At Home Spa Ideas: Create Your Own At Home Spa in Six Easy Steps
by Jamie Jefferson
Most of us would love to treat ourselves to a weekly day at the spa, but
what if you lack the time or the money to indulge on a regular basis?
A bit of pampering every once in a while will help you feel more
balanced in your life and ready to nurture those around you. And
creating your own mini home spa is simple and affordable. Once you set
it up, it will be a cinch to recreate as often as you like.
Whether it is a daily, weekly, or monthly indulgence, here are six steps
to creating your own luxurious at home spa:
1. The first thing you will need to do is clear out the toys or any
other tub clutter. If there are lots of items in your tub, just get a
plastic washtub or even a cardboard box and place them there
temporarily, outside the bathroom. Make sure your tub is nice and clean,
too, so you can relax during your spa treatment (instead of feeling like
you should be scrubbing grout instead.)
2. Set yourself up with a pile of big, fluffy towels and a couple of
washcloths. You'll want at least one extra large towel for your body and
another towel for your hair. If your towels are looking a bit shabby,
invest in a few new ones. There is nothing like a good, luxurious towel
for your home spa experience. (I have a set of wonderful towels that I
bought online from the
Bombay
Company, which I bought during one Bombay's clearance sales.) Wash
and dry your towels with your favorite brand and scent of fabric
softener so they smell heavenly.
3. If you don't already have one, invest in a plush bathrobe and nice
slippers. This is a one-time expense that will make you feel pampered
each time you treat yourself to your at home spa.
4. Decide on a theme (relaxing or energizing, for example), then set the
mood with music and lighting. Choose a tranquil or energizing CD,
depending on the mood you wish to create. Light several aromatherapy
candles in a scent such as lavender (for relaxation) or citrus (for
rejuvenation.) When you set the right mood, you will intensify the
effects of your other spa treatments.
5. Get your spa treatments ready. Whether you prefer to create your own
products from kitchen ingredients that you have on hand or to purchase a
few samples from the drug store, put them in an attractive basket or bag
for easy access each time you create your at home spa.
It is simple to find good spa recipes online. Click here for a really
indulgent and
simple brown sugar scrub that you can make from home, or click here
for at-home
pampering recipes at Momscape.
SpaLook.com
has some amazing products in their online catalog, and they send free
samples with each order, too.
Again, you will want to make a theme with your selections. If you want
to relax, for example, try lavender oil in your bath, with a rich,
soothing and moisturizing mud mask. To energize, try peppermint oil in
your bath with a cucumber mask.
6. Put aside at least 20 or 30 minutes to fully enjoy your luxurious
home spa. Fill the bath with hot water and turn on the shower for
additional steam. Then place a few teaspoons of Espom salts along with a
few drops of your favorite essential oil.
Turn off the overhead lights, light the candles and turn on the music.
Wash your face with a warm face cloth and apply your facial mask. Then
take off your robe and slip into your hot bath. While your facial mask
is working, start with your exfoliating scrub or pumice and let yourself
relax while you pay attention to all of the spa sensations. Sink into
the experience and pay attention to what you smell, feel, and hear.
When the time for your home spa has come to an end, rinse off the facial
mask and dry off with your luxurious towels. Then take time to
moisturize from head to toe.
Conclude your experience by wrapping yourself in your soft robe and
enjoying a cup of your favorite relaxing or invigorating herbal tea,
selected to compliment your homemade spa experience. Choose peppermint
or citrus tea, for example, to end a relaxing home spa or select jasmine
or chamomile tea for a relaxing home spa.
Creating a home spa is so simple and affordable that you will have no
excuse not to indulge at least once a week.
