We've all seen the soap opera and movie scenes of a woman soaking in a giant bathtub, bubbles up to her neck, hair swept back into a perfect bun, dim candle flames wavering on the shelves and a glass of wine on the side of the tub. Who says that can only happen in Hollywood? If that's what you want let's do it!
In the following section you'll find home spa treatments for your hair, face, body, hands and feet. Several can be undertaken with simple everyday household items such as eggs or cucumbers while others may suggest the use of professional skin and body care products for best results. Either way, after trying these everyday home spa routines that you can do in the comfort and privacy of your own bathroom you'll find that you may never have the desire to visit a salon again!
First off, when you think of a relaxing hour at the spa what are your visions? Wine? Steam? Soft music? Puffy slippers? Whatever your fantasy is, try to recreate it at home. When you enter the bathroom to perform your daily, weekly, or monthly home spa ritual make sure that you set it up the way you envision it. Leave your troubles and worries behind you as you gently close the door, dim the lights and begin your long awaited time alone.
Home Spa Treatment for Hair
Molasses Honey Hair Help - hydrates and deeply nourishes locks. Great for dry, winter months . Don't forget a glass of wine or cup of tea and some relaxing music. Combine this hair treatment with one of the body treatments below.
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon castor oil
1/4 cup water
1 small egg yolk
5 drops tea tree essential oil
5 drops lavender essential oil
Measure water and warm it in the microwave for 30 seconds. Add the egg yolk and stir well to mix. Combine all other ingredients and blend until thoroughly mixed.
Apply to hair, concentrating on roots and pulling through to the ends. Leave on for 15 minutes- rinse well and follow with shampoo and conditioner. Can be used bi-weekly; store any remaining mixture covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Home Spa Treatment for Body
A warm, soothing bath is the best place to end a hard day. Here are some excellent items to add to your bath for maximum relaxation and rejuvenation.
Start by including a favorite aromatherapy bubble bath to the water. Pevonia Botanica Anti-Stress Aromatic Seaweed Bath is an excellent choice as it contains several relaxing natural fragrances along with high amounts of nourishing minerals, vitamins and amino acids from the deep seas. Follow your soak with a gentle yet effective Seaweed Exfoliating Soap also made by Pevonia. This soap will leave your skin feeling silky smooth while also stimulating cellulite reduction and tantalizing your nose with scents of lime, lemon and seaweed.
If you're more inclined towards exotic, nutty fragrances, consider the Pure Fiji Milk Bath, Coconut. This coconut milk-based bath is scented with natural extracts of coconut essential oil, hydrating nut extracts and nourishing coconut milk from Fiji. Soaking in this spa mixture will bring forth daydreams palm trees waving in the breeze and a Pi?a Colada in your hand. Take a deep breath and relax.
Home Spa Facial Treatments
Giving yourself a facial at home has never been easier. From masks to mini microdermabrasion kits, these products are easy to find and even easier to use.
Neova Microdermabrasion Scrub exfoliates dead, dull top layer skin to reveal healthy, glowing, younger looking skin below. This treatment is quick and only requires 1-2 minutes of gentle scrubbing. Follow up your microdermabrasion treatment with a nourishing cream such as Neova Night Therapy that penetrates to the deepest layers of skin and leaves the face radiant and beautiful the next morning.
If you're more of a do-it-yourself'er, try the following recipe for your next home spa facial treatment:
Apple Cucumber Facial Mask
1/2 cucumber, peeled
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon apple mint leaves
1 drop lime essential oil
Combine all 5 ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the essential oil last and mix well. Refrigerate the mixture for 10 minutes.
Apply a layer to your clean face and neck area and leave it on for 20 minutes. Rinse well with warm water. Apple Cucumber Facial Mask is best when used immediately as the ingredients are perishable. The leftovers can be refrigerated in the coldest section of the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days but should be discarded after that
Home Spa Hands and Feet Treatment
Two of the most forgotten yet most used body parts are the hands and feet. Don't forget to give them some much needed moisturizing and nourishing on your next spa treatment. Choose from a myriad of excellent products such as the DermaNew Hand & Foot Microdermabrasion Creme that polishes away dead, rough skin on both the hands and feet leaving them feeling smooth and looking fresh and supple. Enjoy the invigorating scents of peppermint and roses as you nurture your extremities. Follow this treatment with a deep moisturizer like Shea Butter Hand Cream and Shea Butter Foot Cream by L'Occitane or with the Elon Herbal Foot Cream that not only hydrates the feet but soothes their aches as well.
Finally, for the perfect "me-gift" to get your home spa ritual into full gear, consider purchasing a Pevonia Botanica Spa-At-Home Body Luxury Kit. The kit contains everything you'll need to make your at home spa experience better than ever.
You can find most of the products mentioned at either DermStore or Glow. | |
