Health and Beauty: Fab facts for a beautiful life

Brush with basil

Feeling a bit flat? Then try some of Pukka's refreshing new Three Tulsi tea, which contains three varieties (green, lemon and purple) of organic tulsi. In ayurvedic medicine, it's claimed that this herb, otherwise known as holy basil, can lift your mood, clear toxins, raise spirits, tackle stress and warm the system. It also tastes pretty refreshing.

Pukka Three Tulsi tea, 2.19 for 20 bags www.pukkaherbs.com

Beauty

Life on Nars

The creative director of Nars beauty, Francois Nars, has bowled us over with his fashionable new spring/summer cosmetic collection. We want everything, including the brandy-coloured Tzigane Lipstick (17.50) and the Holywoodland Soft Touch Shadow Pencil (16.50) in glossy gold. However, the must-have piece is the Nouveau Monde Duo Eyeshadow (23.50), which consists of a metallic silver lilac and a rich olive hue.

www.narscosmetics.co.uk

Fitness

Pretty dry

If you've embraced cycling, but aren't quite ready for Lycra and neon, then check out this Cycle Macintosh from new company, Water Off a Duck's Back. This lightweight number boasts hidden reflective panels on the collar, belt and cuffs (just fold over for a bright flash), a button hem to stop the coat from flapping open and a detachable rain hood. Plus, it's machine washable and won't catch in your chain.

Cycle Macintosh, 130 www.wateroffaducksback.co.uk

This article was first published in The Scotsman, 12 February, 2011