If you were lucky enough to party it out at this year’s Splendour festival, chances are you had the time of your life with your favourite people and bands. The aftermath, however, isn’t even remotely as glamorous and you are most likely craving a little TLC. Grimy hair, dirt under the nails and clogged pores need to be attended to immediately if you are ever going to bounce back in style! Lucky for you, we have just the advice you need for your Splendour recovery!
Address those nails
First things first, you need to clean up those nails. Sweat, dirt and all things nasty have ended up under your nail bed and they will be screaming out for a good wash. Try our soap-free Antibacterial Wash that uses plant extracts of tea tree & eucalyptus to gently cleanse your skin. Ingredients like chamomile and aloe barbadensis will help soothe your skin while the lemon myrtle will create an uplifting and zesty aroma!
Don’t forget to give them a good scrub and moisturise to nourish your hands afterwards. A pretty manicure might also be in order!
Nourish your body from the inside out
It’s time to replenish and feed your body with all the good stuff so you can recover from the inside out. You’re probably thinking a good old-fashioned fry up will help your get through, but to fully recover you should stuff your face with fresh fruit and veg. Down a green smoothie, eat a fruit salad and lay off the high-fat, salty foods. Trust us, your body and skin will thank you for it!
Unblock those pores
Sweat, dirt and oil have no doubt been gathering on your face over the last few days, particularly if you haven’t kept up your regular beauty regimen. Your pores will be clogged and require a good scrubbing with the help of a clarifying cleanser. If you feel the need to go one step further, this is the time to give yourself a facial mask to bring back your skin’s natural glow.
Tam the mane
If you have avoided the icky showers at Splendour and instead opted to try it hippy style for the last few days than you are probably in need of a good wash, your hair in particular. Your hair can cop its fair share of damage during festivals with the build-up of sweat, dirt and oil. This is the time to ditch your regular shampoo and conditioner and opt for something more nourishing. Our Rosemary Leaf & Desert Lime Herbal Shampoo will help cleanse and purify your scalp. The carefully designed blend of local tea tree and peppermint works to revitalise and fortify your hair giving back its natural shine and they make it smell great too!
Don’t forget to condition your hair too to help nourish and restore strength in those locks. Our Herbal Conditioner uses coconut and Argan oil to feed the hair and give you back its softness. Now you will be able to confidently wear your hair out again and remove the head scarf that was hiding the build-up of grime!
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
Don’t be fooled by caffeine, it is only a temporary cure. Instead, you could spend your money on someone ridiculously expensive detoxing drinks, but really, water is what your body really needs. Fresh water will help your organs, like your kidneys and liver, with the natural detoxing process and you will see this reflected in your skin. It will help you rehydrate after a few days of dancing, sweating and drinking! Keep drinking water and you will soon regain your perky vibe and glowing skin.
Get some beauty sleep
Splendour in the Grass with its loud tunes and packed crowds can be an assault on the senses if ever there was one. You probably spent most of the time dancing to your favourite bands, hanging with friends and not sleeping all that much. This is the time to snuggle up into a bed with fresh, clean sheets and get some serious shut-eye. While you’re sleeping your body will regenerate itself and you are bound to feel fresh refreshed and reinvigorated when you wake up.
While we can’t fix that stomach churning hangover, we can save you from the next-day embarrassment of still looking like you have rolled out of your tent. Give your body the nourishment it needs from the inside out and you will be surprised at how well your body and skin will bounce back after being subjected to festival conditions.
Happy recovery!!