At Elemental Herbology, we understand the importance of adapting lifestyles to suit the energy of the changing seasons.

The Earth element governs late summer: the end of August and the month of September. This is when the high energy of the Fire season settles, helping us to feel more calm, secure and grounded, enabling us to nurture ourselves and others.

During this season, the skin loses its summer glow, becoming dull as we transition into Autumn. Pigmentation from previous sun exposure can also appear, causing an uneven skin tone.

Our Vitality collection of Earth-balancing skincare products contains gentle yet effective exfoliating ingredients to restore radiance and reduce the appearance of pigmentation.

Those who experience the dominant Earth characteristics (they are nurturing, grounded and reliable) can experience imbalance at this time. They tend to worry and can easily feel emotionally depleted.

Our Earth element body care range features uplifting essential oils of mandarin, cedarwood, lime, grapefruit and rosemary, helping to restore equilibrium, centre the mind and balance moods and emotions.

These balancing Earth products include:

• Harmony Bath and Body Oil• Grapefruit and Mandarin Hand and Body Wash

• Grapefruit and Mandarin Hand and Body Cream• Vital Eyes Serum

• Facial Glow AHA Radiance Polis• Kombucha Infusion Sheet Mask

Elemental Herbology’s Earth-balancing spa treatments include the Earth Vitality Facial (a jade gua sha massage) and the Thai Qi Flow massage (using warm herbal poultices).

Spending time in nature and eating a nourishing diet rich in whole grains (millet, brown rice) plus seasonal sweet fruits and vegetables (apples, grapes, sweet potatoes, carrots, squash) will also help to balance those for whom the Earth element resonates most deeply.

Antonia David, head of education for Elemental Herbology, said: “Our Earth-balancing Harmony Bath and Body Oil is a revitalising blend of uplifting mandarin and lime essential oils, balanced with the calming, grounding scent of cedarwood.

“This unique combination is designed to help restore emotional equilibrium and inner balance,” added David. “It’s my must-have when travelling for business – supporting mood, energy, hormonal harmony, digestion and restful sleep.”