Why You Need to Create a Spa at Home

This time of year can be especially hectic and busy. As women in particular, we are prone to ignore our own needs for rest and rejuvenation. We may ignore signs that our bodies need relaxation and restoration. However, doing this for too long can lead to exhaustion and possible burn out.

Running around in a constant state of busyness and stress can take a toll. It’s important to find ways to refresh ourselves and relieve any stress that may have built up in our bodies.

If you find yourself harried and in need of a respite, but you can’t afford a trip to the spa, I have an idea for you. Why not create your own spa experience at home? You may not be able to have a full body massage or sit in a sauna, but there are many other things you can do at home to give that feeling of rejuvenation a visit to the spa brings.

Use a facial mask

Apply a facial mask of some kind, whether it is a clay mask, a sheet mask, or some other kind. Stress and exhaustion can be really bad for the skin, so taking the time to use a restorative mask can really help moisturize and repair your skin. Sheet masks can be fun. If you’ve never used one, it’s an interesting experience.

Here is a good one to try.

Take a bubble bath

Maybe this one seems obvious, but a good old fashioned hot bubble bath can do wonders for relaxing the mind and body. Light some candles, turn on some soft, relaxing music, and have a nice, long soak. I like to add essential oils and epsom salts to my bath water, but a bath bomb or scented bath salts are a nice option as well.

Some of my personal favorites are lavender essential oil and Spongelle bath sponges.

Moisturize

A pleasant smelling moisturizing oil or lotion can be soothing to the skin after a bath. I love lavender scented lotions. Slather it all over the skin for a nice pampered feeling.

Aveeno has a really nice one.

Give yourself a mani/pedi

Take the time to clean, file, and paint your nails. Use a pumice stone on your heels. Apply oil to your cuticles. Even if you’re doing it yourself, the results will make you feel pampered and special. You’ll be glad you took the time to do this.

My favorite brand of nail polish right now is Wet ’n Wild 1 Step Wonder Gel polish. For a polish that doesn’t require curing under a light, it’s quite durable.

If you’re feeling frazzled and in need of some rest and relaxation, take the time to create a spa experience for yourself right at home. It will do wonders for your mind and body.

And now, it’s giveaway time!

One very special winner will receive a Create Your Own Spa at Home kit! I’ve curated all of my personal favorite at home spa items for you, ones I know you’ll love, too. Be sure to enter for your chance to win this kit. (It could also make a great gift for someone special in your life.)

The giveaway will run for ten days and the winner will be chosen at random at the close of the giveaway.

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