Winter wellness to restore your glow

As a new year begins, January invites a gentler rhythm. It is a time to return to nourishing moments that replenish both skin and wellbeing.

At Gaia Spa, nestled within the historic beauty of Boringdon Hall in Devon, this month becomes an invitation to slow down, nurture your skin, and rediscover your natural glow.

Soothe skin with our treatment of the month

After all the indulgences of recent months, combined with the stresses of winter weather, skin may feel dry and out of balance. Begin a ritual of restoration by treating your skin to the soothing power of a GAIA Jade Facial. Using healing Jade crystals, this deeply relaxing treatment gently massages natural GAIA Skincare products into the skin, encouraging circulation, boosting lymphatic flow, and releasing tension for a glowing complexion – a beautiful antidote to winter dullness and post-festive fatigue.

Essentials for winter skincare

At the heart of winter skincare lies one essential step: cleansing. A cream or oil-based cleanser will calm skin without stripping your skin’s natural oils during the cooler months. Our product of the month, the GAIA Cleansing Balm, melts effortlessly into the skin, dissolving makeup and impurities while keeping skin hydrated. Blended with shea butter, jojoba and essential oils of lemon, palmarosa and rosemary, it transforms your daily cleanse into a grounding ritual, leaving skin soft and radiant.

Incorporating a gentle exfoliator once a week can also help to remove the dry, flaky skin that can occur in winter. The GAIA Face Exfoliator uses sugars, calendula oil and a fine grain to gently buff skin and leave it feeling smoother, allowing your moisturisers and serums to penetrate deeper.

Supporting wellbeing from within: team tip of the month

True winter wellness extends beyond skincare, when supporting your immune system becomes just as important as caring for your complexion.

Gaia Spa Therapist Megan begins each day with a homemade immunity shot – a vibrant blend of turmeric, black pepper, ginger, lemon, orange and honey – for a boost first thing in the morning. Whether homemade or shop-bought, this can be a simple addition to a daily winter wellbeing routine.

Escape to the warmth of Gaia Spa this Blue Monday

Monday 19^th January 2026 is known as Blue Monday – so named because of the combination of winter weather, new resolutions broken despite good intentions, and general low spirit felt after the end of the festive season.

This year, beat the blues with an escape to the sanctuary of Gaia Spa. In the depths of January, there’s something deeply comforting about stepping from crisp winter air into the warm embrace of Gaia Spa facilities. Sink into heated pools, detox in the sauna, or simply rest in tranquil spaces designed to quiet the mind. Book a one-night Signature Spa Break staying on 19th January 2026 and enjoy a complimentary Wellness Room upgrade* when booking a Courtyard Room. When booking simply use code BLUEMONDAY

Visit Gaia Spa this winter and start a new season of gentle restoration – for your skin, your body and your sense of self.

*New bookings only. Subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid on stays arriving 19th January 2026 only.