[Ad-gifted] How is it almost the end of January? The days have just gone in a blink of an eye if you ask me!

I hope you have all had time to relax from the stressful and hectic holiday period and have had some ‘me time’ and getting back to some sort of routine again. I find January is the month where I set goals for the year and start on a healthy lifestyle after indulging during the Christmas and New Year period.  So this month, we are sharing with you a selection of items which are vegan, eco-friendly and healthy to ensure you start off the year on a healthy note.

In our January guide, we start by sharing about Sarabande by Dolma Vegan Fragrance which is a vegan and cruelty free perfume which contains no nasties. Next the Vegamour’s GRO Essentials Kit is a fabulous starter kit to get your hair looking lush, healthy and thick again.

We are sharing about Copper Clothing’s Anti-Microbial Kitchen and Bath Towel which are not only made from sustainable fabric but is fast drying and anti-odour as well. If you are looking at enjoying some non-alcoholic cocktails then why not try CleanCo’s Clean G Rhubarb which also makes a lovely gift. Nuts from Wonderful Pistachios make healthy snacks while Little Bird True Wireless Earbuds is crafted from sustainable materials such a bamboo, natural wood fibre, mica composites and recycled plastics. Another easy sustainable swap is The Green Co.’s foaming hand soap, which cuts out plastic waste with a tablet, tap water and glass bottle, keeping everyday hand washing simple and effective.

Hope these items have encouraged you to have a more healthy and sustainable lifestyle starting with making with small changes.

Vegamour’s Hair GRO Essentials Kit

The harsh winter months and the stress of the Christmas period can take a toll on your hair hence it is important to find a holistic kit to more sustainable hair health.  In our January guide we are featuring Vegamour’s GRO Essentials Trio Kit which features three plant-based products mainly the GRO Hair Serum and GRO Revitalizing Shampoo and Conditioner.

GRO Revitalizing Hair Serum promote thicker, fuller, longer looking hair in just 90 days. Suited for those experiencing thinning hair, the serum is to be used with both the Revitalizing GRO Shampoo and GRO Conditioner.  Both these products actively promote thicker, fuller, longer looking hair and restores damaged cuticles as it enhances colour and adds luxurious shine and body. Formulated with proprietary Karmatin™, the Vegan Trio Set is priced at £144 you can purchase these either individually or as a set here.

We love that Vegamour is 100% vegan and cruelty-free, providing safe and effective solutions which are free from sulfates, parabens, silicones, gluten, and artificial fragrances, offering a natural alternative to conventional drugstore offerings with potential side effects.

Sarabande by Dolma Vegan Fragrance

If you are looking for a women’s vegan and cruelty free perfume which contains no parabens, palm oil or phthalates and are safe for animals and the environment then you would be pleased to learn about Dolma Vegan Fragrances for men and women.

Perfect for birthdays, Valentine’s Day or even Mother’s Day, Sarabande is more of a romantic scent of rose embellished by aromatic accents of geranium leaves on touches of wood notes of resinous cypress, earthy patchouli and soft amber.

There are 12 fragrances in total in their women’s range and if you are not too sure which scent is the right one for you, then you can always order their Discovery Discovery Box Set (priced at £32.95) which consists of all 12 Dolma Perfumes Scents ie Amethyst Mist, Anahita, Andromeda, Calista, Compassion, Cushi B, First Rain, Midnight Velvet, Light Bloom, Sarabande, Sun Joy and Vegamusk in tiny taster bottles so you know for certain which fragrance is your favourite.

Their fragrance is priced from £3.75 to £69.95, depending on the bottle size. We have featured the 100ml bottle which is priced at £69.95.

Anti-Microbial Kitchen and Bath Towel from Copper Clothing

If you are looking to add more eco-friendly natural and self-sustainable fabric into your collection then check-out the Anti-Microbial Kitchen and Bath Towel from Copper Clothing.

