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By Alice Olins

Barrier Season: Skin, Bath, Supplements and Sleep.

Whether or not you’ve been struck down by autumn’s onslaught of colds, immunity should be your best friend right now. We’ve taken four tacks: some involve a long bath (yes, winding down counts), others require a supplement or two. The point is that looking after your immunity is a multifaceted business, across your skin, your sleep, the supplements you take and how you wind down. Before the clocks go back, here are twenty ways to get ahead of the lurgies.
By Alice Olins

Barrier Season: Skin, Bath, Supplements and Sleep.

Whether or not you’ve been struck down by autumn’s onslaught of colds, immunity should be your best friend right now. We’ve taken four tacks: some involve a long bath (yes, winding down counts), others require a supplement or two. The point is that looking after your immunity is a multifaceted business, across your skin, your sleep, the supplements you take and how you wind down. Before the clocks go back, here are twenty ways to get ahead of the lurgies.
Barrier Benefits: Skin is your first physical barrier, and moisturising helps it keep its protective seal
Best Mineral-Led Beauty
Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Cream
£64
Best For Sensitive Skin
Medik8 Ultimate Recovery
£39
Best For Night Hydration
Laneige water Sleeping Mask
£28
Best For Firming & Fine Lines
Liz Earle Superskin Advanced Lift & Define Serum 28ml at QVC
£25.92
The Long Soak : Warm baths before bed are linked with faster sleep, and sleep matters for immunity
Best For Female Focused Bathing
Neal's Yard Balance Bath Salts
£18
Best For A Calming Atmosphere
ESPA Restorative candle
£48
Best For A Spa-Like Bathing Experience
Susanne Kaufmann - Bath For The Senses
£60
Best for Fragranced Skin
Molton Brown 3 Piece Aromatic Body Collection at QVC
£71
The Daily Dose : Vitamin D leads the research, and zinc and probiotics earn a place on the shelf.
Best For Gut Health and Digestive Balance
Symprove Daily
£59.99
Best For Immune Function and Cellular Protection
Artah Cellular Defence
£36
Best for Nervous System Boosting and Tiredness
Wild Food-Grown® Magnesium
£21
Best For Stress Reduction
Headstrong Reishi - Sleep, Stress & Immunity Capsule
£35
Proper Slumber : Dim the lights, those who sleeping less than six hours are generally more prone to colds
Best For Luxurious Lounging
Piglet In Bed Berry Gingham Linen Blend Pyjama Trouser Set at QVC
£125
Best For Blocking Out Light
Silk Addict 100% Mulberry Silk Weighted Eye Mask at QVC
£48
Best For A Calming Environment
This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray
£25
Best For Building Relaxing Rituals
Neuroscent Wellbeing Oil Set
£90
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