We regret that so many of our clients have had to push back their long-anticipated wellness holiday and accompanying spa treatments. To keep you relaxed and pampered in the meantime we have created a home spa ritual for you to enjoy!
Get comfortable
To get started slip into your fluffiest bathrobe to get comfortable and signal the beginning of your spa ritual.
Setting the scene
All good spas create a sense of calm as soon as you enter through the décor, scents, sounds and lighting. Redecorating your bathroom may be a bit farfetched however simple changes will help replicate the spa atmosphere. Firstly, dim the lights if possible or use candlelight to evoke a cosy atmosphere. Play your favourite relaxing music or choose a curated spa playlist on a music streaming sites like Spotify. Create a relaxing scent by burning scented candles, incense stick or using the diffuser with essential oils. You can make your own relaxing essential oil blend with a couple of drops each of lavender, chamomile and ylang ylang.
Facial
Cleanse
Naturally cleanse your face without dehydrating by gently massaging coconut oil followed by a warm towel over your face for 30 seconds to open the pores and lift the dirt. Then remove the oil by patting with a facecloth. Coconut oil is anti bacterial and leaves your skin feeling very soft. If you can, use organic and cold pressed coconut oil as it doesn't include any toxins that could impact your skin.
Exfoliate
This gentle scrub recipe removes dead skin cells and calms the skin:
1 tablespoon oatmeal (grind or blend oats in food processor to powder)
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon water
Mix all ingredients in a bowl, apply a smooth layer over the clean skin, leave for 10 minutes and wash with warm water.
Oatmeal has antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Honey is antibacterial.
Apply mask
For a skin brightening try AHA face mask:
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp raw honey
Juice of ½ lemon
Combine ingredients together and apply to face for 5-10 minutes before rinsing off.
For dry skin:
Half avocado – mashed
1 tablespoon honey
Mix and mash together and apply to your skin. Leave for 10 -15 minutes and wash off.
Avocado is full of fatty acids which can help to moist and sooth the dry skin. Honey is a natural hydrator and is antibacterial.
Facial massage
End your facial by massaging with a nourishing oil to moisturise. We have 42 muscles on the face so spend some time on this to reap the benefits.
Concentrate on the lymph nodes under the ears and the neck as when these are blocked they can cause puffiness in the face and a build up of toxins. Also spend some time around the jaw to release the tension that many of us build up clenching the jaw throughout the day and even in our sleep.
For ageing skin use argan or olive oil
For acne prone skin use jojoba or grape seed oil
For dry skin use sunflower oil or wheat germ oil
Hair masks
It’s not just your face which will benefit from a mask but your tresses also. We put our hair under a lot of pressure with excessive heat and drying hair products such as hair sprays, a hair mask helps to replenish moisture and nutrients.
For oily hair
1 egg white and juice from half lemon.
Apply the mixture over your hair from roots to ends, leave for 30 minutes and rinse with warm water (lukewarm, not hot).
For damaged hair
1 egg, 1 teaspoon honey, half avocado, 1 teaspoon olive oil
Mix all ingredients and apply to wet hair from the bottom up. Wrap your hair in a bun and cover with a shower cap. Leave for 20-30 minutes and wash out.
For dry hair (but works for all hair types)
1 teaspoon honey, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Combine all ingredients and apply to your hair. Leave for 30 minutes and rinse well. Double the ingredients for long hair.
Hand care
By now you should be used to washing your hands and using hand sanitisers more frequently to help prevent the contraction and spread of covid-19 however this can lead to sore chapped skin. Try this remedy to soothe your dry hands:
- Cleanse your hands in warm water
- Mix honey, aloe vera gel and hand or body lotion in 1-1-1 ratio
- Apply mixture on your hands
- Put your hands into plastic gloves and tie with the rubber band at the wrist to prevent slipping
- Leave for 20 mins or when condensation forms.
- Take off the gloves and wash your hands in warm water
Dry skin brushing
Whilst your face and hair masks are doing their magic use this time to dry skin brush using a body brush in an upward motion. Not only will this gently exfoliate your skin revealing smoother, brighter skin but will also help reduce the appearance of cellulite and improve lymphatic drainage for a stronger immune system.
Bath time
Run a warm bath and add two cups of Epsom salts and a couple of springs or rosemary. Soak and relax for 20 minutes. The Epsom salts are magnesium rich to help ease tight muscles, promote sleep and reduce stress.
Self-massage
End your home spa ritual with a self-massage to boost circulation, moisturise your skin and promote self-love. To make your own massage oil use 30ml of carrier oil such as sweet almond oil or grapeseed oil and add 10 drops of essential oils, selecting oils which will complement your goals:
Relaxation: lavender, chamomile and ylang ylang
Immune boosting: eucalyptus, peppermint and oregano
Mood boost: geranium, clary sage and sweet orange
Detox: lemon, juniper and grapefruit
After your home spa ritual make yourself a warm relaxing herbal tea such as chamomile or lemon balm and slip into bed to enjoy a deep and rejuvenating sleep.
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