Every new year brings a fresh wave of wellness trends, each claiming to be the answer to optimal physical and mental well-being. From the rise of sauna culture to the buzz around ‘biohacking’ and ‘longevity,’ the sheer volume of information can feel overwhelming.
The pressure to adopt every new trend is real, but equally important for our health is knowing what to leave behind. Not every practice seamlessly integrates into our lifestyles or aligns with our personal health goals. By choosing carefully, we can build a wellness routine that feels enriching and sustainable.
As 2025 unfolds, several wellness trends have emerged that feel more compelling — ones that embrace a slower, more holistic approach to well-being, balancing both body and mind.
1. Analog wellness
In an era dominated by digital devices, online division and fears of AI dominance, 2025 has become the year many of us are aggressively logging off. We’re pulling back from the digital and embracing a return to ‘analog’ activities. Exploring retro hobbies like crafts, evening walks or ‘slow maxxing’ daily rituals (bring back DIY sourdough) as a form of mental rejuvenation. These intentional shifts away from screens can significantly reduce stress levels and improve creativity.
2. Vagina health
For years, we heard everyone talking about gut health, but it’s time to have an honest talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: vaginal pH. We've noticed a refreshing change in our circles as more women are talking about this essential facet of health.
Your vagina has its own delicate ecosystem that needs care and attention. Simple steps and care can help maintain this delicate ecosystem:
• Skip the harsh soaps: Make sure any products you use down there are mild and natural.
• Choose cotton: Wear 100% cotton underwear. Avoid thongs and tight-fitting clothes to let things breathe.
• Moisturise your vagina: Vulva dryness is more common than you might think. An all-natural, vegetable-based balm like V Balm can help relieve dryness and restore the skin's protective barrier.
• Eat a balanced diet: Eating right and staying hydrated is good for your gut, and your vagina too.
3. Scalp health: The foundation of good hair
Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. In 2025, we're focusing on scalp care. Regular scalp massages, incorporating scalp oil and choosing natural hair products (without irritating chemicals) keep the scalp balanced for shinier and stronger health.
4. Active travel
This year, we're embracing holidays with more purpose, community, and natural movement. Active travel is on the rise with a growing interest in group holidays centered around wellness and connection, accompanied by activities like yoga, hiking or swimming. These adventures allow you to fully immerse in a destination, combining physical exercise with camaraderie and connection.
We're eyeing off a coastal walking trip in Tasmania's Freycinet National Park, a stay at Palazzo Fiuggi's Hiking For Longevity retreat in Italy, or a wild swimming trip in the Greek Islands.
5. A return to pure and natural ingredients
As education and research into endocrine-disrupting chemicals and gut-disturbing preservatives grows, we're all checking labels more diligently - opting for using less products with better ingredients. Choosing beauty products, fragrances and cleaning supplies made without toxic chemicals is a simple, safer choice for your health and the environment. At Bondi Wash, all our products are 99-100% plant-based, free from synthetic fragrances and harmful chemicals.
1. Multipurpose spray. We often use a multipurpose spray for kitchen and bathroom cleaning with high frequency. It's important to find a natural formulation that is gentle, safe to use around food preparation areas, babies, children and pets.
2. Laundry Wash. Certain chemicals in conventional detergents linger on fabrics, touching your skin long after the wash. These are often linked to gut, skin and respiratory issues.
3. Hand Wash. The same applies to hand wash and body wash, high frequency use can lead to toxic buildup and these chemical-laden washes are often also linked to skin irritation and eczema.
4. Shampoo. Hair care products often contain sulphates, silicones, parabens and phthalates which are not only damaging to the hair and skin but are also linked to a myriad of health concerns including cancer.
5. Dish Wash. Detergents can often contain chemicals that leave behind toxic residue on our 'clean' dishes. A 100% plant-based Dish Wash ensures that any trace amounts left behind around food are harmless if consumed.
