Anti-ageing is a fraught term – and one that’s slowly falling out of favour. No matter how hard we try to fight it, ageing is something that will eventually happen to all of us – and, let’s be honest, we’ll happily take it over the alternative. Our mantra instead? “Better ageing.” Think Mr Pharrell Williams at 50, Mr Brad Pitt at (almost) 60 and Mr Jeff Goldblum at 70. Were all of the above blessed with dashing good looks and brilliant bone structure? Yes, maybe. But something tells us that there’s a little more labour going on than their natural appearances would let on…

Every country the world over has a tradition that fuses nature, science and indigenous healing in a way that encapsulates its culture. Whether you’re submerged in the silica-rich geothermal springs of Iceland or beaten into submission in a Russian banya, an authentic and well-executed spa experience can provide a visceral – and sometimes thoroughly enjoyable – insight into a country’s DNA.

If you’re anything like us, your summer (RIP) can best be summed up by two words: Overdoing It. Back-to-back weddings, long-haul flights, festivals, parties, after-parties – all topped off with a big, fat three-day weekend to cram in that last bit of indulgence before it’s over. Was it fun while it lasted? You betcha. But has all that eating, drinking and back-and-forthing also left us feeling bloated, hungover and low on motivation to face the season ahead? Absolutely. Rest assured, however, that there are a few tricks for snapping out of that post-summer slump in a jiffy, like a refreshed, renewed and more radiant version of your former self. Here, seven top health, wellness and skincare pros share their expert advice on how to redress the after-effects of a jampacked, spritz-fuelled summer and get your mind, body and skin back on track.

Ageing may be one of life’s inevitabilities, but gone are the days when men were expected to adopt a laissez-faire, hands-off approach and simply let nature run its course. Now, the overwhelming consensus is that if you’re planning to age exquisitely – like a full-bodied red or a Mr Paul Rudd – you’ll have to lay down an investment. Those who frequent The Journal will (we hope) be well aware of the long-term merits of daily sun-protection, skin-sloughing acids and retinol. But for that glowing, smooth complexion that seems to defy one’s date of birth? Well, you’ll have to go beneath the surface.

Anti-ageing is a fraught term – and one that’s slowly falling out of favour. No matter how hard we try to fight it, ageing is something that will eventually happen to all of us – and, let’s be honest, we’ll happily take it over the alternative. Our mantra instead? “Better ageing.” Think Mr Pharrell Williams at 50, Mr Brad Pitt at (almost) 60 and Mr Jeff Goldblum at 70. Were all of the above blessed with dashing good looks and brilliant bone structure? Yes, maybe. But something tells us that there’s a little more labour going on than their natural appearances would let on…

Every country the world over has a tradition that fuses nature, science and indigenous healing in a way that encapsulates its culture. Whether you’re submerged in the silica-rich geothermal springs of Iceland or beaten into submission in a Russian banya, an authentic and well-executed spa experience can provide a visceral – and sometimes thoroughly enjoyable – insight into a country’s DNA.