5 At-home Spa Ideas for Your Next Self-Care Day
5 At-home Spa Ideas for Your Next Self-Care Day
As women in this fast-paced world, it is essential to take some time off to nourish our bodies and mind. We can only do so much when we are stressed and tired from all of life's challenges. This is why we need to take out time to relax and what better way to achieve this than to indulge in a relaxing spa treatment?
While we all wish we could spend every weekend at the spa, that may not be a possibility for a lot of people. At Reine Africaine, we decided that there should be no limitations to your self-care day. This is why we’ve curated these ideas that would help you create a blissful self-pampering DIY spa retreat at home
The rejuvenating all-over scrub gives your body that head-to-toe pampering it deserves. Not only is this treatment super relaxing, but it is also beneficial to your skin health. Talk about a double win. Regular exfoliation is important for removing dead cells that cause the skin to look dull and dry. The rubbing action also helps drain and detox your lymph nodes as well as boost oxygen circulation to the skin to give you that desired after-glow. You can use a variety of ingredients from your pantry for this diy. From brown sugar, salt, honey, lemon, and orange. Conduct your research properly and formulate a recipe that works just right for you. Don’t forget to do a patch test to ensure that you are not allergic to any of the ingredients.
With all the pollution, dust, and makeup that comes from living in a mega city or leading a busy life. There’s no better way to cleanse your pores from home than with good steam.
To steam your face, all you need is a bowl of hot water, your favourite essential oil, and a clean towel. Drape a towel over your head and lean over the bowl for a few minutes to allow the steam to softly penetrate and decongest your skin, leaving it nicely plump and hydrated.
Want to know a secret to reducing under-eye bags, dark circles, and puffiness while also feeling relaxed and refreshed? Look no further than your kitchen! Using cool tea bags or cucumber slices as an eye treatment is an easy and natural way to soothe and cool sore eyes.
This treatment can be done on its own or while you're treating yourself to a face mask. Simply steep green tea, chamomile, or black tea bags in warm water, allow them to cool, and place them over your closed eyes for 10-15 minutes. Alternatively, chilled cucumber or potato slices can also do the trick. The result? Reduced inflammation and puffiness around the eyes, leaving you with brighter and well-rested eyes.
Your hair also deserves a spa day! Create a nourishing DIY hair mask with ingredients such as avocado, coconut oil, honey, and egg yolk. Mix these ingredients together and apply them to your hair, making sure to massage them into your scalp. Let the mask sit for 30 minutes to an hour before rinsing it off with warm water. This treatment helps to moisturise your hair and promote hair growth, leaving it feeling soft and silky.
A bath soak is a perfect way to unwind after a long day. Add a cup of Epsom salt to your bathwater, along with your favourite essential oils, such as lavender or eucalyptus, and some dried herbs like rose petals or lavender buds. Epsom salt is a natural muscle relaxer that helps to soothe sore muscles and reduce inflammation. The essential oils and herbs help to calm your mind and reduce stress.
In conclusion, taking care of ourselves is important, and indulging in these at-home spa treatments is a great way to nourish both our bodies and minds. So, go ahead and try these DIY spa ideas on your next self-care day, and feel rejuvenated and refreshed!
