Thermal Instincts

There are certain things in life that provide comfort and security...mom's cooking, an embrace, perhaps it may even be the feeling of freshly cut grass between your toes. For me the greatest sense of content and peace is found in the calming feeling of water. From enticing waves, to droplets of rain there's a therapeutic rush, perhaps that's why I've come to love scuba diving (who knew?!). But beyond the sensorial the benefits of water for mind, body and spirit have long been documented. From thermal baths to Turkish hamam's, water has a transforming restorative and healing power. Unfortunately we don't all have the time, location or resources to indulge in these treatments which is why like all great things I'm grateful for the bottled version readily at your disposal.

Water mists. An easily transporable alternative available to your morning, midday or night that harnesses the power of these nourishing spring waters. La Roche Posay and Avene both offer Thermal Spring Water mists containing soothing, softening waters concentrated in essential minerals, vitamins and antioxidants like Selenium. Clinically proven to treat and soothe even the most sensitive and needy skin from eczema to rosacea these super fine mists refresh, tone and calm skin. They're a great way to rehydrate and awaken skin from the midday slump or help set your makeup! The latter point being quite key. Ask any makeup artist and they will tell you the golden rule to help your makeup last: after applying all your makeup gently mist your face with these thermal waters to help lock it in. Simply mist and let the water the dry. And at the very least each time I spray I'm transported to that place that brings me the greatest sense of contentment.

Usage tip: Besides the reinvigorating, moisturizing or helping set your makeup, I love storing these mists in the fridge. Then on a hot summer day I take it out and spray my face. Instantly I'm cooled, energized and refreshed!

The result: The world's most fundamental element, let it transform and heal your skin anywhere, anytime.