification and regeneration of the skin. Suitable for all skin types, it is particularly beneficial for tired, unbalanced skin, or skin battling toxic environments. 

For those seeking the therapeutic scent of the rose, our 'Flowers of Iberia' candle is perfect for those on the move looking for a rooting moment of calm. Using nothing but organic ingredients, this candle blends the soothingly seductive scents of wild roses, rose geranium and jasmine, with a heady top note from the wax of wild violets on a base of 100% natural soy wax. 

“Lying in a field of dry grasses scattered with wild fragrant flowers is where I was at my happiest as a child.  I could feel the warmth of the earth beneath me and breathe in that heat mixed with the dryness of the grasses.” Alexandra

Now for the mythical part…

Many romantic legends exist about the rose. It is generally agreed that Valentine’s Day flowers date back to the reign of King Charles II of Sweden in the 17^th Century, when the king was taught the language of flowers during a trip to Persia. The idea of being able to communicate using flowers without uttering any words at all gained intrigue across Europe, with lists of flowers and their meanings widely distributed.

In Greek and Roman mythology, the creation of the rose is affiliated with Aphrodite, the goddess of love but it is attributed to Flora, the goddess of spring and flowers (also known as Chloris in Greek mythology, FYI). The story goes that when one of Flora’s nymphs died, Flora called upon the gods to change her into a beautiful flower. Apollo gave her life; Bacchus gave her nectar; Vertumnus, a beautiful perfume; Pomona, a fruit; and Flora, a crown"of petals. To this, Aphrodite added beauty and Dionysus a nectar of intoxicating aroma. The three Graces further bestowed upon the blossom the gifts of charm, joy, and splendour. All agreed it was the most spectacular of flowers and subsequently referred to it as “The Queen of Flowers.” Aphrodite named the flower Rose, dedicating it to her son, Eros, the god of love. 

Other-worldly beauty, naturally.

Shop the blog:

lowers of Iberia’organic candle - Rosa damascena (rose) flower oil

Floral Rain face mist – Rosa damascena (rose) flower water

Forever Young face oil - Rosa damascena (rose) flower oil