Posted on :
26 July, 2010
By :kavita
How to Give Yourself an Amazing Spa Day
Want a nice, relaxing day of pampering, but dont want to spend a whole bunch of cash on expensive spa treatments? Well, this article will show you how to do just that!
Skin and Hair ----
1. Wash your face. Use a gentle cleanser that is designed for your skin type. Afterward, use a nice toner. Then, moisturize with a non-scented, oil-free moisturizer.
2. Take a shower. Shampoo and condition your hair. You may even want to use a deep conditioner to moisturize your hair thoroughly. Use a scented body wash [Dove is a good brand for body wash] to make your skin feel soft and renewed. Scrub your skin with a loofah to exfoliate. Shave your legs while you are in there too.
3.Take a bath. Fill up your tub with warm water [not too hot, not too cold]and add some soothing, scented bubble bath to the water, or maybe some essential oils. Get in with your hair up in a bun or ponytail. Lay your head and rest your neck on a comfy bath pillow. Listen to some music while youre there, if you like. Stay in for around 30 minutes. Then, get out and put on a soft bath robe and comfortable slippers. When you get out, spray yourself with a quick mist of rosewater. It will open your pores and leave you smelling like a rose! Rosewater is extremely refreshing and can be mixed with witch hazel for a natural toner.
4. Pluck your eyebrows. The warm water will have opened up your pores, making it easier and less painful for you to do this.
5. Do a steam facial. Boil water and pour into a large bowl or your bathroom sink. Add some essential oils or a few sprigs or mint to the water for a little bit of extra flair. Drape a towel over your head and sit with your head over the steaming water. Stay there for about 5-10 minutes. Listen to music while doing this so its not as boring.
6. Use a face mask. Splash your face with warm water then pat it dry. Take out your face mask and apply according to the instructions on the bottle. You can make your own face mask if you want to. Read a magazine to keep yourself entertained while the mask works its magic, or cover your eyes with cucumber slices and just listen to music. After about ten minutes, take the mask of and rinse your face.
7. Moisturize your face and body. Bath and Body Works makes really great scented body lotion that you can use.
8. Tone and plump the skin on your face by putting an ice cube into a plastic bag, and rubbing it gently all over your face for a couple of minutes.
Teeth ---
1 Brush your teeth. A very simple and easy thing to do, yet it adds so much to your spa day! Dont forget to floss afterward.
2. Whiten your teeth. Use whitening strips to give yourself a nice smile.
Nails ---
1. Give yourself a pedicure. Fill a large bowl with warm water and add foot salt. Leave your feet in there for five minutes, then take them out and dry them. Remove any nail polish you have had on your toenails and re-paint them a color of your choice. Next, rub on some foot cream. Then, take four cotton balls and split each one in half [this will make them fit perfectly in between your toes]. Put a dab of lotion mixed with your favorite essential oil onto each cotton ball half and put between your toes. Keep them in about thirty minutes - this is perfect for tired feet or after a long day walking in flip flops! If you want, use a calming foot bath afterward.
2. Give yourself a manicure. Rub some hand lotion on your hands. Give yourself a hand massage and stretch your fingers. Paint your fingernails a color of your choice and dry them. Push back your cuticles and cut your nails [if they need cutting]. Use a hand scrub.
Relax ---
1. Get comfortable. Turn off the lights and light some scented, relaxing candles. Put on your pajamas or other comfortable clothes. Make yourself a sundae by filling up a bowl with your favorite flavor of ice cream, then add chocolate and/or caramel syrup, nuts [optional], a couple of your favorite cookies, and maybe a fudge brownie, or choose a healthy alternative, such as sugared strawberries. Choose whatever would make you feel the best and the most relaxed. Grab a spoon and sit down on the couch.
2. Put on a chick flick and relax as you watch it, eating your snack. When its over, turn off the TV, blow out the candles, brush your teeth one more time, and head up to bed. Turn a lamp on and read a book for about an hour or so. When youre done, turn off the lamp, and think happy thoughts until you go to sleep.