I know it feels like the summer holidays have just started but it won’t be long before we’re back on the school run. Or maybe this year is the first year your kids are making their own way to school as they move from primary to secondary. Maybe this is the year you become empty nesters as they start university.
Whatever this September brings us, we can rely on Esker Fields to carry us through it. The combined skincare benefits of natural products and the wellbeing benefits of essential oils are perfect for holding us during this transition.
For kids
Whether they are just moving up a year or moving schools, the first few weeks can feel intense as kids settle into a routine again. Turn to Esker Fields for stress relief and ways to keep on top of the overwhelm.
The Tranquillity blend will fill the room with calming aromas when you add it to an essential oil burner. As you wind down for the final night of the summer holidays or even get ready in the morning, this will take the edge off of first-day nerves.
The Sleep Please Mist can be spritzed on their pillow and throughout the whole room to induce relaxation and ease them into sleep. It helps prevent tossing and turning and they’ll feel so much better heading to school after a restorative night’s rest.
The Relax Rollerball is the perfect thing to keep on hand as you’re heading out the door. Show them how to apply it to their pulse points and then take 3 deep breaths so the essential oil aromas work their way into their system. It’s one of the quickest techniques for regulating and grounding themselves.
For parents
You could benefit from all the above too! We also have other ways to integrate calming essential oils into your routine so you can be the soothing anchor your kids need in the back-to-school rush.
Nature’s Glow transforms your skincare routine with essential oil infused products that are formulated to give you a natural glow from within while cocooning you in calming aromas. Freshen up with the cleansing oil. Brighten and rejuvenate with the facial serum. Take a mindful moment to massage the moisturising balm into the skin.
The Moisturising Hand Cream is the perfect mindfulness product. Apply the rich natural butters to deeply hydrate the skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth. Then hold your hands up to your face to breathe in the essential oil aromas and feel your mind and body relax with each inhale and exhale.
For university students
There’s nothing quite like the change of your kids leaving home for the first time and starting to make their own way in the world at university. I’m sure there are all sorts of worries filling your head (all the above will help you manage that). These products will help them look after themselves when you’re not there to keep an eye on them!
The shower gel and body oil duos serve a practical purpose but that’s not all. The essential oils in the Refresh & Uplift or Relax & Unwind blends wake them up in the morning or help them settle down for the night. It’s a grounding anchor in their day as they get used to their new routine and responsibilities.
The Lavender & Peppermint Foot Cream is a multi-purpose product that they could find useful for a lot of things. It’s a deeply hydrating cream and the essential oils make it incredibly soothing and cooling too. Apply to itchy, irritated skin or tired, achy muscles for relief.
The Rollerball set covers a lot of bases, from helping them focus on their studies to relaxing in the evening and falling asleep at night.
You could browse the whole Esker Fields collection and put together a personalised university self-care kit. You’ll tick things off the to-buy list like shower gel and facial cleanser while adding tools for mindfulness and relaxation thanks to the essential oils in all our products.
In the rush to buy new school bags and make sure that their uniform still fits, don’t forget about things you can do to keep on top of stress and tension during the back-to-school transition. A simple rollerball or hand cream can help release worry and anxiety so it doesn’t become overwhelming.
As you’re looking after everyone else, make some time to look after yourself. You just need 2 minutes a day to pause, reset and ground yourself. I show you how in the 5 Days of Self-Care Challenge. Each day, I’ll send you a video guide on how to use a quick and easy self-care technique to feel calmer and more centred.