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Aug 05, 2023

Get set for the New Year by pampering yourself with the latest skincare, upgrading your tech, booking a health check or any of these other inspiring ideas and special offers

Setting new goals for yourself – and, more importantly, sticking to them – after a period of festive overindulgence can be daunting, but this is where we come in. We’ve found an array of great products, treatments and services that will help you kick-start your new year with a positive attitude and a willingness to be the best you can be.

Looking for a nourishing shake to start the day all pumped up? Or a deluxe face mask to make your skin look refreshed? Read on! On the home front, we've got ideas on how to revamp your garden with a sleek veranda and eco-friendly decking. Browse through our suggestions and start setting your New Year's resolutions now.

Want to start the New Year feeling refreshed and recharged? Naked Nutrition's high-quality pea protein shakes could be the energising answer you need. When you have a busy schedule, these delicious vegan shakes are an easy and tasty way to increase your daily protein intake, delivering 25g protein with only 5g sugar. They're currently available on Amazon, in two rich flavours: vanilla and chocolate.

If you’re looking to recreate the spa experience at home, kombucha-based face masks from Earth Kiss could be just the ticket. Kombucha is a superfood made from fermented tea and has been linked with a number of skin-boosting benefits. Each mask is packed full of revitalising nutrients designed to leave your skin refreshed and your spirit relaxed.

This new range of facial masks – called Super Naturals – are 100 per cent vegan, certified organic and cruelty-free, which means you can enjoy your at-home spa day with confidence. So if a good dose of self-care is high on your list of New Year's resolutions, the exfoliating, purifying, hydrating and detoxifying properties these masks offer are just what you need. Discover the collection at amazon.co.uk

Treat yourselves and your family to a sheltered veranda to relax in as you enjoy the changing seasons and wildlife in the garden around you. Crocodile's glass veranda serves as a unique extension to your living space: this solid, open structure with glass roof is like a normal terrace, but with the added benefits of glass surroundings, creating cover, shade and windbreak, plus the ability to keep the space warm.

Adding a veranda will make your home more attractive for virtually-alfresco dining, ensuring you can enjoy garden time all year round. And you can keep an eye on the kids playing outside or spend your time birdwatching in comfort. Choose from a multitude of custom designs and finishes at crocodile.co.uk — all bespoke and constructed with powder-coated aluminium for minimum maintenance.

If redesigning the garden is one of your projects for 2023, take a look at Ecodek's solid composite decking range. Carefully designed and crafted to give you the benefits of real wood without the hassle, these wood polymer composite boards are solid, more compact and also more moisture resistant than hollow decking. They’re easy to install too, and your outdoor space will serve you well for years to come.

Ecodek's environmentally friendly decking is manufactured from 95 per cent recycled and responsibly sourced raw materials. It's also 100 per cent recyclable, and the company's UK-based manufacturing facility has achieved carbon-negative status.

The boards can be delivered within two weeks and will arrive in cut-to-order lengths to minimise waste. They also come with extensive warranty periods from 25 to 40 years. Order your free sample at ecodek.co.uk

Those passionate about visual storytelling — or simply looking for a good camera — should consider a photo or video kit upgrade from MPB. The online platform allows you to buy, sell and trade in photography and videography equipment, making kit more accessible to everyone.

The company recirculates more than 350,000 items of used kit every year. On average, used kit from MPB costs 30 per cent less than new, giving you the chance to upgrade camera equipment to a better model for a cheaper price. Browse a great range of cameras and accessories from brands such as Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Sony and Panasonic at mpb.com/en-uk , and shop for equipment for bargain prices. All items are covered by a free six-month warranty.

Looking to get to the bottom of what's causing those constant headaches or that back pain that won't go away? Scan.com can help you get the diagnosis you need so you can decide on the best course of treatment. The website's booking platform makes it easy to find an MRI, ultrasound, CT or full-body scan near you, and book online in minutes.

With no GP referral required, no lengthy waiting lists and no hidden costs, you should get the answers you're looking for with a minimum of hassle. All bookings include dedicated clinician guidance, pre- and post-scan phone consultations, and patient-friendly digital reports for your peace of mind. Find out more at scan.com .

Dreaming of long, thick lashes? Aliver's Hemp Mascara is your dream come true! It's formulated with hemp protein, which coats the lashes to make them appear longer, plus argan oil, natural beeswax and acacia gum. These ingredients all work together to support keratin creation, which strengthens lashes from within.

Emulsified inside each mascara tube are tiny fibres that inflate like cushions; when you sweep the brush through your lashes, the fibres lock together to thicken and add volume without making the lashes look spidery or stringy. The product comes with the new, patented full-bristle brush to help you define and lengthen your lashes with zero clump. And not only is Aliver mascara 100 per cent cruelty free, it also contains no parabens, sulphates, lactin, gluten or GMOs. alivercosmetics.com/products/aliver-hemp-mascara

If you're in the market for a mortgage in 2023, let New Homes Mortgage Broker do the hard work for you. Mortgages can be confusing, which is why NHMB will support you every step of the way – free of jargon – whether you’re looking for a new mortgage product or want to review your existing arrangements. It can offer advice on everything from first-time-buyer and new-build mortgages to remortgaging, shared ownership and life insurance.

The whole-of-market team look to take care of all your requirements, offering timely and compliant advice to help you complete your application, and researching and vetting different mortgage and insurance providers for the best deals available. newhomes-mortgage.co.uk

Unwanted weight gain and expanding waistlines are common complaints for women around the time of menopause. For years, weight loss programmes rarely focused on women's unique needs and physiology during this stage of their lives. Now, however, there is the possibility of a more personalised way to reverse menopause weight gain, tailored to every woman's unique make-up.

Reverse Health is a holistic approach to weight loss that's made specifically for women over 40. The programme teaches you how to reach your desired weight through healthy, easy-to-follow steps that could help with cravings and out-of-control eating. Key features include a bespoke meal plan and a progress tracker, along with the opportunity to chat with experts who’ll offer useful advice and recommendations. uk.reverse.health/tour

As well as trading in bullion, Baird & Co offers CGT-exempt gold coins, and produces its own investment bars in various sizes. Individual customers can purchase gold bars as assets to add to an existing SIPP (self-invested personal pension) portfolio or SASS (small, self-administered scheme).

Customers can also take advantage of the company's buy-back scheme, and buy and sell their allocation at competitive prices. With industrial products, numismatic coins and manufacturing materials such as casting grains, sheet, wire, stampings and bespoke products, Baird & Co can facilitate all your precious-metal needs.

The company sources much of its feedstock from the secondary market, meaning most of its bullion doesn't require additional extractive or environmentally damaging processes. Visit bairdmint.com , call 020 7474 1000 or visit the store at 48 Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8EX.