Each Copper-Infused Kitchen Hand Towel is priced at £9.99 and  is made with completely safe and chemical-free copper ions, making them anti-fungal and anti-bacterial for all your kitchen needs. The 280gsm soft cotton fabric which measures 73cm x 48cm, is high absorbent, anti-odour and fast drying. It only comes with one colour at the moment which is white with black stripes. The Kitchen Towel has an innovative self-cleansing property which help destroy bacteria like E. Coli, S. Aureus, and MRSA by 99.99%, reducing the need to wash it often.

The 500gsm Anti-Microbial Bath and Gym Towel is a great alternative to your average household towels which are home  to approximately 10 million fungi and bacterial.  The towel which is priced at £19.99, measures 125cm x 70cm and is also anti-odour, anti-fungal and you can use for protection against E. Coli and other infection-causing microorganisms.

Made with a luxurious-feeling, the towel is soft, comfortable and the copper ions in this cotton towel make it hypoallergenic for even the most sensitive skin. Again the power of copper stays on the product for a lifetime and makes the product durable in the long run.

CleanCo’s Clean G Rhubarb

If your resolution this year is to drink more alcohol-free or low-alcohol cocktails for long-term health benefits then you need to find out more about CleanCo and their non-alcoholic drinks.  We have featured their Non-Alcoholic Rum last year and for our guide this month, we are featuring their Clean G Rhubarb.  Priced at £16 for a 70cl bottle, this award winning drink is not only sugar free but has low calories as well, so perfect if you are watching your sugar intake.

The brand is created by Spencer Matthews, who became famous from the Reality TV series, Made in Chelsea. He decided to create this brand when he decided to go sober just before the birth of his first child. He wanted to create drinks so that he could still enjoy the party but without the hang-over effects on the next day.

Clean G Rhubarb comes is a pretty bottle and the drink is pink in colour.  The gin has notes of fruity rhubarb, juniper, and citrus with a subtle hint of coriander, mint and cinnamon. To create a quick cocktail, you need to just pour 50ml over ice and top it with 150ml of tonic water and garnish it with a lime wedge and fresh raspberry.  You would be pleased to know that  each 50ml serving only has 12 calories and that this gin is Vegan, Lactose Free and Gluten-Free as well.

Nuts from Wonderful Pistachios

I know many of our readers have listed ‘eating more healthily’ in their list of resolutions this year.  We all know incorporating more nuts into our diet is crucial as they are a good source of protein. Nuts contain ‘good fat’ or unsaturated fats and it’s not entirely clear why, but it’s thought that the “good” fats lower bad cholesterol levels. In our healthy themed vegan guide, we are featuring the pistachios and almond nuts from Wonderful Pistachios.

Pistachios make great alternative to snacks because they offer a balance of carbohydrates, protein and far. Did you know that Wonderful Pistachios contain 21g of plant protein per 100g? Pistachios also are a good source of potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6 and Fibre.  These nuts are available online (or in store) from Ocado, Sainsbury or Asda. The pistachios retail anywhere from £2.15 (100g) to £7 (450g) while the Almonds retail for £3.25 (100g) to ££8.50 (400g).

Founded in 1979 in Los Angeles, California, The Wonderful Company is grow, harvest, bottle and package the nuts and also offer several other healthy products such as flowers, nuts, water, wine and juices.

Little Bird True Wireless Earbuds

As a consumer, I find that my decision to purchase eco-friendly products which are sustainable and better for our environment is crucial in ensuring that the earth is sustainable. Wireless earbuds have become an essential gadget which everyone needs to connect to their ipods, iphones and even tablets.

The Little Bird True Wireless Earbuds are really special as they are crafted from sustainable materials such a bamboo, natural wood fibre, mica composites and recycled plastics. Not only do these eco-friendly bluetooth earbuds look stylish, but they also offer 6 hours of playtime and up to 24 hours of listening with 3 additional charges.  Intuitive touch controls make music management simple and the built-in microphone ensures clear calls.

Available in two different colours black/green and cream/green, these earbuds retail for £49.99 and you can purchase them from House of Marley or Amazon directly. They come with a 2-year guarantee as well as a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee – for unused items.