Wearable Wellness

I Tried The Oura Ring – Here Are My Honest Thoughts

The wearable tech market has exploded in recent years, but amid all the new launches there has been a continued buzz around one piece of kit: the Oura Ring. The sleek smart ring might be small, but it generates a considerable amount of data about everything from sleep to stress.

As someone who’s always been health-conscious, I was hesitant to invest in the Oura Ring when it first hit the wellbeing market. There were two main reasons: I worried I’d become overly fixated on the constant stream of data, and I questioned whether I actually needed it, given how mindful I already was about my habits.

After countless reviews, curiosity got the better of me. If you’re not familiar with it, the Oura Ring is a smart ring designed to track your health metrics, relaying the data to the accompanying app. It monitors a wide range of factors, including sleep, daily activity, menstrual cycles, stress levels, heart rate variability, and body temperature.

What’s really ‘smart’ about it is the way it interprets that data, combining everything into a daily ‘readiness’ score that reflects how prepared your body is to take on the day. When your score is high, the app nudges you to make the most of it by staying active. When it’s lower, it suggests prioritising rest and reflecting on what might be affecting your recovery, whether it’s lack of sleep, over-exertion, or early signs of illness.

So should we all be investing in one? Camilla Hewitt gives her verdict.

Brand Spotlight: Erbario Toscano

Erbario Toscano relentlessly pursues a perfect olfactory harmony, orchestrating fine ingredients from Tuscany. Explore, innovate, revolutionise is the mantra of its creator Egisto Bertozzi. Shapes, colours and scents become a source of inspiration in Tuscany, a region rich in art, history and culture.

Can Functional Fragrances Really Improve Your Wellbeing?

We ask Egisto Bertozzi, founder and creative director of Erbario Toscano, everything we need to know about functional fragrance – plus how we can incorporate it into our daily routine.

What are functional fragrances?

Functional fragrances are perfumes with purpose. They do more than scent the air or skin – they interact with our nervous system and emotional core. When we inhale certain aromatic molecules, they can trigger responses before we’re even consciously aware of it. A calming scent can slow your breath. An invigorating one can sharpen your focus. It’s an invisible force that shapes our mood, memory, and state of mind.

What kinds of products utilise functional fragrance? 

Fragrance can live in many forms – not just in perfume. Functional fragrances can be infused into body care, room diffusers, sprays. This allows people to bring scent into their rituals in a way that fits naturally into their lifestyle.

What are some of the effects/benefits of using functional fragrances?

A well-crafted scent can:

• Improve emotional balance

• Reduce stress and anxiety

• Boost energy or concentration

• Enhance sleep quality

• Promote self-awareness and presence

In short, it can become a silent companion in your day – something that supports you emotionally without needing to say a word.

How can we use functional fragrances in our daily routine?

Use fragrance with intention. Begin the day with something energizing – perhaps a shower gel with citrus and herbs. Add a diffuser or room spray in your workspace to help maintain focus. In the evening, wear a calming eau de parfum or mist your pillow with a scent that invites stillness. I believe scent should support your rhythms, not overwhelm them.

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