With the demands of daily life taking their toll on not only you, but your bank balance as well, a spa day has never been more necessary but simultaneously more out of reach. Nevertheless, it’s still important to schedule in a little indulgence, especially if you want to celebrate National Spa Week from the 30th October to the 5th November. If you don’t want to fork out the cash, a budget, DIY spa day in the comfort of your own home is very achievable and can leave you feeling just as refreshed as the real thing. We’ve found some of the best DIY spa tricks, from things to add to your bath to the best ingredients for your own face mask!
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A DIY Facial
A facial is one of the best ways to make yourself feel revitalised and refreshed, but you don’t need to spend a fortune on a mask or products, you can use things from your cupboards! Blending a little natural yoghurt, cold cream, honey, aloe vera gel and avocado will do wonders for your skin. Gently apply it to your face in circular motions; it’s recommended to use a clean foundation brush for this, but it’s not essential and your hands will do just as good a job. Let it dry for roughly 20 minutes and then thoroughly rinse to reveal refreshed and soft skin.
A Cucumber Eye Gel
You always see cucumber used over the eyes during a face mask. This is because cucumbers have anti-inflammatory properties to reduce any redness and soothe your skin. You can treat any puffy under-eyes with a homemade cucumber eye gel. Simply combine 5-8 tablespoons of aloe vera gel with half a cucumber, blended. Leave your mixture in the fridge for an hour to cool before applying gently under the eyes. This one is to be rubbed in and doesn’t need a rinse.
A Coconut Oil Hair Mask
Your skin isn’t the only thing that will benefit from a DIY spa treatment. Coconut oil can create miracles with hair, especially hair that is naturally dry or frizzy. Simply warm the coconut oil in a pan until melted and again add a bit of honey. Allow the mixture to cool before applying it to the ends of your hair. Leave it for 20 minutes before washing out to reveal moisturised, shiny hair.
Lemon Water
A spa day isn’t complete without refreshments! However, instead of reaching for the wine, you could help add to your body care regime with some detoxifying lemon water. This concoction is kind to your skin and will leave you feeling refreshed. Simply dice some lemons and allow them to infuse in a jug of water. Adding a few springs of mint makes it even tastier.
A Brown Sugar Scrub
A sugar scrub is great for gently exfoliating your body while leaving it soft and smooth. This one only involves three ingredients: a cup of olive oil, a cup of raw oatmeal and a cup of brown sugar. Mix all of these ingredients and apply on clean, dry skin. You only need to use your hands when applying this sugar scrub, and it’s helpful to do it in slow circular motions. Afterwards, hop into the shower and rinse off to reveal super soft skin.
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A DIY Sauna
You can recreate the real spa experience by making your very own sauna using just your shower. Simply turn on your shower and run it at its hottest temperature for roughly 20 minutes. During this time take a warm face cloth and spray with an essential oil, lavender is always good for a relaxing scent. Place the face cloth over your face while the steam builds and unwind!
We hope you enjoy your at-home DIY spa!
