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How to Give Yourself an At-Home Spa Day

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25th May 2021




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Do you find yourself sitting in the office daydreaming of being at a spa resort? If so, you're certainly not alone. Rejuvenating spa treatments such as massages, body wraps, facials, and saunas, will both heal your body and relax your mind. You may not have the resources or access to a spa all the time, so why not treat yourself to a self-care, wellness day at home instead? By making your own skincare products and setting the perfect ambiance, you can easily recreate the spa experience at home and treat yourself to the ultimate self-care day.

Research spa treatments

Besides the obvious effect of relaxation, many health benefits come from going to a spa. If you are dealing with health challenges such as muscle inflammation, chronic pain, arthritis, insomnia, or skin irritation, there are specific spa services that can help alleviate your ailments. Conduct some research to learn more about which body treatments you may benefit from and how you can replicate these treatments at home. Nature is filled with many ingredients, from oils and sugars to fruits and vegetables, that offer nourishing properties. You can also read up on aromatherapy baths and showers, self-massage techniques, and other treatments that will boost your health. 

Make your own wellness products

One of the most fun parts of an at-home spa day is getting to be creative and concoct your own DIY wellness products. Mix your own face masks, body scrubs, and moisturizers made with different ingredients for your skin type. Clear your skin and get rid of oil with a mask using oats, apple cider, and brown sugar. Make a body scrub with ground rice, brown sugar, coconut milk, and ginger, and massage it over your body for optimal exfoliation. Soak your hands and feet in a tub filled with warm milk and essential oils to soften and hydrate them after hard work. Your options of homemade spa products are varied and only require a few ingredients that you can easily find in your kitchen or the grocery store. 

If you want to boost the potential of your homemade wellness products, add CBD oil to them as well. An extract from the hemp plant, CBD is a plant-based supplement and an increasingly popular natural remedy for symptoms related to anxiety and chronic pain. CBD products are recognized for their relaxing and healing properties, which has made them a popular additive to beauty products. CBD has yet to receive FDA approval, though, so conduct some research and read CBD oil reviews to find the best CBD oil on the market today. Make sure to consult a doctor beforehand to learn of any potential side effects, and then you can have fun experimenting with your CBD-based spa treatment concoctions.

Create a soothing atmosphere

Part of the spa experience is the ambiance. You want to create a calming atmosphere to put you in the right mindset to let go of any stress. Think of what aspects of spa resorts you enjoy the most and bring those elements into your home the best you can. Engage all of your senses. Create mood lighting with dimmed lights and candles. Curate a playlist with soft music: light incense or diffuse essential oils. Add fresh-cut flowers around your home or even throw flower petals into a bath. Infuse water with citrus fruits and herbs for hydration, or brew yourself a cup of lemongrass or ginger tea. These small details will transform the space and enhance your experience.

Relax your mind and body

The final step to your home spa experience is to sit back, relax, and enjoy. Leave the stresses of work, family, and relationships behind. You may want to do a short restorative yoga session or meditation beforehand to prepare your mind and body for a day of healing. To start or end your spa day, explore the use of Eastern healing practices like sound baths and yoga Nidra. The vibrations from these practices, which you can experience in person or via prerecorded, guided experiences, can help you release stress and tension and reach a profound state of calm—the perfect way to complete your self-care wellness day.