1. Scrub From Head To Toe
For starters, a stimulating and rejuvenating all-over scrub is one at home spa treat all our bodies can do with. Body scrubs don’t just make your skin look and feel fantastic, but have other benefits too.
Besides removing the buildup of old dead cells which dull and clog up your skin, the rubbing action itself helps drain and detox your lymph nodes and boosts the circulation of oxygen-rich blood to the skin to give you a healthier glow. Exfoliation also speeds up skin cell renewal and helps other skin products penetrate deeper, so makes everything work better all round.
Grab some salt scrub infused with skin-loving lavender, mix with a little coconut oil, and then gently rub in circular motions from head to toe, paying special attention to any rough spots. Finish off with a luxurious lavender body lotion for a deep drink of moisture for your skin.
2. Have An Invigorating Aromatherapy Shower
If you aren’t much of a bath person, you can actually create a wonderful at home spa-like experience in your shower. Adding the brisk, refreshing scent of eucalyptus is guaranteed to give you an instant boost of energy, clear your mind, and ease away all that stress…
Hanging a fresh sprig of eucalyptus leaves in your shower is an Insta-popular trend that not only creates a brilliant spa vibe in your bathroom, but the heat also releases the fresh healing scent that’s perfect for when you need a quick pick-me-up.
Otherwise, just scatter a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil on your shower wall (away from the water spray) and let it do its magic. End your shower by turning the water onto cold for 30 seconds to kick your circulation into gear and for a big burst of endorphins (the happy hormones).
Finish off with a luxuriously rich and reviving body lotion, and you’ll quickly find that any anxiety will soon be a thing of the past. Literally like smelling a breath of fresh air…
3. Flood Your Face With Steam
What with the daily assault of dust, pollution and makeup, steaming your face is a great way to get rid of all that grime and clean the gunk out of your pores.
For a spa-like steam treatment at home, simply fill a bowl with hot water and add a few drops of essential oils. Choose mix of lavender and tea tee oil for oily, acne prone skin, or lavender and rosehip essential oils for a dry skin. Drape a towel over your head and lean over the bowl for a few minutes to allow the steam to softly penetrate and decongest your skin, leaving it nicely plump and hydrated.
4. Refresh Tired And Tattered Feet
Often the most sadly neglected part of our bodies, your feet deserve a much-needed pampering spa day treat from time to time - especially if they are prone to drying and cracking - and even more so after a strenuous bout of exercise.
Start off with a soothing foot soak. Toss a handful of lavender bath salts into a bowl of warm water and let your feet bliss out while you catch up on some Netflix. Once the water chills, move onto a soothing foot mask for a little bit of heat and healing at the same time. Then lather your favorite foot balm all over your feet to mask in the moisture!
5. Soothe Sore And Achy Muscles
Whether you are suffering from sore muscles post workout or even in need of some pain relief from stiff joints or back pain, the healing power of eucalyptus essential oil can help make everything better. Consider this a shortcut to a mini spa aromatherapy massage plus a little bit of heat therapy to help ease away all toes aches and pains.
6. Give Your Hands Some Extra TLC
When your hands are as dry as the Mojave Desert and your cuticles are looking a touch shabby, it’s time for some intensive at home spa therapy to bring them back to life.
Hands also love the soothing moisturizing heat treatment you did for your feet. using circular motions to apply it your hands and nails to soothe and repair. You can also squeeze in a quick bonus massage as you work the cream into your hands.
7. Soothe Sore, Tired, Dry Or Puffy Eyes
You’ve heard of the chilled cucumber slice remedy to help refresh and soothe your eyes, right? But did you know that using essential oils together with a hot or cold compress can give you the same – and often better – result?
Many essential oils are natural anti-inflammatories and so can act a bit like headache pills for your eyes. Just toss a lavender spa mask into the freezer, light some candles, put on some relaxing music and lie back with the mask covering your eyes for about 10 minutes. It will not only soothe and cool tired, sore eyes, but also help knock back any puffiness you have, shrink under eye bags and reduce dark circles.
8. Deep Condition Your Hair
You don’t need to splash out to get a perfect head of hair. Just borrow a popular deep conditioning spa hair treatment to get those lustrous shiny locks you’ve always wanted.
Heat up some nourishing coconut or argan oil, add a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil and mix well. Gently massage into the scalp, working the blend through the hair to the ends, wrap it in a shower cap for about 30 minutes, and rinse off.
9. Take Time For A Relaxing Bath
Instead of rushing through a two-minute shower, find a little me-time to soak in the bath uninterrupted. Step up the ambience with lots of candles, calming music and some bubbly for the ultimate end-of-home-spa-day escape.
Copy Cleopatra’s famous beauty trick by indulging in a nourishing milk bath. The lactic acid in milk softens your skin, and can also help soothe eczema and psoriasis. Add a few cups of whole milk to warm bath water, mix in some drops of lavender oil, and float a few rose petals on top for a pretty spa finishing touch.
10. Prioritize Healthy Sleep
Now that you’re feeling all pampered and relaxed, don’t spoil all your good work by landing up tossing and turning all night. Sleep is arguably the best ever thing you can do for good health, and to make it as high-quality as possible, it’s best to take a little time to unwind before you go to bed.
The value of a regular bedtime ritual should never be underestimated. Set aside a couple of chill-out hours for a relaxing bath, burn a few calming candles, spritz your bed linen with lavender spray and then slip into bed with a cup of hot cocoa and a good book. This also means powering off your mobile to give your brain a chance to unwind.
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