Lifestyle Packaging Newsletter | January

Happy New Year!

Following a restful break at the end of 2023, the Lifestyle teams are back and revitalised. 2024 is looking to be a productive and fruitful year, with ongoing progress in New Product Development, renewed focus within Customer Excellence, and internal strategies.

We’re back to our usual opening hours: get in touch with our team today to kickstart your 2024 packaging projects.

Top 3 Blogs and Resources of 2023

Last year we set out to provide more advice, news, and updates on the world of Lifestyle Packaging. Our top 3 blogs and resources of 2023 were:

1. How Do Oil Diffusers Work?

Essential oil diffusers work by emitting essential oils into the air. This means you can inhale and absorb the benefits into your body, aiding relaxation and working wonders for your senses. Most essential oils release a pleasant scent in the air when you are using a diffuser which purifies the air at the same time.

Learn more about oil diffusers here.?

2. What Are Frankincense And Myrrh?

Frankincense and Myrrh are saps that are extracted from trees. Frankincense is predominantly burned as an incense, while Myrrh is more commonly used in medicines and perfumes – but both are known for their enticing fragrances.

Discover the benefits of these saps here.?

3. Can You Reuse Reed Diffuser Sticks?

Essentially no, reeds in a diffuser need to be replaced for use with a new, different scent. Reeds should optimally be replaced about every 6 months to maintain their effectiveness in diffusing scent, however, you can clean reed bottles thoroughly with hot soapy water or run through a dishwasher cycle.

Read our guide on reed diffusers to make sure you’re getting the most out of yours!

New Year, New Health Fad?

It’s that time of the year: January is the month of the ‘new year, new me’ mantra and that often brings a renewed focus on health and wellbeing.

While it may be too early to call the latest health-boosting trend, there are a few proven ways that people can give themselves a self-care hit.

Did you know that a variety of essential oils have been shown to have antifungal properties, and some are particularly recognised for their usefulness in treating fungal infections and preventing the growth of bacteria?

They can be used for health purposes and may have other uses too, such as preventing diseases in agriculture.

Thyme oil and peppermint oil have been shown to combat infections, whilst tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.

Adding essential oils to your healthcare products could be a great financial lift to start the year!

Take a look at our aromatherapy packaging range here.

Lifestyle Industry Update

A recent article published by the BBC states that people are spending less on big purchases in 2024. Instead, consumers are treating themselves with less expensive items with a particular focus on personal care and wellness.

Retailers are adapting quickly to this change in behaviour by offering ‘little luxuries’: luxury-feeling products at lower prices.

There are simple ways to adapt your health or wellness products to maximise on this spending shift: for example, switching plastic tubs to glass jars.

Glass packaging is commonly associated with higher-end brands, meaning your customers can get that luxury feel without the luxury price tag.

As Seen In…

Stress at work is unfortunately a common occurrence for workers across the world.

In fact, around 914,00 UK workers said that they felt work-related stress between 2021 and 2022.

But, what can we do to make our workplaces more relaxing??

Our very own Steve Brownett-Gale was recently featured in Global Health & Pharma discussing the use of essential oils for tackling workplace anxiety.?

Find out more about aromatherapy at work here.

Design Innovation Development

Using the latest techniques that include 3D modelling and rendering, prototyping, and advanced testing, we remove the headache that comes with an intricate research and development process.

In fact, our designers, developers and engineers are so accomplished at what they do, that you may be surprised by how quickly we progress your product from design floor to superstore.

Discover our packaging design development process here.

It was great to catch up with you on Lifestyle Packaging’s January news.

If you want to learn more about anything we discussed in our newsletter, please get in touch with our team!