How to Do Your Own Spa Treatment at Home
It feels like a strange time of year, with the Christmas spirit just a distant memory and we’ve made it past January and spring has peaked in those black rain clouds.
You’d be forgiven for feeling a little down and in need of an afternoon spa treatment, but there’s a problem… Valentine’s Day… Yeah, so find a spot at your favorite spa and off you go… Other than that, you can enjoy a wonderful spa atmosphere in the comfort of your own home. Here are some tips and tricks to add a little bit of zen to your bedroom or bathroom.
Choose a room. Whether it’s a bathroom, bedroom or living room. Choose a room where you feel most comfortable and can really relax. Yes, admittedly, bathrooms are easier to clean, but lying in bed is super relaxing. Ultimately, it’s really up to you!
Staged. When you enter a spa, it always smells wonderful. This is mainly due to the scents and candles in the room that create the right atmosphere.
Lavender, chamomile and eucalyptus – these scents are great choices for home spa treatments because they really set the mood. You’ll also find cozy robes and slippers to add to the home-away-from-home feel of a spa.
Before you start your DIY spa treatment, it’s best to sit down and relax with a cup of herbal tea, put your phone in another room, and focus on resting your mind and body to prepare for the treatment.
When life gives you lemons… use them to make spa recipes at home! Applying lemon and honey to the eye area can eliminate dark circles and is a great natural way to brighten the eye area. You can also rub lemon on your knees and elbows.
The acid in lemons also helps relieve dry areas of the body. Of course, we can’t forget the great benefits of drinking warm lemon water, which boosts metabolism and energizes the body without adding sugar.
Face steaming. Boil a kettle and let it cool for 5 minutes. Then pour the water into a bowl and add two drops of essential oil. Lavender is a good choice. Then add the contents of the herbal tea bag and
The aroma of herbs and flowers adds a touch of luxury.
Bend over, cover the bowl with the mixture, and place a towel over your head. The steam from the water opens the pores and dehydrates the skin, preparing it for further treatment. Enjoy a facial treatment at home easily
Get visible results. Don’t forget to vary the essential oils and herbal teas you use.
Grab your blender. It can definitely make a delicious green smoothie, but I actually wanted to use your blender to make my own facial spa at home. Add some cold cream, yogurt, honey, avocado, and aloe vera gel, blend everything together
Smooth the mask and apply it to your skin.
Wait for it to dry and rinse with warm water. When doing a deep cleansing facial at home, always apply the mask after steaming your face so that the ingredients can penetrate deeper into the skin.
You can also make an egg and avocado hair mask at home with this mixture, which will moisturize your hair very well without making it heavy and greasy. However, if you don’t want to create your own recipe, we highly recommend that you
try our moisturizing mask.
Bathroom. I know this may seem a little obvious, but when you fill a bathtub full of Epsom salts, bubbles, and various other lotions and tinctures, you’re having a body spa at home. Similar to a facial steam, a warm bath opens up your pores,
so that whatever you apply to your body afterwards will work faster. Let’s not forget how wonderful a relaxing bath is.
Start scrubbing. It may be an old wives’ tale, but I think it works. Take some coffee granules (the same ones you use for your morning coffee) and mix them with some softened brown sugar. You’ll get a body exfoliant that doesn’t irritate the skin, but also fights cellulite, strengthens the body, and boosts blood circulation. It also removes dead skin cells or dirt, leaving behind flawless, radiant skin.
Heat things up. Place your body lotion on a warmer before bathing to refresh your body lotion. This means it can be extremely beneficial for the entire body and, due to its warming effect, creates a spa-like feeling
at home.
Here are a number of ways to get the best of spa treatments at home without breaking the bank and get that relaxing spa feeling right in your living room! It’s the perfect pick-me-up for the seasonal chaos we’re all experiencing right now.
If you give these a try, you’ll be perfectly prepared for the start of spring.
DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek.
“Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more.
Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals.
Sunscreen
“We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.”
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen
An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup.
Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand.
Vitamin C Serum
“A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum
The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum
This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants.
Peptides
Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.”
Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream
This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively.
This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek.
At-Home Peel Pads
Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate.
“The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.”
According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says.
Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad
A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection.
KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads
These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids.
Emollient Night Cream
“In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.”
“Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products.
Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream
One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme
“The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.
