Emilie Lavinia, a wellness editor with over a decade of experience, has tested thousands of health and wellbeing products. She shares the items that have genuinely improved her health and become non-negotiable parts of her daily routine, cutting through the noise of a trillion-dollar industry saturated with marketing jargon and paid influencer endorsements.
Tracking Health with WHOOP 5.0 MG
Lavinia upgraded from the WHOOP 4.0 to the 5.0 MG, citing medical-grade sensors, three membership tiers, free access to Natural Cycles, 14 days of battery life, and the ability to track up to 70 biomarkers. She notes that the device and membership costs are separate, and some features are limited to the knit strap, with the MG lacking GPS.
According to hi-tech health scan company Neko, 45 per cent of people in the UK have a wellness wearable. Lavinia says using WHOOP to track her sleep, hormones, and habits changed her life, allowing her to map symptoms and connect the dots between headaches, anxiety, and missing periods. She found it empowering to gather data on her health given that women's health research is underfunded, and useful to share that data with medical professionals.
Red Light Therapy and Oral Health
Lavinia recommends the CurrentBody red light helmet for hair growth, featuring 620-660nm wavelength and 120 red light LEDs. After seeing trichologist Izabella Bordignon and using the device consistently, her hair now grows six inches in a matter of months, compared to the average six inches per year. The helmet comes in two sizes, has built-in Bluetooth headphones, and costs £649.99.
For oral care, Lavinia uses a SURI toothbrush, which was recommended by dental expert Dr Sorabh Patel. The SURI Pro 2.0 delivers up to 33,000 sonic vibrations per minute via a quiet 50dB motor, with plant-based heads that can be recycled. The charging case keeps the toothbrush charged for at least a month and includes a UV light to kill bacteria. It costs £65 at Boots.
Water Filtration and Sleep Technology
Lavinia uses the Skuma countertop reverse osmosis filter, which removes 99.99 per cent of contaminants including pesticides, PFAS, microplastics, and viruses. She notes it requires adding minerals back into the water and costs £359. The wastewater is good for plants, and it comes with a glass bottle.
For sleep, she uses the Eight Sleep Pod 6 mattress topper, which controls bed temperature, tracks biometrics, and adjusts to improve sleep quality. It includes specialist modes for pregnancy and menopause, and costs £2199. Lavinia says it has saved her sleep during heatwaves, though she notes some users experienced leaks.
Skincare and Supplements
Lavinia recommends the Evolve Wild Divine bio-retinol body oil, which is 100 per cent natural and 97.8 per cent organic, containing bio-retinol from plants. It suits all skin types but is not suitable for people with tree nut allergies, and costs £28.
She also uses Fussy deodorant, a vegan and cruelty-free option with sustainable refills, costing £14. For supplements, she takes The Elevator by Sisterly, a multivitamin powder with 23 ingredients formulated for women, costing £79. Finally, she uses LOYA neurocosmetic skincare, a Swiss brand that blends neuroscience with chemistry, featuring copper tripeptides and vitamin C, costing £190 at Harrods.
Lavinia emphasizes that building healthy habits takes time and consistency, and free activities like walking, fresh air, and sleep outweigh expensive tech. However, she says the products on her list have all become non-negotiable parts of her routine, and she recommends them after a decade of testing and trialling.
