Imagine this: You’re in a room where you are lying face down on a bed with warm towels wrapping your back. The sound of flowing water from a small fountain slowly calms your senses just as a pair of experienced hands massages you with scented oils, melting your stress away.
Then you wake up realizing that going to the spa might break your budget.
However, there is a way that you can pamper yourself at the comfort of your home.
Here are seven ways that you can transform your humble abode into your dream spa retreat:
𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝟏: 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐌𝐎𝐎𝐃
Start your home spa experience by creating a calm and soothing mood.
Dim the lights, bring out your scented candles and play soft, relaxing music.
Take a warm shower (or cold, depending on your mood), slip into your cozy bathrobe and slippers and prepare to relax the day away.
𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝟐: 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐖 𝐀 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐌 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐇
Fill your bathtub with warm water, then add a few drops of your favorite essential oils for an aromatic experience.
You can also drop a do-it-yourself bath bomb made from Epsom salts and baking soda to help relax the muscles.
All you have to do now is sulk in the moment, take a dip and let your stress wash away.
𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝟑: 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐁
After soaking in the bath, treat your skin with another DIY, this time a body scrub made from sugar, coffee grounds, or oatmeal.
Once it is ready, gently massage your homemade body scrub all over your damp skin using a circular motion, then rinse off with warm water.
This should gently remove dead skin cells and make the skin smooth in the process.
𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝟒: 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐀 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋
Begin your rejuvenating facial at home by steaming your face over a pot of hot water for a few minutes to open up your pores. Then, exfoliate with a homemade facial scrub made from sugar and coconut oil.
Finish it off with a facial mask. You can create your own with honey, yogurt, or avocado.
Allow the mask to nourish and hydrate your face for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing it off.
𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝟓: 𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐅 𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐄
Massage those tired muscles in your body to let go of stress and tension. You can ask a partner to do it for you or grab a handheld massaging machine.
Remember to target those pressure points or concentrate on the area where you feel the most tension.
𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝟔: 𝐇𝐘𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐍
Hydrate your body with a generous amount of moisturizing lotion to lock in moisture and keep your skin soft. Apply the moisturizing lotion to dry areas like your elbows, knees and feet.
𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝟕: 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐗
Your DIY spa experience is almost done, so relax and enjoy the moment. Fix yourself a nice cup of warm herbal tea or cucumber-infused water. Fruits or a light snack should also complement your “me time.”
Why spend a lot for a luxurious spa experience when you can do it at home? It’s always important to take care of yourself, especially after a day of grinding at work. With a bit of creativity, you can do a lot with simple household items and ingredients.
Set the date, gather your supplies and treat yourself to a relaxing session at home. You deserve it.
