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F J A K A
FJAKA
captured in a bottle
With the winter solstice behind us, it’s time to recharge
our batteries as we step towards spring
Similar to the Danish tradition To create the natural fjaka feeling
of hygge and Japanese ikigai, with your own beauty routine, divert
Croatian jaka – pronounced attention from the face. The body is your
fyaka – has no direct translation, powerhouse, so start treating it like a
it’s simply the ‘sweetness of doing temple. “We’re currently living in what’s
nothing’. Not to be mistaken for Serenity Salve, £48 called the ‘selfie’ mode – constantly
laziness, the term encourages you to do existing only in our heads,” says Sanela.
what you love – yoga, a brisk walk by “Start embracing the slowness of drifting
the sea or inhaling the cool, aromatic air off to sleep. It can help regulate the skin’s
as you’re casually wandering through pH levels and reduce inflammation which
the woods. Created for time-stressed is why you can look fresh and more
people with a passion for wellbeing, radiant after a good night’s slumber.”
Saint Iris Adriatica’s skincare range When you start focusing on your body,
(siadriatica.com) is inspired by the skincare is more about you, so start setting
abundant plants, remedies and sea spas aside some vital ‘me time’. “Croatians
of the sun-drenched Adriatic. “I wanted believe that by taking care of oneself, only
to translate this sense of euphoria to then can we take care of others and the
the bathroom, so you’re able to follow world around us. This may be considered
your fjaka on-the-go,” says founder, selfish, but fjaka is all about sustaining
Sanela Lazic. “Sitting in the luxury your own wellbeing – even if it is just
space between apothecary, provenance, for 15 minutes.” Slathering Saint Iris
wellbeing and indulgence, all products Adriatica’s warming Purity Paste (£48,
are designed to take the strains of siadriatica.com) to the face and body can
everyday life – taking practical sensuality transform decongested and dull looking
to a whole new level of utter bliss.” skin, leaving it radiant and purified.
“Practising a slower, kinder beauty Vitality Spritz, £45 Alternatively, try turning your bathroom
regime, while paying as much attention into a self-care sanctuary – light candles,
to the body as the face, is at the heart Masking Brush, £22 display lush plants and skincare products.
of fjaka wellbeing,” explains Sanela. This will all bring an element of joy to
“Your skin can become stressed your daily routine and help create that
if you’re throwing too many fjaka vibe.
conflicting products at it, resulting Call it mindfulness in action or
in reactionary skincare choices simply a state of delight, fjaka comes
rather than finding the root cause. naturally from living in the now and
Yet, the answer is simple. Applying loving the feeling. With its sensual
fewer and higher quality products textures and uplifting, natural scent,
can leave you with a glowing, Purity Paste, £48 Saint Iris Adriatica delivers this
youthful, healthy complexion.” whenever, and wherever you need it.
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