Don't worry if Mother's day's over. You can still treat yourself in the ultimate pampering session even at the convenience of your home, without the high salon price.
Relaxation is not a luxury when you're not busy. It is a must despite your hectic schedule. Buy yourself a healthy mind and body with this easy home-spa.
What you need:
*your favorite music ( preferably mellow of course, to relax your senses)
*scented candles/scented oils/or your favorite perfume, scents can set the you in a relaxing mood
*shower gel,loofahs,body moisturizer,bubble bath,aromatherapy,bath salt,rose petals,shampoo and conditioner
*green tea and fresh fruits
*foot scrub,foot lotion,pumice
*facial cleanser,toner and mask
*towels
What to do:
1. FIX YOUR SCHED. Choose the time of the day when you are most free. It's hard to relax when you are waiting for dinner to cook, or the washing machine to finish its job. The best times are when your kids are either sleeping, or off to school, and hubby is at work. Sunrise and sundown provide the ideal climate and temperature. If the summer heat is too scorching, set your home-spa in an airconditioned or well-ventilated room.
2.SET THE MOOD. Creating a relaxing environment is foremost in fixing a home-spa. Choose the best part in the house where you are most relaxed. The space should be clean and clutter-free. Make sure that lighting is not too bright or not too dark for calming feel. Play some soft music and spray sweet perfume or light scented candles to add your desired ambience.
3. GEAR UP. Put together all your spa essentials: shower gel or bar, body scrub or loofahs, moisturizers, a cup of green tea and a plateful of your favorite fruits, try papaya because it cleanses the digestive system or banana that relieve stress.
4.FACIAL CARE. Cleanse your face with a gentle soap and steam it by placing your face a safe distance over a basin of hot water with some green tea. Apply toner and a facial mask after a few minutes. Try avocado,banana, or aloe mixed with freshly squeezed citrus juice, and a drizzle of olive or nut oil.
5.CONDITION HAIR. Massage shampoo onto hair. Do not use your finger nail tips in scratching your head. Rinse and apply rich conditioner and let it seep into your locks for 5 minutes. You can wrap your head with a towel while waiting for 5 minutes and do your facial mask. Rinse hair in cool water. Shower off.
6.SCRUB AND INDULGE. In the shower,scrub your whole body, following a circular motion. Start from the feet, going up to the neck. Pay close attention to the knees, ankles and heels. Rinse and wrap yourself in a towel. Fix your foot spa with some bubble bath,aromatherapy bath salts and some rose petals on a basin with warm water. Slip your feet into the sweet-smelling water and enjoy the soft music as you drift and think of peaceful places and things while sipping your green tea and munching on fresh fruits.
7. PAT AND DRY. After enjoying 10-20 tranquil minutes of foot spa, rinse and pat dry your feet with a soft cotton towel. Lavishly apply creams or lotions all over your body, specially the knees,ankles and heels. Cap this refreshing experience with some yoga exercises or good massage.
Relax...Inhale...Exhale..
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