Do you know anything about seasonal depression?
In the press, it is a subject that is called “a chestnut” in France, i.e. a recurring theme. In short, it means that every year at the same time, we see the same tired faces, grey complexion, low morale, the same need to stay a little curled up in a ball at home in the warmth… Winter depression, it seems normal! But why? And what are the tricks to regain a little energy and inner light? As always at TiL, we try to think globally, that is to say mind, body and skin, because we are a whole.
Short days, bad weather…winter is not the most cheerful time of the year, and for the last two years, frankly, it’s not getting any better! Moreover, bad luck, 70 to 80 % of the people affected by this slump are women (sources: passeport santé).
We are sadder, less willing, we procrastinate, we are tired all the time…
. SAD, seasonal affective disorder, is a form of depression caused by a lack of natural light. It appears in autumn or in the middle of winter, and continues until spring, when we regain our desire and joy of living. How can it be explained? Very simply, in winter the days are short and the light is low. From 100,000 lux (unit of measurement of luminosity) in summer in the sun, we sometimes struggle to reach 2,000 lux in winter.
. The causal link between lack of light and SAD was shown in the 1980s by Dr. Rosenthal, a psychiatrist and researcher (at the National Institute of Mental Health – USA), who used light therapy in clinical psychiatry.
He was able to measure the influence of light on our mood, but also on our biological clock. This clock controls our body’s rhythms, in particular the phases of wakefulness and sleep, as well as the production of our hormones, such as serotonin (the happiness hormone) and melatonin (the sleep hormone).
So let’s not look any further, the lack of sunlight and light affects our mood, our chronic fatigue, our stress level and even our libido… In short, if we feel like biting at the office, screaming at our children and our other half, it’s the fault of the sun that has hidden itself!
For us it is without doubt a spray of “L’Eau qui Enlace”, the marvellous eau de toilette created by the talented perfumer Francis Kurkdjian: a stroll down an avenue of linden trees in bloom, one morning in June, when the sun’s rays light up the trees and the bees fly around on the fragrant flowers…
A real “Madeleine de Proust”, whose impact on positive emotions has been measured by a neuroscientific study carried out by Tours university scientists. “L’Eau qui Enlace” was attributed 4 essential words: joy, pleasure, relaxation, solace and reassurance (unheard of for a perfume)… all antidotes to seasonal depression!
of toxins and waste that weigh it down, because it needs to be cleaned regularly to have good energy.
The main targets are the emunctories, liver, kidneys and intestines which eliminate naturally. Except that at certain times, they are overwhelmed and need to be relieved: too rich or sugary food, fatigue, stress… exhaust them. And then it’s a vicious circle, fatigue increases, morale and sleep decrease, small dimples appear, joint pain also, and natural defences weaken, leaving the door open to viruses or allergies…
By eliminating toxins, cell renewal increases, the body regains energy and lightness, and the intestines are balanced.
“La Gelée à Fleur de Peau” is a pure delight for the skin, it transforms into a creamy foam when emulsified with a little water, and eliminates all impurities and traces of make-up with rare efficiency and infinite softness. The skin is relaxed, clean and pure, luminous and comfortable. At the heart of this gel is Tiliactiv4®, the first exclusive concentrate of linden tree flowers, leaves, buds and twigs, harvested on the family estate in the Dordogne, a powerful calming agent. It is combined with natural moisturising glycerine and red algae, and Cocoglucoside, a natural sugar-based cleanser, for a formula full of tenderness. (99% natural origin, vegan, dermatologically tested).
“Le Baume qui Ressource” is velvety, dense cream rich in active ingredients of natural origin that envelops the skin in a cosy cocoon. Tiliactiv4®, rose centifolia, alfalfa, nasturtium and passionflower combine their soothing and anti-ageing properties to regenerate the skin during the night, at the time of peak cellular activity.
Silky and satiny when applied, it works while you sleep so that when you wake up your skin is smooth and supple, fresh and rested. (98% natural origin, vegan, dermatologically tested).
At TiL, we think “in and out” because the two are intimately linked. The good we do for our body can be seen on our face… so by detoxifying the body, La Poudre Zéro Souci” restores radiance and luminosity to the skin. And even more so when it has been well moisturised, nourished and pampered, because it then reflects the light better.
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