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Relax in the Bath

Take a long bath but upgrade your bath experience! Items marked with an asterisk (*) have got recipes further down the page that you can try out.

  • Fill it with lots of bubbles in your favorite scent.
  • You could use bath bombs* instead to add some color to your bathing experience.
  • Or how about Epsom bath salts* to relieve stress?
  • Channel your inner Cleopatra and have a milk bath – yes, they are really a thing.
  • Switch off the main light and light some candles (real or battery) for an ambient glow.
  • Place towels on a heated towel rail or on the radiator so they are snuggly and warm when you get out of the tub.
  • Just lie back, relax and soak for as long as you like.
  • Or if you want to read, grab your favorite book or magazine.
  • Make sure you have a glass or cup of something to delicious to sip – whether that be Prosecco, fruit juice, infused water (Try one of these 7 Easy Infused Water Recipes from Recipes From A Pantry), herbal tea, or something else – the choice is yours!

Herbal Teas

They’re not true teas made from tea leaves but are made from dried fruits, flowers, spices, or herbs. Some have health-promoting properties, but you should check with your doctor if you are on medication if you are able to drink certain herbal teas as some may not be suitable to drink with certain medications.

If you’re in the UK try Teapigs for a range of herbal tea blends including Lemon & Ginger for lifting your mood, and Valerian for reducing anxiety and aiding sleep.

Toshima Japanese Tea Set

Turn Your Shower Into a Sauna

If you don’t have a bath or are not a “bath person” why not turn your shower into a sauna?

Before you start, make sure your skin is clean and clear from make-up, lotions, etc., so that your skin will benefit from all of the steam. Remove jewellery, and contact lenses/glasses.

  • Close the bathroom door and any windows to keep all the steam inside the room. Place rolled-up towels to block off the gap at the bottom of the door, and pull down blinds/curtains on the windows if you have them.
  • Add a few drops of your favorite relaxing oil – lavender, vanilla, and rosemary are all great for de-stressing – to a washcloth and place at the bottom of shower cubicle or bathtub (depending on where your shower is)
  • Alternatively, why not make a DIY Shower Steamer from Sustain My Craft Habit? In this recipe, the eucalyptus helps clear your sinuses while the lime feels refreshing and sweet.
  • Shower steamers are also known as Shower Melts – try these ones from Country Hil Cottage
  • Turn your shower onto the hottest temperature for about 15 minutes. Leave the shower curtain open so that the steam fills the room.
  • To generate extra steam you could also run the hot tap on your sink.
  • Place a towel on the floor, on a closed toilet, or on a stool, and sit and relax in the steamy environment.
  • Have a bowl of iced water and another washcloth nearby to cool off if you need to.
  • Similarly, drink plenty of water before, during, and after your steamy experience.
  • Finish your sauna session by taking a lukewarm, or even cold shower.

Get Comfortable

After your bath or shower, dry off with a fluffy towel and change into some comfy clothes – whatever that looks like for you – you want to be comfortable for the treatments that you’ll be giving yourself next. It may be a luxurious dressing gown and slippers, or yoga pants and a vest, leggings and a loose top, or even your pajamas!

At Home Spa Day Ideas

At Home Facial

Facials are a popular spa treatment, here is how you can DIY a facial at home. When your treatment is over, avoid putting on any make-up for several hours, or even until the next day if you can. This will allow your skin to reap the benefits of your facial and adding all that make-up may cause irritation.

  • Pull your hair back from your face. Tie back and use a headband to pull pack any of those wispy baby hairs too.
  • Remove your make-up and wash your face with your favorite cleanser.
  • Exfoliate your skin with a facial scrub to remove dead skin cells and to brighten up your skin. Rub in circles on your skin before washing off and pat-drying with a towel. You could use your favorite brand or try one of these homemade recipes:
  • or try one of these crazy simple face scrub recipes using things you probably have in your kitchen right now:
    • Stir together 1 teaspoon each of sugar, honey, and milk.
    • Stir together 1 teaspoon each of ground oatmeal, honey, and olive oil.
    • Stir together 1 teaspoon each of ground almonds, honey, and water.
  • Give yourself a facial massage which will help to increase circulation. Use two fingers on each hand to apply gentle circular motions across your forehead and moving down your temples towards your cheeks and nose, finishing by massaging your lips, chin, and jaw. Try one of these 5 Homemade Face Massage Cream Recipes for Younger Looking Skin from Massage Gear Guru. You could also try using a Jade Roller which is said to help decrease puffiness and smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
  • Do a steam treatment by filling a bowl with boiling water and then holding your head over the bowl with a towel covering you to trap all the steam. The steam will help open your pores ready for a face mask. You can buy face steamers online (or you may already have one, so use that!). You could add a drop of essential oil to the water to give an aromatherapy experience. Or if you don’t have oils, herbal teabags like chamomile or peppermint can be dropped into the water to give off their aromatics!
  • Put on a face mask that will help draw out impurities from your pores. You can use a store-bought one or try Breanne from Essential Moves To Wellness Two-Ingredient Homemade Face Masks. Or this DIY Nourishing Brown Sugar and Honey Facial Mask from Ann’s Entitled Life.
  • Lie back and chill while your mask does its thing. Place a couple of slices of cucumber over your eyes, or even cold chamomile tea bags will both help to cool and soothe puffy, dry, or irritated eyes.
  • Remove mask – peel or rinse away and pat dry with a clean towel.
  • Tone your skin. Not everyone likes to add toner to their skin, but if you do, now is the time in your facial to do it. Use a store-bought toner and apply with a cotton pad to brighten skin and restore balance. Or you could make your own using one of these easy recipes:
    • Mix together 1 tablespoon each of apple cider vinegar and water.
    • Mix together 1 tablespoon each of witch hazel and water.
    • Mix together 1 tablespoon each of rosewater and water.
  • Finally, moisturize your skin using a moisturiser that suits your skin type. Moisturiser helps your skin from drying out. Avoid ones that contain alcohol as these cause skin to dry out. If you want to have a go at making your own, check out these 8 Homemade Moisturisers.

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