From glow-boosting skincare to restorative retreats and nourishing food, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your routine, reset your energy or discover the latest feel-good launches, our Wellness Editor, Anji McGrandles shares the standout spring self-care and wellness essentials worth knowing about.
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Spring Self-care: The Skincare Drop Everyone’s Talking About
As nostalgia culture pushes TikTok searches for “2016” up over 450%, P.Louise is smartly revisiting the full-glam era with its Teddy Touch collection. For a spring self-care reset, the range pairs high-performance skincare and haircare with a warm Coconut Cake scent, delivering serious hydration without sacrificing the cosy aesthetic. Hero buys include The Softest Touch Skincare Starter Kit, featuring a dewy serum, gentle foaming cleanser and nourishing face cream housed in a teddy makeup bag. It’s trend-led, but a reminder that good skin starts with consistent self-care.
Greek Wellness, Reimagined
At Cape Sounio on the Athens Riviera, spring self-care and wellness for 2026 takes a more integrative turn with a new programme led by osteopath Vicky Vlachonis, known for her work with Gwyneth Paltrow. Central to the experience is Saint Supply and its Living Elixir, a premium, drinkable olive oil sourced from centuries-old trees in Olympia, rich in antioxidants and healthy fats to support heart, gut and inflammatory health. Featured within the ‘Elevations of Wellness’ programme, the approach blends targeted bodywork, movement, mindful rituals and nutritional therapy, underpinned by Vlachonis’ philosophy that lasting wellbeing starts with aligning physical, digestive and emotional health.
Gym-Bag Skincare Hero
Created for women balancing full schedules and in need of a spring self-care reset, Gem & Tonic’s new nourishing cream cleanser is a streamlined essential that delivers results without the faff — and having used it myself, it’s perfect for the gym. Formulated with Papaya, Moringa and sustainably sourced Quartz extract, it melts away makeup, SPF and post-workout build-up while replenishing the skin, leaving it soft, calm and balanced. It also doubles as a five-minute treatment mask, making it ideal for busy days when time is tight. Vegan, cruelty-free and COSMOS certified, it’s smart, multi-tasking skincare that fits effortlessly into an active routine.
Collagen for Active Bodies
If you’re focused on active ageing and performance-led wellness, Ingenious Beauty’s Active range delivers more than everyday collagen support — it’s engineered for endurance, recovery and vitality. Designed around sustainably sourced hydrolysed marine collagen plus hyaluronic acid, natural astaxanthin and the performance ingredient ActiGin®, the capsules aim to support joint strength, flexibility and reduced post-exercise inflammation while also benefiting skin, hair and nails. Enhanced with vitamin C, E and zinc for added recovery and immune support, Active positions collagen as part of an intelligent movement-focused routine, ideal for those who want daily support alongside an active lifestyle in their spring self-care routine.
The New Alcohol-Free Buzz
For those extending Dry January into a more mindful 2026, Soba Circus offers a sharper alternative to alcohol without sacrificing the buzz. Founded by internationally renowned DJ Nic Fanciulli, the nootropics-powered drink blends balanced caffeine with green coffee, ginseng, maca and ginkgo biloba to support focus, mental clarity and stress resilience — minus the crash or morning-after fog. With just 60 calories per bottle and no artificial additives, it’s designed for late nights that still feel social, energised and fully in control.
A Spring Self-care Skin Reset
If winter weather and central heating have left your skin looking lacklustre, Dr Jack’s newly launched Blue Peelis the perfect spring self-care reset. Designed to gently exfoliate without irritation, it smooths uneven texture, boosts radiance and restores hydration, even for skin prone to winter dryness or sensitivity. The result is a clearer, more resilient complexion that feels refreshed, nourished, and ready for spring. You can find more skin saviours here.
This Summer’s Undiscovered Self-Care Escape
As thoughts turn to planning summer escapes, Best Alpine Wellness Hotels has launched in the UK, positioning Austria’s Alps as a refreshing alternative to the traditional Mediterranean break. The curated collection of four- and five-star properties focuses on altitude-led recovery, expansive spa landscapes and structured, movement-based wellness programmes, all set within a comfortable 22–27°C summer climate. Flagship stays including Warther Hof, Hotel Post Lermoos and STOCK Resort offer guided hikes, sauna rituals and longevity-led treatments that prioritise restoration over excess. For those booking with wellbeing in mind, Alpine wellness reframes the summer holiday as an investment in energy, balance and long-term health.
Real Food, Real Energy
Rounding out our list of spring self-care and wellness essentials, since opening its first UK outpost in Soho, Honest Greens has quickly become a go-to for healthier food choices without sacrificing flavour. Built around a “real food” philosophy, the all-day spot focuses on chef-led dishes made from seasonal, minimally processed ingredients designed to fuel busy days.
Breakfast plates balance protein, fibre, healthy fats and slow-release carbohydrates — think Turkish eggs with yoghurt and kale, loaded avocado scramble with hazelnut dukkah, or matcha pistachio pancakes with fresh fruit. Natural sweetness comes from fruit rather than refined sugar, while olive oil, nuts and seeds add a side of healthy fats. The result is nourishing, Mediterranean-inspired food that feels energising rather than heavy, exactly the kind of balanced eating that supports a sustainable wellness routine.
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