Posted on :
15 November, 2011
By :Sanjana
Spa is a wonderful way to relax your body in a soothing environment with some peace of mind. But, usually you find spas charging exorbitant prices for treatments, some of which use chemicals that have a harmful reaction on your skin and may even pose a danger of allergy. However, there are many effective spa treatments that you can arrange at home. These are both cost effective and produce the best results. To add to that, they save on your time as well since you can practice these spa treatments at the beck and call of your own will! Read ahead to know more.
1. Cleansing
The very first step for a home spa treatment should be cleansing. Start your spa treatment by cleansing your skin with some good soap free cleanser. This will clean your skin and will leave it soft.
2. Steaming
Secondly, get some facial steam. For facial steam, get hot water in a bowl and put a towel on your head in such a way that the steam from the bowl finds no way to escape. Let your skin absorb the steam for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the towel and pat dry your face gently. Steaming helps to open skin pores and removes dirt and other impurities effectively.
3. Toning
After youre done with the steaming process, tone your face with a good, effective toner having emollients and antioxidants.
4. Facial mask
After toning, get ready for a facial mask. Facial masks are a great way of rejuvenating your skin. You can prepare facial masks using things from your kitchen cabinet. There are different types of facial masks for different skin types. You can make mud or clay based masks for oily skin, honey, glycerin and oil based mask for dry skin or green tea mask if you have sensitive skin. After youve made the mask, apply it on your face, massage for some time and then wash it off.
5. Moisturizing
Finally, moisturize your skin. Moisturizing is an essential part of spa treatment. It is one of the key components required for maintaining healthy skin. It improves the skins water content and makes it smooth. Get a moisturizer that is gentle on your skin and massage your face softly with it.
Do not forget to apply a sunscreen lotion before facing the sun. The suns rays have a bad effect on your skin and hence you should be careful before you go out in the sun. You can also immerse your feet in a hot water tub and relax them.
This is how you can get a perfect spa treatment at home in just five simple steps which will also not create a hole in your pocket!
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