Treat yourself to the relaxation and indulgence of a spa session without breaking your budget: create an at-home DIY spa night; filled with treatments from facials to foot masks. This guide will soothe you in body, mind, and soul. Get creative – all it takes is some time for self-care to help relax your stress away.
1. Set the atmosphere.
If it is not clean, clean your bathroom; make sure you have fresh towels, candles, a robe, relaxing music handy + your choice of beverage! Most importantly, have solitude (no children, animals, phone, laptop, etc.) Dim the lights and light the candles. Here is a list of recommendations:
Candles:
Robes:
Additional Items
Music: Spotify Spa Playlist #1 Spotify Spa Playlist #2
Beverages: Lemon Water, Fruit-Infused Water, Tea Or Wine
2. Use multitasking.
Maximize your me-time and end the day with a real glow! If soaking in the tub relaxes you, apply hair masks before entering it. Then when finished, finish off with a clear water rinse and shampoo. Shower lovers can take advantage of multitasking too – put on face or hair masks while catching up on audiobooks, then step under the shower afterward for refreshed feeling skin! For extra exfoliation that’ll leave your complexion looking bright again, try adding a gentle facial scrub to buff away dulled cells.
3. Face-mask
Thoughtful self-care begins with a moisturizing face mask. After cleansing your face of all makeup, apply the chosen selection for optimal results during this spa night! Be sure to select one that focuses on nourishing your skin and replenish lost moisture!
4. Hair mask
Transform your dry, brittle hair with an at-home spa day! Invest in a quality protein and botanical oil mask, such as those ranging from $12 to $45. Comb through the product evenly for maximum coverage and then wrap it up with a plastic or shower cap — amplify these results by steaming up the bathroom environment while you bathe (or multitask by face-masking) for around 5 – 10 minutes. When shampooing out the treatment, give yourself a relaxing scalp massage too — two birds, one stone approach fully embraced here!
5. Under-eye mask
Revive your tired eyes with an under-eye peel-off mask – the perfect one-night stand companion for a luxurious end-of-day spa session. These masks are as potent as it gets, infused with active ingredients such as caffeine and hyaluronic acid to reduce puffiness and darkness. Feel free to wear these crescent-shaped wonders beneath your face mask or even while sleeping! For extra relief from swelling caused by screen fatigue, simply chill them in the refrigerator before application – this also helps soothe any itchiness around those pretty peepers!
6. Soak in tub or take a steamy shower.
Make your next soak an indulgent experience. Treat yourself to a relaxing, mineral-rich bath by adding Epsom salt or sea salt with calming fragrances like lavender and rose – the perfect way to de-bloat your tummy, breasts & ankles while soothing away sore muscles. Simple creature comforts such as rolling up a hand towel behind your neck will make all the difference when trying to relax in warm water truly. For those without baths, peppermint tea and scented body wash can provide aromatherapeutic benefits!
7. Moisturize and then moisturize more.
Hot showers may leave your skin feeling dry, so be sure to rehydrate with a nourishing moisturizer or oil immediately after. Applying topical products on damp skin ensures better absorption – try an overnight face mask for best results! Complete the routine by applying head-to-toe cream rich in hydrating ingredients and emollients before softly trimming nails while still soft. Your perfect home spa awaits — 8 steps away!
8. Pamper your feet with a mask/scrub and massage.
Treat your feet to the spa treatment they deserve – with no fancy footbaths or tools needed! First, use a scrub tool like Spongeables Pedi-Scrub In a Sponge Foot Buffer during bath/shower time. Then exfoliate softened dead skin on the soles, followed by an at-home massage using leftover lotion and gentle circular movements. For extra picky heels, try overnight AHAs powered cream formulated with macadamia nut oil before donning clean cotton socks for sleep.
9. Pamper your hands too!
Pamper your hands before you drift off to sleep with a luxurious hand cream! Find one full of plant butters and oils, keep it on your bedside table, and make this simple step part of every night’s routine for truly soft skin.
10. Get ready for bed.
Pamper yourself before bedtime with a soothing routine. Slip into comfortable pajamas, spritz your space with an aromatherapeutic mist that’s infused with calming lavender and rose for relaxation, apply some emollient lip balm to hydrate dry lips, and add on an eye mask to block out light. Lastly, turn off all electronic devices, including phones or laptops – it’s time for rest! Follow this easy protocol to wake up feeling beautiful and refreshed the next day.
