How to make that summer feeling last…

If you find getting out of bed in the depths of winter a struggle (who doesn’t?) then keep a bottle of Les Fleurs de Bach Eau D’Elixir in Allegresse (that’s French for energy) by your bedside. This organic blend of essential oils is instantly uplifting so mist a little above your head while you’re reaching for the snooze button. The base note of the scent is Verbena, a plant known for its energising abilities. With Hornbeam to revitalise, Wild Rose to boost your spirit and Olive, which is thought to restore mental and physical freshness, one spritz will ensure you’re wide-awake in an instant. Decant a little into a travel atomiser, pop in your handbag and you’ll be able to re-energise yourself throughout the day too.
Les Fleurs de Bach Eau D’elixir in Allegresse, from £34.95 for 55ml at Natural Origin . Travalo Excel Refillable Perfume Atomiser, £12.49.

There’s a reason Vitamin D is known as the ‘Sunshine Vitamin’, since some studies have shown that getting enough can prevent depression and SAD. The NHS says that we get optimum Vitamin D by ‘eating a varied and balanced diet and by getting some sun’, but while that may be true for those living in Hawaii, the same can’t quite be said for the UK’s grey skies - 24/7 cloud during the winter months means that boosting our Vitamin D supplies can be a tad tricky.  If you’re feeling a bit down or sluggish, sip away at NeuroSun, which contains more than enough Vitamin D (1000 IU to be precise) to pep you up, tastes good and is just 37 calories.

NeuroSun, £1.99 available from WH Smith, ASDA and Spar along with other selected retailers.

If you’re caught in a rain shower, have had a bad day at work or just feel a bit down in the dumps, run a bath and pour a few drops of This Works Energy Bank bath oil into the water. Containing a high concentration of specially selected essential oils including Ylang Ylang (to counteract stress), Geranium (to balance mind and body) and relaxing Patchouli, you’ll feel like a new person by the time the water has been drained away - and the oils will leave your winter skin super soft too. A couple of bath-side candles are all you need to complete the tranquil experience.
This Works Energy Bank bath oil, £37

Yoga will literally help you to stretch out that summer feeling. ‘All forms of backbends are uplifting, invigorating and stimulating. They open the heart and make you breathe deeper, bringing in more prana (that boosts energy and circulation) and thus vitality,’ explains Lara Baumann, founder of Quantum Yoga.
The best way to start the day is by practicing Surya Namaskar (also known as sun salutation). It’s an energetic set of 12 asanas (yoga poses to you and me) that you can perform in the comfort of your own home. The sequence improves your fitness levels and tones your body, it also boosts circulation and metabolism for the rest of the day (which means you’re more likely to burn calories).
‘Seratonin levels are heightened and when we salute the sun, it is mainly our inner sun we are encouraging to rise and shine bright!’ adds Lara.
Find your nearest Quantum Yoga class at quantumyoga.com . If you want to learn Surya Namaskar try the Sun Salutations DVD, £14.99, while Mandy Ingber's Yogalosophy, £10.99 has a section devoted to sun salutations (both at amazon.co.uk ).

The release of endorphins during exercise, when we’re excited or in love give you a natural high, so during the winter it’s worth doing all you can to boost them. ‘Foods that are high in fat increase your endorphin levels and can contribute to ‘happy’ feelings. To help keep your moods on an even keel, choose healthy fats such as the monounsaturated fats found in olive oil, almonds and avocados’ says Diet & Fitness expert, Laura Williams. Try Neals Yard Wholefoods Whole Almonds, £6.49 for 500g at hollandandbarratt.com .
A takeaway curry can also release endorphins. ‘Eating very hot food will create that burning sensation on your tongue and so, to protect it, your body will release endorphins to overcome the pain’ adds Laura.

Dull winter skin is enough to make anyone feel gloomy - who wants to look in the mirror and see a pale, pallid face looking back? During the colder months we tend to rely on heavy foundations, but break the cycle now and refuse to switch to anything that masks your skin. Instead, try Bourjois’ new Healthy Mix Serum, £10.99, which is a skincare/make-up hybrid. The light gel texture evens out skin tone leaving it with a semi–matte finish, and thanks to the light-reflecting pigments you’re left with a brighter complexion. Also contained in the product is a serum that contains three super fruits - lychee (with skin revitalising vitamin C), goji (a powerful anti-oxidant) and pomegranate (that calms stressed skin thanks to its cocktail of vitamins), which all help fight the appearance of fatigue.

Add a bright lipstick, blusher or bronzer, all instant mood and complexion boosters, and you’ll have all the weapons you need to fight a dull winter complexion.

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum, £10.99 at Boots