Elle MacPherson's secret to the best night's sleep

Tell us about your secret AKA The Evening Elixir

"Think of The Evening Elixir as the nightcap we’ve only dared to dream of - so light on calories yet delivering massive benefits: smooth, soothing and efficacious and best of all… chocolate! Hot chocolate is very new for us and it took a lot of fine tuning to get right. We were all supremely fussy about the taste (it had to be sweet but not too sweet), the quality of the natural vitamin C (nailing that glow was imperative) and the overall rest and relaxation the formulation was able to provide.

This elixir is strong in its relaxation and rest benefits, which we wanted to deliver due to sleep being such an issue in so many homes now. Many experts claim sleep can be an overall barometer of mental health and a mirror to overall health, putting it at the top of the pile when it comes to its strong and life-changing protective benefits. Improved sleep often means an improved life. Ask any new mum this! And these days, more and more of us – particularly as the years go on – find ourselves wondering where it went. Winding down after a long day can also feel like work. And we wanted to change that up so it’s a joy, not a task.

We figured, we’ve thrived on greens, proteins and teas so why not extend our nutrition prowess to hot chocolate? We confirmed our hunches with our WelleCommunity and we received resounding support: these sleeping beauties wanted their beauty sleep! The Evening Elixir delivers beauty while you sleep, pouring calm in a cup while supporting the skin from within."

What are the benefits of The Evening Elixir?

"The Evening Elixir has dual benefits that span both morning and night. Because of the magnesium and our botanical calming blend, it gives all the benefits associated with rest and relaxation, meaning that it assists with your nightly wind-down, yet it’s ultimate strength is in its beauty benefits.

These include boosting skin collagen formation, helping support skin structure and function for healthy, glowing skin. It also supports nerve and muscle function and the antioxidants protect cells from free radical damage. It’s a delicious naturally sweetened hot chocolate, easily dissolvable in milk or water, formulated to inspire your nightly self-care ritual. It certainly has inspired mine."

Who is The Evening Elixir best for?

"The Evening Elixir is for men and women alike. Anyone who likes a sweet treat before bed and who invests in self-care and demands results from their routines. I think though, women like myself are looking for an evening beauty boost that will also give them a chance to celebrate as they reflect on their day. We want everyone to be able to enjoy the sleep they have and to look forward to it. It’s natural. It’s attainable. And it can be deliciously beneficial!"

How do you use The Evening Elixir?

"It’s so easy! Just one serve a day, ideally at night before bed. Or simply when you want to relax."

What does The Evening Elixir taste like?

"The Evening Elixir gives an aromatic, full-bodied dark chocolatey taste without the bitterness. It took a lot of finessing the formula for us to be able to say that, believe me! It’s naturally sweetened with organic stevia leaf extract (so a 5g serve contains no more than 0.2 g of naturally-occurring sugars.) So it’s not unnecessarily sweet. When paired with warm water or your ideal milk (which in my case is Elmhurst Oat Milk), this will quickly become your go-to nightcap. And you can always tailor it to your taste with a drop of raw honey, maple syrup, or your sweetener of choice."