This Week You Should Try... Raw Fairies Mini B Cleanse

Snow days and New Year’s resolutions – not the Kylie and Jason of combos really. Personally, I spent those cold, cold January blizzards foraging for the post-Christmas Celebrations tossed aside at the time (“Bountys?” we cried. “Ewww, filthy muck, pass a mini Snickers!”) and clutching a hot water bottle. The result? Dull skin, lifeless hair, peeling nails and midriff chub. Sigh.

In situations like these, you have to take control swiftly, and I chose to do this with Raw Fairies Mini B Cleanse – a five-day program of juices, vegetables, nuts, supplements and smoothies. The company delivers everything you need in the morning and then basically all you have to do is staying away from Starbucks.

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Here’s the good and the bad of the Mini B Cleanse…

The good
- The immediacy of the results - by the end of day one, my skin was glowing.
- My nails have stopped snapping and peeling for the first time in two years.
- I've lost three pounds.
- I’ve had IBS forever and it seems to have disappeared.
- It’s easy to do. Raw Fairies give you all of the information and food you need, including a handy daily inspiration note.
- It has helped me kick a serious caffeine addiction (previously an unthinkable feat).
- My stomach is flat and my sleep better.
- The food and juices are wonderful.

The bad
- Terrible headaches for the first two days while my body got used to the lack of caffeine and sugar.
- Inevitably, hunger. On the third day of the cleanse, I was so light-headed, I couldn’t work out which day of the week it was and got lost on Oxford Street.
- It’s anti-social. Cancel all plans while you’re doing this – watching friends drink mojitos is no fun.

The verdict
Worth it. Sticking to the plan can be hard – I cheated and carried around a bag of Brazil nuts for when I got spaced out – but overall, the wrongs of January have been righted in less than a week. Need a quick fix for failed New Year resolutions? This is for you.

Raw Fairies Mini B Cleanse costs £295 for five days. Visit www.rawfairies.com

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First Thing
This Revive Bath & Shower Oil, is the perfect pick-me-up. The therapeutic blend of oils invigorates both body and mind, inspiring positivity. <a href="http://uk.spacenk.com/WOMEN/SPUK101,en_GB,sc.html"target="_hplink">Aromatheraphy Associates</a> £37.
Breakfast Boost
This fast working body supplement blends a cocktail of nutrients to support your body to detox and improve your digestive system. Bodyism BodyBrilliance, £50 from <a href="http://uk.spacenk.com/WOMEN/SPUK101,en_GB,sc.html"target="_hplink">SpaceNK</a>
Yummy Honey
Keep your skin from looking tired with this rosemary and honey mask. Its detoxifying and purifying properties tackles problem areas without drying out the the skin. Chantecaille Clay Mask, £65, available at <a href="http://uk.spacenk.com/WOMEN/SPUK101,en_GB,sc.html"target="_hplink">SpaceNK</a>
Spray Fresh
This sweet smelling, hydrating and softening mist with grapefruit seed for antioxidant protection, will have you feeling fresh in one spritz and restorative. <a href="http://www.jurlique.co.uk/"target="_hplink">Jurlique </a>Rosewater Balancing Mist, £16.50
Survive The Slump
This delicious drink blends yerba mate, taurine, ginseng, potassium and B vitamins to give the brain and body an energy boost. David Kirsch, Engergy Bubbles, £35 from <a href="http://uk.spacenk.com/WOMEN/SPUK101,en_GB,sc.html"target="_hplink">SpaceNK</a>
Bright Eyes
Revitalise and brighten your eyes with these extract-rich eye treatment pads that diminish puffy eyes and dark circles. Wei Tibetan Chrysanthemum Correcting Eye Treatment Pads, £40 at <a href="http://uk.spacenk.com/WOMEN/SPUK101,en_GB,sc.html"target="_hplink">SpaceNK</a>
Handy Hint
Don't neglect your mits. This refreshing wash will leave you feeling so fresh and so clean. Lime Basil and Mandarin Body & Hand Wash, £30 at <a href="http://www.jomalone.co.uk/"target="_hplink">Joe Malone</a>
Get Scrubbing
This revitalising body scrub exfoliates, boosts circulation, eliminates toxins and decreases water retention thanks to a delicious-smelling formulation of tourmaline, grapefruit, rosemary and crushed bamboo. Daily Boost Body Scrub, £18, from <a href="http://www.thisworks.com/"target="_hplink">thisworks</a>
Secret Weapon
This unique mask rejuvenates, revitalises, lifts and brightens the skin. Leaving you feeling fresh-faced and fancy-free. Sarah Chapman, Skinesis, £38 from <a href="http://uk.spacenk.com/WOMEN/SPUK101,en_GB,sc.html"target="_hplink">SpaceNK</a>
The Deep Cleanse
A mild, oil-free and soap-free highly foaming cleansing gel that effectively deep cleanses to clear open pores and rinse away excess oils, make-up, impurities and daily grime. Leaves the skin feeling cleansed and purified. £8 from <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/"target="_hplink">The Body Shop</a>
Lip Service
Treat your lips with sincerity with this rich and creamy lip balm. Lip Service Lip Balm, £5.50 from <a href="https://www.lush.co.uk/"target="_hplink">Lush</a>

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